The Recovered Therapist

Send us Fan Mail What gets in the way of forming a true partnership with another person? How do instincts colliding or childhood experiences affect relationships? If we are disturbed by a person, place or thing, how do we move past 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 you...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling down or stuck in a rut? In this episode, we explore practical steps to lift your mood and break through feelings of blah or depression. Plus, we dive into the power of community and how connection can help us feel better together. 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@freshout...

Send us Fan Mail Following the instructions from one of my shamanic teachers, Mandala, a Botswana Shona Shaman, I went to the Pacific Ocean to be initiated by the Water Spirits. What a trip! Listen now. 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 You do have psychic abilities! We all do. Let’s look at the 5 "claires": Clairsentient, Clairvoyant, Clairaudient. Claircognizant and Clairalience and see if you have experienced any of these ways of gathering information. 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 Jeanie shares her experience with the Los Angeles Wildfires Jan 7-11, 2025 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 It is said that much of the time we judge ourselves by our intentions while the world judges us by our actions.  Is that true for you?  Do you focus on what needs to be changed in others, rather than what needs to be changed in yourself?  Perhaps the lenses in your glasses need to focus inward rather than on what needs to be changed in others. Support the show We're eager to...

Send us Fan Mail Instead of looking at procrastination as a terrible personal trait, simply observe when and how it shows up in your life.  Be a detective and learn what procrastinating tell you about you.  Then you can decide what if anything you wish you change about yourself. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simpl...

Send us Fan Mail Are you accumulating stuff or experiences?  What happens to all the “stuff” we accumulate?  If experiences are what we gather, why do we hang on to the negative ones instead of emphasizing the positive ones? 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 req...

Send us Fan Mail Do you forget you live in a body? Do you take it for granted or push it beyond what is good for it? In this episode Jeanie asks some questions about how well you take care of your body and asks you to commit to rest and self care. 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 All action is born in thought. All feelings are born in thought. I can hear some of you protesting, but if you stop to study the root of the action you took or the feeling that rose in you, you will see they are responses to your thinking. You can change your negative experiences when you change your thoughts. Support the show We're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share...

Send us Fan Mail This time of year we are busy, perhaps ill, stressed about finances or the holidays or all of the above.  I extend this gift of meditation to you and wish you love, peace and joy. 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 questio...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why we humans accumulate stuff?  Do you need to declutter your home?  Your car?  Listen to some reasons why and to a suggestion to shift your focus so you accumulate less stuff. 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 In today’s culture, the word "depression" is often overused—but what does it truly mean? In this episode, Jeanie encourages you to dig deeper and explore the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors you label as depression. Are you possibly misnaming something else? Tune in to gain clarity, challenge assumptions, and better understand the nuances of your feelings. Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jeanie shares essential tools for navigating the holiday season with ease. Discover practical self-care strategies for reducing stress, enhancing joy, and handling challenging situations with confidence. Whether you're looking to prioritize your well-being or manage holiday tensions, tune in to make this season a time of true enjoyment and peace. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we reflect on The Mountain Poem by Lara Ding-Edwards (2019), a beautifully crafted piece that encourages us to practice love and tolerance toward ourselves. Tune in for an inspiring reading and explore how embracing self-compassion can transform your journey. Let this poetic reminder guide you to a place of inner peace and acceptance. Support the show We're e...

Send us Fan Mail As the leaves fall in autumn, we're reminded of Ernest Holmes' observation about the “lavish wastefulness of nature.” But what can we learn from watching the leaves fall? In this episode, we explore the deeper lessons that nature offers—letting go, renewal, and the cycle of life. Tune in for a reflective discussion on how observing the changing seasons can inspire person...

Send us Fan Mail Estranging from your family of origin can leave a profound “hole in the soul” where hope, longing, and fantasy often emerge. Grief, loss, and even PTSD can become lingering ghosts, haunting the loss of those original connections. In this episode, we explore the complexities of family estrangement and the potential for re-establishing new relationships—this time, free from past exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into twelve important questions about marijuana use, covering its impact and potential drawbacks. We explore the rising trend of “Dinner and a Smoke,” where social gatherings combine cannabis with dining experiences. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on marijuana’s role in modern culture, health considerations, and the evolving social landscape. Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail In therapy, we often focus on healing the wounds of our painful childhoods. While it’s essential to address these wounds to understand the coping mechanisms we developed to avoid pain, it’s equally important to recognize that our ancestors have gifted us more than just wounds. In this episode, we explore how acknowledging the strengths, resilience, and lessons passed down through...

Send us Fan Mail You can choose to stay stuck in self-pity, regret, fatigue, or whatever else is holding you back—or you can take action. It may not seem logical, but when you move forward despite how you're feeling, you’ll unlock the path to a more fulfilling life. In this episode, Jeanie explores how simply "showing up" can ignite powerful transformation. Bring your body, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Family dynamics, parenting styles, and early life events play a crucial role in shaping who we become. When we leave home, we often think we’ll do better than our parents—but those subconscious adaptations follow us into adulthood, affecting our relationships and parenting styles. In this episode, we explore Claudia Black’s five roles commonly developed by children raised in alcoh...

Send us Fan Mail Attachment Theory outlines four attachment styles formed during the first 18 months of life: one secure and three insecure—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (fearful/avoidant). Each style, deeply rooted in childhood experiences, continues to influence our adult relationships and parenting behaviors. In this episode, we explore the avoidant attachment style, often developed in ch...

Send us Fan Mail Attachment Theory identifies four attachment styles developed during the first 18 months of life: one secure and three insecure—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (also known as fearful/avoidant). These styles, deeply rooted in early childhood experiences, continue to influence our adult relationships and parenting behaviors. In this episode, we delve into the anxious attachment...

Send us Fan Mail Attachment Theory outlines four attachment styles formed during the first 18 months of life: one secure style and three insecure styles—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (also known as fearful/avoidant). Each of these styles is deeply rooted in childhood experiences and continues to influence our adult relationships and parenting approaches. In this episode, we focus on the diso...

Send us Fan Mail As adults, we often forget that we were once children ourselves. Why do we get frustrated when a 2-year-old behaves exactly like a 2-year-old? In this episode, we dive into the developmental milestones of toddlers, exploring the essential role of the "terrible twos" and uncovering the valuable lessons we can learn from them. Support the show We're eager to hear from...