Megan Koester is a writer and stand-up comedian who isn’t writing and won’t promote her stand-up. In my opinion, she should be doing more of both of those things but hey, it’s not up to me. I wanted to have Megan back on the show to talk about self-sabotage and becoming your own worst enemy. Plus, being an atheist in recovery rooms, EMDR and weaponized trauma and how to use craigslist ephemera as self-promotion.
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00:00:00 Resenting Your Gifts and Half-Assing Comedy
00:01:06 Why I Hate Video Podcasts
00:02:00 What is EMDR Therapy?
00:04:00 Understanding Childhood Neglect and CPTSD
00:05:30 Dissociation, Trauma, and Coping Mechanisms
00:06:30 The Reality of Relapse and Alcohol Addiction
00:07:52 Desperation, Mental Health, and "The Body Keeps the Score"
00:09:34 Seeking Validation and Re-Parenting Yourself
00:12:12 Overcoming Creative Self-Sabotage and Minimization
00:14:14 An Agnostic View on Spiritual Healing
00:21:00 Navigating the Hollywood Entertainment Industry
00:26:00 Defining Success, Sobriety, and Artistic Expression
