Your Mental Breakdown

At the top of the show this week, Doug busts himself and Meredith for not following through AGAIN on shutting down their computers at night! They swap teenage closet stories (including Doug’s roaches!). The session begins with Drew sharing that he is moving back to a place in LA that he has lived before. He feels grateful for the comfort and familiarity of it,  rather than feeling like he is taking a step backward. Although he is making strides in becoming financially independent and showing up authentically in his relationships, Drew is still struggling with the anxiety of completely cutting the cord with his parents paying the bills. Doug ties in some pretty sweet sports analogies to help Drew see that it’s okay to let others know you are uncomfortable. Drew can see that there are a rainbow of possibilities out there rather than see everything as black or white.

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Joining Doug and Meredith to break down the 5 Love Languages and Apology is clinical psychologist Dr. Jen Thomas. She is a motivational speaker specializing in the five love languages and communication. She is the co-author with Gary Chapman of When Sorry Isn't Enough and The Five Languages of Apology. We talk about understanding and applying the 5 Love Languages to yourself and your relationships. We also dive into the language of apology. What's your main Love Language? How do you say, and hear, I'm Sorry? IG: @your.mental.breakdown, FB: @your.mental.breakdown.podcast Mentioned in this episode:Meredith LevyDoug FriedmanYMB on Social Media:  The Facebook Group     Instagram Take the 5 Love Language quiz here When Sorry Isn't Enough Find Dr. Jen Thomas here

This week, Drew is realizing that sooner than later, his parents will no longer be financially supporting him. Not only is he nervous about being able to pay for everything, but he's also worried that once his parents no longer have an obligation to support him, they won't choose to be as connected to him. This leads Drew and Doug to have a discussion regarding being necessary and choosing love and connection rather than feeling obligated. They talk about why Drew kicks into caretaker mode when he wants to feel attachment, and helps Drew see that he's been a pillar standing alone, trying to hold up everything for everyone.

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This week, Drew is realizing that sooner than later, his parents will no longer be financially supporting him. Not only is he nervous about being able to pay for everything, but he’s also worried that once his parents no longer have an obligation to support him, they won’t choose to be as connected to him. This leads Drew and Doug to have a discussion regarding being necessary and choosing love and connection rather than feeling obligated.  They talk about why Drew kicks into caretaker mode when he wants to feel attachment, and helps Drew see that he’s been a pillar standing alone, trying to hold up everything for everyone.

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*** Warning - this episode contains potentially triggering and sensitive topics, including sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-646-4673 or go to RAINN.org.

Drew shares his thoughts and feelings about an extremely disturbing and traumatic event. The details are not 100% clear, however his initial description was that his girlfriend was "raped and essentially kidnapped." Doug and Drew discuss what this situation brings up for him, and how it furthered his belief that he has to put on his Superman cape and save everyone. Drew grapples with the Vader voice in his head, and processes some pretty big emotions. They discuss how Drew is showing up, keeping his boundaries set, and if this is really the right relationship for him.

Instead of the usual Meredith and Doug chit chat, they decide to spend more time discussing the session and the topics involved. They feel that the seriousness of the situation lended more to focusing less on them, and more on Drew and the seriousness of sexual assault.

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*** Warning - this episode contains potentially triggering and sensitive topics, including sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1800-646-4673 or go to RAINN.org. 

Drew shares his thoughts and feelings about an extremely disturbing and traumatic event.  The details are not 100% clear,  however his initial description was that his girlfriend was “raped and essentially kidnapped.”  Doug and Drew discuss what this situation brings up for him, and how it furthered his belief that he has to put on his Superman cape and save everyone. Drew grapples with the Vader voice in his head, and processes some pretty big emotions.  They discuss how Drew is showing up, keeping his boundaries set, and if this is really the right relationship for him. 

Instead of the usual  Meredith and Doug chit chat, they decide to spend more time discussing the session and the topics involved.  They feel that the seriousness of the situation lended more to focusing less on them, and more on Drew and the seriousness of sexual assault.

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Your Mental Breakdown - The Facebook Group 

Meredith Levy

Doug Friedman

National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-646-4673 

Rainn.org

While we all start to come out of the pandemic lockdown, Drew and his girlfriend are starting to come out of the honeymoon phase. In their relationship reality, running out of toilet paper becomes a symbol for so much more. Drew and Doug talk about setting boundaries vs. giving rules. Drew is ready to have the tough conversations with his girlfriend, even if it means he ends up being alone. Doug and Meredith differ over their definition of love, but still have love for each other at the end of the episode, so it's all going to be okay!

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While we all start to come out of the pandemic lockdown, Drew and his girlfriend are starting to come out of the honeymoon phase. In their relationship reality, running out of toilet paper becomes a symbol for so much more. Drew and Doug talk about setting boundaries vs. giving rules. Drew is ready to have the tough conversations with his girlfriend, even if it means he ends up being alone. Doug and Meredith differ over their definition of love, but still have love for each other at the end of the episode, so it’s all going to be okay!

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Your Mental Breakdown - The Facebook Group 

Meredith Levy

Doug Friedman

The Road Less Traveled

As Good As It Gets Scene

Doug and Meredith finally saw each other in person again! They break down what an "episode" means to Drew and what it can mean when a therapist hears that word. In the session, Drew is feeling down and out because of some issues with his girlfriend that leave him feeling misunderstood and underappreciated. He tells Doug about a trip to Malibu that didn't go as planned - and how her "passing out" triggered him. The argument that followed the next day brought up issues around getting his needs met and being more authentic and vulnerable, without having to share everything with a partner.

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Meredith Levy

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Doug and Meredith finally saw each other in person again! They break down what an “episode” means to Drew and what it can mean when a therapist hears that word. In the session, Drew is feeling down and out because of some issues with his girlfriend that leave him feeling misunderstood and underappreciated. He tells Doug about a trip to Malibu that didn’t go as planned - and how her “passing out” triggered him. The argument that followed the next day brought up issues around getting his needs met and being more authentic and vulnerable,  without having to share everything with a partner. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Your Mental Breakdown - The Facebook Group 

Meredith Levy

Doug Friedman