The Brain Scrub
Are you a target in parental alienation, are you trying to live your best life, is stuff getting in the way? The Brain Scrub focuses on mental health and I share how I am coping during these unpredictable times by focusing on self-care, improvement and building community. My goal is to support you in living your best life by sharing what I have done during my journey as an alienated parent. This podcast explains my path to living a more authentic life by taking a courageous look at my self and focusing on what I can control, me. I am not an expert and the tools and techniques I share are based on my research, practice and ideas. For mental or physical health challenges, please seek the advice of a qualified practitioner. Absolutely seek professional help to deal with trauma, depression, personality disorders, etc. Support is out there - get it.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Ready to be with you? In this episode I will guide you through a meditation where you will have a chance to hear from something other than your mind - your body. What may it want to say to you?
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
If I control, I am safe. This may be a tough pill to swallow. The tougher one is: If I control, others don't feel safe. Worrying leads to control and control leads to disempowerment of others and a feeling of "I can't win." In this episode, I chat about my control and what to do about it.
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Being friendly is important in most life situations. Being a friend to your child versus a parent can be challenging not only for the child, but your partner as well. In this episode I talk about the importance of having a united front through setting and sticking to clear boundaries. Respect, trust and safety all tie together and as parents, its our job to be that for our kids.
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Cookie Monster on Sesame Street used to say that all the time. What did he get out of his constant want for cookies - more cookies. Humans are no different and we live in a compare and contrast world. This episode is based on some of the writing in the book 'Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday life' by Luke Burgis.
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
I share a personal story on suffering I have been going through for the last 6 years with someone important missing in my life. It is this week where I detach from my suffering and refocus my efforts on what I can control - not what I can't.
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Co-dependence is a mental, emotional and/or physical dependence on another. It can lead to stress, perfectionism, people pleasing, control and many fears. Knowing is the first step. Visit https://www.mhanational.org/co-dependency for more information.
Co-dependence can have a major impact on our mental health and sense of self.
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
It is easy to go down a path of taking life too seriously. We only have so many minutes to live! How will you choose your life? In this episode I share my personal experience around realizing fun is a choice.
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Do you deal with difficult people? What do you think you are being? In this episode I provide a tool that can be used to take ownership in relationship breakdowns. Yes, you...even though you may think that they are the problem. The tool I share is based on the book 'Leadership and Self Deception - Getting out of the box' by the Arbinger Institute.
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Happiness can be an endless pursuit. Happiness just is. It is defined as a state of pleasure and contentment. To me, that is the right here and the right now...not a worry state.
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
We want others to be happy for a reason. What is that reason? In this episode, we explore the impact of people pleasing and how it is not our responsibility.