30: Surviving Isn't Laziness30: Surviving Isn't Laziness
Ask An Advanced Bitch
Advanced Bitches, we’ve brought last week's guest back! Alex is here again to share more about her experience with her alternative peer group aka cult. In Part 1, I answer this question from a listener, “Is freeze mode just the psyche's way of...
1:23:30•24 Jun 2023
Surviving Isn't Laziness: Embracing Gentle Healing and Authenticity
Episode Overview
- The episode delves into the challenges of reclaiming autonomy and self-worth after enduring manipulation and control
- Candid conversations shed light on trauma responses, codependency, and recovery, offering valuable insights and tools for navigating similar journeys
- The host shares her past struggle with dissociation and the profound impact it had on her, exploring the ways addiction and trauma led her to seek solace in activities like binge-eating and TV
- Reflecting on her recovery journey, she realises that the goal isn't to be a 'better' person, but to be unapologetically authentic
- The episode touches on the complex dynamics in recovery environments, highlighting the conflicting experiences of trauma and healing
“The body is active, you know, even though it's still. There's stuff going on and I don't know how much body and mind is, but like the psyche is working over time to help you survive. Excuse me, surviving isn't laziness.”
Ever wondered if freezing up during tough times is just your mind's way of coping? In this episode of 'Ask an Advanced Bitch', Elizabeth Kupferman brings back Alex, last week's guest, to dig deeper into her wild ride with an alternative peer group that she now sees as a cult. Elizabeth kicks things off by tackling a listener's question about freeze mode as a trauma response.
She opens up about her own battles with dissociation, sharing how she used bulimia and TV to escape her reality. Her honesty is a breath of fresh air, reminding us all to be gentle with ourselves during the healing process. The conversation then shifts to Alex's experiences, from playing bizarre games to fit in, like drinking ash and chain-smoking, to discussing the gripping docuseries 'Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult of Sarah Lawrence'.
It's a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations, shedding light on the dark corners of recovery and the fight for self-worth. Whether you're grappling with trauma responses or just looking for some real talk on recovery, this episode offers a mix of humor, raw honesty, and practical advice. Tune in to find out how surviving isn't about being lazy but about finding your way back to authenticity.
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