Soul Recovery Podcast

In this episode of Soul Recovery , we take a deeper look at malignant narcissism and why it is one of the most destructive relationship dynamics a person can experience. We explore where these patterns begin, how malignant narcissism differs from other forms of narcissism, and why power, control, manipulation, and even sadistic behaviors can become central to these relationships. We also discuss t...

In this special episode of Soul Recovery, we sit down with actress, screenwriter, producer, and recording artist Monét Anaïs for an honest conversation about navigating the entertainment industry while protecting your mental health. From pursuing dreams in music, film, and television to dealing with rejection, unhealthy relationship dynamics, self-doubt, and burnout, Monét shares her personal jour...

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we continue our conversation on narcissistic relationship dynamics and how these patterns are often created long before adulthood. We explore how family environments shape people pleasers, why certain individuals become emotionally conditioned to abandon themselves, and how narcissistic dynamics can begin to feel familiar, normal, or even safe. W...

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we break down how narcissistic patterns are formed and why they often start in early family dynamics. We explore how emotional absence, unmet needs, or growing up around narcissistic behaviors can shape a child into people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or hyper-aware of others. These patterns don’t stay in childhood. They often carry into adult r...

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast) , we explore how grief can be unlocked and processed through unexpected moments in entertainment like movies, music, and storytelling. Why do certain scenes make us cry? Why do we return to specific songs during difficult times? These experiences don’t just “speak to the soul,” they also impact the brain. When we engage with music or film that res...

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we explore sensory overload and trigger management, and how our nervous system responds to perceived threat in everyday life. We talk about how the brain is constantly scanning for danger, and how even subtle cues like facial expressions can be interpreted as threat based on past experiences. For many people, “threat” isn’t always obvious. It can...

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we talk about how difficult events in the world impact our nervous systems and emotional wellbeing. Using current headlines and conversations around immigration enforcement and national tension, we explore how collective stress can show up in our bodies as anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown. We also unpack the idea that regulation doesn’t always mea...

Why do so many of us trade our truth for approval? In this episode of Soul Recovery, we explore the quiet ways we lose ourselves in the effort to belong. From overextending, to shrinking, to becoming who we think others need us to be, we unpack how self-betrayal can look like kindness on the surface but feel like emptiness underneath. We also reflect on the cultural reactions surrounding Bad Bunny...

In this first episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we introduce the heart behind the show and explore how childhood environments shape the patterns we carry into adulthood. We unpack trauma, nervous system wiring, and why what felt “normal” growing up often becomes what we unconsciously recreate in relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why certain dynamics feel familiar, even when they don...