Cryin' & Tryin': The Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in a F*&%ed Up World

In this continuation of the discussion on psych meds, Lex shares what changes they have made over the past few months and how it has affected them.

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Lexi and their friend Oliver explore the nuance behind the idea that "nobody wants to work." They talk about inhumane working conditions, how capitalism keeps us so busy it makes it difficult to do anything but work, and the idea that we are meant for more than a 40 hour work week.

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In this episode, Lexi reflects on an IFS therapy session in which they spent a lot of time noticing their emotions. They introduce an app, linked below, that is helping with these first steps of emotional regulation: recognizing and labeling the feelings.

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In the continuation of the No Bad Parts mini-series, host, Lex, discusses a recent therapy session in which they and their therapist chose to treat work like a relationship. Lex shares what they have had difficulty with in regards to this specific metaphor and how this is only the beginning of their journey through Parts Work.

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In this episode, Lexi and their bestie Sam discuss the basics of medication for depression and anxiety while sharing their personal medication journeys. The friends discuss how medication can help to strengthen neural pathways and how it can help dig you out of your hole.

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In this episode, Lex does some independent "parts work" regarding their communication patterns with their partner.

TW: Childhood sexual assault (CSA) and grooming mention at 21:50.

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In this minisode, Lex reflects on how everything feels like it's hitting all at once. A lot of feelings come to the surface including anger, fear, and feeling overwhelmed as they process returning from time off, handling peak season, and physical health in addition to mental health difficulties.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

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In the season 5 opener, Lex reflects on a therapy session where they realized that they are in survival mode and escalated all the time, and how that makes it difficult for them to acknowledge and feel multiple feelings at the same time.

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In this episode, Lexi breaks down their recent breakdown, AGAIN! Lately, they've been feeling overwhelmed and burnt out and their central nervous system is on overdrive, causing Lexi to be more reactive than usual. Lexi walks listeners through the experience, what they were feeling, and the reflection that followed, ultimately realizing that much of their emotional dysregulation comes from a lifetime of feeling guilty about their emotions.

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In this episode, Lexi breaks down their recent breakdown! Lately, they've been feeling overwhelmed and burnt out and their central nervous system is on overdrive, causing Lexi to be more reactive than usual. Lexi walks listeners through the experience, what they were feeling, and the reflection that followed.

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

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You can find Lexi on⁠ IG⁠ and⁠ twitter⁠: @LexGonGivIt2ya_.

I am a proud member of the PodPros community.