In this episode, we explore the five signs that indicate you've boarded the "crazy train" in relationships. From codependent behaviors to emotional reactions, we delve into scenarios and solutions to help you regain your balance.

Key Takeaways:

- Intense Emotions: Identify when you're trying to fill an emotional void through distractions like dating apps or overeating.

- Problem-Solving Frenzy: Recognize when you start planning excessively to cope with your feelings.

- Urgency in Fixing Others: Notice when you feel a disproportionate sense of urgency to solve someone else's problems.

- Deflecting True Feelings: Understand how rationalizing unacceptable behaviors in others can indicate a fear of addressing the real issue.

- Obsessive Thoughts: Be aware of when you're obsessing over someone else's actions or problems, which is a sign of being hooked.

Quotes:

"Part of jumping on the crazy train is when we can't tolerate what's happening inside of us." – Sarah

"We teach people how to treat us by the behavior we tolerate." – Finn

Listener Challenge:

This week, practice sitting with your feelings without acting on them and share your journey with us using #LeavingCrazyTown.

Connect with Us:

• Website: https://www.leavingcrazytown.com/
• YouTube: @leavingcrazytown
• Facebook: @leavingcrazytownfinnandsarah
• LCT on The Sober Curator

Leaving CrazyTown is a Podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, especially codependency. Created by Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen, they offer unfiltered insights and strategies from personal experiences and mental health expertise. The episodes cover anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-improvement to guide and motivate listeners toward better mental health and overall well-being. Join the Leaving CrazyTown community and take the first step towards a happier, healthier life.

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Dr Sarah Michaud: smichaud113@comcast.net or Finn Allen: finntastic818@gmail.com

In this episode, Finn and Sarah explore the raw emotions of rage, especially as it relates to their children. They discuss personal experiences and offer tools to manage and understand these intense feelings, enhancing self-awareness and relationships.

Key Takeaways:

- Emotional Processing: Understand the importance of allowing yourself to fully experience and process emotions rather than suppressing them.

- Ownership of Feelings: Realize that you are responsible for your own emotional world and can't control others' actions or feelings.

- Communication: Learn the value of sharing feelings without blame to maintain and improve relationships.

Quotes:

"The more spaciousness you give to your experience and your feelings, the better off you are in your relationships." – Sarah

"I don't hate my kid; I hate how I feel." – Sarah

Listener Challenge:

This week, practice giving yourself the space to process your emotions fully before reacting, and share how it affected your interactions using #LeavingCrazyTown.

Connect with Us:

• Website: https://www.leavingcrazytown.com/
• YouTube: @leavingcrazytown
• Facebook: @leavingcrazytownfinnandsarah
• LCT on The Sober Curator

Leaving CrazyTown is a Podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, especially codependency. Created by Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen, they offer unfiltered insights and strategies from personal experiences and mental health expertise. The episodes cover anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-improvement to guide and motivate listeners toward better mental health and overall well-being. Join the Leaving CrazyTown community and take the first step towards a happier, healthier life.

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Dr Sarah Michaud: smichaud113@comcast.net or Finn Allen: finntastic818@gmail.com

In this episode, we explore effective tools for dealing with anger, providing listeners with tangible strategies to recognize and manage their feelings. From pausing to setting boundaries, we discuss methods for addressing anger in healthy and constructive ways.

Key Takeaways:

- Pausing: Understand the importance of taking a moment to breathe and assess your emotions before reacting.

- Setting Boundaries: Learn how to communicate and establish personal boundaries to prevent resentment and manage anger.

- Turnaround: Discover the method of reflecting on the underlying emotions behind your anger, such as fear, sadness, or humiliation.

Quotes:

"Whatever comes out of someone else's mouth is about them, not us." – Sarah

"The options were to tell them how I felt and set a boundary or block them out of my life and hold onto the resentment." – Finn

Listener Challenge:

This week, practice pausing when you feel anger rising. Take deep breaths and reflect on what is truly causing your emotion. Share your experiences with us on social media using #LeavingCrazyTown.

Connect with Us:

• Website: https://www.leavingcrazytown.com/
• YouTube: @leavingcrazytown
• Facebook: @leavingcrazytownfinnandsarah
• LCT on The Sober Curator

Leaving CrazyTown is a Podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, especially codependency. Created by Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen, they offer unfiltered insights and strategies from personal experiences and mental health expertise. The episodes cover anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-improvement to guide and motivate listeners toward better mental health and overall well-being. Join the Leaving CrazyTown community and take the first step towards a happier, healthier life.

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Dr Sarah Michaud: smichaud113@comcast.net or Finn Allen: finntastic818@gmail.com