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May 16, 2025 47 mins

Re-Release: Rupture & Repair with Natasha Sandy

In this heartfelt and layered re-release, Alefyah Taqui sits down with Natasha Sandy to explore the complex emotional terrain of the therapeutic relationship. Together, they examine what it means to be authentic, vulnerable, and human—both as therapists and as people doing their own inner work.

This conversation weaves through themes of rupture and repair, decolonization, identity, and the impact of social media on therapist visibility and boundaries. Natasha and Alefyah speak candidly about the discomfort of being seen, the importance of emotional risk, and the messy, nonlinear nature of growth and healing.

They also reflect on:

  • The role of community in the therapeutic process

  • The challenge of navigating personal and cultural identities

  • The power of experiential learning over intellectual insight

  • The necessity of making space for disagreement and tension in healing spaces

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to "do it right" in the therapy room—or in life—this episode is a powerful reminder that being human is the work.

 
 

Find Natasha Sandy
Website: www.natashasandy.com
Instagram: @rehumanizingourselves


Find Alefyah Taqui
Therapy/Consultation: www.taquitherapy.com
Podcast Episodes: www.deconstructingtherapy.com
Instagram: @taquitherapy | @deconstructingtherapy


Special Thanks
George Alvarez

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - The Therapeutic Relationship: A Journey of Authenticity
  • (00:03:09) - Social Media and Vulnerability in Therapy
  • (00:05:56) - Navigating Personal and Cultural Identity
  • (00:08:51) - Awakening to Systemic Issues
  • (00:12:11) - The Challenge of Rupture and Repair
  • (00:15:11) - Experiential Learning in Therapy
  • (00:17:48) - The Liberation Process: Embracing Change
  • (00:23:51) - 23:51The Power of Slowness in Therapy
  • (00:28:01) - Rupture and Repair: Building Trust with Clients
  • (00:32:31) - Navigating Conflict and Disagreement
  • (00:38:58) - Boundaries and Cultural Nuances in Therapy
  • (00:40:57) - Embracing Imperfection in Therapeutic Relationships
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