Ep. 21.1: Whole Lotta Rosie, Pt. 1 - Raised By Gay Men and Ballerinas
Aug 24, 2023
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Meet Rosie, a guest who grew up in a theater family and experienced impactful traumas. In this episode, they discuss Rosie's early life, embracing neurodivergence, expressing authenticity, an amusing unmuted phone call incident, culture and identity, childhood memories with theater, and creating sensory-friendly environments.
Flow Club has had a profound impact on Rosie's work, self-care, accountability, and social interactions.
Being raised in a theater family shaped Rosie's personality, teaching her to adapt to different social situations and providing a means of creative expression and exploration.
Deep dives
The Importance of Flow Club in Rosie's Life
Rosie discusses her love for Flow Club, a virtual co-working space that has changed her life in terms of work, self-care, accountability, and social interactions. She shares her positive experiences of being in a session with up to eight people, the different themes offered, and how Flow Club has helped her in various aspects of her life.
The Impact of Childhood Theater Experiences
Rosie reflects on being raised in a theater family, growing up around theater people, and how it shaped her personality. She talks about the benefits and challenges of being a theater kid, including developing an animated and cheerful personality, learning to adapt to different social situations, and the role theater played in her life as a means of creative expression and exploration.
The Traumatic Experiences and Coping Mechanisms
Rosie opens up about her struggles with eating disorders, trauma, and family conflicts. She shares her experiences of going through multiple hospital and treatment programs, including a residential program that ultimately saved her life. Rosie discusses the importance of refeeding, therapy, and trauma work in her recovery, highlighting the significance of removing oneself from a toxic environment and finding support to cope with challenging circumstances.
The Journey Towards Recovery and Self-Discovery
Rosie talks about her path towards recovery from various challenges, including eating disorders, trauma, and mental health issues. She highlights the importance of therapy, trauma work, and finding a safe space to explore one's identity. Rosie also emphasizes the significance of understanding one's neurodivergent traits and the positive impact of embracing authenticity and self-acceptance in her journey towards building a fulfilling life.
I'm back! I really enjoyed interviewing my new friend, Rosie. Like me, she has the autistic/ADHD combo. I'm splitting this episode into three parts. In part 1, we mostly discuss Rosie's early life, including growing up in a theater family and some impactful traumas. Please note: These Rosie episodes discuss mental health, death, eating disorders, sexual assault, medical trauma, and other heavy topics.
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