Author: Dr. Sarah Michaud

Welcome to the latest episode of Leaving CrazyTown, where we aim to empower you with practical strategies and unfiltered insights to navigate life’s ups and downs. In this holiday special, hosts Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen cut straight to the chase, offering 12 Survival Tips to help you thrive during the festive season. Whether you’re grappling with codependency, anxiety, depression, or just looking for ways to enhance your overall well-being, these tips could be a game-changer for you. So, give them a try and share your experience with the Leaving CrazyTown community on YouTube. Created by mental health experts…

As the holiday season rolls around, it’s easy to let the hustle and bustle sweep you off your feet. The glittering lights, the heaps of presents, and the constant flurry of social events can quickly become overwhelming. Amidst all this festive chaos, it’s crucial to remember one thing – your peace of mind. Here are three effective strategies to help you maintain your sanity during the holiday season. #1 Manage Expectations Holidays often come with a host of expectations – about how things should be, how others should act, and most importantly, how you should feel. This perfect holiday image…

In this episode of Leaving CrazyTown, Sarah and Finn discuss a common occurrence during holidays – doing more than you want to do. Going to multiple houses, hosting when you don’t want to. Forcing yourself to invite people you don’t want or doing things you don’t want to do in the name of tradition or because you can’t say no. They discuss how to identify when you are doing things against your own will. Happy Holidays! #ADDTOCART: Recovery Gift Guide, Sober Gift Guide (thesobercurator.com)

Today on Leaving CrazyTown, Sarah and Finn discuss tips they use to feel better in their recovery. People use many different tips and toolsto feel better at the moment without turning to unhealthy and even dangerous coping mechanisms. Click play and see if you use any of the tips Sarah and Finn use, and if not, give them a try. LEAVING CRAZYTOWN: Welcome to Leaving CrazyTown, a YouTube channel created by Dr. Sarah Michaud and Finn Allen dedicated to helping individuals navigate the ups and downs of life, including the struggle with codependency. Through their personal experiences and expertise in mental health, they offer unfiltered…

In this episode of Leaving CrazyTown, Sarah and Finn travel to TN to shoot on location with special guest Amanda. The three of them discuss how crazy thinking and not acknowledging all of our feelings, both “good” and “bad,” can ruin relationships and our sanity. We discuss grief and how our crazy thinking keeps us from healing. SOBER ENTERTAINMENT: Sober YouTube Channels You Should Be Following

SOBER CHOO CHOO! In this episode of Leaving CrazyTown, Finn and Sarah discuss the five clues (actions) that indicate their codependency has been triggered. This video shows how Finn and Sarah know when they act from a co-dependent place. Do you relate, or are your activations different? Relationships trigger many behaviors, and identifying what they are so we can change them will make a huge difference in our relationships and energy levels. About Leaving CrazyTown Welcome to Leaving Crazy Town, a YouTube channel created by Finn Allen and Dr. Sarah Michaud dedicated to helping individuals navigate the ups and downs…

“Dismissing our needs, feelings, and thoughts leads us to behaviors that we use to numb out the pain of not being seen. Your needs, ideas, and emotions are all essential. Don’t dismiss yourself because it will lead others to do the same. It will also lead to accumulated repressed anger, grief, and fear that eventually will come out against yourself and others.” Dr. Sarah Michaud I ended up in a treatment facility the summer between my first and second year in a doctorate program. It wasn’t due to a relapse. It was because I couldn’t stop certain behaviors. I felt…