1041: Groped In Your Sleep, Betrayal Runs Deep | Feedback Friday

Aug 30, 2024

This episode dives deep into the emotional aftermath of betrayal from those we trust. A mentor grapples with trauma after a shocking incident, reflecting on the fragility of safety and trust. Listeners also explore the dilemma of reporting an unlicensed dentist helping the underserved, and the ethical balancing act of securing multiple jobs while maintaining integrity. A woman's pain is central as she processes her husband's unexpected divorce amidst personal turmoil, raising difficult questions about healing and self-compassion.

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ANECDOTE

Belgrade Apartment Raid

Jordan Harbinger recounts visiting a friend's Belgrade apartment to find the entryway destroyed.
It turned out Serbian police had raided the apartment, which was used by an arms dealer.

ADVICE

Dealing with Trauma

Acknowledge and process trauma instead of suppressing feelings.
Seek support from counselors, support groups, or self-help resources.

INSIGHT

Charlie's Complexity

Charlie's confession demonstrates a conscience, unlike the other assailant.
However, his disability doesn't excuse his harmful actions.

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Students you aided became assailants, and now you deal with trauma and sleepless nights. Can you ever trust or rest easy again? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

After a disturbing incident with two students you mentored, you're grappling with unexpected trauma and insomnia. How can you rebuild your sense of safety and trust? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
You've leveraged your networking skills to secure two six-figure director-level jobs simultaneously, but you're unsure about disclosing this to one employer. What's your strategy for maintaining integrity while maximizing this opportunity?
You've discovered that your friend's cousin's boyfriend, who isn't a licensed dentist, is running an illegal dental practice serving undocumented immigrants. Should you expose him or let him continue helping those in need?
In the middle of building a life together, your once-loving husband suddenly asked for a divorce, and you later discovered he was having an affair. Now you're struggling to trust again and wondering if there are any good people left. How will you heal and open yourself to love?
Recommendation of the Week: Flipping Out
You lost your sister to cancer and realized your mother is a covert narcissist who neglected your dying sibling. Now you're distanced from your family but still hurting. How will you process this grief and move forward?
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