Hi, this is Monica Packer, and you're listening to About Progress, where we are about

progress made practical. Something so strange has been happening recently. I keep seeing my old boyfriend

around town and when I say that I mean not for's I just keep thinking I see him and each time I do my first

instinct is to turn around and run away because I do not want to see or talk to him and And it has been hilarious to me because one, why is this happening? And two, that my reaction would be to avoid him all together.

A lot of times we have things from our past that keep popping up, even if we think

they are so far removed from our present and something that isn't who we are anymore or what we care about and yet

there's still an effect on us. If you are experiencing that in any degree

whether it's very significant or you just keeps having phantom sightings of old boyfriends or

girlfriends, then you are in the right place.

Today I'm sharing this interview that I did with Jason Van Ruler. He is an amazing therapist who

helps people move past their past. In this chat we're going to talk about

various ways that you can work on better understanding how your past is still affecting you

and what you can do to move past it.

Now this isn't meant to replace therapy, but it is more of an on-ramp to things that you can do on your own, whether or not you do

need therapy in the long run. Jason Van Ruler is the author of Get Past Your Past,

how facing your broken places leads to true connection.

He's worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated

to top CEOs, performers, and artists.

He has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker

and operates a multi-state private practice.

Jason is known for his ability to relate and connect with his clients and offer hope to those who have felt hopeless.

He and his wife and three children love playing games and traveling and he enjoys cycling, running, music, fly fishing,

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