Best Not Sorry LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Should I: Move to Avoid Climate Disaster? 30:39

4h ago30:39

30:39

Sophie loves her home in the village. She's surrounded by nature and she feels like she can be herself. But with climate events on the rise, is it wise to stay somewhere that may become increasingly dangerous? Should she move into town? This week, Mauricio and Sophie figure out how to weigh what your heart wants against the 'sensible' option. The R…

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You Deserve Support: Overcoming Mental Blocks to Healing 15:27

7d ago15:27

15:27

You’re not stuck because you’re lazy—you’re stuck because you were trained to put everyone else first. In this episode, I walk you through the mental blocks that keep cycle breakers paralyzed—especially the guilt that makes boundary-setting feel impossible. Plus, I’m sharing a one-time offer to get everything you need to finally break through—insid…

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Should I: Re-Apply to Medical School? 34:35

7d ago34:35

34:35

Clinton applied to medical school five times after graduating college. He never got in and eventually resigned himself to that reality. And he's been living a good life since! He runs a business, he has hobbies, he's very happy. But now there's a new medical school opening in his province and therefore a new opportunity for admission. Should he try…

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The Hidden Codependency Behind Your Need to Over-Explain 16:57

14d ago16:57

16:57

Do you catch yourself writing paragraph-long texts just to say “no”? Do you feel the urge to explain every decision, anticipate every reaction, or soften your truth with a long-winded disclaimer? That’s not overthinking. That’s overexplaining—and it’s a trauma response. In this episode, we’re talking about the exhausting cycle of overexplaining you…

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Should I: Come Out to My Family? 42:41

14d ago42:41

42:41

This week’s guest is anonymous—but their question is one many people wrestle with: Should I come out to my family? Their family is conservative and religious and they worry that being honest about who they are could mean being cut off entirely. But if they don't come out, are they being true to themselves? This week, Mauricio and our guest explore …

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Sesame Street Meets Inflation—And the Left Still Doesn’t Get It 15:03

18d ago15:03

15:03

Economic double standards have reached absurd heights. The latest inflation numbers came in at precisely 2.7% - exactly where analysts projected - yet headlines scream catastrophe over this modest 0.3% increase. Remember when 9-11% inflation was downplayed during the previous administration? The selective outrage is deafening. Looking beyond the sh…

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Are They Really Sorry? The Empty Apology Trap 14:26

20d ago14:26

14:26

Is your toxic parent’s “I’m sorry” leaving you more confused than comforted? In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, we unpack why apologies from narcissistic or otherwise toxic parents rarely feel like closure—and often reopen old wounds. You’ll learn: The signs of a real apology (and what performative regret looks like) How to stop spiraling when th…

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Should I: Quit My Job? 28:01

21d ago28:01

28:01

Hallie has started to notice a pattern in her life: once she gets a year and a half into a job, she feels the urge to 'job hop' – to quit and move on. Is that an urge she should be listening to? Or are her job expectations unrealistically high? This week, Mauricio and Hallie discuss how to evaluate a job to know whether it's 'good enough.' The Real…

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WHO'S GOING TO PICK OUR POT! When Rescuing Children Becomes Political for the Left! 15:56

21d ago15:56

15:56

Federal authorities descended on a California cannabis farm last week in what became the second-largest ICE operation in a single state in agency history. The raid at Glass House Farm in Ventura County led to the apprehension of 319 unlawful immigrants and, most significantly, the rescue of 14 children from potential forced labor and trafficking si…

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The New Liberal Left! Armed, Dangerous and Stupid 18:40

25d ago18:40

18:40

For anyone exhausted by the theater of American politics, this episode breaks down the absurdity of our current political tribalism with brutal honesty and dark humor. Tim unleashes on what he sees as the hypocritical stance of the liberal left regarding Trump's economic policies. He points out that provisions like tax exemptions on tips and overti…

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Grieving the Life You Deserved: Healing From a Toxic Parent 17:25

28d ago17:25

17:25

In this episode, I talk about the complicated grief that surfaces once we begin setting boundaries and creating distance from toxic, narcissistic, or emotionally immature parents. I share what it looked like in my own life— the emotional toll of being a parentified child, and why our healing journey often involves mourning the milestones we missed …

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Should I: Talk to My Cousin About Theology? 32:39

28d ago32:39

32:39

Bailey—an ordained minister in a progressive church—recently got married. But their conservative Christian cousin didn’t attend the wedding, citing his opposition to queer marriage. Until now, they’ve had a good relationship, and Bailey knows a conversation needs to happen. The question is: should theology be part of it? This week, Mauricio and Bai…

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You're Not Doomed: Escaping a Pattern of Dysfunctional Relationships 17:14

1M ago17:14

17:14

Big news! The Confident Boundaries App is officially live—now available for free on iPhone and Android. Inside, you’ll get instant access to a curated starter bundle of some of my favorite episodes and articles to support your healing from family dysfunction. In today’s episode, we’re digging into a question I hear often from adult children of narc…

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Should I: Change my Relationship to Making Music? 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Sophie has been a songwriter ever since she was 12 years old. She put out her first album when she was 16 years old. But as she's gotten older, she's been recording less and feeling more uncomfortable with the label 'musician.' She has such a mix of feelings connected to making music – joy, embarrassment, disappointment. It's all led to the questio…

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The Loneliness of Being the Cycle Breaker 16:21

1M ago16:21

16:21

If you’re breaking toxic cycles in a family marked by emotional immaturity, narcissism, or borderline traits, there’s something we don’t talk about enough: the profound loneliness that can come with healing. You’re not just setting boundaries—you’re stepping out of the role your family expected you to play. Maybe you were the peacekeeper, the fixer…

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The Practice of Re-Enchantment (with Brooke Williams) 23:00

1M ago23:00

23:00

Today we’re breaking our normal format to speak with Brooke Williams, the author of Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-Enchantment. Mauricio and Brooke discuss the Jungian concept of ‘synchronicity’, the practice of active imagination, and the power of attention. The Real Question is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | …

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Breaking Cycles Without Breaking Yourself 40:16

2M ago40:16

40:16

Healing isn’t linear—especially when you’re the cycle breaker. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, I’m pulling back the curtain on what real, sustainable healing looks like when you grew up with emotionally immature, narcissistic, or borderline parents. I share how becoming a therapist over a decade ago didn’t free me from my dysfunctional pattern…

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NO KINGS… But a Ton of Morons! | The Left’s Meltdown 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

The cultural divide in America has never been more apparent than in the recent wave of "No Kings Day" protests. This raw, unfiltered commentary dives into the contradictions and hypocrisies permeating today's political discourse, particularly surrounding immigration enforcement and opposition to the Trump administration. What drives thousands of pr…

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Should I: Get a Preventative Mastectomy? 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

Elyse's mom died of breast cancer a few years ago. Recently, she's tested positive for the same cancer-causing gene that her mom had. That puts her at high risk of getting breast cancer too. There are two paths forward: she can rigorously test and monitor her health, or she can get a preventative mastectomy. This week, Mauricio and Elyse explore ou…

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What If Protecting Yourself Is the Honest Thing to Do? 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

Cycle breakers are often raised to believe that honesty = full disclosure and transparency… even when the other person has a history of weaponizing that honesty against them. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, we’re digging into the messy middle between brutal honesty and self-abandonment—especially when it comes to dealing with parents who have …

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Should I: Stop Doing People Favors? 36:22

2M ago36:22

36:22

Jolie Doggett struggles with boundaries. She's a classic 'yes' person – when someone asks her to jump, she says "how high?" She knows this about herself and she wants to change it. But how do you change something like that? Should she just go cold turkey? Spend a month telling everyone 'no'? This week, Mauricio and Jolie explore why we sometimes pr…

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Should I: Let My Parents Buy Me a Flat? 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

Stefanie and her parents have never quite seen eye-to-eye about the best way to live. Stefanie has sought passion and spontaneity. Stefanie's parents would much prefer she choose a life of stability and family. Now, Stefanie's parents have offered to buy her an apartment. But what would it mean for her to accept it? Would it feel like a concession …

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Are You Putting Out Fires or Breaking the Cycle? 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

Let’s talk about the real work of breaking dysfunctional family cycles. If you're the adult child of a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, you probably know the drill: chaos explodes, you search frantically for tools to survive it… and then once things settle down, you convince yourself it's “not that bad.” Sound familiar? …

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Should I: Care Less About Work? 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

Theodora is starting law school in the fall and she's nervous about the workload and intensity. She's a hard worker and she's worried that she'll get totally wrapped up in school and won't be able to slow down and attend to the other things in her life. Does she need to change her relationship to work before it all starts? This week, Mauricio and T…

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Should I: Quit Keeping Kosher? 25:24

3M ago25:24

25:24

Gillian doesn't eat pork and doesn't eat shellfish. It's her version of keeping kosher and she's been doing it for the past decade. Recently, however, she realized that she doesn't really know why she's doing it anymore. Is it still a meaningful practice in her life? Or is it something it's time to set aside? This week, Mauricio and Gillian reflect…

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"But They're Your Parent": Toxic Things People Say to Cycle Breakers 19:14

3M ago19:14

19:14

Surviving (not thriving) Mother's Day weekend is what we're celebrating this week. Breaking cycles isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Your commitment to healing, despite few healthy examples, is powerful. Be gentle with yourself; your journey of growth deserves compassion, not criticism. Next we’re calling out the toxic phrases that gaslig…

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Should You: Get a Divorce? 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

This week we have a special episode on the topic of divorce. Vanessa calls her friend, couples and family therapist Colette Potts, to discuss common issues for couples, infidelity, and the practicalities of divorce. Next week, we're back to our regular format with Mauricio! The Real Question is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow…

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Should I: Remain Childless? 29:11

3M ago29:11

29:11

There's certainly been a theme with our submissions lately! Just like our guest from Should I: Have a Child?, Emily feels pulled in two directions about having kids. She can imagine a very full life for herself either way. As she nears the end of of her biological opportunity for kids – is she ready to shut the door on that possibility? This week, …

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Should I: Expand My Business? 30:02

3M ago30:02

30:02

Brandon runs a successful restaurant group with his husband. Things are stressful, it’s a lot to manage, and they just got a great offer to open another restaurant in a hip part of town. Brandon is seriously tempted, but he’s also suspicious of his own temptation. Does he want to expand for the right reasons? This week, Mauricio and Brandon explore…

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How 'The Last of Us' Season 2 May have Killed The Golden Goose 23:35

3M ago23:35

23:35

HBO's adaptation of "The Last of Us" had us all invested in Joel Miller's journey through a fungal apocalypse - until they killed him off in Season 2. Was this faithful adaptation of the video game's storyline a critical misstep that could derail the entire series? The magic of Season 1 came from how perfectly it translated the game's emotional cor…

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Should I: Invite My Dad to My Wedding? 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

Natalie has been ‘low-contact’ with her dad for a while now – she doesn't reach out or put any effort into the relationship, but hasn't totally cut him out of her life. Her upcoming wedding is putting some pressure on that resolution. If she does invite him, and he makes a scene or disappoints her, it will hugely impact the joy of the day. But if s…

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Should I: Change The Way I Talk About My Health? 38:29

4M ago38:29

38:29

In the course of Sarah’s life, she often finds that she has to talk about her migraines. But the reactions she gets from people are frustrating and sometimes really hurtful. Can she take another approach to these conversations? This week, Mauricio and Sarah discuss the large and small ways that chronic illness interrupt life. The Real Question is a…

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Should I: Have a Child? 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

Our guest this week has always wanted to have a kid. He’s also aware that having a kid will totally transform his life! Is he willing to give up parts of his life to make room for a baby? This week, Mauricio and our guest explore how to make space for aspects of our identity that sometimes compete. The Real Question is a Not Sorry Production Find u…

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Should I: Quit Being an Atheist? 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

About five years ago, River left Christianity. He felt constrained and needed space to explore and ask questions. Recently, he has been thinking about a return – but can he bring everything he learned on the outside back in? Or would he have to hide the new parts of himself to belong again? This week, Mauricio and River discuss the joys and drawbac…

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Tesla Terrorists and The Death of a Disney Princess 21:29

4M ago21:29

21:29

The destructive intersection of politics and American business has reached new heights with the emergence of what can only be described as "Tesla terrorism." Across the country, vandals are targeting Tesla vehicles—keying them, damaging them, and in some cases even firebombing them—all because they disagree with Elon Musk's political viewpoints. Th…

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Should I: Continue to Travel to See Family? 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

Meghan lives with her partner and daughter in Costa Rica, far away from the rest of their family. They travel frequently to see their family, but it always feels like a huge effort to do so. Should they quit traveling so much? Or would that deprive themselves and their daughter of necessary family time? This week, Mauricio and Meghan discuss the du…

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Should I: Quit My Bookclub? 29:51

5M ago29:51

29:51

Elizabeth Rowe's bookclub reading has started to feel like homework. She loves to read, but after a long day of work she wants romance and adventure and fantasy. Her bookclub, on the other hand, wants Tolstoy. Should she leave the club? This week on the show Mauricio and Elizabeth discuss the importance of community space. Elizabeth Rowe is a leade…

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One Year of Confident Boundaries: What I've Learned About Coaching, Community, and Growth 35:01

5M ago35:01

35:01

After a year of running Confident Boundaries alongside my therapy practice, I’m reflecting on the journey—what worked, what didn’t, and how I’ve evolved my approach to supporting adult children of BPD and NPD parents. Expanding beyond therapy has allowed me to help more people through coaching, community, and this podcast. And, in this episode I sh…

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Should I: Start Charging for My Work? 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

Ray is graduating with a Masters of Divinity this year but they know they don't want to pursue a traditional path towards ordination. They do want to continue providing spiritual care and counseling to their community. But should they be charging for that work? Shouldn't care be accessible to people who need it, without being a financial burden? On…

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Should I: Have a Life Partner? 33:20

5M ago33:20

33:20

Anna knows she wants to be a parent and she doesn't want to do it alone, but she's never particularly wanted a life partner. Should she reconsider that position for the sake of raising a child? On today's episode, Anna and Mauricio explore Anna's relationship to partnership and uncover some of the deeper anxieties at play for her. The Real Question…

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Adulting is Hard: Breaking the Cycle & Filling in the Gaps 15:58

5M ago15:58

15:58

Growing up with a parent who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can have lasting emotional and practical impacts—some of which often go overlooked. In this episode, we dive into the challenges adult children of BPD/NPD parents face when it comes to "adulting" and why self-compassion is key. Listen t…

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Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb 32:32

5M ago32:32

32:32

Anna Goldfarb is a journalist and self-titled 'friendship expert' who is the author of the recent book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. This week she joins Vanessa to talk all about why we make friends, why we lose them, and how to keep them. Next week, we're back to our regular format with Mauricio! The Real Question …

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Should I: Settle Down? 31:09

6M ago31:09

31:09

Devon always said that when she moved back to Ohio, she would start planning for the future. She'd think about all the big things: about finding a partner, about whether she wants kids, about buying a house, about planning for retirement. But now that's she's finally moved home, she's been avoiding all those big topics. Is she avoiding them because…

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Should I: Start A Sabbath Ritual? 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

Serena, like all of us, wants to spend less time scrolling on her phone. She wants to make more time for community and deep conversations and joy. She wants to have some kind of sabbath practice. But what does that look like when you don't have a religious tradition to dictate the terms? This week on the show Mauricio and Serena walk step-by-step t…

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Elon Musk Smarter Than the Average AOC! DOGE & USAID as the roaches runs from the light! 29:48

6M ago29:48

29:48

Is Elon Musk truly the genius behind SpaceX and Tesla, or is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez onto something with her critiques? We explore this fiery clash between two iconic figures, examining the intersection of political influence and technological innovation. Get ready for a humorous yet insightful journey through government spending, the intelligence…

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Should I: Go Back to Church? 27:46

6M ago27:46

27:46

Daniel Schroeder's dad is Methodist minister, so he grew up in the church. But about 10 years ago, after he graduated college, he stopped going. Now, after all this time, he's wondering if it's time to go back. This week on the show Mauricio and Daniel discuss the process of coming out and how to carve out a sense of individual identity within your…

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Did DEI Finally Turn Deadly? The Crash of American Airlines Flight 5342. 21:11

6M ago21:11

21:11

Can increased diversity, equity, and inclusion policies compromise public safety? We dive into this complex and controversial issue by examining the impact of DEI guidelines on hiring practices in critical sectors like aviation and firefighting. With a focus on a tragic incident involving American Airlines and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washingto…

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Federal Funding Freeze, Drone Honesty & Un-Captain America? 31:16

6M ago31:16

31:16

Ever wondered why the cost of a hammer in the 1980s could make headlines? Join us for an eye-opening conversation as we explore the tangled web of federal spending and fiscal responsibility, inspired by the recent federal funding freeze initiated by Donald Trump. With insights from Senator Mike Long and Dennis Gunn, we unpack the complexities of ta…

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Should I: Change My Checklist for Dating? 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

A lot of us have a checklist for dating – things we're specifically looking for (or not looking for) in a partner. After a string of unsuccessful dates, Katie is re-evaluating her checklist. Are these things she really needs? What if they're getting in the way of her finding the right person? This week on the show Mauricio and Katie discuss how pas…

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Why Trump’s Sharpie is the Most Powerful Weapon in Politics 23:31

6M ago23:31

23:31

Why Trump’s Sharpie is the Most Powerful Weapon in Politics What happens when a new administration shakes the foundations of national policy? We tackle this question head-on, examining the flurry of executive orders following Donald Trump's inauguration, from merit-based hiring to the heated debate over gender identity recognition. Our conversation…

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