Nov 4, 2021
Your hosts, Tara Hedman and Diane Thompson welcome you to another episode of Examine Your Hedman Podcast. They are joined today by Jennifer Crosby.
In this second part of the conversation, Jennifer shares the role of addictive behaviors in her life and how they ‘saved her life’ until they stopped working. Jennifer also shares her therapeutic journey and how the relationship with her children was transformed in the process. Love always wins!
Life really can suck less, so examine your head, man!
Key Takeaways:
[1:27] Tara shares her experience at The Meadows.
[5:15] How did addictive behaviors serve Jennifer?
[6:40] What did it look like when Jennifer’s addictive behaviors stopped working?
[8:45] Jennifer started to have flashbacks that included some people that were very close to her family.
[11:15] Working on her sexual trauma made her feel like it just happened, it brought it back in real-time.
[14:20] Tara explains the difference between blame and taking responsibility in the healing process.
[16:15] What did Jennifer’s therapeutic journey look like?
[20:04] Jennifer shares how her recovery started.
[24:15] Pick a mentor!
[26:43] Jennifer talks about her role as a parent and her relationship with her children.
[31:05] Tara talks about the trauma of not being believed.
[35:58] Jennifer refused to keep being crucified for her past actions.
[38:15] How can you forgive when the offense continues?
[40:19] Jennifer discovers she can have boundaries.
[42:42] We were built to heal and get better.
[43:30] What does spirituality or religion look like for Jennifer today?
[48:27] Love always wins.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Contact Jennifer at 719-291-3168
Learn more about Jennifer’s business: Springs Home Finders
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This podcast is not a substitute for a therapeutic relationship with a mental health professional