In this raw episode of Let’s Get Naked, host Anne Karber and therapist Jill McMahon dive into the quiet self-betrayals that happen when we ignore the body’s internal “no.” From numbing and survival mode to the “good girl/good boy” conditioning that confuses compliance with consent, this conversation unpacks how we lose ourselves—and how to come back. Anne and Jill also confront the real-world stakes of sexual trauma, the necessity of uncomfortable conversations with kids, and the outsized impact of social media on the mental health of young people.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize the body’s signals and stop overriding your intuition
• Why numbing seems to work—until it doesn’t—and how to feel safely
• The difference between consent and compliance and why it matters
• Practical ways to lead hard, age-appropriate conversations with kids
• How social media and screen time shape young brains and self-worth
• Why running toward discomfort accelerates healing and self-trust
• How inner child work helps reframe guilt and reclaim your voice

If you’re ready to heal at full volume—and model that courage for the people you love—this episode will meet you where you are and invite you to take the next brave step.

#LetsGetNaked #SelfBetrayal #TraumaHealing #ListenToYourBody #Parenting

Jill is licensed professional counselor, focusing her work on trauma and grief. She has spent 20 years of her career specializing in suicide loss and bereavement. Jill has supported friends and family members in the first hours, and into the years that follow, after the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Jill can be found educating and training throughout her community, nation-wide, as well as being honored to speak internationally. She has been featured on several podcasts, news segments,

co-authored a series of books, as well as being consulted for several other publications.

Most recently Jill is a best-selling author, releasing her book Bulletproof: Healing After Gun Violence and Trauma, a Guide for Survivors, Caregivers and Clinicians, in fall of 2024. Her wish is that this book will become a vital tool of hope for Survivors. Additionally, its Jills desire that it will be used as a road map for counseling students everywhere, facilitating the best client care for gun violence survivors.

https://jillmcmahoncounseling.com

https://www.instagram.com/grievewithjill/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-mcmahon-4365286/

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).

This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Anne Karber addresses the baffling reality of why so many adults in their 40s and 50s are still trapped in high school social dynamics. We explore the toxic culture of gossip, mean girl behavior, and the blatant peer pressure that often surrounds social drinking and lifestyle choices. Anne breaks down a recent experience at a bar that highlighted how adult insecurity drives people to shame those making better life decisions. It's time to stop performing for the 'cool kids' and start curating a life that actually supports your growth and well-being. Stop letting others pull you back into the cesspool of mediocrity and start leveling up today.

What You'll Learn:

• Why adult gossip and mean girl behavior is a sign of arrested development.
• The true reason why people peer pressure others into drinking alcohol.
• How social performance kills individual spirit and personal evolution.
• Strategies for setting hard boundaries and walking away from toxic social groups.
• Why you are the sole curator of your life and who gets to stay in it.

Stop performing for people who don't care about your soul and start living for yourself.

#LetsGetNakedPodcast #PersonalGrowth #HealthyBoundaries #AuthenticLiving #SelfRespect

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).

This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

In this Let’s Get Naked episode, Anne Karber and Cameron Karber dive into the “invisible weight” of unprocessed trauma and how it silently hijacks your reactions, relationships, and energy. From the iPhone “85 apps open” analogy to using dread and frustration as signals, they chart a practical path to getting back to baseline. You’ll hear how the mirror concept and radical accountability reshape communication, why listening to understand beats listening to defend, and how politics/media can become a numbing addiction with real opportunity costs. The duo also explores environment design via the lab-rat “cage” story and closes with a raw campsite rattlesnake vignette on doing hard things.

What You'll Learn:

• How to spot invisible weight in your life and what it’s costing you
• Simple tells: dread, frustration, and the “apps running in the background” analogy
• The mirror concept in relationships and the power of radical accountability
• How to shift from defending to understanding and reset your communication
• Why politics/media can function like numbing—and how to reclaim your focus
• Environment and behavior: changing the “cage” to change the choice
• Practical tools: windshield time, journaling, breath work, sound healing

Ready to stop numbing and start living lighter? Take one step today to set something down—and tell us what changed. #LetsGetNakedPodcast #InvisibleWeight #RadicalAccountability #ListenToUnderstand #PersonalGrowth

Cameron Karber is an Arizona native and passionate entrepreneur with a lifelong love for competitive angling.

https://www.instagram.com/karberfishing/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Karber-Fishing-61554201821670/

http://www.karberfishing.com

This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.

Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:

· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).

This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co