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The Opposite of Leadership...Wait for it...It's Drama I'm really excited for this week's episode of A New Direction, because I'll be sitting down with best-selling author Charlie Sheppard, whose work jolts us out of the endless cycle of workplace drama and into — you guessed it — leadership by choice. In his book Save Your Drama for Your Mama: Drama or Leadership is a Choice, Charlie makes it clear that drama isn't just annoying, it's corrosive. It creates what he calls the “Drama Triangle” — where we play the roles of victim, persecutor, or rescuer — and it keeps us trapped in old patterns of blame, guilt, and avoidance. But the powerful truth is that leadership is also a triangle — one that begins when we make a conscious choice to step out of the drama and lead ourselves first. One of the topics we'll explore is what it means to shift from external control (“It's not my fault, someone else made me do it”) to internal ownership (“I choose how I respond”). Charlie argues that when we feel powerless, we fall into drama; when we reclaim choice, we start leading. So, I want us to ask: where in your professional or personal life are you still waiting for someone else to drive the bus? And how might you hop into the driver's seat instead? This isn't about becoming perfect or drama-free overnight — it's about recognizing that you always have the power to choose differently. We'll also dive into how we show up in the roles we play — adversary vs. catalyst, victim vs. visionary. These distinctions move leadership beyond the abstract and into behaviors we can see in our teams and ourselves. Expect us to unpack those everyday situations — the teammate who plays the victim and drags the group down, or the adversary who stirs things up in destructive ways — and contrast them with the visionary or catalyst who chooses to energize, engage, and elevate. If you've ever wondered how to stop drama from being “just how we do things,” this part of the conversation will be eye-opening. Finally, we'll wrap with the big idea that leadership is a choice — full stop. Charlie doesn't sugar-coat it: real leadership takes awareness, intention, and a willingness to look in the mirror. But he also offers a practical roadmap — not just “stop the drama,” but “what do I do instead?” Whether you're leading a team, managing projects, coaching others, or simply trying to grow as a person, this message will challenge and inspire you. My hope is that when you tune in, you'll ask yourself one powerful question: “Am I choosing leadership right now… or am I just participating in drama because it's easier?” Charlie Sheppard's book, "Save Your Drama For Your Mama: Drama or Leadership. is a Choice is perhaps one of the best practical books on leadership I have ever read. For the first time someone has clearly defined the opposite of leadership. Are you wondering what that is? It's not followership...it's drama. And what Charlie Sheppard had developed is elegantly simplistic by comparing and contrasting the behaviors of those in leadership and those in drama. In fact, you discover the opposites. For Example: An internal locus of control is leadership, it's counterpart is an external locus of control. Adversary or catalyst. Victim or visionary. Rescuer or coach?. His detailed triangles take us through a journey that begins change our perspective. What is also phenomenal about this book is he has a tremendous amount of research to support his findings. If you are brain and body geek you are going to love is section on the amygdala and it's connection to how it interacts with both drama and leadership. If you want real world examples, he supplies those as well. Absolutely an engaging read. And I will add there is truth in his warning in the introduction of the book. "Once you've been exposed to this way of thinking, your life will never be the same." It's absolutely true. I have used it with my clients and it works!
The Rescuers move through the Northwell training site at Kessler Mine, discovering remnants of those who came before.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott and Kasey discuss the trouble with mistaking preferences for values. Also, why we can't use sacrificing our values as a bargaining chip, call it a forced wager, and blame the house for our “lost investment” when the relationship goes bust. Are you the fixer, the over-giver, the emotional first responder for everyone but yourself? Welcome to The Rescuer Trap. We playfully own the labels “Parentified and Codependent” to make a point: these are not identities, but learned behaviors.And what can be learned can be unlearned. Hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce use Stoic philosophy and CBT to give you the tools to break the cycle and reclaim your autonomy. Your escape from the trap starts here. Based on the forthcoming book, The Rescuer Trap (New Harbinger).Thanks for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textOn his way home, Sammy hears a frightened little dog and finds two boys throwing rocks. He steps in to protect her, takes her home for the night, and starts posting signs to find her family. Kindness spreads when Scott, one of the boys, helps put up the signs. Soon a grateful owner appears and “Penny” goes home. At Sabbath School the Shoebox Kids learn about Balaam and his donkey, and Sammy sees how listening to God and caring for animals builds a name people can trust. The next day, neighbors bring Sammy a stray kitten because they know he will help. A gentle story about courage, compassion, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Talk about it:What brave choice did Sammy make when he saw the boys with rocks?How did Sammy's kindness change Scott's actions?What does the Balaam story teach us about listening to God and treating animals kindly?Who could you help or protect this week?Visit our website: kathyskidsstorytime.orgWe'd love to hear from you.To reach us quickly, click the “Send us a text” link at the top of the episode description.Or write to us by mail:Kathy's Kids StorytimePO Box 44270Charlotte, NC 28215-0043
We take a moment to join the Schneider Rescue & Recovery Team before their eventual descent into Castleguard Cave. Join the cast of 9mm Retirement Radio as they train to prepare for their fated expedition.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott and Kasey discuss the forthcoming virtual event for Plato's Academy Centre and its featured speakers. They also talk values chameleons: taking on the shade of your partner to ensure the survival of the relationship. Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Are you the fixer, the over-giver, the emotional first responder for everyone but yourself? Welcome to The Rescuer Trap. We playfully own the labels “Parentified and Codependent” to make a point: these are not identities, but learned behaviors.And what can be learned can be unlearned. Hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce use Stoic philosophy and CBT to give you the tools to break the cycle and reclaim your autonomy. Your escape from the trap starts here. Based on the forthcoming book, The Rescuer Trap (New Harbinger).Thanks for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe
Hamas and Israeli officials are set to gather in Egypt for talks on President Trump's Gaza plan. A federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland. France's new prime minister resigns, sparking fresh political chaos. Rescuers guide hundreds of trekkers to safety from blizzard-struck Everest. And we hear from a group of Trump voters on what they think of the administration's shifting stance on vaccines. Recommended Read: Rome calls on US to reconsider extra tariff on pasta imports Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Swift continues to break records and what does her Mom and future Mother-in-Law think of the song that takes about Travis' manhood?Also is Keith Urban messing with Nicole Kidman now? Charlize Theron is dodging Johnny Depp and is Kevin Costner dating Kelly Noonan??Plus the Epic story of how Brittany and Kendall rescued a pupper last night! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the continued search in Indonesia for any students buried in the collapse of a school.
As today show begins, the US is 10 hours into a government shutdown, and Congress seems to be no closer to a funding deal. Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other ... Rescuers are desperately digging for more than 90 people missing, trapped under rubble after a school collapses ... Masked ICE agents are videoed pushing journalists to the ground at the immigration court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Necessary choices confront the Agents, and their outcomes will decide the Paragon Foundation's fate.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a school building in Indonesia has collapsed, burying dozens of people.
If you've been carrying the weight of fixing every problem for your executive, you're not alone.In this episode, I talk about why assistants so often fall into the role of “rescuer,” and how making the shift to “guide” can help you show up stronger, calmer, and more strategic in your work. I explain the difference between rescuing and guiding, and share simple tips that will help you protect your energy, own your worth, and step into the role of empowered badass.In this episode, you will discover: The big differences between being a rescuer and being a guide. How to spot when you're in “rescuer” mode and why it's not helping you or your executive. Practical strategies to safeguard against “rescuer” energy. ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. This will help you:- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillmentGrab your free guide here.----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Book your free coaching discovery call. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send Me an Email: annie@wholeassistant.com
The Agents extract an important piece of equipment from a delicate situation.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
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We step into one of the most transformative weeks of 2025. A solar eclipse in Virgo (Sept 21) opens the portal, followed by the Equinox and Mars' plunge into Scorpio. Add in Pluto out of bounds, fingers of fate, and an air + fire grand trine, and we have a week of collapses, awakenings, and paradigm shifts.
Show Notes We're saving orphans from crazed thrift store owners this week along side the Rescue Aid Society's very own Rescuers! As Miss Bianca seduces Bernard into heroism and Penny gets saved from Cruella 2.0, we have thoughts - on the Gabor sisters in all their marriage glory, how deeply messed up the adoption system used to be, and how brave one dragonfly can be. Recommendations: Tom Hanks - in all forms Next up: The Fox and the Hound (1979) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/
The Agents are driven, determined to subvert the directed Intelligence -- if any -- behind the observed ongoing phenomena.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
The 7 Hidden Signs Your Adult Child Is Toxic ⚠️What happens when the person showing toxic behavior is your own adult child? In this episode—our most requested yet—we'll uncover the clear signs your child's behavior is truly toxic, how you may be unintentionally enabling them, and the undeniable giveaway that you're being manipulated.Parent Traps
Episode Notes We're discussing the possible genesis of Pixar films Toy Story and Inside Out, the genteel and lovely Winnie the Pooh. The tales of the stuffed friends belonging to Christopher Robin, each epitomizing a different aspect of both the human condition and the features of childhood is firmly set in the world of books - literally. There's definitely someone here you are going to relate to - probably many someones and it's like stepping into a warm hug that sings perfect songs. This is the best of what Disney can do. Behind the scenes Recommendations: The Fantastic Four (Theaters); The Pitt (HBO Max) Opus (HBO Max) Next up: The Rescuers (1979) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Find Amity @ www.amityarmstrong.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/
After a grim finality, the Agents discover that they are plagued by an emergent phenomenon. In search of answers, they explore more of Floor Two.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
Reports say Israel targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar. Russian glide bomb has killed at least 21 people waiting in line to get their pensions. Nepal's Prime Minister K-P Sharma Oli has resigned is stepping aside after days of anti-corruption protests in the country. Rescuers evacuated nearly 100,000 people from their homes overnight in eastern Punjab province of Pakistan. Africa's largest hydroelectric project launches today in Ethiopia. Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra sentenced to one year in prison. The Alberta government has amended its policy on banned books in schools.
The Agents find their way to another floor of the Foundation and encounter older denizens and newer additions alike.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
Bipartisan lawmakers are meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's victims and their attorneys as they demand the files be released ... Rescuers are digging through the rubble after an earthquake decimated Afghanistan, killing more than 1,000 people ... Why are men and boys falling behind in education and the workforce on social settings? We bring you a Situation Room special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rescuers are still searching for survivors after the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan -- which an aid worker says was only the first of several potential disasters to come. We'll speak to one of the growing number of Israeli army reservists who are refusing to take part in further military action in Gaza -- risking jail time in the process.We knew Anna Wintour would be stepping aside after nearly 4 decades -- and now we know who Vogue Magazine has named as it's head of editorial content.A friend and fellow actor remembers Graham Greene -- who helped transform the roles Indigenous actors play on the stage and screen.As students return to school, one long-serving veteran of education is leaving. We'll bid a fond farewell to the humming, humble and illuminating overhead projector. One candidate for mayor of New York thinks he can win by promoting his literal pet project: colonies of feral cats to wage war on the city's rodent underworld.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that guesses his heart is in the rat place.
Rescuers in Afghanistan race to reach quake-hit mountain villages. China's Xi Jinping is having a strong week as he convenes his ‘Axis of Upheaval'. Nestle's CEO is ousted over an affair he had with a subordinate. The trial of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro nears a verdict. And Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson breaks his Hollywood mould in a gritty fight drama at the Venice filmfest. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shahzad Jamil, Country Director in Afghanistan for Concern, provides the latest on the earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan.
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Taliban says the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has passed 1,400, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warns of an exponential rise in casualties.
In the next few chapters of Exodus, Moses enters the scene. From his miraculous birth and discovery by Pharaoh's daughter to his conversation with God through a burning bush, we find a reluctant rescuer sent to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Here, we learn that deliverance may not come how or when we think it will.
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President Donald Trump said on Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on U.S. goods to zero. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it's getting late. They should have done so years ago."Authorities confirmed that more than 800 people were killed and thousands more injured as a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan late on Sunday. Rescuers are battling to reach remote, mountainous areas cut off from mobile networks along the Pakistani border, where many mud-brick homes collapsed in the quake.A European Union spokesperson said on Monday that the Global Positioning System of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's aircraft was jammed while en route to Bulgaria on Sunday, though it ultimately landed safely. Bulgarian authorities said they suspect Russia's involvement in the incident. The incident occurred while von der Leyen was on a four-day tour to EU member states in Eastern Europe.
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The Agents discover a record of note and develop theories on harmonic resonance.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
A deep dive into the unconscious roles of Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor, and how the Drama Triangle drives conflict, disempowerment, and division in both personal and collective life.
Joseph was born and raised in Liberia during a time of severe Civil War. He hid to avoid becoming one of the Lost Boys, and he and his family fled and became refugees. But through it all, God had a plan for this young boy. The Refugee would become a Rescuer, sharing the gospel with the lost. Hear his powerful story when he joins guest host Collin Lambert on the next edition of Equipped. August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Today, we're digging into the concept of the Drama Triangle (which you can probably guess is something you don't want to be stuck in). I'm talking all about what the Drama Triangle is and how it shows up in parenting.You'll Learn:What the Drama Triangle is and why you don't want to get stuck thereExamples of how the Drama Triangle shows up in familiesA new model to help you shift out of the drama and into empowermentMy own experience of being stuck in the Drama TriangleLet's get you and your family out of drama and into a place of empowerment and resilience. ------------------------------------------------What Is the Drama Triangle?The Karpman Drama Triangle (named after psychologist Stephen Karpman) describes how we often adopt one of three unhealthy roles when attempting to resolve conflict: The Victim feels powerless and wronged—“Someone's hurting me and I need help!”The Persecutor is the “bad guy”—the one blamed for being harsh, critical, or causing pain.The Rescuer swoops in to “save” the Victim from the Persecutor, solving everyone's problem—but often at their own expense.Overall, the Drama Triangle is maladaptive - meaning that these roles are not actually helpful for conflict resolution or family dynamics. How the Drama Triangle Shows Up at HomeMaybe your oldest is always “the troublemaker” (Persecutor), your youngest is constantly “getting picked on” (Victim), and you're forever running interference (Rescuer). Or maybe, after a particularly tough bedtime, you feel like the Victim—powerless over your child's tantrums—and wish your partner would “rescue” you by stepping in.Over time, these patterns teach our kids to rely on others to solve their problems, or—worse—internalize harmful labels as “the bad one” or “the helpless one.” And as moms, we sacrifice our own needs for peace that never really lasts.Here's the tough truth. When we fall into these roles, nobody wins. VictimIf a child (or anyone, for that matter) is repeatedly put into the Victim role, we take away their belief that they can solve their own problems. We let them think that they are helpless and that they are trapped and that they cannot do for themselves. They look to their Rescuer to solve problems for them, which is a really disempowering place to be. PersecutorA Persecutor often blames others for their actions. Instead of responding to problems with helpful behavior, they often respond with judgment and criticism.When we remember that feelings drive behavior, we can see that the Persecutor is the one who is actually in pain. The one who needs support. But we often don't give that support to the Persecutor. We go to the Victim instead. So the Persecutor stays stuck in that pain and that role. They start to feel like the “bad kid”. This is common with older siblings, aggressive kids, kids with ADHD or neurodivergence, and parents who aren't emotionally regulated. And because they are treated like the problem, they feel very isolated and disconnected. They're trying to get control by putting someone else down, but that isn't really empowerment. And it doesn't make them feel good. RescuerThe Rescuer is doing the Victim's dirty work. A lot of moms find themselves in this role, and it ultimately creates a codependent dynamic where everybody's turning to you, and now you're the rescuer of everybody and you have to solve all the problems and fix everybody's issues all the time. It's exhausting, and it leads to resentment.Plus, by rescuing our kids, we deny them the opportunity to learn how to
The Agents experience some of the finer points of Neuro-Amplific Sensitivity.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
Have you ever found yourself drawn to people who are “projects”? Do you tend to over-function in relationships, always fixing, rescuing, or holding everything together?In this vulnerable and powerful solo episode, I share my personal journey of becoming the fixer—how this survival strategy took root in my childhood, shaped my romantic and platonic relationships, and ultimately became an addiction rooted in trauma. From love addiction to burnout, I unpack the emotional cost of over-responsibility and the path I took to begin healing, feeling, and reclaiming myself.This episode is for you if:You constantly attract emotionally unavailable or chaotic partnersYou feel responsible for other people's healing or happinessYou've lost yourself in trying to be “the helper”You're ready to stop managing relationships and start being in themWe'll explore how early trauma teaches us to fix, why it becomes so addictive, and how to begin shifting these patterns somatically—with compassion, not shame.JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS: https://marinayt.com/masterclass-stop-being-a-fixer❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: https://marinayt.com/community❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rootedFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marina.y.t Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“Fixing became a way to numb the pain of my childhood.”“If you don't show yourself, what are people going to see?”“Being the helper isn't love—it's a role we play to feel safe.”“I wasn't in the relationship. I was managing it.”fixer in relationships, rescuer complex, love addiction, trauma healing, cptsd recovery, nervous system regulation, somatic healing, childhood trauma, people pleasing, emotional codependency, trauma-informed healing, attachment wounds, healing relationships, helper syndrome, inner child healing
In this deeply moving episode, Nole and Kevin sit down with Jason Sautel, a retired Oakland firefighter and the author of the powerful memoir, "The Rescuer." Jason shares his harrowing journey from a traumatic childhood to the front lines of one of America's busiest fire departments.Jason pulls back the curtain on the "stone-cold lifesaver" persona, revealing the internal darkness and despair that hid behind his acclaimed career. He recounts the moment he hit rock bottom, planning to take his own life, and the painful experience of being turned away by a church in his darkest hour. Yet, in that same moment of desperation, a simple, unexpected visit from a San Francisco firefighter pulled him back from the brink.This conversation is a masterclass in vulnerability, as Jason details his path to finding faith, the profound influence of his wife Kristie, and the life-altering fire that solidified his belief in God. He also offers invaluable, hard-won wisdom for first responders on navigating marriage, communicating trauma with a spouse, and raising children in a world of chaos.This isn't just a story about firefighting; it's a story about the universal human struggle, the power of authentic connection, and the hope that can be found even after the deepest wounds.Get the book, The Rescuer.https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/the-rescuer/Jason Sautel on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/GracefullyRescued/Sign up for this year's 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/911-memorial-climb-tickets-1302529443629?aff=oddtdtcreatorBig thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsSend Nole an email: nolerltw@gmail.comSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://www.fireupprogram.com/programsMyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!https://buy.myzone.org/?lang=enUS&voucher=CALIFUS001-60The Fire Up Progam video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgramThe Fire You Carry Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://www.fireupprogram.com/donateThe Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=enNole's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/nolelilley/?hl=en
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The Agents discover a surprising locale and meet one of its denizens.Want to read along? Transcript available here: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/The Rescuers are played by the cast of 9mm Retirement RadioSeewolf: LukasPathfinder: CaiusWarden: MaxEcho: MikeLifeline: JanPublished by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.
In this episode, Nole and Kevin jump straight in with an urgent call to action for everyone to sign up for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The guys then dive into a compelling discussion about the book "The Rescuer" by Jason Sautel, exploring the idea that first responders leave a piece of themselves on every call. This leads to a broader conversation about professionalism, personal accountability, and the internal battle between doing what you know is right versus taking the easy way out, whether that's cleaning the station bathrooms or avoiding the endless dopamine chase of "doomscrolling." They touch on proactive mental health, the tools they use to stay grounded, and the simple but powerful act of mentorship. Finally, Nole shares his latest bio-hacking experiment: mouth taping for better sleep.Key Topics & Timestamps(00:13) - Urgent Call to Action: Sign up for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb now!(02:01) - Book Discussion: "The Rescuer" by Jason Sautel.(02:20) - The concept of leaving a piece of yourself on every call.(04:00) - The profound impact of small, professional acts on the people we serve.(06:49) - The "Shopping Cart Theory" and the importance of doing what's right when no one is watching.(08:45) - The trap of doomscrolling and its effect on being present with family.(11:05) - Understanding social media as an addiction to dopamine hits.(14:30) - How reading "The Rescuer" brought up uncomfortable emotions and memories of traumatic calls.(17:25) - Using the HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) method and the value of proactive mental health check-ins.(19:25) - The constant battle of feeding the "good dog" versus the "bad dog."(20:10) - The common struggle of knowing what to do for self-improvement but failing to execute.(23:10) - Kevin discusses his sobriety and why alcohol isn't a viable coping tool for him.(25:36) - Nole provides an update on his journey of quitting nicotine.(28:00) - The power of fatherhood, mentorship, and positive male role models in the fire service.(36:00) - Nole shares a tool for starting difficult but important conversations.(38:32) - Mouth Taping: Nole's deep dive into using "Hostage Tape" for better sleep.(45:55) - Final details and push for the 5th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.Resources MentionedEvent: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb RegistrationBook: "The Rescuer" by Jason SautelBible Verse: James 4:17Sleep Aid: Hostage Tape, 3M Micropore TapeHealth Service: Function Health Blood Tests (for County employees)Send us an email: thefireupprogram@gmail.comSign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!The Fire You Carry Instagram.
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