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Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation used by abusers to try to make another person doubt their sense of reality and sanity in order to control them, often isolating them from family and friends in the process. If you’ve heard the story of ‘Dirty John’, this is a classic example of gaslighting. In this episode, psychotherapist Dr. Stephanie Sarkis talks about how gaslighting behavior can show up everywhere from families, to dating, to child custody, and in the workplace. She also shares with us how we can spot the signs of a gaslighter, and what to do if we find ourselves in a personal or professional relationship with one. Check out her podcast ‘Talking Brains’ and her website: http://stephaniesarkis.com/
At the end of the show we talk about an organization that helps educate young people about how to avoid abusive relationships: https://www.joinonelove.org/

Episode 30 – Attachment Theory in Relationships with Dr. Diane Poole Heller (part 2 of 2)

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In part 2 of my interview with author, therapist, and adult attachment expert Dr. Diane Poole Heller we talk about how the different attachment styles can affect our dreams, as well as some tips for working with dreams and waking life situations to heal our attachment wounds. We also visit the topic of ghosting, and Diane provides some very valuable insights about why people do this. We look at healing metaphors, and Diane shares some of her own dreams and how they have helped her in her healing journey. For more information on Diane, her books and trainings, and The 2020 Trauma & Attachment Summit (Sept. 30 – Oct. 7, 2020) visit www.dianepooleheller.com

 

 

Here is a recap of some of the attachment styles, from episode 29:

AVOIDANT
Adult term is ‘Dismissive’
Left-brain oriented
Likes alone time
Future oriented
Uses few words to describe things or answer questions

AMBIVALENT
Adult term is ‘Preoccupied’
Right-brain oriented
Likes connection and reassurance
Past oriented (may have a hard time letting go of painful history; may also be sentimental)
Uses many words and details to describe things and answer questions

DISORGANIZED:
Adult term is ‘Unresolved Trauma’
Can be Disorganized Avoidant or Disorganized Ambivalent (right or left brain, past or future oriented accordingly)
Language pattern is hard to follow, may stop abruptly, lack of clarity regarding who or what they are referring to

Episode 17 – Debra Silverman on Astrology, Psychology, and the Wisdom of the Elements SUBSCRIBE: Spotify | Apple | Pandora | Google | Stitcher | Tune In | Castbox | RSS Debra Silverman combines her background as a psychotherapist with the wisdom of astrology and the elements. In this episode, Debra talks with Mimi about her background as a dance therapist, the functions of the left and right brain, the personality and the soul, and how we can use an understanding of elemental energies to create balance in our lives. Debra and Mimi also touch on some of the astrological elements of the tarot. debrasilvermanastrology.com thestarcommunity.com Free Gift from Debra: a free elemental compatibility guidebook: http://freepodcastgift.com/

 
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Dr. Judith Orloff is the NY Times bestselling author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, Thriving as an Empath, and Emotional Freedom. Mimi and Dr. Orloff talk about real-life situations that can be challenging for empaths, and how to deal with them in real-time. Topics include aggressive energy coming from other people, relationships, and more. Mimi also pulls a card from Dr. Orloff’s Power of Surrender card deck, which she will post on Instagram under @thedreamdetective.  For more information on Dr. Orloff’s work with empaths, her books, and online course for empaths, visit her website at https://drjudithorloff.com/