Gift & Talented in Autoimmune Disorders

In this episode, we start by giving advice to a Redditor who is unsure if she should get a DNA test, despite her mom's warnings. We speculate on why her mother might not want her to uncover the truth - could she be adopted, or was her dad a sperm donor? Ultimately, she decides not to pursue the test. Is that the right call?Next, we dive into a reddit post from a couple who concealed their genders to seek unbiased advice on their relationship. It soon becomes clear that the writer is a man who doesn't want to stay in the relationship. Skipping our mental health check-in, we review the HBO documentary Slave Play: Not a Movie. A Play. We discuss the initial outrage, the taboo topics it addresses, and the racial themes it explores.We then delve into Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, and her substantial following. Javae begins by sharing her extensive research and initial reluctance to discuss the topic, followed by a description of LePera’s podcast, platform, and captivating language. Rachel adds her insights on the brand and its goals for subscribers. We then analyze a few podcast episodes, examining how their broad generalizations could be harmful to some groups. We conclude with a discussion on accusations of pseudoscience, LePera's strong belief in CPTSD, and more!Selfhealers Soundboard Episodes [that Javae References]Episode 50: How To Deal With Toxic Situations Episode 1: We’re in a Throuple Chapter 3: A New Theory of Trauma Episode 91: An Honest Conversation On Father’s Day 📧 For business inquiries, listener advice, feedback, or questions, please email us at [email protected] 📣 Connect with us:*   Listen on your favorite platform: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-rebranded/id1705644055), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6LYgiFlFWzYFxy9Kfpb7gz?si=d07c7b2251ec4155)*   Follow us on social media: [TikTok](http://www.tiktok.com/@therapyrebranded), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/therapyrebranded)If you live in Minnesota and are interested in Rachel being your therapist, connect with her at the links below! [Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rachel-collins-minneapolis-mn/1321695)[Book A Session](https://rachel-collins7781.clientsecure.me/)🎧 Listen to the full episode now