Carly McDowell, a Vedic Meditation Teacher and mother of two, helps identify narcissistic abuse, hidden abuse and coercive control in toxic relationships, through shared stories with brave and open-hearted guests. She shares her personal lived experience stories in order to help people recognise and gain the strength & courage to take steps to unravel the binds of abusive relationships and complex family dysfunction. This is inspiration for paving a new way, as Carly speaks with warmth, honesty and humour to keep it relatable and light. Together, let’s break the binds, ending the cycles of suffering for ourselves and our children. Living from her heart and no longer from fear.Â
Heart Coach, Yoga Teacher, Facilitator of transformation and highly regarded for his compassionate and conscious communication approach. This conversation was beautiful & vulnerable in many ways, so I invite you to stay open and consider how Fish's wisdom, depth and expansive awareness may support relationships in your life where desired mutual boundary setting leads to understanding, resolution, validation and compassion for all. Fish is based in Western Australia, yet also holds retreats in Bali (upcoming May 2023) and other locations, along with teacher training and other wonderful online group programs to support you throughout the year. He is about to embark on his first book this year so be sure to follow him via IG @james_fish_gill or www.leadbyheart.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amber is a leading multi-modality Holistic Healing Therapist, Mother and Carly's friend, and integral in the support of ‘The Shared Road' Podcast and Carly's Mentoring. Amber dives into the many historical facets of intergenerational trauma including the dominance of the patriarchy. We discuss the importance of illuminating this subject in relation to family and our children; our independent healing, including unresolved emotions, triggers and our emotional / psychological wounds stored in our nervous system and how to find genuine & informed right support for you. We bring awareness to this topic for our children, family and generations to come. Amber is the author of the best selling book - ‘The Unfu*kwithable Life' and hosts ‘The Amber Hawken Podcast'. Her transformational programs and retreats are next level for both women and men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jaguar Heart, Holistic Therapist, shares his wisdom & lived experience around being raised by two narcissistic parents and the importance and what it takes to break free from a toxic family for Self, and his future family. The timing of this podcast recording fell just 1 day after the passing of his father which he shares in an open, vulnerable and honourable way amongst the natural grief. Jag also shares an insight into his highly effective work as a Holistic Therapist - working with language/vibration to heal the deep programs of the mind (our deepest fears), how our subconscious and ego runs with the reactions/behaviours to these which then becoming the operating system that drives us as humans. He speaks to understanding how if we don't resolve these deeper programs & wounds, this results in destructive behaviours and therefore suffering through repetitious cycles/patterns in our life. He speaks about where narcissistic behaviour / trauma begins and his personal story, being raised by a covert narcissistic father and grandiose narcissistic mother, and the cruelty that comes with that experience. I personally had many moments in this conversation where I felt my experience was validated through someone who understands the complex nature of this topic. So much of this healing journey is hearing or having these conversations, because unless you have had a direct experience, it's very difficult feeling truly understood by another who hasn't journey these roads. For more about my Mentoring visit: www.meditationbase.com.au or Instagram @meditationbaseFor more from Jaguar Heart visit IG @purejaguar or www.jaguarheart.co I recommend his healing work, in particular for men. In support of my podcast ‘The Shared Road', my doors are now open to mentor 1:1 for those seeking insight, non-judgemental guidance, and lived experience support to navigate complex and toxic relationships through the lense of compassion. If this conversation has raised any concerns for you or someone you know, please consider calling a support line. In Australia either 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline otherwise seeing your local doctor for further guidance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rachael Sardelich, Vedic meditation Teacher, Creative Mentor & Somatic Practitioner. Rach discusses how her own trauma led her to becoming a multi-modality trauma-informed practitioner. Rach and I discuss on this episode the concept of spiritual bypassing, “keeping the peace” during toxic relationships and the importance of being trauma-informed to support other through these situations, particularly when working with people who have experienced abuse. We also touch on connection to Self, and how when gaslighting occurs we can lose our sense of agency. There is so much more we could have shared, however we hope this discussion helps support you in some way as we bring awareness to this concept through our lense. The term ‘spiritual bypassing' was introduced by buddhist teacher and psychotherapist John Welwood in the 1980's and speaks to examples of people using spiritual practices to avoid healing unresolved traumas. We also speak to our mutual love of Gabor Mate's (expert and world renowned physician / trauma & addiction therapist) Compassionate Inquiry work and how he describes trauma. We would welcome any questions around this subject and happy to dive deeper with you if you would like to reach out. Rach is highly attuned to supporting and empowering others to nurture their creative inner lives and embody their highest expression. Her approach is multi-disciplinary and informed by Vedic philosophy, modern neuroscience, somatic trauma healing and a deep understanding of working alongside artists and creative professionals. For more visit IG Rachaelsardelich or www.rachaelsardelich.com In support of my podcast ‘The Shared Road', my doors are now open to mentor 1:1 for those seeking insight, non-judgemental guidance, and lived experience support to navigate complex and toxic relationships through the lense of compassion. For more about Mentoring visit: www.meditationbase.com.au or Instagram @meditationbase If this conversation has raised any concerns for you or someone you know, please consider calling a support line. In Australia either 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline otherwise seeing your local doctor for further guidance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samantha is mother to a free-spirited 7 year old who's timing of conception adds to the incredible twist this story of hers takes. She shares with you in her authentically light, humorous at times, and open-hearted manner how she has healed from her first love - a dangerous and pathological Narcissist. She hopes other's may find comfort and also insight from her story - the experience of confusion, despair, shame, betrayal and deep fear while in relationship with someone she thought she was deeply in-love with. This share may come as a surprise to even her closest friends, as the healing path can take years to be brave enough to express once you piece back together your life, along with gaining the knowledge and clarity about what was truly going on. That only matters for the individual - for their healing and their connection back to Self. We hope this helps you, or someone you may know, and I honour Samantha's bravery. In support of my podcast ‘The Shared Road', my doors are now open to mentor 1:1 for those seeking insight, non-judgemental guidance, and lived experience support to navigate complex and toxic relationships through the lense of compassion. For more about Mentoring visit: www.meditationbase.com.au or Instagram @meditationbase If this conversation has raised any concerns for you or someone you know, please consider calling a support line. In Australia either 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline otherwise seeing your local doctor for further guidance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carly's intention for The Shared Road Podcast is truth-telling through the lense of compassion. Teesh is an inspiring mother of 3 young boys, business owner, author, ex-journalist and retired athlete. She is also one of the most grounded, kind & open-hearted women I know and I'm proud to call her a friend. Our friendship formed through community and sharing stories over morning coffees at the beach together with her beautiful partner, baby and dog, discussing our journeys whilst having a laugh (& sometimes a cry) along the way. Teesh offers her insights through sharing just a small part of the journey in the hope it reaches someone that needs it, to feel they are not alone, and there is hope through navigating the crazy ride of this complex experience. This is for her and for you, or someone you may know, and I honour her bravery. In support of my podcast ‘The Shared Road', my doors are now open to mentor 1:1 for those seeking insight, non-judgemental guidance, and lived experience support to navigate complex and toxic relationships through the lense of compassion. For more about Mentoring visit: www.meditationbase.com.au or Instagram @meditationbase If this conversation has raised any concerns for you or someone you know, please consider calling a support line. In Australia either 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline otherwise seeing your local doctor for further guidance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carly shares an overview of her upbringing, the complexity of a dysfunctional relationship with her mother and two relationships that have been abusive in complex, varied ways as she navigated narcissistic abuse, post separation abuse as a single mother and how life feels on the other side. Carly now lives from her heart and inner contentment, having freed herself from cycles of painful dysfunction and years of suffering. Carly is passionate about providing stories of hope and healing for others. Carly offers online private mentoring to support others navigating these complex and varied challenges. IG @meditationbase or www.meditationbase.com.au Amber is a leading multi-modality holistic healing therapist, Carly's mentor & friend, and integral in supporting Carly's vision in bringing The Shared Road to life through shared story-telling. Amber shares her personal story about family dysfunction, how she broke away from an abusive relationship, supporting others through navigating toxic relationships and life now as she's a month away from giving birth to her first child with the love of her life. Amber is the author of the best selling book - ‘The Unfu*kwithable Life' and hosts ‘The Amber Hawken Podcast'. Her transformational on-line programs and retreats are next level for both women and men. For more visit IG @amber_hawken or www.amberhawken.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.