This episode discusses anxiety, alcohol as a coping mechanism, narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation, difficult experiences in therapy, non-monogamy, insecurity, authenticity and healing.
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In this episode, Dipti is joined by psychotherapist, counsellor and mental health writer Amy Sutton for an open conversation about anxiety, relationships and learning to live more authentically. Amy shares her experience of living with a constant sense of dread and using alcohol to calm her anxiety. She also reflects on narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation and a difficult experience in therapy that left her questioning her own reality. This thoughtful conversation explores insecurity, the expectations placed on relationships, opening up a relationship, non-monogamy and what it can mean to move towards greater freedom, honesty and self-understanding.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Anxiety and constant feelings of dread
- Using alcohol to manage anxiety
- Narcissistic relationships
- Emotional manipulation and gaslighting
- Difficult experiences within therapy
- Insecurity and relationship expectations
- Monogamy and non-monogamy
- Opening up a relationship
- Authenticity, freedom and healing
- Therapy and self-understanding
Learn more about Amy Sutton.
