Sex, Drugs & Enlightenment

Oakley Ogden
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Welcome to Sex Drugs & Enlightenment where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office—to gain tools, insights, support, and the experience of being heard and connected within the 21st century. Hi, I’m Oakley Ogden, a psychotherapist and licensed counselor with over 17 years of experience working with young adults. In this podcast I unpack the profane with my guests to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff. Join us as we explore it all—the taboo topics and otherwise, nothing is off limits. In this space of safety and love, let’s work it out and learn how we can all build resilience and strength of character to make each day count as we live our best life…and have fun doing it.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Introduction

    Welcome to sex, drugs and enlightenment. Where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office. Hi, I'm Oakley Ogden, a licensed professional counselor and coach with over 17 years of experience, working with young adults. In this podcast, I unpack the profane to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff. Join us as we explore it all, the taboo topics and otherwise nothing is off-limits. In this space of safety and love, let's work it out and learn how we can all build resilience and strength of character to make each day count as we live our best life... and have fun doing it.

    1 min
  2. My Story: Why I Decided to Take Down the Therapy Walls

    EPISODE 1

    My Story: Why I Decided to Take Down the Therapy Walls

    Oakley’s mission is clear: as a therapist and guide for young adults, she combines her studies in eastern mindfulness and western psychotherapy into valuable tools for clients transitioning into adulthood.  In 2020, Oakley observed the escalating mental health crisis and wished there were more hours in the day to help those suffering with anxiety, depression, abuse, and trauma. If only her clients could hear each other’s stories, feel supported in talking about taboo topics, and trade seeds of wisdom, maybe they wouldn’t feel so alone. Thus, the concept for her podcast Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment was born. It is a platform for tearing down the walls of the therapist’s office and giving listeners access to her private sessions.  Each episode features a different anonymous client who bravely allows listeners into their session with Oakley where they discuss a wide range of topics, exploring the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With her intention to broaden the reach of her practice, Oakley offers practical healing tools for navigating the challenges of young adulthood that apply to listeners at all stages of life. Main Topics The path and inspiration that led Oakley to create her podcast (01:45)Oakley’s passion for working with young adults and how they inspire her work (05:23)Mapping the terrain to help young people navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood with specific tools for success (09:26)Connection between the human mind and spirit in applying healing modalities (11:00)Oakley’s life-threatening car accident and subsequent diagnosis that led to major shifts personally and professionally (13:15)The rebirth of Oakley’s therapeutic healing practice which helps bridge spirituality with everyday life (29:44) Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.com https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ

    40 min
  3. How Ketamine Saved a Young Life

    EPISODE 2

    How Ketamine Saved a Young Life

    Oakley’s client shares her journey through debilitating depression and anxiety and how the monitored use of ketamine may have saved her life—or, at the very least, months and years of her time. Join us to learn about the ins and outs of this treatment, its effects, proper use, and how most of us are still learning about this drug.  In this session, the client shares incredible insights into panic attacks, the use of anti-depressants, and what these treatments really taught her about what’s possible in her life and how they gave her a chance to step out of being a slave to her anxiety and learn to work with it to create the life she is proud of. Main Topics The client’s journey with ketamine treatments as one of the first patients to go through ketamine treatments with her integrative physician following a  depressive state in college (02:30)What is ketamine? (10:05) The client’s first experience with a ketamine treatment and the most beneficial and helpful factors in the experience (12:43)How ketamine works and how it treats the symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks (25:05)Learning how to understand and manage panic attacks after ketamine treatments and how it’s transformed her life (29:14)Debunking the damaging myths around “personal development” and striving for perfection (39:11)   Episode Links National Sexual Assault Hotline • 1-800-656-4673  Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.com https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts  Spotify Google Podcasts

    44 min

  4. EPISODE 3

    From Alcoholism to Body Building Champion Special Guest: Erika Rose

    No one can tell Erika Rose her colossal dreams won’t come true, not even herself. Though some might look at her life as a successful personal trainer and bodybuilding champion and see perfection, she’s done the challenging inner and outer work that allows her to be her best self. Through her struggle with addiction and the winding road to recovery, Erika embraced the opportunity to look at herself in the mirror and find clarity on what she wanted in life.  Now she’s ready to shed her identity once again and follow her intuition as it’s guiding her to grow her own apparel line and manufacturing company, something she’s dreamed of since childhood. To those in any stage of personal or professional transition, Erika encourages listeners to discover what feeds the inner light of the soul and take steps every day towards that vision. You might be amazed at the life you build simply by opening up your heart to infinite possibilities.  Main Topics: The miracle of how Oakley’s and Erika’s lives intersected (02:20)Erika lets go of her former life as a bodybuilder and personal trainer to embark on a new chapter (06:07)Erika’s vision for her apparel line in collaboration with her partner’s entrepreneurial endeavors (10:18)Steps for transitioning from one identity to another (15:27)The role of sobriety in listening to her inner guidance system and rediscovering what brings her joy (23:39)Erika’s journey overcoming addiction and stepping into recovery (26:12)Channeling destructive energy into action steps towards success (38:14)There are no shortcuts to building your dreams (41:24)Erika utilizes spiritual tools such as meditation for personal growth (43:27) Episode Links 21 Day Meditation Series with Deepak Chopra Connect with Erika Rose: https://www.facebook.com/erikarose.montoya https://www.instagram.com/elevated.energe   Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.com https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ Listen, rate, and subscribe!

    49 min
  5. From Alcoholism to Bodybuilding Champion Part 2 with Erika Rose

    EPISODE 4

    From Alcoholism to Bodybuilding Champion Part 2 with Erika Rose

    The image of the angel and devil whispering in our ears is more than just an anecdote used in religious folklore. It actually speaks to human consciousness and the voices that dictate the way we view the world and the choices we make. When Erika Rose began the step by step journey from her personal rock bottom to the strong, confident woman she is today, she started with awareness. She began listening to her inner dialogue and analyzing whether or not those voices actually belonged to her. With the help of therapy and a regular meditation practice, this young woman wise beyond her years was able to start building a relationship with her future self, the picture of who she wants to be in this world. Creating a conscious life requires curiosity in the midst of adversity. Asking questions such as “What is this situation trying to teach me?” shifts perspective from victimhood into a growth mindset. Erika encourages listeners to hold the best version of ourselves in mind when making life choices. Then evaluate whether or not those choices align with the big picture vision of who we want to become. When we finally peel back the layers to uncover our authentic selves, we build the confidence needed to achieve our highest goals. Main Topics Erika explores the role her future self plays in motivating her personal and professional development (01:25)The power of meditative reflection in releasing unhealthy thought processes (06:08)How setting goals and achieving them impacts neurology (13:00)Erika’s strategies for accomplishing goals in the face of self doubt (16:38)A shift in how to approach manifesting dreams in business (25:40)The ways in which achievement allows us to give back to the people in ourlives (29:41)Advice from Erika to her younger self (31:57)Connect with Erika Rose: https://www.facebook.com/erikarose.montoyahttps://www.instagram.com/elevated.energe Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.comhttps://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ Listen, rate, and subscribe!

    35 min
  6. North Star Visualization: Accessing Our Internal GPS

    EPISODE 5

    North Star Visualization: Accessing Our Internal GPS

    Oakley hears it all the time in her practice working with young adults: “How do I know which choice to make?” For many college graduates, the transition into adulthood can leave them feeling disappointed and directionless. Regardless of age, people often look outside themselves for guidance on difficult decisions, especially those that impact jobs and careers. In this episode, Oakley offers a valuable tool for connecting with the internal guidance system available to everyone that always points to true North.  Through mindfulness practices, North Star work asks the individual to connect with the love-based emotion they want to experience such as joy, peace, passion, etc. That feeling becomes their North Star. They then activate that feeling by visualizing people, places, and experiences that make the feeling come alive in their body. Through consistent practice, the body becomes fine-tuned to what does and doesn’t resonate with it. In this way, a person can change their brain chemistry and begin attracting opportunities that align with their North Star.  Main Topics: Oakley’s client shares her professional journey, from her original trajectory in diplomacy to her current position as an account manager at an international technology company (06:40)The difference between a job and a career (13:45)Practical Tool: North Star work meditation and visualization (17:25)The power of visualizing the perfect day (30:57)Applying North Star work every day to alter attitudes from fear-based to love-based (36:10)How this technique leads to greater fulfillment and living life in alignment with the authentic self (43:19)Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.com https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ Listen, rate, and subscribe!

    50 min
  7. Breaking Down Barriers to Love and Intimacy

    EPISODE 6

    Breaking Down Barriers to Love and Intimacy

    Have you ever heard the saying “You can’t love another person until you love yourself”? Oakley’s client, an adult in his mid 20s, has done his personal work. Now he’s ready to take the next step to find his romantic partner and commit to a relationship. But something is holding him back from being able to be vulnerable. So Oakley pulls from her enlightenment toolbelt and offers practical steps for reprogramming the patterns that keep his walls up so that he’s ready to receive his future partner when she comes along.  Vulnerability, or allowing another person to see the full breadth of your strengths and weaknesses, can be scary. To assist her client in working with the wall around his heart, Oakley leads him in a somatic practice that allows him to observe his blockages without judgment and tap into his own healing power. Through this practice, he is able to activate his heart center which clears him of any blocked energy that might prevent him from experiencing what he desires most: a safe, loving relationship where he feels comfortable being himself and can offer that same love to another person. By visualizing the life he wants, he slowly removes the limitations that prevent him from stepping fully into intimacy in relationships. This is how people are able to use the power of love to change old patterns and rewire neural pathways that keep them stuck. Everyone has the ability to work this magic on themselves, and it’s Oakley’s mission to bring these powerful tools to anyone willing to do the work.  Main Topics Oakley’s client shares his struggle with vulnerability and his desire for an intimate relationship (04:08)The role the past plays in our current relationship patterns (07:15)Vulnerability in relationships means asking to be seen (10:27)Oakley’s Give Back, Take Back strategy for transmuting old patterns (16:27)Using somatic body work to find and release energetic blockages (24:00)Quick explanation of the chakra system or energy centers in the body (34:50)Activating the torus, a measurable electromagnetic field around the heart, to change thoughts and behaviors (43:48)Reaching the realm of possibility in meditation to create new realities (46:33)Daily practice for activating the heart (51:25)   Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.com https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ Listen, rate, and subscribe!

    57 min
  8. Is It Me, Or Is It You? Releasing Traumatic Family Patterns

    EPISODE 7

    Is It Me, Or Is It You? Releasing Traumatic Family Patterns

    Six out of ten Americans have been diagnosed with one or more chronic illnesses, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While this statistic may seem shocking, even more astounding is the lack of research into common diseases, such as Lyme Disease, that Oakley’s client lives with every day. Many people don’t know that inflammation in the body can create overwhelming anxiety. Because of a lack of understanding of the connection between these symptoms, people with chronic illness diagnoses are often left untreated or even worse, gaslighted about the very real nature of what they’re experiencing.  As Oakley reminds her clients and listeners, the physical body is intimately connected with the mental, emotional and spiritual health of an individual. In this episode, she digs deeper with her client into some of the familial patterns that may have played a role in the physical expression of her disease. Healing generational trauma begins with awareness. This resilient young woman was able to identify unhealthy patterns such as body shaming, codependency, and emotional manipulation within her family relationships and has made choices to set appropriate boundaries. Taking back control of her life has increased her self-esteem and given her the confidence she needs to move forward with healthy relationships with friends, her partner, and most importantly, herself.  Main Topics Oakley’s client discusses her chronic illness diagnoses of Lyme, Labisia, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) (2:06)The definition of gaslighting and how to validate your own experiences (12:30)The connection between disease and anxiety (18:55)Trigger Warning: Oakley’s client shares about her early teenage years when she felt suicidal and struggled with self-harm (23:03)How caretaking can easily become a person’s identity, leading to codependency (31:05)Education about sexual health and various strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for female-bodied individuals (40:50)Conscious coping mechanisms and setting boundaries (49:10)   Episode Links The Body Keeps the Score- Bessel van der Kolk Betterhelp.com Psychologytoday.com   Want to learn more or apply to be a guest on Sex, Drugs and Enlightenment? Check out the website! https://www.sexdrugsandenlightenment.com Connect with Oakley: https://oakleyogden.com https://www.instagram.com/oakleyogden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakley-ogden-7a86b112/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn6BnlaAAK_i9utOIg2KOQ Listen, rate, and subscribe!

    52 min
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Welcome to Sex Drugs & Enlightenment where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office—to gain tools, insights, support, and the experience of being heard and connected within the 21st century. Hi, I’m Oakley Ogden, a psychotherapist and licensed counselor with over 17 years of experience working with young adults. In this podcast I unpack the profane with my guests to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff. Join us as we explore it all—the taboo topics and otherwise, nothing is off limits. In this space of safety and love, let’s work it out and learn how we can all build resilience and strength of character to make each day count as we live our best life…and have fun doing it.

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