How often do we project our feelings onto others instead of owning them?

In this episode, Finn and Dr. Sarah Michaud explore the humorous yet poignant story of Winston the Corgi and his owner, highlighting how we often project issues onto others. Through personal stories and insights, they discuss the importance of recognizing when you're rationalizing behavior rather than setting healthy boundaries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• People often project personal issues onto others to avoid facing them.

• Rationalization can prevent us from setting necessary boundaries.

• It's crucial to embrace and navigate the gray areas of life.

NOTABLE QUOTE

"I'm not being stubborn. I was setting a boundary." — Finn

Connect with Us:

• Dr. Sarah Michaud — Author of Co Crazy

• Follow @leavingcrazytown on YouTube

• Website: https://drsarahmichaud.com/

  
  

Leaving CrazyTown is a raw, real-talk podcast hosted by Finn and Dr. Sarah Michaud, two recovering addicts turned relatable guides on the wild ride of codependency healing. With a unique blend of humor, honesty, and clinical insight, this show tackles the chaos of dysfunctional relationships, identity loss, and boundary disasters — while offering practical tools, powerful storytelling, and a roadmap for emotional freedom. Weekly episodes on YouTube (@leavingcrazytown) and all major podcast platforms.

Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor who couldn't figure out what was wrong with you?

Amy Liz Harrison and Dr. Sarah Michaud dive deep into the shocking reality of medical bias against women through their Boozeless Book Club discussion of "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men." Amy shares her harrowing two-year journey with eye issues that multiple specialists couldn't solve — until her husband asked one simple question that changed everything. What they found will leave you speechless: 14 contact lenses wedged behind her eye that no doctor bothered to check for.

This raw conversation exposes how women's pain gets dismissed, symptoms get minimized, and how the entire medical system remains built around male-centered care. From heart attack symptoms that present differently in women to the disturbing practice of labeling difficult cases as "whiny women," this episode reveals why advocating for yourself isn't just important — it's potentially life-saving.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Women receive less accurate diagnoses and less effective treatment because medical systems are designed around male bodies and symptoms

• Heart attack symptoms in women often present as shortness of breath and chest pressure rather than the classic chest pain taught in textbooks

• Medical research historically excludes women due to hormone complications, then applies male-based results to female patients

• Doctors may dismiss unexplained symptoms as psychological rather than admit they don't know the answer

• Women must learn to advocate fiercely for themselves while managing cultural conditioning to be accommodating and non-confrontational

• Trusting your instincts about your body is crucial — if something feels wrong, keep pushing for answers

• Setting boundaries with medical professionals isn't being difficult, it's being responsible for your own health

NOTABLE QUOTE

"The bottom line is being female in a medical setting can mean receiving less accurate diagnosis, less effective treatment, and less attentive care because the entire system has been based on male centered care. This isn't just inconvenient, it's life threatening." — Dr. Sarah Michaud

Leaving CrazyTown is a raw, real-talk podcast hosted by Finn and Dr. Sarah Michaud, two recovering addicts turned relatable guides on the wild ride of codependency healing. With a unique blend of humor, honesty, and clinical insight, this show tackles the chaos of dysfunctional relationships, identity loss, and boundary disasters — while offering practical tools, powerful storytelling, and a roadmap for emotional freedom. Weekly episodes on YouTube (@leavingcrazytown) and all major podcast platforms.

Are you chasing perfectionism at the cost of your well-being?

Justin Kinney shares his gripping journey from rock bottom to redemption, revealing the struggles of perfectionism and the path to recovery. Explore the double life of high achievement and addiction as Justin speaks on reclaiming control and rebuilding life with purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Discover the destructive cycle of perfectionism and addiction.

• Unlock the potential of stoicism in transforming your outlook.

• Learn how discipline can be a tool for lasting recovery.

NOTABLE QUOTE

"Redemption of life is not built in emotional breakthroughs. It's built in repeated obedience to small disciplined decisions." — Justin Kinney

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Justin Kinney is the author of "From Rock Bottom to Redemption," a compelling narrative on overcoming addiction and rebuilding life through discipline and faith. A dedicated coach and teacher, Justin's recovery journey inspires others to break free from the chains of perfectionism and addiction.

Get the book: From Rock Bottom to Redemption: 365 Daily Lessons for Rebuilding Your Life through Discipline, Faith, and Purposehttps://a.co/d/0331MQOj

Connect with Us:

• Dr. Sarah Michaud — Author of Co Crazy

• Follow @leavingcrazytown on YouTube

• Website: https://drsarahmichaud.com/

• Leaving CrazyTown is a raw, real-talk podcast hosted by Finn and Dr. Sarah Michaud, two recovering addicts turned relatable guides on the wild ride of codependency healing. With a unique blend of humor, honesty, and clinical insight, this show tackles the chaos of dysfunctional relationships, identity loss, and boundary disasters — while offering practical tools, powerful storytelling, and a roadmap for emotional freedom. Weekly episodes on YouTube (@leavingcrazytown) and all major podcast platforms.