In this episode, Lindsey delves into her personal experiences with psychiatry, tracing her struggles with anxiety, insomnia, and a suicide attempt in 2019. Misguided medical advice led her to self-advocate and push against standard practices, especially concerning tapering off medications. A turning point came when she met a supportive psychiatrist in the summer of 2019, forging a unique bond based on mutual respect and understanding. This episode features a telehealth session between them, exploring Lindsey's emotional traumas, especially relating to her mother and past experiences, and their impact on her present life. Throughout their conversation, the importance of understanding, self-awareness, and setting boundaries emerges as crucial for mental well-being. Lindsey's psychiatrist validates and appreciates her current work as a nervous system coach and trauma educator, noting that her awareness, curiosity, and ability to feel her feelings and meet herself where she is holds the key to most people's healing. The session ends with gratitude for the supportive therapeutic relationship they share, and Lindsey invites listeners to check out her signature group coaching program FEEL WITHOUT FEAR.

Links:

• FEEL WITHOUT FEAR group coaching program (closes 10/31!)

• Episode 103: Episode 103: A Year Without My Mother — Reflections on Complex PTSD & Abandonment Triggers

• NERVOUS SYSTEM 101: learn what your nervous system is, what it does, how it's impacted by trauma, and what to do about it. This is Lindsey's foundational workshop, perfect for anyone with physical and/or emotional symptoms to understand the physiology of their survival responses. Purchase NSYS101 as a replay to watch at your convenience, then join Lindsey on 10/24 @ 10am Central/US for a Live Q&A!

• ASHTON MANUAL: slow-tapering for benzodiazepines