Pirate Monk Podcast 377 | Mary Archibeque | Intimacy vs Intensity
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Jul 27, 2023 Mary Archibeque, an addiction therapist and CSAT from Albuquerque with personal recovery experience, shares her journey from drug addict to counselor. She explores the difference between intensity and true intimacy, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability in therapy. Mary highlights the need for setting boundaries for those helping addicts and discusses how to recognize unhealthy attachments versus genuine connection. She also touches on the prevalence of cross-addiction and offers practical advice for fostering healthy relationships.
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Sister's Death Sparked Herown Addiction
- Mary lost her sister to a heroin overdose and then began using drugs at age 14. She later connected her own addiction to unresolved grief and anger from that loss.
Near-Death Crash Triggered Recovery
- Mary survived a rollover crash while high that ejected her from the vehicle and left her unharmed. That near-death moment scared her straight and she immediately stopped using drugs.
Vulnerability Beats Blank-Slate Therapy
- Mary found vulnerability and sharing her story built connection faster than a 'blank slate' therapist stance. She realized clients respond to authenticity more than polished credentials.
