It is painful being labeled the problem in a family, relationship, or social system when you've spent years trying to make things work. Maybe you're "too sensitive," "too emotional," "too difficult," "too confrontational," too… [fill in the blank]. Maybe you "ask too many questions," "remember things differently," or refuse to pretend something didn't happen. Eventually, you start wondering whether you really are the problem. For individuals recovering from narcissistic abuse

Some podcast guests need a formal introduction. Others have been part of your professional life for so long that introducing them feels a little ridiculous. Khara Croswaite-Brindle falls into the second category. Ashley has known Khara for years. She's a friend, colleague, and co-author of The Resilient Therapist. She's also been a mentor to Morgen for years. In fact, Khara is the reason Morgen and Ashley know each other in the first place. So having all three of them togethe

You open your ballot, grab a pen, and realize you have absolutely no idea what half the questions mean. Sound familiar? You know voting matters. You want to make informed decisions. But between work, family, and everything else happening in the world, finding time to research judicial retention questions, ballot measures, and local candidates can feel like another full-time job. In this episode of Coffee with Ashley C. and Morgen V., part of The Art of Being a Therapist, Ashl