Episode #551: Sandra Beck on Making Your “Crazy” Work for You—Turning Anxiety into Insight with Dr. Mark Borg

Sandra Beck of Powered Up Talk Radio speaks with psychoanalyst and author Mark B. Borg Jr. about a different way to look at the thoughts and behaviors we usually try to suppress. Drawing from his book Making Your Crazy Work for You, Dr. Borg explains that what we call “crazy” is often a reaction to deeper feelings of isolation, fear, and disconnection—from others and from ourselves. Instead of fighting or ignoring those reactions, this approach uses them as signals—valuable data that can lead to self-understanding and real change. In this episode, he breaks down how to recognize your own patterns, interrupt unhealthy cycles, and access the underlying emotions driving your behavior. The conversation also explores how increased self-awareness leads to stronger relationships, better communication, and a greater sense of connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repetitive thoughts or behaviors, this episode offers a shift in perspective: what if the problem isn’t something to eliminate—but something to understand and work with? Powered Up Talk Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Google Play.