When everything in your life finally goes right, do you find yourself waiting for something to go wrong? In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. B sits down with Mary Going, founder of Bicycle Accounting, to discuss her 22-year journey of sobriety, confronting cumulative trauma, and processing the deep discomfort with reality that often drives the urge to escape.

Together, they unpack what it truly means to stop fighting your past, face grief head-on, and step out of a victim mindset so you can finally feel safe, successful, and grounded in your own story.

In This Episode:

• The Fear of Happiness: Why good times can trigger anxiety and hypervigilance
• Cumulative Trauma & Recovery: Overcoming the urge to escape and facing reality
• Stepping Out of the Victim Mindset: Reclaiming agency and personal power after past hardship
• Daily Momentum: Practical habits to cultivate safety and emotional stability

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About Mary Going: Mary Going is the founder of Bicycle Accounting, an entrepreneur, and an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Drawing from over two decades of sobriety, she shares insights on personal accountability, business growth, and overcoming trauma.

About Your Host: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Ed.D, PMHNP-BC) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education. Having navigated profound personal trials, Dr. B created the Mentally STRONG Method to help individuals process trauma, manage stress, and build lasting resilience.

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