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Soul Recovery Podcast

Podcast by Dr. Keean Menard, PsyD & Gayle Dargel, M.A., LMFT

English

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About Soul Recovery Podcast

Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast) is a grounded, therapy-informed conversation about healing the patterns we learned in childhood and how they continue to shape our mental health and relationships. Hosted by two therapists, Gayle Dargel, M.A., LMFT and Dr. Keean Menard, PsyD, this show explores trauma, nervous system regulation, anxiety, and prediction error in a way that’s clear and practical. We talk about how early environments wire us for survival, how those patterns show up in adult relationships, and how to begin unlearning what no longer serves you. Each episode also connects personal healing to the bigger picture. From current events to cultural shifts, we examine how what’s happening in the world impacts our nervous systems, our stress levels, and the way we relate to each other. The goal is simple: increase self-awareness, build regulation skills, and move from survival patterns into healthier, more secure relationships. New episodes weekly.

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7 episodes

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Why People Pleasers Get Trapped in Narcissistic Relationships

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we continue our conversation on narcissistic relationship dynamics and how these patterns are often created long before adulthood. We explore how family environments shape people pleasers, why certain individuals become emotionally conditioned to abandon themselves, and how narcissistic dynamics can begin to feel familiar, normal, or even safe. We also unpack the internal thought processes that keep people stuck in harmful relationship cycles and why awareness is the key to breaking them. Healing is not just about talking through experiences. Real change begins when unconscious patterns become conscious. Therapy becomes transformative when it helps bring awareness to the subconscious beliefs, survival responses, and relationship dynamics that have been running in the background for years. This episode is about recognizing the pattern, understanding where it came from, and learning how to step out of it. #narcissism #peoplepleasing #traumahealing #relationshippatterns #mentalhealth #selfawareness #narcissisticabuse #healingjourney #boundaries #innerchildhealing

12 May 2026 - 33 min
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Why You Attract Narcissists (And How to Stop)

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we break down how narcissistic patterns are formed and why they often start in early family dynamics. We explore how emotional absence, unmet needs, or growing up around narcissistic behaviors can shape a child into people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or hyper-aware of others. These patterns don’t stay in childhood. They often carry into adult relationships, creating familiar but unhealthy dynamics. This conversation helps you recognize the signs, understand where these patterns come from, and begin the process of breaking them. Healing starts with awareness, but it continues with learning how to reconnect with yourself, set boundaries, and shift the roles you’ve been conditioned to play. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same relationship patterns, this episode gives you the language and clarity to start changing them. #narcissism [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/narcissism] #narcissisticabuse [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/narcissisticabuse] #traumahealing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumahealing] #relationshippatterns [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshippatterns] #selfawareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfawareness] #peoplepleasing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peoplepleasing] #healingjourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney] #mentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth] #boundaries [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/boundaries] #innerchildhealing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/innerchildhealing] New episodes of Soul Recovery explore trauma, regulation, relationships, and the patterns that shape our lives weekly right here @soulrecoverypodcast.

28 Apr 2026 - 40 min
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Unlocking Healing through Sensory, Movies, Music

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we explore how grief can be unlocked and processed through unexpected moments in entertainment like movies, music, and storytelling. Why do certain scenes make us cry? Why do we return to specific songs during difficult times? These experiences don’t just “speak to the soul,” they also impact the brain. When we engage with music or film that resonates with us, it can help soften rigidity, create emotional release, and support the nervous system in coming back into connection. We discuss how these moments can help bring the social engagement system back online, allowing for more openness, expression, and healing. When there is less shutdown and more expansion, the body has space to process what it’s been holding. This episode offers a new perspective on how everyday experiences, like what we watch and listen to, can become powerful tools for healing, awareness, and reconnecting with yourself. #grief #nervoussystem #traumahealing #musictherapy #emotionalhealing #mentalhealthawareness #selfawareness #healingjourney #mindbodyconnection #polyvagal #emotionaltriggers #memories New episodes of Soul Recovery explore trauma, regulation, relationships, and the patterns that shape our lives weekly right here @soulrecoverypodcast. For inquiries contact us at soulrecoverypodcast@gmail.com [soulrecoverypodcast@gmail.com].

13 Apr 2026 - 42 min
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Why You Get Triggered So Easily

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we explore sensory overload and trigger management, and how our nervous system responds to perceived threat in everyday life. We talk about how the brain is constantly scanning for danger, and how even subtle cues like facial expressions can be interpreted as threat based on past experiences. For many people, “threat” isn’t always obvious. It can be shaped by trauma, environment, and what the body has learned to associate with safety or harm. We also break down how this constant scanning is the opposite of grounding and presence, and why it can feel so difficult to stay regulated. This is where tools like grounding and somatic work come in. Learning to reconnect with your body can help interrupt these patterns and bring you back into the present moment. A key part of healing is understanding that your brain is not your identity. Its primary role is to keep you safe, even if that means holding onto patterns that no longer serve you. Rerouting these pathways takes conscious awareness, patience, and practice. This episode offers insight into how to work with your nervous system, not against it, so you can begin to feel more safe, present, and in control. New episodes of Soul Recovery explore trauma, regulation, relationships, and the patterns that shape our lives weekly right here @soulrecoverypodcast. F For inquiries contact us at soulrecoverypodcast@gmail.com [soulrecoverypodcast@gmail.com].

22 Mar 2026 - 42 min
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Understand Your Nervous System’s Story

In this episode of Soul Recovery (Therapy Podcast), we talk about how difficult events in the world impact our nervous systems and emotional wellbeing. Using current headlines and conversations around immigration enforcement and national tension, we explore how collective stress can show up in our bodies as anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown. We also unpack the idea that regulation doesn’t always mean calm. Regulation is a spectrum, and learning to notice what’s happening inside your body is often the first step toward stability and awareness. This conversation looks at how external stressors interact with personal history, trauma, and our nervous systems, and how building awareness can help us stay grounded even when the world feels uncertain. New episodes of Soul Recovery explore trauma, regulation, relationships, and the patterns that shape our lives weekly right here @soulrecoverypodcast. Follow Soul Recovery Podcast on all platforms: Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulrecoverypodcast [https://instagram.com/soulrecoverypodcast] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsoulrecoverypodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/officialsoulrecoverypodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulrecoverypodcast_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@soulrecoverypodcast_] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoulRecoveryPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@SoulRecoveryPodcast] For inquiries contact us at soulrecoverypodcast@gmail.com [soulrecoverypodcast@gmail.com].

6 Mar 2026 - 39 min
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