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Chapter 4 | In Five Years, Your Life Will Suck!


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Chapter Four | In Five Years, Your Life Will Suck!

In this episode of Plot Twists & Freudian Slips, hosts Mary and Jules trade the "chilling corridors" for the high-stakes world of Manhattan law and the unpredictable hands of fate. The duo dives deep into In Five Years by Rebecca Serle, shifting their focus to the psychological fallout of Dannie Kohan’s meticulously planned life. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • OCPD, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Grief 
  • Words to describe our 2025
  • Taking time to do something fun!
  • 1 star reviews on Goodreads

Trigger Warnings***

Terminal illness (cancer), death of a loved one, grief, emotional trauma, anxiety/OCPD, and false pregnancy.

Books & media mentioned

• In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Book recommendations from Mary

• Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Therapy Disclaimer

The "Plot Twists and Freudian Slips" podcast is for entertainment purposes only. While I am a licensed therapist, my analysis of fictional characters does not constitute a therapist-patient relationship, nor is it a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The "diagnoses" discussed are speculative and based solely on the text of the book; they are intended to provide insight into psychological themes and narrative arcs, not to label real individuals.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need professional support, please reach out to a local licensed provider or contact a crisis hotline immediately. Listening to this podcast does not establish a clinical relationship between the listener and Julia Baruffi. 

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Spoiler Alert***

There will be major spoilers for this book, so if you have not read it yet, please do so. 

Or, sit back and listen while we unpack the book together! :) 

Xoxo - Mary and Jules

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