The Recovered Therapist

Send us Fan MailCancer Sun Signs have had a rough Mercury Retrograde this time. What is going on and what does it mean for you? Let's talk about it.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIn October of 2011, I went to Brooklyn to meet my grandson Alexander when he was two weeks old. I have been blessed to live near him in Los Angeles since he was three and a half. I had the blessing of listening to him, now at fourteen and a half, share his views and reflect on himself. He passes along great tips for living.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailJune 21st is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. For thousands of years and across countless cultures, it has been a moment worth pausing for. In this episode, Jeanie explores what the solstice actually is, why it has mattered to humans throughout history, and how you might choose to acknowledge it in your own life today.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIn October of 2011 I went to Brooklyn to meet my grandson Maximilian when he was 2 weeks old. I have been blessed to live near him now in Los Angeles since he was 3 1/3.  I had the blessing of listening to him, now at 14 1/2, share his views. He has good advice for us all.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailA personal look at honoring American veterans through the traditions and community of the Daughters of the American Revolution.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailHow well do you really know yourself? Most of us can rattle off our worst traits and use them to beat ourselves up. This inward exercise is a tool to help you balance the strengths you built as a child with the parts of yourself that are still waiting to grow.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailHave you ever walked away from a situation wondering if you were the crazy one? Gaslighting, self-doubt, and learning to trust your gut are all on the table in this episode. You'll get concrete questions and practical tests to cut through the confusion, reconnect with your intuition, and see the situation clearly.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailLearn to laugh at yourself and start sharing your stories, from one trusted friend to a full podcast audience.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhen you think you are running toward God or your familiar connection with Spirit, how do you know when you are actually running away?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhat would happen if you were not to take the sure path? How differently would your perspective be is you got out of your comfort zone? Try it and let me know about your experience.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailDo you want things to change in your life? How can you participate in having new experiences instead of the same old experiences?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are called to take time to appreciate and pay attention to the perfectly imperfect world of nature.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIt was fun at first. But are you asking it for advice on a regular basis now?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailTurning a blind eye to what is happening is becoming harder and harder in these United States. At what point will you speak up? What will you say and how will you express it?  Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailEmptiness scare people and so does nothingness. Listen to the wise words of Pooh and examine your relationship with both.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailYou can add blessings to the world by extending love wherever it is needed instead of buying into the concept that the world is full of competition and negativity.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailSet your intention of a new 9 year cycle of living this year! Take hold of the reins and reset your life.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhat can you change so you get different result? Might those changes cause a ripple effect in your life?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailA reminder to go back to basics with a simple practice I learned early on my road to a new path.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailLove does not mean you carry everything. In this episode, Jeanie shares a powerful message from @sisterlettysaidd, whose wisdom offers a gentle reminder to set down what is not ours to hold.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailUsing pages 30-34 of the textbook, Alcoholics Anonymous, Jeanie reviews questions about why the 12 step programs talk so much about God and quitting substances on a non-spiritual basis.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailAre you lonely because you don't trust people enough to let them get close? In this episode, Jeanie shares how learning to trust yourself first can make it safer to welcome others into your life.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailJeanie came across this beautiful piece of distilled therapy wisdom on TikTok and felt it was too meaningful not to share. In this short episode, she reflects on how a single minute can capture lessons it often takes years to learn.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIt’s not enough to just think about what’s on your mind. True clarity comes when you put your thoughts on paper. Writing can reveal hidden patterns, uncover subconscious beliefs, and shine a light on what’s holding you back. In this episode, you’ll learn two simple exercises to surface those deeper thoughts and begin changing what no longer serves you.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIt’s natural to dive into planning or try to “figure things out,” but what if peace comes more quickly when we turn to spiritual guidance?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailDo you begin a project then not finish it? Is it procrastination or simply a lack of education on how to do it? Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailDo you freeze when having a conversation with your alcoholic parent or loved one? Do you offer solutions when your alcoholic loved ones get into their victim stance? How do you remove yourself from those behaviors that place you in a position to be hurt?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the giver gives out? Takers never think the giver will give out!Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we share two beautiful writings from Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWe often hear the advice, “Just let go!” But what does that really look like in practice? In this episode, we share a clear, real-world example of what it means to truly let go.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailCan you observe without judgment? What if you spent a few hours, maybe even a whole day, just watching the world around you without labeling, reacting, or forming opinions? In this episode, we explore the quiet power of observation and challenge you to try it.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailHow do you make sense of tragedy when it strikes?  Are you still wrestling with something that hit your own life or with an event that occurred in the world?  In this episode Jeanie shared how she made sense of tragedy when it struck her life.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailAfter losing their son to a fentanyl overdose, two parents are left grappling with unimaginable grief—and a surprising revelation. They say they want what he had. In this episode, we explore what they mean.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhether it’s morning, evening, or somewhere in between, take a moment to ask yourself: “Am I focusing on the good in my life—or dwelling on the negative?”This short and powerful mindset check can shift your whole day. Join us for a quick attitude inventory that might just change how you see everything.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailFreud gave us the concept of defense mechanisms and today these psychological terms have become main stream in our language. What are the defense mechanisms you use most often? Are they hurting your growth or protecting you? In what areas do you need to grow?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailJeanie Griffin confesses to two moments where her mind wandered, leaving her absent in the present. It's a reminder that this is no way to live!Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailThe air of negativity and uncertainty currently in our material world can easily catch us off guard and soon we slid into the current consciousness. When this happens return to affirmations, saying them with conviction. We can raise our vibration in spite of the circumstances around us.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailReading spiritual passages, inspirational books, and drawing affirmation and oracle cards can sometimes guide us on our daily path. In today’s episode we draw inspiration and guidance from a variety of cards by different authors. Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed? In this episode, discover a straightforward yet powerful technique to help you reduce anxiety and move beyond overwhelming emotions with greater ease and clarity.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIt’s easy to slip into negativity—especially with so much going on in the world. But what if a few minutes a day could shift your whole outlook? In this episode, we explore the simple but powerful practice of naming five things you're grateful for, multiple times a day. It’s a small habit that can transform your mindset and brighten your day.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, Jeanie Griffin shares details about her upcoming retreat at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico—the breathtaking landscape where Georgia O’Keeffe lived and painted. Under vast desert skies, among ancient red rocks, and with the crisp autumn air surrounding you, step into a sacred space designed for deep listening and renewal.This October, join a circle of change-makers, healers, intuitives, creatives, leaders, and seekers for a transformational retreat unlike any other.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailAddiction isn’t just about the amount or type of substance used—it’s also about the distorted thinking that develops alongside it. For alcoholics and addicts, substance use is often supported by irrational beliefs that make it difficult to see the truth. What begins as a perceived solution to life’s challenges can quickly become the very source of even greater problems.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailThe term codependency began being discussed in the late 1980s, with the first Codependency Conference being held in Scottsdale, AZ, in 1986. The terms have been used, banished, and used again. Dr. Tim Cermak tried to get the terms included in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but so far, the term has not been included. One of the first books, Codependent No More, was written by Melody Beattie. Regardless of what the over-giver behavior is called, there are symptoms that are discussed in this episode.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jeanie responds to a listener’s question about a common struggle for many Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): starting projects but not finishing them. She explores the shame that often follows a lack of follow-through and why asking for help can feel so difficult. Can you relate?We’d love to hear from you — email your thoughts or topic suggestions to [email protected] the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailDo you get tangled in high-risk relationships that end badly? Is your "picker" broken? Well, maybe those people pick you because you have a flashing neon sign on your head that says, "I tolerate unacceptable behavior."Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhat if the questions designed to diagnose alcoholism were applied to your mind instead of your drinking? Johns Hopkins Hospital created a set of 20 questions to assess alcohol dependency — but what happens if you swap the word "drinking" for "thinking"?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailWhen we experience trauma, parts of our soul can disconnect as a way to protect us. In this episode, we explore the ancient shamanic practice of soul retrieval — a healing process where lost soul fragments are found and returned, helping restore wholeness and well-being.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailForget the theology and set aside everything you think you know about your higher power—use these suggestions to cultivate a deeper, closer spiritual connection.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailThe spiritual path isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply transformative. In this episode, we explore the insights and truths Lorna Kelly discovered along her own journey—lessons that may inspire and guide you on yours.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us Fan MailThe Red Book, known as Adult Children of Alcoholics/Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families is the approved literature of the 12 step program for adult children. This podcast reviews the 25 questions mentioned in the book that helps participants of the program identify if they qualify as an adult child and therefore might benefit from this program.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans