[DISCLAIMER: There may be triggers for some listeners in this episode. Difficult concepts of intimate partner abuse and parental neglect are discussed in this episode. Please listen responsibly.]

Mimi Tallo (author of Raised by Wolves, Trapped by Demons) joins Jeanne to talk about her difficult upbringing filled with loss and abandonment and how this led to her later challenges in life. She talks about her experiences in choosing the wrong relationships, abusive partners and her eventual journey to sobriety and victory over the past.

Episode Key Moments:
00:00  Introduction

02:00  The beginning: Growing up in a difficult house.

08:00  Escaping the parental home through marriage - The pitfalls of "escape."

12:15  Mimi's second marriage and the persisting challenges of her upbringing and how this played into her future decisions.

15:15  A blast from the past.

19:30  The breaking point.

21:00  How Mimi acknowledged her problem with alcohol and started her journey to sobriety.

23:45  The good that comes after the storm - Where is Mimi now and where to reach out to her.

26:00 Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Mimi Tallo: Podcast | Book: Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons | YouTube

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Jeanne Retief: About | FIGGI Life & Beauty | Anxiety Blog | Instagram | LinkedIn

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