Podcasts about abusive relationships

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt lost in conversations where resolution seems out of reach? Have you wondered why every attempt you make to explain is met with roadblocks that leave you even more frustrated? If so, you might be encountering what Annette Oltmans of The Mend Project calls "The Maze of Confusion."  The Maze of Confusion is a strategy used by emotional abusers to derail genuine communication. By weaving a complex web of distractions and dead ends, they prevent meaningful dialogue, leaving their partners overwhelmed and disoriented. Instead of engaging in healthy conversations, these tactics create barriers to understanding and resolution, leading to increased confusion and emotional pain.   In this conversation, Annette and Karla talk about the tactics used to block communication in emotionally abusive relationships from their own experience and from their work with thousands of abuse victims and survivors. Their conversation contrasts unhealthy tactics that prevent resolution with the characteristics of healthy communication that foster understanding and resolution.   This podcast is packed with helpful information that empowers abuse victims and abuse survivors. They need labels for the tactics that are used to control them. They need to understand the motives that drive the abuser's behavior. They need validation to counter the gaslighting and invalidation.      Understanding and navigating this maze can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. Annette is the founder of The Mend Project, an organization that seeks to educate, equip, and restore all who are impacted by emotional abuse and train those who interface with them personally or professionally. Please take a moment to review their resources. #confusion  #emotionalabuse  #emotionalabusesurvivor #domesticviolencesurvivors    Resources and Links:    The MEND Project - https://themendproject.com/   Find Clarity and Healing Course - https://themendproject.com/find-clarity-and-healing-course/   "My Journey Through Double Abuse" - interview of Annette Oltmans' story. https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-a4tmz-1004118   "I Was a Covert Emotional Abuser" - Interview of Bucky Oltmans' story  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ebkpt-107fd04   Maze of Confusion, Terms and Definitions and Other Free Resources from The MEND Project - https://themendproject.com/resources/   Karla Downing's Classes - https://www.changemyrelationship.com/current-and-upcoming-classes/     Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ewZv3bY0tcg

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “the Power of Prayer,” with a discussion with Dr. Adam Rasmussen about the statistics on sinful behavior in the Christian life. Dr. Rasmuseen is a fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Arizona Christian University. We then had Dr. David Clarke join us to discuss recognizing narcissism in marriage and the negative impact of it. David is a Christian psychologist, author, YouTuber, TikToker, and podcaster. His podcast is called Enough is Enough. He has also written several books, including “Enough is Enough: A Step-by-Step Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Dr. Adam Rasmussen Interview [23:19] Dr. David Clarke Interview [35:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luxa https://linktr.ee/LuxaStrata welcomes Aidan Wachter https://www.patreon.com/cw/aidanwachter/home, author of Six Ways, Weaving Fate, Changeling, and more, back to the show to discuss current events and looking forward with the new Black Book hypersigil project, After the Fall, as well to do a Retrospektive lookback at Aidan's time with Thee Temple of Psychic Youth.  Luxa also shares historical context about gamergate, a track from Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid by Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) https://canmn.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-good-a-mixtape-for-mn-mutual-aid, and an update about The Green Mushroom Project https://greenmushroomproject.com/ and Void House- creating consent centered magical spaces for conducting group work both in person and online, investigating the magical and alchemical properties of consent, and providing consent education to magically inclined people. Thanks for listening to the Lux Occult Podcast! Support the show by helping Luxa buy books and curtail other costs, as well as taking a bibliomancy break by giving on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/luxoccult . Or, Buy Me a Coffee.com is an option for a one time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/luxoccultpod?new=1 We would love to hear from you! Please send your thoughts, questions, suggestions or arcane revelations to luxoccultpod@gmail.com or message on Instagram @luxoccultpod https://www.instagram.com/luxoccultpod/ and on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/luxastrata919.bsky.socialCheck out the Lux Occult YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8n4oQIH1uo08NhMvjjlBMerch! https://www.etsy.com/shop/IlluminIndustriesAidan Wachter on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/aidanwachter.bsky.socialBooks by Aidan Wachter https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/aidan-wachter/3469303/Aidan Wachter.com https://www.aidanwachter.com/aboutAfter the Fall by Aidan Wachter https://www.patreon.com/posts/after-fall-black-149530791Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid by Community Aid Network MN (CANMN) https://canmn.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-good-a-mixtape-for-mn-mutual-aidPoetry by XYZ Arts https://www.xyzartsllc.com/ The Consent Academy https://www.consent.academy/Find Luxa's work published in Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience edited by Laura Tempest Zakroff and Ron Padrón https://revelore.press/product/serpents-of-circe-a-manual-to-magical-resilience/TOPY Grey Book https://www.sacred-texts.com/eso/topy/topybook.txtA Very Brief History of Gamergate, 2012-2016 by Caren Pagel Media Commons.org https://mediacommons.org/imr/content/very-brief-history-gamergate-2012-2016Sounds Like a Cult Podcast: The Cult of Incels (feat. Last Podcast on the Left) https://youtu.be/ZuxTbzZ-D84?si=TbXenjN9vkyPM8YyAmerican Hysteria Podcast: The Art of (Psychological) War with Annalee Newitz https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-psychological-war-with-annalee-newitz/id1441348407?i=1000746664238A Bit Fruity w/ Matt Bernstein Podcast: The Incel to ICE Pipeline (with F.D Signifier and Caroline Kwan) https://youtu.be/p8Vf0wcYwOE?si=rsaKDpW-TKAqSQ4bThe Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control by Steven Hassan https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Cult-of-Trump/Steven-Hassan/9781982127343Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/289845/why-does-he-do-that-by-lundy-bancroftPDF:  https://archive.org/download/LundyWhyDoesHeDoThat/Lundy_Why-does-he-do-that.pdfTake Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships by Janja Lalich https://www.lalichcenter.org/take-back-your-life/EYES OF YOUR EYES- Luxa Strata ft. Folds & Floods https://youtu.be/EfdQ-pJEBsgMACHINA ABSTRACTA- Luxa Strata https://luxastrata.bandcamp.com/track/machina-abstractaLux Occult is produced by Luxa Strata. All Rights Reserved. 2026.

You avoid the relationship by avoiding the person and never getting involved in the first place. You must have eyes to see and be willing to accept the truth for what it is. Brokenness leads to blindiness, which has caused millions of people to end up in relationships with people who are no good for them. There are always signs and red flags that people miss or choose to ignore, only to find themselves in abusive relationships that they're afraid to be in and are afraid to leave! Stop allowing your unhealed hearts and minds to lead you into relationships with people you shouldn't of ever allowed into your life! Watch for the signs and red flags and follow your intuition because when you feel something is wrong, it is! As I always say "love isn't blind, people are." People have gotten used to the cliche, "love is blind" not knowing it's just another one of societies wrong views from people who aren't of mindsets to know better. See beyond your eyes, feelings, wants, emotions, and desires. It just may save your life!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationships-and-relatable-life-chronicles--4126439/support.

Not every struggle in love is “God testing you.” Some relationships are draining your peace, distorting your identity, and pulling you away from Christ. This eye-opening message helps us to recognize emotional abuse, set healthy boundaries, and understand that biblical love never destroys your mental, spiritual, or emotional well-being. Freedom, clarity, and godly discernment start here.#BreakingFreeFromAbuse #HealingAndDiscernment #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Wednesday shares her journey of being groomed into an abusive relationship and the long road toward recognizing manipulation, control, and exploitation. Entering the relationship at a young age, Wednesday was slowly conditioned through attention, affection, and psychological grooming that evolved into isolation, coercive control, and escalating emotional and psychological abuse. What began as seeming care and guidance gradually transformed into domination, fear, and dependency, leaving Wednesday trapped in a cycle of trauma bonding and self-doubt.It's a story of grooming, power imbalances, coercive control, love bombing, trauma bonding, emotional abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, isolation, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual coercion, suicidal ideation, intermittent reinforcement, fear-based compliance, shame, guilt, control, intimidation, dependency, financial manipulation, identity erosion, boundary violations, psychological conditioning, cognitive dissonance, self-blame, awakening, rebuilding self-trust, healing, and ultimately, reclaiming autonomy and self-worth. CONTENT WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL COERCION, & SUICIDAL IDEATION.Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title of our blog to read our complete guide to weaponized incompetence.Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No more tears left to cry. Living in an abusive relationship

In this episode, listeners will gain a practical understanding of what abuse is and isn't and the perspectives of women in these situations.

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jenna Saul joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss two high-profile domestic violence murder cases with Chicago ties and the major red flags to watch for in a relationship. The first case looks at a lawyer accused of throwing his wife down the stairs of a condo in the […]

After leaving an abusive relationship, it's common to find yourself stuck in an exhausting loop of self-doubt. You replay conversations. You question your memory. You wonder if you overreacted—or if maybe it wasn't that bad.In this episode, I break down why second-guessing yourself after abuse isn't a flaw—it's a survival response. I talk about how abusers train you to distrust your own perceptions and why that confusion lingers even after you leave. I also share practical ways to start rebuilding self-trust, including how to create a reality checklist and a “no-debate list” to help you anchor back into truth when your mind starts to spin.Support the show*Please Note: there is a long intro that explains my services. If you do not want to listen, just fast-forward 5 mins past. This intro will be changed in future recordings to be shorter. I am not paid to record this podcast and it is a free offering. Offering my work is the only way I can sustain the podcast* Join the Patreon: https://patreon.com/Youarenotcrazy *New Course*: Unhooked: Map the Cycle of Abuse in your Relationship Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.comInstagram: @emotionalabusecoachEmail: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com{Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist{Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal{Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

Every relationship should have stopping points when you feel yourself slipping away. Emotional abuse operates as a slow drip-feeding of toxic behaviors that gradually erode boundaries.

No more tears left to cry. Living in an abusive relationship

Has it ended? Not yet. Not in the mind of Marcus. We are re-releasing this episode because it is so strong showing the warning signs we mention so often on WHEN DATING HURTS. Jill began dating Marcus when she was 16. He was a few years older but seemed to be everything she wanted. Unfortunately, he brought plenty of trouble with him. Listen to Jill, who lives in Canada, as she takes us through falling in love with a guy who used all the classic tactics seen in unhealthy relationships. No matter what she faced with him, she continued to think he was "the one", and she stayed with him nine long years.  You will witness how hard it is to break off a relationship even when it holds few upsides. See how getting out rests on the ability of the abused person to find all of the strength needed to get out and stay out. Jill does not hold back in her description of balancing her troublesome love life and a home life with difficult parents. She had nowhere to turn.  You might share this episode with teens who need to hear it. Let Jill educate those you care about and worry about. Her story will stay with them and you. Here is someone who lived what she talks about. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠ NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠ The ⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠The Hotline.org ⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠LoveIsRespect⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠RAINN.org⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has it ended? Not yet. Not in the mind of Marcus. We are re-releasing this episode because it is so strong showing the warning signs we mention so often on WHEN DATING HURTS. Jill began dating Marcus when she was 16. He was a few years older but seemed to be everything she wanted. Unfortunately, he brought plenty of trouble with him. Listen to Jill, who lives in Canada, as she takes us through falling in love with a guy who used all the classic tactics seen in unhealthy relationships. No matter what she faced with him, she continued to think he was "the one", and she stayed with him nine long years.  You will witness how hard it is to break off a relationship even when it holds few upsides. See how getting out rests on the ability of the abused person to find all of the strength needed to get out and stay out. Jill does not hold back in her description of balancing her troublesome love life and a home life with difficult parents. She had nowhere to turn.  You might share this episode with teens who need to hear it. Let Jill educate those you care about and worry about. Her story will stay with them and you. Here is someone who lived what she talks about. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠ NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠ The ⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠The Hotline.org ⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠LoveIsRespect⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠RAINN.org⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

jchasedavis.comSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit. Seven Titans Jeans - https://seven-titans.com/discount/PROOFLegacy Profits Club - https://www.skool.com/legacyprofitsclub/about?ref=1b0c2acb5f0d4781be13ed56801c8fbbBuy book here - https://www.newchristendompress.com/revilingwivesFollow David here - https://x.com/DavidEdgingtonSummaryIn this episode, Chase Davis interviews David Edgington about his book 'White Nights and Reviling Wives.' David discusses the background of his writing, the challenges he faced in publishing, and the significant issues surrounding abusive relationships from a biblical perspective. He emphasizes the impact of feminism on families and the role of pastors in addressing these issues, highlighting the need for accountability for both men and women in marital conflicts. The conversation delves into David's journey into counseling, emphasizing the importance of biblical counseling and the challenges faced by pastors in this area. He explains Newthetic counseling, its compassionate approach, and how it addresses issues like anxiety and depression. The discussion also examines the dynamics of marital conflict, particularly regarding reviling wives, and the role of authority in counseling. Edgington critiques the evolution of organizations like CCEF and highlights the need for husbands to lead effectively in their marriages.Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

In your abusive relationships, is power over you an illusion? I know it doesn't seem like it is. The abuser exerts control, and it feels impossible to challenge it. You feel stuck, victimized, confused, and powerless. It takes a lot of work to be able to stand up against verbal abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and any other abuse controllers use. One of those things you can begin to do to feel more empowered is to question the abuser's tactics. It helps to consider the basis of the abuser's power and control. If it is only perceived power, you have choices about what to do and how to respond that you didn't know you had. Watch this video to navigate your abusive relationships and find out the answer to this question: Is power over you an illusion? Abuse survivors know the answer, and you need to know it too. #abusiverelationships #power #emotionalabuse #abusesurvivors #controller Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zGHKNhHQb0  

"How do I know if I'm in an emotionally abusive relationship?" asks a YouTube listener. In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why even asking this question is an important sign of possible trouble. Dr Kerry will outline what emotional abuse actually looks like (hint: it's not about one-off incidents—it's about patterns) and why you might feel like you're shrinking or walking on eggshells.  Abusive relationships turn people into a functional object instead of letting them shine as a fully autonomous and complex person. Submit Your Question If you'd like your question addressed on air, send it here:

In today's narration of Reddit stories, OP says her Mom has a traumatic brain injury and keeps saying that OP is in an abusive relationship even going so far to say that she either chooses her partner or her family.0:00 Intro0:21 Story 13:56 Story 1 Comments6:23 Story 1 Update 110:31 Story 1 Update 213:02 Story 1 Comments / OP's RepliesFor more viral Reddit stories, incredible confessions, and the best Reddit tales from across the platform, subscribe to the channel! I *try* :) to bring you the most entertaining Reddit stories, carefully selected from top subreddits and narrated for your enjoyment. Whether you love drama, revenge, or heartwarming moments, this channel delivers the most captivating Reddit content. New videos uploaded daily featuring the best Reddit stories you won't want to miss!#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditstoriesreddit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie and Robin answer questions about overcoming shyness and social anxiety, doubting your abilities and always thinking you should do better in sports, and how to take care of yourself after an emotionally abusive relationship. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Rosie ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carrie and Michelle talk openly about how addiction, trauma, and unhealthy relationships often go hand in hand. They share lived experiences with abusive relationships, codependency, and emotional manipulation — and how recovery became the foundation for learning self-love, boundaries, and healthy connections. From leaving toxic partners to rebuilding trust in themselves, this episode explores what healing relationships actually look like in sobriety, why community matters, and how spaces like The Phoenix helped them rediscover who they are beyond addiction. ----Across the Web----

Hey, Survivor! In today's episode, I break down the “recipe” behind narcissistically abusive relationships: the predictable blend of truth, lies, urgency, flattery, and psychological manipulation that keeps survivors stuck, confused, and doubting their own reality. If you've ever wondered “How did I miss this?”, today's episode will show you the answer: You didn't miss anything — you were intentionally misled. We'll talk about trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, and cognitive dissonance… and why highly empathetic, intelligent, trustworthy people are  targeted. You'll learn: The 6 “ingredients” narcissists use to manufacture trust Why mixing a little truth with a lot of lies is so effective How your nervous system gets trained to bond to chaos How to rebuild clarity using Dr. Sears' L.E.A.N. pillars How to reframe shame, take back your power, and ground yourself in truth Whether the narcissist in your life was a partner, parent, friend, coworker, or authority figure — this episode gives you the clarity and validation you deserve. Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.

Pussycat Doll's SHOCKING Vax Injury & Spiritual Awakening In this powerful and candid episode of the Unlimited Podcast, host Elizabeth Carson sits down with former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta for an incredibly honest, unfiltered conversation about her life's dramatic shifts, from the dizzying heights of fame to a terrifying health crisis and profound spiritual awakening.TIME STAMPS:* 00:00:00 Introduction to Jessica Sutta* 00:02:06 Jessica's Early Life & Dancing Career (Miami Heat, Will Smith)* 00:06:00 Joining the Pussycat Dolls (PCD)* 00:08:56 The Downsides of Fame and Narcissistic Traits* 00:16:44 The Self-Hate, Abusive Relationships & Alcoholism* 00:21:00 Spiritual Awakening and Sobriety* 00:27:40 The Decision to Get the Vaccine* 00:28:46 Adverse Reaction Symptoms Begin* 00:30:22 Hospitalization and Dismissal* 00:32:14 The Weaponization and Psyops of the Vax* 00:34:50 Her Mother's Death & Advocacy Work (REACT19)* 00:37:10 Recovery and Stem Cell Therapy Success* 00:41:00 The Decline in Loved Ones' Health* 00:54:50 Why She Feels Safe Speaking Out* 01:00:00 Humanity and the Importance of God-Given Immunity* 01:03:00 How to Support Jessica and REACT19### ➡️ Follow Jessica Sutta:X: @JSuttaInstagram: @JessicaSuttaREACT19 (Nonprofit for the Injured): https://react19.org✨ Follow Me or Join the Journey:Your first step towards peace: https://unlimitedmeditationpack.com/Text UNLIMITED to (954) 539-1259 for updates on when Elisabeth goes live, drops a new podcast, or exclusive updates on what's happening with her community

“Stress is growth. It's the driver of evolution itself. Stress is what creates everything. We need to reframe the very meaning of stress so that we don't fear it.” —Tammy AllenSome days, life feels like one long sprint where stress keeps piling up faster than clarity. There are moments when the world pushes harder than expected, and it becomes tempting to believe the pressure means something is wrong. It may be worth considering that stress could be pointing toward growth instead of defeat.Tammy Allen brings decades of real-life experience to this idea, shaped by a childhood marked by responsibility, a violent early relationship she escaped, and a lifetime of reinvention that led to her work on stress, intuition, and resilience. Her journey fuels her mission to help others turn survival mode into grounded confidence.Press play for an honest, energizing look at stress that leaves room for hope, humor, and real change.Topics covered:• Childhood patterns that shape adult stress responses• Surviving trauma and learning strategic calm• The survival response and how to redirect it• Declarations and tools that retrain thinking• Building doubtless confidence through action• Why intuition becomes louder in stillness• Stress during world chaos and staying in personal coherence• Creativity, problem solving, and finding the third option• The Great Stress Reset and practical resets for daily lifeConnect with Heather: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebook YouTubeEpisode Highlights:01:34 Redefining Aging and “The Juice of Life” Philosophy 07:00 Escaping an Abusive Relationship and Learning Survival Strategy 14:00 Why Stress Exists and How to Reframe It20:09 Why Creativity Peaks at 9 AM and Capturing Ideas Fast27:45 Turning Stress Into Doubtless Confidence31:58 Breaking the “Poor Me” Cycle37:40 Taking Action Strategically: Influence vs Control43:30 Collective Growth Resources:

Episode 62 (Part 1) - Elissa SwihartTO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE:https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioTO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE:https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27WHO THIS EPISODE HELPSSurvivors of domestic violence, people navigating trauma, and anyone grieving the loss of identity, safety, or self-worth.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETA deeply honest look at surviving abuse, understanding trauma bonding, rebuilding identity, and finding hope after profound emotional grief.DESCRIPTION:In this powerful episode, Nick Gaylord sits down with Elissa Swihart to unpack the hidden emotional cost of domestic violence, trauma, and identity loss. Elissa shares how her abusive relationship began, the isolation that followed, and the brutal erosion of her confidence, voice, and sense of self. She describes the moment she realized she had become a shell of the person she once was—and the day she finally escaped with her son, her dog, and a single laundry basket of clothes. Nick guides the conversation through the grief that survivors carry long after leaving: grief for the life they imagined, grief for the version of themselves they lost, and grief for the safety they never had. Elissa's story is raw, grounding, and rooted in truth, offering survivors and supporters a roadmap toward healing, self-awareness, and reclaiming personal power. This episode opens the door to conversations many survivors have never been able to speak out loud, shining a light on emotional strength, community, and the long road out of darkness. Elissa interview - transcript -…This episode answers:What are the early warning signs of emotional abuse that most people miss?Why do so many survivors stay, return, or feel trapped in abusive relationships?How does identity loss show up during long-term domestic violence?What does the escape process really look like for survivors with children?How can survivors rebuild confidence, autonomy, and safety after trauma?Key Takeaways:Abuse often begins with love-bombing, isolation, and subtle emotional erosion.Survivors grieve the loss of identity, safety, and autonomy long before they can leave.Leaving an abusive relationship is rarely a single event—it's a repeated, dangerous cycle.Self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools a survivor gains after escaping.Healing requires support, community, and the reclamation of personal voice and power. GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.ourdeaddads.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspod Twitter / X: https://x.com/ourdeaddadspod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episode Today's guest is Shavaun Scott, a psychotherapist and author who shares a deeply personal and courageous story with us in our conversation. In her memoir Nightbird, Shavaun explores the devastating experience of her husband's revenge suicide, an act he carried out on the very day she told him she wanted a divorce. After 17 years in an abusive relationship, Shavaun was left not only with the trauma of a gruesome scene staged in her own home, but also with the complex emotional aftermath, grief not just for the loss of life, but for the relationship that never truly was. As a therapist herself, Shavaun offers a profound and nuanced perspective on the psychological toll of intimate partner abuse, the moral injuries of suicide, and the long road of healing. This is a powerful and honest conversation about trauma, survival, and the complicated nature of grief. About this week's guestShavaun has been a psychotherapist for nearly 35 years in Oregon and California in the US. Shavaun shares her passion for mental health and wellness through writing, speaking, and podcasting; she is the author of four books. While she has worked extensively with grief and trauma, she has also experienced it in multiple ways throughout her life. She lost her mother when she was 16, her father when she was 35, and her previous husband of 17 years died by suicide in 2004. Shavaun now lives and works from her home in the forest in Portland, Oregon, which she shares with her husband and a houseful of beloved animals.www.shavaunscott.com  www.instagram.com/shavaunscott/Support the show

This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with Dr. Warren Ng, a psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian and Columbia, and the Community Health Director for the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Ng explains what makes narcissistic traits distinct from narcissistic personality disorders, and offers an in-depth explanation of the symptoms and management strategies for navigating relationships with narcissists, whether colleagues, friends, or family members. ___Dr. Warren Ng is a psychiatrist for children, adolescents, and adults with an interest in HIV, public psychiatry, and family issues. He is the Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health and the Director of clinical services for the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. He is also the NYP Behavioral Health Service Line Clinical Innovation Officer. He is the President of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and has been past president of the New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He served on the Assembly and the Council on Children, Adolescents, and Families at the American Psychiatric Association (APA).___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine.To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

Dr. Jamie Huysman joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about toxic abusive relationships and caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

This week's episode is powerful, personal, and packed with resources. Rhonda sits down with Heather Kutz, a wireless industry expert with nearly two decades of experience, to explore how mobile phones can either empower or control—especially for women navigating domestic abuse. What You'll Learn: The red flags that your phone may be used to surveil or control you How shared phone plans can lead to financial and tech entanglement What the Safe Connections Act is—and how it helps survivors regain privacy Signs your phone may have spyware or tracking software installed Simple steps to protect your digital privacy

Ever feel like you can't find “you” anymore? That you're second-guessing everything, going numb, or swallowing your words just to keep the peace?This week, psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali joins Dr. Kerry to unpack how long-term emotional abuse scrambles your nervous system, erodes self-trust, and leads to identity confusion—and what actually helps you get “you” back. We trace the early red flags, why we repeat familiar patterns, and the body-level toll (sleep, gut, jaw, hypervigilance) that keeps you on edge. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENTFind the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here.MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW 

Darlene Lancer is an author, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and expert in relationships and codependency. Her bestselling books include Dating, Loving, and Leaving a Narcissist, Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You, and Codependency for Dummies. Each reflects her deep understanding of relationships and codependency recovery. Her newest book, Dating, Loving, and Leaving a Narcissist: Essential Tools for Improving or Leaving Narcissistic and Abusive Relationships, zeroes in on the core issue that causes victims of abuse so much unhappiness.  Darlene's ability as an emotional intuitive enables her to identify problems at their source and to draw on her extensive personal and professional experience to find solutions. With over 30 years of providing self-esteem and codependency counseling, Darlene has helped countless women and men recover from codependency and trauma. For her, change requires awareness, courage, action, and being supported to take productive risks when ready. Her helping clients overcome self-defeating beliefs and behaviors enables them to be more self-expressive and enjoy greater life satisfaction.

Struggling with your #selfworth? Or struggling to leave a #toxicrelationship or #abusiverelationship?Listen now to this interview with Deborah Weed, Self-Worth Ambassador + Motivational Speaker + Creative Whirlwind. Many empathetic and kind-hearted people struggle to leave toxic or #abusiverelationships. We explore why this happens, from feelings of shame to believing the abuse is somehow their fault. We share how reclaiming self-worth and recognizing your personal power is the first step toward freedom, #healing, and #OvercomingAbuse.Understand:-- some of the most common dynamics in abusive relationships and how you can #protectyourenergy, and stop internalizing blame-- the critical difference between #selfesteem and self-worth and how you can cultivate a strong sense of self-worth-- how to balance care and love for others without sacrificing your own safety or dignity-- how to attract #healthyrelationships that reflect true care and respect-- the #spiritual dimension of healing that encourages #holistichealing that touches the mind, body, and soul.-- and so much more!Connect with Deborah at:http://www.selfworthinitiative.nethttp://www.paisleysfashionforest.comhttps://deborahweed1.hopp.to/amazonNOTE: If you or someone you love is struggling in an abusive relationship, you can get guidance and resources by connecting with the National Domestic Violence Hotline at: https://www.thehotline.org/For those in the Los Angeles area, check out my favorite domestic violence agency, Peace Over Violence: https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/#domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors #healthyrelationship #healthyrelationshiptips #toxicrelationshiphealing #toxicrelationshiprecovery #SelfLove #HealingJourney #Empowerment #BreakTheCycle #AbuseRecovery #BoundariesMatter #LoveYourselfFirst #TraumaHealing #InnerStrength #EmotionalFreedom #CompassionAndCourage #PersonalGrowth #SelfRespect #LoveAndHealing #MindsetShift #FreedomFromAbuse #EmpoweredLiving #healingfromwithin _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Struggling with your #selfworth? Or struggling to leave a #toxicrelationship or #abusiverelationship?Listen now to this interview with Deborah Weed, Self-Worth Ambassador + Motivational Speaker + Creative Whirlwind. Many empathetic and kind-hearted people struggle to leave toxic or #abusiverelationships. We explore why this happens, from feelings of shame to believing the abuse is somehow their fault. We share how reclaiming self-worth and recognizing your personal power is the first step toward freedom, #healing, and #OvercomingAbuse.Understand:-- some of the most common dynamics in abusive relationships and how you can #protectyourenergy, and stop internalizing blame-- the critical difference between #selfesteem and self-worth and how you can cultivate a strong sense of self-worth-- how to balance care and love for others without sacrificing your own safety or dignity-- how to attract #healthyrelationships that reflect true care and respect-- the #spiritual dimension of healing that encourages #holistichealing that touches the mind, body, and soul.-- and so much more!Connect with Deborah at:http://www.selfworthinitiative.nethttp://www.paisleysfashionforest.comhttps://deborahweed1.hopp.to/amazonNOTE: If you or someone you love is struggling in an abusive relationship, you can get guidance and resources by connecting with the National Domestic Violence Hotline at: https://www.thehotline.org/For those in the Los Angeles area, check out my favorite domestic violence agency, Peace Over Violence: https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/#domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivors #healthyrelationship #healthyrelationshiptips #toxicrelationshiphealing #toxicrelationshiprecovery #SelfLove #HealingJourney #Empowerment #BreakTheCycle #AbuseRecovery #BoundariesMatter #LoveYourselfFirst #TraumaHealing #InnerStrength #EmotionalFreedom #CompassionAndCourage #PersonalGrowth #SelfRespect #LoveAndHealing #MindsetShift #FreedomFromAbuse #EmpoweredLiving #healingfromwithin _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

In this episode, I open up about abusive relationships and trauma. What they take from you, how they change you, and how you rebuild when survival has been your only language. I talk about growing up in dysfunction, watching addiction, and repeating the patterns that mirrored what I saw. Abuse became my blueprint for love. I confused intensity for connection and chaos for care. For years, I kept abandoning myself just to stay chosen. This episode is about how trauma lives in the body, how the nervous system adapts to danger like it's home, and how healing starts when you finally stop running from what shaped you. I share what I learned about self-abandonment, trauma bonds, and why peace feels uncomfortable when you've spent your life in survival. This isn't a conversation about pain. It's about redemption. About taking accountability for the patterns I created, learning to call abuse what it was, and grieving the childhood I never had. It's about understanding that nothing was ever wrong with me. I was just protecting myself in the only ways I knew how. If you've ever stayed when you knew you should have left, minimized what hurt, or confused dysfunction with love, this one's for you. Because healing isn't about who broke you. It's about who you choose to become after. Kate Hastings | Mental Health Coach

Abusive relationships contain many types of harmful treatment. Some overt and some covert. Some obvious and some hidden. Some are easy to identify, and some are not so easy to identify.  We know emotional abuse is harmful, but is emotional neglect abuse? This matters when you are listening to an abuse victim, when you are in a toxic relationship, when you are assessing your behavior, and when you are evaluating the impact of dysfunction on your children. Watch this video to find out when emotional neglect is abuse.   Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-JwAztXG0VI

In this deeply moving episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Julie Barth—author, mother of six, and founder of the nonprofit Colin James Barth Outreach. Julie shares her powerful journey through grief and trauma, including the heartbreaking loss of her husband and the challenges of raising a special needs child. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering commitment to helping women in crisis. Julie opens up about the emotional toll of navigating abusive relationships and the importance of trusting one's instincts when systems fail to provide meaningful support. She highlights the systemic gaps that leave many women vulnerable and explains how her nonprofit offers a tailored, proactive approach to intervention—designed to help women before they lose everything. This episode sheds light on the strength it takes to rebuild after tragedy and the critical role that community and support systems play in that process. Julie's insights offer hope and practical guidance for women facing adversity, as well as for those who want to be part of the solution. Whether you're experiencing grief, supporting someone through trauma, or seeking ways to empower others, this conversation is a must-listen. Julie Barth's story is a testament to the power of compassion, advocacy, and healing. 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Backup Plans 00:54 Meet Julie Barth: Author, Mother, and Nonprofit Founder 01:20 Julie Barth's Personal Journey and Mission 02:47 Understanding Abuse Prevention 05:36 Challenges in Asking for Help 08:49 The Impact of Personal Tragedy 15:53 Starting the Nonprofit: CJB Outreach 20:30 Systemic Issues and the Need for Change 40:44 Final Thoughts and Call to Action https://www.juliebarthauthor.net Social media links https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth/ https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@juliebarthauthor

Join us this week for a replay of one of our most popular episodes! When your partner turns your therapy progress into ammunition against you and conversations become twisted battles where you end up apologizing for things you never did wrong, you might be experiencing a calculated pattern of emotional abuse. This eye-opening episode breaks down the DARVO technique (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) and reveals how gaslighting operates within relationships affected by addiction. Amie and Alanna provide concrete tools to help you distinguish between your reality and the false narrative being imposed on you, while offering hope for reclaiming your power and truth.What You'll Learn:How to recognize DARVO patterns and gaslighting tacticsThe difference between addiction-based vs. deep-rooted abusive behaviorsPractical tools for disengaging and reclaiming your realityReferenced in this episode: Am I in an Abusive Relationship? - Self-paced courseThe Elements of Abuse podcast series with Kim Day and Amie - Part 1: The Power of Awareness, Part 2: The Power of Accepting Reality, Part 3: The Power to ActSecure Your Spot!Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women October 14-17, 2025, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful.We don't want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.More from Choose Recovery ServicesBeyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma.  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives. Foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time.Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. Beyond the Facade: Men's Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You'll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. Trauma Trigger Kit - Triggers can come out of nowhere. Keep a Trauma Trigger Kit on hand to help you use your five senses to stay grounded and connected to yourself.

Podcast favorite Dr. Amelia Kelley is back on the show! Today we're unpacking something I know will resonate with so many of you: our trauma responses. Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn… we all have them. But what if instead of shaming ourselves for these responses, we learned to use them for our benefit? Amelia and I get into what each response actually looks like day-to-day, why they happen so quickly in the body, and how to bring more consciousness when they show up. We also explore ways to reframe them so they can become tools that work in your favor: turning fight into advocacy, flight into creativity, freeze into stillness, and fawn into compassion and service. ✨ Podcast episodes are available in two formats - audio and video! If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode, you can find it here. What you'll hear about in this episode: The four trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn (2:36) Why these responses happen so fast in the brain and nervous system (5:41) The role of naming and grounding in shifting your experience (17:47) How to recognize your default response and bring more choice into it (19:55) Using trauma responses in intentional ways, like boxing, cycling, meditation, or setting boundaries (38:20) Learn more about Dr. Amelia Kelley:  Dr. Amelia Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist, author, co-host of The Sensitivity Doctor Podcast, researcher, and certified meditation and yoga instructor. Her specialties include art therapy, internal family systems (IFS), EMDR, and brainspotting. Her work focuses on women's issues, empowering survivors of abuse and relationship trauma, highly sensitive persons, motivation, healthy living, and adult ADHD. She is an adjunct professor in Psychology at Yorkville University and a nationally recognized relationship expert featured on SiriusXM Doctor Radio's The Psychiatry Show as well as NPR's The Measure of Everyday Life and 411 Teen. Her private practice is part of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute. She is also a resident trainer at PESI offering continuing trauma-focused education to professionals. She is the author of Powered by ADHD: Strategies and Exercises for Women to Harness their Untapped Gifts, Gaslighting Recovery for Women: The Complete Guide to Recognizing Manipulation and Achieving Freedom from Emotional Abuse, coauthor of What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship, as well as Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience, and a contributing author for Psychology Today, ADDitude Magazine, as well as Highly Sensitive Refuge. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Yahoo News, Lifehacker, Well + Good and Insider.  Resources & Links: ALL NEW: The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Episodes are Now Available on YouTube! Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on InstagramKate on FacebookKate's Substack Newsletter: Divorce Coaching Dispatch Dr. Amelia Kelley's websiteDr. Amelia Kelley on Instagram =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. =================== Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-335-making-your-trauma-responses-work-for-you-with-dr-amelia-kelley/  

What does it take to recognize you're in an abusive relationship when denial feels safer than truth? When someone finally told Tiffiny Newton she was being abused, she refused to believe it—even as her partner controlled every aspect of her life.This powerful conversation takes us through Tiffiny's journey from victim to survivor to advocate, revealing the subtle warning signs of abuse that often go unnoticed. She candidly shares how manipulation disguised as love kept her trapped in a cycle she attempted to escape five times before finally breaking free."Trauma bonding is like a tornado," Tiffany explains. "You see the destruction, you feel the destruction, but you can't pull away because of the gravitational pull." Her description of how abusers need only show kindness one day a month to maintain control illuminates why leaving becomes so difficult, especially for women in midlife already navigating identity challenges.Tiffiny has transformed her painful experience into purpose through her book "Behind the Smile," designed specifically to help loved ones support someone trapped in abuse. For anyone who suspects they or someone they care about is in an unhealthy relationship, this episode offers validation, understanding, and a path toward freedom.Check out Tiffiny's book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers, and visit our show page for all her social media links. Your journey to healing and empowerment begins with recognizing the truth of your situation.Instagram Facebook TikTokWebsiteHer Book - Behind the Smile: The Unseen Signs of Emotional Abuse How to Recognize, Support, and Prevent Controlling Relationships with Those You Love We hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+. Interested in an AI platform that meets all your needs? Click here

Tracy talks with pyschologist Dr. Peter Salerno about the intersection of infidelity and personality disorders. A lot of conventional therapy assumes that clients lack insight into their behavior and that antisocial behavior is the result of childhood trauma. Dr. Salerno argues that this approach ignores the behavioral science of personality disorders. Manipulation, deception, and a pathological lack of remorse are hallmarks of narcissism and sociopathy and these abusive acts are intentional. And to a certain extent, even hard-wired.  How does this science challenge the victim-blaming narratives around infidelity? Could the serial cheater, family abandoner, or deadbeat parent have a personality disorder? Do these manipulative characters keep you confused and hopeful on purpose?  *** Peter Salerno, PsyD,  is a retired licensed psychotherapist, trauma-informed educator, and the author of Nature and Nurture of Narcissism; and Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance: Healing from an Abusive Relationship with a Disordered Personality. Dr. Salerno has received specialized training in trauma treatment and personality disorders and was trained to administer and score the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), the international standard for the clinical and forensic assessment of psychopathy. He has treated mental health conditions in a variety of clinical settings. His first book, Fit For Off Duty, has been required reading for law enforcement officers at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Dr. Salerno has consulted internationally for educational purposes with individuals who have experienced traumatic cognitive dissonance resulting from pathological relationship abuse. He is also a featured expert in the Hulu/Disney+ docuseries Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil, where he contributed his expertise on psychopathy and personality pathology. Follow him at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drpetersalerno/ On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@DrPeterSalerno  

Hear about living in Escobar-Era Medellin, Surviving Cancer & Leaving an Abusive Relationship to Solo-Travel the World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Mari Monsalve starts off talking about her involvement with two empowering travel events: The WITS Travel Creator Summit and Latino Travel Fest.  She then reflects on her grandparents experience immigrating to Florida in the 1960s during Jim Crow segregation.  Mari tells the story of growing up in Miami and then moving back to Medellin during the Pablo Escobar era and what it was like to live there during that time.  She then talks about moving back to the U.S. as an adult, developing her interest in world travel, and organizing a transformative trip to Iceland.  Next, Mari opens up about leaving an abusive relationship to travel the world solo, being diagnosed with cancer, and choosing to use travel as a tool to recover from cancer.  She shares stories at different points in her cancer journey from Paris, Morocco and Thailand.  Finally, Mari reflects on her last trip to the Pacific coast of Colombia, shares some ethical considerations for visiting Colombia, and makes specific recommendations for how to respectfully immerse in her beautiful country.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Over the next month, I'll be sharing encore episodes of the podcast - conversations that remain just as relevant and impactful today. New episodes will be back in September!  This week's encore episode features fan-favorite Dr. Amelia Kelley, and we're digging into what gaslighting really is, how it shows up in our lives, and how we start to heal from it. This conversation originally aired in 2023, but it's just as relevant today — especially if you're navigating the aftermath of emotional abuse or trying to reclaim your sense of self. Dr. Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist, researcher, and author whose work centers on women's issues, relationship trauma, adult ADHD, and empowering survivors of abuse. Together, we unpack how gaslighting is used as a tool for power and control, how it erodes confidence and self-trust, and why self-care isn't optional when you're healing, it's essential. What you'll hear about in this episode: The misconception of gaslighting: what it is and what it isn't  The effects of gaslighting on a victim's mental health  Dr. Kelley addresses the question, “Is lying gaslighting?”  You cannot heal from trauma that you are still experiencing  The steps to overcome and heal from gaslighting include becoming aware, getting outside feedback, and boundary setting  What self-care looks like during the healing process  Self-regulation for chronic stress when being emotionally abused  Learn more about Dr. Amelia Kelley: Dr. Amelia Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist who has conducted research on the effects of exercise on adult ADHD symptoms as well as the effects of resiliency on PTSD. She is a trained Hypno-therapist, Art therapist, HSP Therapist, EMDR-informed therapist, meditation teacher, as well as a Certified Yoga instructor integrating therapeutic yoga and psychotherapy. She is a trainer, podcaster and writer in the “science-help” field focusing on; women's issues, empowering survivors of abuse and relationship trauma, Highly Sensitive Persons, motivation, healthy living, and adult ADHD.  Dr. Kelley is an adjunct counseling professor at Yorkville University as well as a nationally recognized relationship expert featured on XM Radio's Doctor Channel on The Psychiatry Show. She is a coach and trainer for SAS's Work/Life Program in Cary, NC and a resident trainer for the NC Art Therapy Institute. Her private practice is currently part of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute. She is a co-author of What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship and a contributing author for the Highly Sensitive Refuge. You can find out more about her work at her website www.ameliakelley.com or by following her on Instagram @drameliakelley. Resources & Links: Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate The Divorce Survival Guide Resource BundlePhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment CollectiveKate on Instagram @kateanthony_divorcecoachKate on FacebookThe D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage Dr. Kelley's websiteDr. Kelley on InstagramNYTimes Article about Women and Menopause Heart Disease in Women =================== DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/encore-episode-healing-from-gaslighting-with-dr-amelia-kelley/  

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