Diving Into The Shadow

A woman documents herself facing anxiety and depression using her voice, her hands, her mind and the natural world. This episode is all about the magical moon and how a 5th grade bully brought out my savage sleuth skills. 

Show Notes:

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Mentioned in this episode:

Moon Playlist:

Love of Life by Marla & David Celia

Ripple by Grateful Dead

Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops

Infinite Sun by Kula Shaker

Hang On Little Tomato by Pink Martini

Dedicated To The One I Love by The Mamas & The Papas

Daughter by Pearl Jam

Smooth by Santana

Skating Away by Jethro Tull

Tracks Of My Tears by Smokey Robinson

Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

I Got A Name by Jim Croce

Distant Dreamer by Duffy

The River Of Dreams by Billy Joel

Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream

Cry Baby by Janis Joplin

What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted by Jimmy Ruffin

Across The Universe by The Beatles

Sadness Is A Blessing by Lykke Li

With A Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker

Janglin by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Hands by Jewel

We've Got Tonight by Bob Seger

Rome by Sam Cooke

Do You Believe In Magic by The Lovin' Spoonful

Turn Turn Turn by The Byrds

Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac

Only For You by Heartless Bastards

Just One Look by Doris Troy

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John

Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin

Becoming a spectator of my own mind, and why my neighbors might think I'm nuts.

Episode Mentions:

"Grounding Techniques in Trauma Therapy"

https://youtu.be/1vckMPHaITA

Kati Morton LMFT

Dr. Alexa Altman

Tune in if you're up for a real-life, spooky tale. A woman documents herself facing anxiety and depression using her voice, her hands, her mind and the natural world. 

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A woman documents herself facing anxiety and depression using her voice, her hands, her mind and the natural world. This episode covers The Tarot, my husband, our past, and how a run-in at the gas station showed me that I'm becoming tougher.

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*Post-Release Show Note: This episode depicts what denial in an emotionally abusive relationship looks like.

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A woman documents herself facing anxiety and depression using her voice, her hands, her mind and the natural world. In this episode I share what it's like trying to find a therapist when your mind is in The Upside Down and your willpower is diminishing. 

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A woman documents herself facing anxiety and depression using her voice, her hands, her mind and the natural world. Join me as I expose myself to the highest degree. Strap in tight...it's gonna be a bumpy ride. 

*Post-Release Note 9/1/22: This episode depicts the struggle of a woman in the process of getting out of the cycle of emotional abuse, although she did not relaize it at the time. This is what part of that process looks like.