The conclusion of the interview with the host. Justin discusses the podcast: how he started it, what the struggles have been. He also discusses his love of music, making a studio album, and what his first CD was.

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What is a narcissist? How do you deal with narcissist parents and siblings? How do you set boundaries with a narcissist?

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Your host, Justin Lamb, switches seats and becomes the guest for this two-part series. Justin discusses sobriety, addiction, family, and self-worth, plus much more in this intimate and wide-ranging interview.

Special thanks to Rebeka (001), Michelle (017), Dan (014), Pam (050), and our resident therapist, Jenny Helms.

From Indiana to Texas to Michigan to New York to Los Angeles, Derek has been just about everywhere throughout his life and has stories to fill all of the locations, including his parents nearly becoming paralyzed to coming out of the closet to how he ended up working in the music business.

Jenny Helms, LCMFT, answers listen question: How to break the trauma bond.

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If you've ever questioned whether or not you have an unhealthy relationship with sex, porn, video games, social media, or any other "bad habit", then this episode is for you!

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Emily discusses everything from her trauma-riddled childhood to our experience with home birth and finding her path. She also speaks about this with the confidence and maturity of someone who has gone through the therapy and done the work. A truly inspiring interview.

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Aaron Bridgewater is the front man for As They Sleep. He discusses growing up in a good home and getting into trouble as a teenager. Aaron also talks about the early days of joining a band, getting signed, and touring. He talks about fatherhood, raising a daughter as a metalhead dad, and what it's like to have two grown kids.

Jenny Helms, LCMFT answers listener questions about her job in this week's Ask a Therapist segment.

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Pam is amazing and our discussion runs the gambit from spirituality and childhood trauma, to Personal Finance and finding your path. Pam is an incredibly talented photo-realist artist and an amazing individual who has clearly done the work.

Ask a Therapist with Jenny Helms, LCMFT: How does insurance work for family and couples sessions?

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From outwardly recognizing her privilege growing up in an upper class affluent area, to recognizing the re-gentrification of Detroit, Sarah is very present in a great interview. She also discusses an ADHD diagnosis at four years old and being medicated for most of her life. Sarah also talks about photography, what inspires her, and how her family dynamic has helped and hindered her.

Ask a Therapist w/ Jenny Helms: What does fun look like after COVID?

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With the holidays almost here, this month's bonus episode is all about Family Systems. Whether it's how you react and respond to your family, or how they react and respond to you, resident therapist Jenny Helms gives advice on how to communicate, set boundaries, and find balance. Jenny also calls out Justin on a number of his own issues with his family. Enjoy this episode and have a safe holiday.

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Natalie is a classically trained pianist with an undergraduate from Julliard. She discusses her upbringing in upper-class Chicago and some of the mental health issues that developed from there, including her active struggle with an eating disorder. Natalie also talks about her literary music series.

After the interview Jenny Helms, LCMFT answers listener's questions on night time anxiety.

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