Two Therapists Walk Into A Podcast

This episode explores the complex emotional landscape following a late diagnosis, including grief, shame, and the question of 'who would I have been?' We discuss how implicit memory and body awareness play roles in processing these revelations and offer a compassionate approach to navigating this journey.

This episode explores the concept of masking, how it's learned, its impact on mental health, and practical ways to recognize and 'set it down' for relief.

This episode explores the mechanics behind common challenges like time blindness, task paralysis, and brain fog, especially in ADHD brains. Robin and Stephanie discuss how understanding these systems as weather patterns can help manage them more compassionately.

This episode explores the true nature of ADHD, emphasizing that it's not about a lack of attention but about how attention is directed and regulated. Robin and Stephanie discuss the importance of understanding the body's role and the brain's salience network in managing ADHD symptoms.

In this episode, Robin and Stephanie explore the concept of internal parts, trauma, and healing through the lens of internal family systems and neuroception. They discuss how to cultivate internal safety and acceptance, emphasizing that healing is a gradual, trainable process.

In this episode, we explore the complex inner parts that we often hate, understanding their protective roles and how to approach them with compassion. Robin and Stephanie discuss mental models, shame, self-hatred, and practical strategies for inner work.

In this episode, Robin and Stephanie explore the five core parts of ourselves—fight, flight, freeze, fawn, flock, and, how understanding these can help us navigate our emotional responses more effectively. They share practical ways to check in with each part and foster self-awareness.

Robin and Stephanie explore the five primary defense mechanisms—fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flock; and how understanding these can help us better manage our internal responses and improve mental health.

In this episode, Robin and Stephanie explore the inner workings of the nervous system, trauma, and the concept of parts within us. They discuss how our brain organizes around threats, the role of different defense mechanisms, and practical ways to understand and work with these parts for healing.

In this episode, we explore the concept of prodependence as an alternative to the traditional codependency model, emphasizing love, compassion, and understanding in relationships. Robin and Stephanie discuss how love is often misunderstood and how shifting the perspective can lead to healthier, more compassionate relationships.

In this episode, Robin Green and Stephanie Edsall explore the profound impact of family systems on our nervous system, focusing on enmeshment, parentification, and emotional incest. They discuss how these patterns shape our relationships and somatic health, offering insights into healing and self-awareness.

This episode explores the concept of fawning, a relational response often misunderstood as a flaw. Hosts Robin and Stephanie discuss its origins, neurological basis, costs, and practical ways to notice and shift this pattern for healthier relationships.

This episode explores the history and evolving understanding of the concept of codependency, emphasizing compassion, curiosity, and trauma-informed approaches in therapy and relationships.

This episode explores the nuances of nervous system regulation, focusing on the states of calm, shutdown, and the importance of bottom-up regulation techniques. It emphasizes understanding your body's signals and offers practical tools for reconnecting with yourself.