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
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