Other People's Problems Brandi: Cult Control and Social Anxiety
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May 19, 2025 Brandi shares her journey overcoming social anxiety rooted in a cult upbringing. She recalls hiding from intense discussions of mortality and sin, which shaped her fears. With the aid of cannabis, she envisions triumphant moments of self-assertion. The podcast explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and the importance of emotional release. It highlights the impact of childhood trauma and the healing process through trust and vulnerability. This powerful narrative emphasizes reclaiming personal power and understanding the psychological effects of spiritual beliefs.
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Fear Of Changing Keeps You Stuck
- Brandi and Hillary name a common tension: old coping patterns feel safe even when harmful.
- That ambivalence makes change scary because freedom can also mean harder challenges.
Stay With Your Body And Trust Support
- Hillary directs Brandi to notice bodily sensations and stay present with them during the memory.
- She reassures that intense feelings can be faced safely with her support and will pass.
Hiding At The Top Of The Stairs
- Brandi remembers curling up at the top of the stairs during Bible studies to avoid the crowd.
- She often wanted a snack but could not go past people, which seeded lifelong social anxiety.
