cover of episode 252: What if you watched your mother disappear?

252: What if you watched your mother disappear?

2022/10/25
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The guest recounts growing up with a mother who suffered from severe OCD and anorexia, describing the emotional and physical environment of their home and the impact on their childhood.

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A man tries to put the pieces of his life back together after growing up with a mother who suffered from severe OCD and anorexia.

 

Today’s guest requested to remain anonymous, but if you’d like to reach out to him directly you can email him at [email protected].

 

Content/Trigger Warnings:  severe eating disorder, anorexia, OCD, sexually explicit material, mention of suicide, explicit language

 

**Producers: **Whit Missildine, Jason Blalock

 

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Union Flow” – Spuntic

 

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