On this episode, we dive into life's difficult question, “How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt – a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California who is an expert in trauma and addiction. Natalie explores the financial and emotional toll experienced by both adult children and aging parents, and how trauma and addiction can compound the struggle to connect and cope with the inevitable process of aging and preparing for end of life. Drawing from more than 20 years’ experience helping survivors of trauma and addiction heal, Natalie shares her feedback on real situations people are facing with their aging parents, and offers sage advice on how to work through some of these challenges. Moreover, she offers practical advice and resources on how to get help with issues like trauma and addiction. A list of curated resources is below. Prepare to light up your world with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt as we explore "How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?”

About Dr. Natalie Feinblatt:

Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. She earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. She has been working in the mental health field for almost 20 years. Dr. Feinblatt has worked at all levels of care, from residential to outpatient, and is currently in private practice. She specializes in helping people heal from addictions and trauma. She has worked with many survivors of one time or repeated physical, sexual, and relational trauma. A subspecialty of her trauma work is helping former cult members. She is trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Humanistic and Existential Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Feinblatt practices from a Health At Every Size and fat acceptance perspective, is LGBTQIA+ affirmative, and does not pathologize sex work, kinks, or ethical non-monogamy. She is also a lover of movies and animals. Learn more and contact Dr. Feinblatt athttps://drnataliefeinblatt.com/ and follow her on Instagram @healingwithdrnatalie.