Break Free from Being the 'Mom Friend' & Enrich Your Relationships w/ Sierra Gruca, AMFT (she/ella)

My Therapist Is Out!

This week, host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Sierra Gruca (she/her/ella) explore why you might be stuck in the 'mom friend' role—taking care of everyone else except yourself. In this episode we answer: How do I know when I’m being the mom to my friends? I like caring for people because it’s my way of showing love. What’s wrong with that? Sometimes I like being the stable person in the group because it makes me feel more in control. Spending time with friends makes me feel burnt out. What can I do to offload some of this work? My friends depend on me too much. Why aren’t they getting their shit together? Join us as we dive into how role lock may be affecting your friendships and learn how you can set yourself free to have enriching relationships where you also feel taken care of. Therapist Bio: Sierra Gruca AMFT (she/her) is an Associate Therapist with Open Space Therapy Collective. Sierra specializes in working with couples and partners in non-monogamous relationships, as well as adults experiencing overwhelm, loss, and guilt. Host Bio: Renae Johnson (they/them) founded Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice and community hub that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and their allies. Renae is a licensed therapist and board certified art therapist who specializes in working with queer artists who are exploring their gender identity and recovering from complex trauma. Previous to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community mental health services, providing therapy and as an Operations Director in non-profit organizations serving people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses. To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective TikTok: @openspacetherapy Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective Content warning: n/a