We dive into life's difficult question “How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt – a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California who is an expert in trauma and addiction. We explore the financial and emotional toll experienced by both adult children and aging parents, and how trauma and addiction can compound the struggle to connect and cope with the inevitable process of aging and end of life. Drawing from more than 20 years’ experience helping survivors of trauma and addiction heal, Natalie shares her feedback on real situations with aging parents. Moreover, she offers practical advice and resources on how to get help with issues like trauma and addiction.

Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. Dr. Feinblatt is currently in private practice and specializes in helping people heal from addictions and trauma. Learn more and contact Dr. Feinblatt at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com. Follow her @healingwithdrnatalie.

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Resources on Healing from Trauma and Addiction:

• The Body Keeps the Score– This book by Bessel van der Kolk explores the effects of trauma on the mind and body, providing valuable insights into healing
• Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving– Pete Walker's book offers guidance for those dealing with complex trauma, helping survivors move toward thriving
• It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle– Mark Wolynn explores the concept of inherited family trauma and offers strategies to break the cycle
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson's book provides insights for adult children dealing with emotionally immature parents
• Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, and How It Sabotages Our Lives – Pia Mellody's work focuses on codependency and how it can affect relationships

Addiction Recovery Resources:

• Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook– This workbook offers practical exercises and guidance for individuals on the path to addiction recovery
• SMART Recovery Handbook – SMART Recovery is a science-based approach to addiction recovery, and this handbook provides tools and strategies

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On the full episode, we delve into the challenging topic of dealing with aging parents with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Feinblatt discusses the emotional and financial strain faced by both adult children and aging parents. She highlights how trauma and addiction can exacerbate the difficulties of connecting and coping with the aging process and end-of-life preparations. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in helping trauma and addiction survivors heal, Dr. Feinblatt provides insights into real-life situations and offers valuable advice on navigating these challenges. She also shares practical tips and resources for addressing issues related to trauma and addiction. Join us as we explore "How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, Psy.D.

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About our fascinating guest of Episode 3, "How the Bleep Do I Deal with Aging Parents?," Dr. Natalie Feinblatt:

Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. She earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. She has been working in the mental health field for almost 20 years. Dr. Feinblatt has worked at all levels of care, from residential to outpatient, and is currently in private practice. She specializes in helping people heal from addictions and trauma. She has worked with many survivors of one time or repeated physical, sexual, and relational trauma. A subspecialty of her trauma work is helping former cult members. She is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Humanistic and Existential Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Dr. Feinblatt practices from a Health At Every Size and fat acceptance perspective, is LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and does not pathologize sex work, kinks, or ethical non-monogamy. She is also a lover of movies and animals. Learn more and contact Dr. Feinblatt at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com/ and follow her on Instagram @healingwithdrnatalie.

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