The Recovered Therapist

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

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

Send us Fan Mail Love 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any bur...

Send us Fan Mail Using 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning q...

Send us Fan Mail Are 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests o...

Send us Fan Mail Jeanie 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplan...

Send us Fan Mail It’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 show We're...

Send us Fan Mail It’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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the p...

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

Send us Fan Mail Do 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write...

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

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

Send us Fan Mail We 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions...

Send us Fan Mail Can 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply...

Send us Fan Mail How 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@fre...

Send us Fan Mail After 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requ...

Send us Fan Mail Whether 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your th...

Send us Fan Mail Freud 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply w...

Send us Fan Mail Jeanie 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explo...

Send us Fan Mail The 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through ou...

Send us Fan Mail Reading 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans....

Send us Fan Mail Feeling 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 show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to info@freshouttaplans.com with your topic requests or any burning que...

Send us Fan Mail It’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 show We're eager...

Send us Fan Mail In 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...

Send us Fan Mail Addiction 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 th...