04. Mapping healing: [step one] figuring out what’s broken

Light and Shadow: the podcast

This episode is the continuation of the “Mapping Healing” series I began in episode 02. While episode 02 is the overarching look at the healing process and a brief look at each stage, this episode looks specially at the first step, which I’ve titled, “figuring out what’s broken.” In the episode, I discuss the differences between what’s genuinely going on behind the surface of symptoms. While symptoms may be trying to show you there’s a problem, it may not actually be the root problem. I talk about the benefit of looking at your life as a series of cause and effect to try and analyze what might have gone awry. I also speak to step two, uncovering the truth stage, to help gain information - but more largely, perspective - to help diagnose what might really be going on. I talk again about cycles of addiction, introduce attachment styles, coping mechanisms, and defense mechanisms. Emotional attitudes and behaviors passed down from parents is also explored. Please note that this is the second episode in a seven part series.