Podcast appearances and mentions of Lisa A Romano

Socrates once said,“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new.” If you've ever wondered how long it might take you to heal from narcissistic abuse, emotional neglect, codependency, or even addiction issues, you're in the right place. When emotionally, financially, and spiritually abused, the amygdala takes over and life can become minuscule. All we can focus on, when being abused, persecuted, judged or gaslit, is the moment. And although this is a sacred design created to help us avoid threat and harm, the human brain can become stuck in fight or flight. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, a Breakthrough Life Coach, uncovers a simple yet profound mindset shift that can help you heal sooner rather than later. As a survivor of narcissistic abuse and an adult child of two unrecovered, emotionally abusive, and neglectful alcoholic parents, Lisa has relied on self-discovery work focused on healing at the subconscious level, compassionately embracing her inner child every step of the way to become an international advocate for adult children everywhere. Her research and nearly 30 years of self-healing work have established her as a prominent global voice in mental wellness, personal healing, and transformation.  Begin your healing and transformation journey with Lisa's groundbreaking approach, which is grounded in the latest trauma research, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Heal your inner wounds in 12 Weeks of Less: Click here To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

In this episode, you will explore 10 distinct forms of narcissistic manipulation tactics and the true agenda of a narcissist with whom you must engage, communicate, parent, and resolve issues. Those who display narcissistic traits often do not recognize themselves as narcissists. Instead, they tend to hold on to their grand illusions of themselves or see themselves as the victims of others. When they are up, it is because they believe others see them as the best, smartest, most beautiful, creative or talented. When they are down, that is because they feel victimized by evidence that someone, maybe you, no longer feed into their grand illusions of themselves. Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach, Award winning author, meditation teacher, course creator, and podcast host, is on a mission to awaken those who live below the veil of consciousness, and who are in toxic, enmeshed, codependent, subjugating relationships with those who are either narcissists, or who have high narcissistic traits. As an adult daughter of narcissistic and codependent parents, and as someone who escaped the undertow of a toxic marriage herself, she understands that the first step in healing from a narcissistic relationship is recognizing the signs that you are actually in a narcissistic relationship.  Ready to begin your healing journey?  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

In this episode, we're breaking down the subtle but dangerous ways narcissists use coercive control in conversations to manipulate, destabilize, and maintain dominance over others. If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling mentally foggy, emotionally drained, or questioning your own thoughts, you may have been subjected to narcissistic coercion without even realizing it. Coercive control is a form of psychological abuse that narcissists use to undermine your confidence, distort your reality, and keep you second-guessing yourself. Unlike overt aggression, these tactics often fly under the radar, making them difficult to recognize until the damage is already done. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How narcissists use rapid-fire questioning to overwhelm you, keep you off balance, and push you into emotional dysregulation. Why gaslighting is a core tool in coercive conversations and how it causes you to doubt your memory, perception, and even your sanity. The subtle way narcissists withhold information, distort facts, or contradict themselves to create confusion and maintain power over the narrative. How guilt, shame, and fear are weaponized in conversation to manipulate you into compliance and emotional submission. Why they interrupt, talk over you, or shift blame to prevent you from asserting yourself and setting boundaries. The Psychological Impact of Coercive Control Research shows that victims of coercive control often experience chronic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and cognitive dissonance—the mental discomfort caused by holding contradictory beliefs. Over time, these conversations can leave you feeling powerless, disconnected from your own thoughts, and emotionally dependent on the narcissist for validation and approval. But knowledge is power. Once you learn to recognize these tactics, you can stop engaging in their games and take back control of your own mind. Breaking Free from the Cycle Healing from narcissistic coercion requires self-awareness, emotional detachment, and boundary-setting. In this episode, we'll discuss practical strategies to help you: Stay grounded and recognize when a conversation is designed to manipulate you. Trust your own perception rather than seeking validation from the narcissist. Respond with clarity and confidence instead of falling into the trap of emotional reactivity. Use gray rock and other disengagement techniques to limit their control over your thoughts and emotions. If you've ever struggled to hold your own in conversations with a narcissist, this episode is for you. Understanding their tactics is the first step to reclaiming your voice, your confidence, and your emotional independence. Tune in now, and let's expose the mind games so you can break free from the cycle of coercive control once and for all! Become immune to narcissists by healing the unhealed wounds that make so many of us more vulnerable to their abuse. The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program is the healing method and modality that has helped thousands stop falling for narcissists. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group        

If you struggle with worrying about what others think, you may be vulnerable to narcissistic manipulation. Codependents are often conditioned to seek external validation, fearing rejection or judgment. Narcissists exploit this by twisting reality, making you question your own experiences, and using your need for approval against you. They may say, "You're too sensitive," or "No one else sees it that way," to gaslight you into doubting yourself. They might also manipulate social perceptions, controlling how others see you through smear campaigns or triangulation.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano exposes these tactics and teaches you how to detach from the fear of judgment, trust your own reality, and break free from the narcissist's control. If you don't know just upset you can become when others perceive you in a negative way, you might not realize how someone with high narcissistic traits could use that fear against you to keep you stuck! Tune in now to reclaim your power! We appreciate your like, follow and share.  And if you know someone who needs to know that a narcissist might be using their fears regarding how others perceive them against them, be sure to share this episode with them.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

If you grew up feeling unworthy, unseen, or responsible for other people's emotions, chances are your relationship with money reflects those same subconscious wounds. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Lisa A. Romano dives deep into the connection between codependency and financial scarcity, revealing how childhood conditioning shapes your beliefs about abundance, self-worth, and security. Learn how to identify lack-based programming, break free from people-pleasing money habits, and shift into a mindset of empowerment and financial self-trust. It's time to stop surviving and start thriving—because you are worthy of abundance in every area of your life. Tune in now! Like, follow and share this episode with those who you believe would benefit the most and join Lisa on her mission to help others turn their Breakdowns into their Greatest Breakthroughs. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Have you ever felt like someone's psychological slave, as if every thought you have, you must worry what someone in your life is going to think or feel? If you have ever loved a narcissist, you may have slowly lost yourself overtime and not even realized it until you felt like you were going crazy or like you were losing your mind. A narcissist lives in a very unique fantasy world, in their mind, and you are merely an actor in their play. You do not exist as an autonomous 3D human being, with your own unique beliefs, needs, expectations, emotions or opinions, at least not in their heads you don't. No, you play a role in their life and whether you realize it or not, in their eyes, you are their psychological slave and you are to bend when they blow. Lisa A. Romano, a breakthrough life coach, and expert in codependency and narcissistic abuse recovery, clearly explains in this episode how a narcissist uses their perception as a weapon of manipulation against you. Additionally, a special warning goes out to those who struggle with self-doubt, low self-worth, and the need to be understood, needed, and who identify as codependent. You have been conditioned since childhood to seek validation outside yourself to feel worthy. Dear One, you are a prime target for narcissistic abuse.  Listen good! In this episode Lisa is going to help you develop that stainless steel spine all codependents and those who have been psychologically manipulated by narcissists need to strive for on their transformation journey from inner wounds to inner strength.  Work with Lisa here: Codependency Recovery Accelerator Apply for her VIP Mastermind Groups VIP Mastermind Group Coaching Listen to One of Lisa's Books for Free Books  Join Lisa in Person at the Art of Living Center in May 3 Day Inner Child Retreat

Have your inner wounds ever stopped you from setting a boundary or speaking your truth? If so, this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Codependency Expert and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Life Coach is for you. In this episode, you will find the encouragement you need to go from the fear of disapproval to the approval of self, knowing the value of divine selfishness. Let's face it, it's impossible to tap into your dreams, attract wealth, get healthy or manifest the type of love relationships or friendships we desire if we do not honor the self. Lisa A. Romano is an expert in the self healing, mental and emotional wellness space and she is dropping pearls of golden wisdom for the one who is ready to be codependent no more, self reliant and unapologetically operating from self love.  Ready to transform those inner wounds to inner strength? If so, it's time to invest in yourself, and your authentic self with The 12 Week Breakthrough Codependency Bootcamp System. Break free of faulty beliefs tied to the wounds of the inner child and start living from your authentic self in 12 weeks or less. Grab this offer before the price increase!  https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp  

Do you think you might love, know, or be related to someone who is a narcissist or exhibits narcissistic traits? Loving someone with a high-conflict personality can change you in ways you never expected. One thing you might do that keeps you stuck is hoping they will change. You can drain yourself trying to connect with them, seeking resolution, or negotiating a middle ground. However, you will ultimately realize their consistent pattern of being completely unresponsive, dismissive and revengeful to your request for fairness. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano, the #1 bestselling author of The Road Back to Me and a coach specializing in codependency and narcissistic abuse, you will gain powerful insights into her deep understanding of the complexities of the narcissistic personality and its impact on your life, spirit, psyche, and world. It's time to grow beyond the limits codependency, childhood trauma responses and narcissistic abuse has had on your life.  Are you a action oriented, goal minded, self motivated person who is ready to shatter the ceilings of limiting beliefs created by adverse childhood experiences? And do you ache for deep transformation and are you willing to commit to healing your mind, body and soul at the most profound level so you can take your innate talents and bless them with the world? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for Lisa's VIP Conscious Healers Mastermind Group.  To learn more, contact Lisa at coach@lisaaromano.com to learn more.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) Website Spotify Listen for Free Facebook Support Group

In the world of a narcissist, facts don't matter. They lie and rely on coercive control to keep their targets in line, full of cognitive dissonance and trauma bonded. Did you know that when narcissists lie their brain is soothed? This is why you will be shocked when you sit back and note how easy it is for a narcissist to lie.  In this episode, learn about how narcissists deceive and rely on deception to manipulate the vulnerable, and codependent as forms of narcissistic control. Learn proven strategies by Lisa A. Romano the Breakthrough Life Coach and author of the #1 bestselling book The Road Back to Me, that help to minimize the cognitive dissonance and distrust in one's own reality and mind as a result of gaslighting, and deception.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Are you codependent? If so, you may be suffering from codependency trauma. Once you see codependency traits, signs and symptoms showing up in your relationships, particularly codependent narcissist relationships, you can't unsee it. Codependency recovery relies on the ability to look within to make peace with our shame, low self-worth, and abandonment issues.    If you are in a codependent relationship, you may have noticed that you seek approval, feel like a doormat, enable, fix, and fawn. The four f's of childhood trauma are fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Codependency is considered the fourth F, the fawning aspect of childhood trauma. To overcome codependency in relationships, first, you must identify your codependent traits. Then you must learn to embrace inner child recovery healing work. From there, if you have been exploited or manipulated or have suffered gaslighting abuse from a narcissist, you will also need to heal cognitive dissonance.  Another key healing aspect of codependency recovery is learning to develop a mindful practice and to take seriously the need to reprogram the subconscious mind.    The five pillars of codependency recovery include, inner child healing, codependency healing and recovery work, narcissistic abuse recovery, mindfulness training and retraining the brain at the neurological and subconscious levels.    Do you think you might be in a codependent relationship? View the FREE On Demand Codependency Presentation Here https://www.lisaaromano.com/on-demand-presentation   If you're ready to transform your life, explore my coaching programs designed to help you recover from emotional abuse, heal childhood emotional neglect, and build healthier relationships. ✨ Take my FREE Codependency Quiz

Are you a caregiver by nature, and do you overgive at the expense of yourself, and wish you knew how to say no, or how to take care of yourself without feeling selfish? Were you raised in a dysfunctional home, and did you grow up feeling unseen and unsafe emotionally? If so, this podcast will empower you on your inner healing journey, as you learn to appreciate the universal lessons childhood trauma and codependency recovery has the potential to teach you, if you adopt a proper mindset.  Lisa A. Romano is an expert in the field of emotional wellness. She is an expert in the field of codependency recovery and overcoming the mental and emotional scars caused by narcissistic abuse, and emotional neglect. In today's episode, Lisa offers you the chance to perceive your past as a springboard for transformation. If you are ready to breakthrough and breakfree, this episode is for you.  Stop waiting! Start your codependency recovery journey today, and begin stepping into your authentic self!  The 12 Week Breakthrough Codependency Program is for those who are ready to learn when to stop helping others, so they can learn to start loving the self just as much as they have loved and cared for anyone else. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Why do codependents seem to attract emotionally unavailable partners while unknowingly pushing away healthy, loving individuals? In this episode, Lisa A. Romano unpacks the subconscious patterns rooted in childhood that drive these relationship dynamics. You'll learn how unresolved wounds from emotional neglect, abandonment, or inconsistent love set the stage for repeating toxic cycles in adulthood. Codependent people live in a box, and until they breakthrough codependency, which resides as a pattern and paradigm in the subconscious minds, it is not possible to live an authentic life.  Through self understanding and practical insights, we explore: How the need to feel "needed" blinds codependents to red flags. Why healthy partners may feel too "boring" or unfamiliar. The role of self-worth and inner child healing in breaking these patterns. Steps to begin attracting the right partners by cultivating self-awareness and self-love. If you've ever wondered why you feel drawn to partners who repeat the pain of your past or struggle to trust when someone truly loves you, this episode is for you. Resources: The 12 Week Breakthrough Program Free Inner Child Healing Resource Join The Breakthrough Warrior Membership Ready to start healing and attract the love you deserve? Tune in to discover actionable steps for overcoming codependent patterns and stepping into your power. Don't forget to share this episode with someone who might need it, and leave a review to help others find this content. #CodependencyRecovery #InnerChildHealing #HealthyRelationships

Growing up with a narcissistic mother leaves deep emotional scars.

Has your mother ever ignored you as an attempt to punish you for challenging her or confronting her behavior? Have you ever felt like your mom was intentionally causing you emotional duress, possibly by causing you to feel indebted and obligated to her, despite her unhealthy, narcissistic, self-absorbed behavior? If so, this podcast is for you! Lisa A. Romano is an expert in the field of inner well-being, rooted in healing from the consequences of being raised by dysfunctional parents. She believes that through repetition, observation and consistency, children over time absorbed the energy, and consequences of their parent's mindsets, actions, opinion, and behaviors at the level of the subconscious. As a healing adult daughter and survivor of a covert narcissistic mother, she has successfully navigated up and out of the toxic web the trauma of being raised by a covert mother creates, and today, she is sharing with you insight, wisdom and a pathway out of the self sabotaging cycles such dynamics cause.  If you are the adult child of a narcissistic mother, you need Lisa's structured, proven 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching System. Learn more below.  Make 2025 your breakthrough year and join Lisa in her next live online course, beginning February 9th. Participate from anywhere in the world. Follow the course material online at your leisure throughout the week, and join Lisa and her life coaches daily in a private support group. Every Saturday at 9:00 am EST, join a live group coaching call where Lisa answers members' questions.  Join Lisa's grassroots efforts to awaken consciousness one breakthrough at a time despite a painful past. It's not you--it's your programming.  Join Lisa this February. Early Bird Discount Going on Now Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Narcissistic abuse causes brainfog, mental confusion, emotional insecurity and paralyzing self doubt. Cognitive dissonance implies our minds are at war with two opposite beliefs, ideas or emotions. On one side, we may have been duped and manipulated into believing the narcissist we love is altruistic, and kind, while on the other, we may be feeling manipulated and taken advantage of. Until we can decide on what is true for us, our minds remain deadlocked, and we are prime targets for narcissistic others.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and expert in the field of codependency and narcissistic abuse, will learn about the power of ignoring a narcissist. As a mental and emotional wellness expert who has dedicated the past three decades of her life designing mental and emotional training skills to help survivors empower themselves from a controlled, stabilized state of awareness, Lisa explains the hidden power each narcissistic abuse victim has and how to begin mastering this internal process she says a narcissist hopes you never learn to cultivate, appreciate or practice.  If you're ready to expand your mind and your life, it's time to buckle up for this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano  Make 2025 your breakthrough year and join Lisa in her next live online course, beginning February 9th. Participate from anywhere in the world. Follow the course material online at your leisure throughout the week, and join Lisa and her life coaches daily in a private support group. Every Saturday at 9:00 am EST, join a live group coaching call where Lisa answers members' questions.  Join Lisa's grassroots efforts to awaken consciousness one breakthrough at a time despite a painful past. It's not you--it's your programming.  Join Lisa this February. Early Bird Discount Going on Now Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

Have you ever felt unable to break up with a narcissist? Have you ever wanted to understand why you attract narcissists even though you are kind-hearted, fair, empathic, and considerate? If you find yourself entangled with highly narcissistic people and feel stuck and confused, it is time to unravel the invisible attraction. Narcissistic people lash out, react, and often view themselves as altruistic and good. In the grandiosity of one's false perception of self, those who love narcissists discover themselves baffled by a narcissist's solidified flattering opinion of self.  Codependents, people-pleasers, and those who have been conditioned to seek approval as a result of childhood emotional neglect, feel more comfortable chasing approval than ever receiving it. For this reason, the energetics of a narcissistic-codependent relationship work, albeit in a dysfunctional way. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano unravels the invisible mysteries of why and how it is one can fall in love with a narcissist and feel so uncomfortable with ending things.  Make 2025 your breakthrough year and join Lisa in her next live online course, beginning February 9th. Participate from anywhere in the world. Follow the course material online at your leisure throughout the week, and join Lisa and her life coaches daily in a private support group. Every Saturday at 9:00 am EST, join a live group coaching call where Lisa answers members' questions.  Join Lisa's grassroots efforts to awaken consciousness one breakthrough at a time despite a painful past. It's not you--it's your programming.  Join Lisa this February. Early Bird Discount Going on Now Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and disillusioned because no matter how hard you have tried, your life never turns out the way you had hoped? If you are beginning to ask yourself why you are not happy, you are some of the few people who are starting to break through the veil of consciousness. Until one understands that inner self talk shapes our life moment by moment.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano shares timeless wisdom regarding the power of our internal self-talk. She explains that even the word spelling reveals a mystical truth in the root word, spell. Every word we speak to ourselves is casting a spell upon us, and until we awaken and recognize the predictable self-sabotaging patterns of our inner self-talk, we all remain stuck repeating our pasts, no matter how often we hear our conscious minds begging for something different. If you are serious and ready to commit your life to ascending the patterns of the past, you can work with Lisa and her team members online in a group coaching session with one of her coaching programs, or you can work with Lisa individually one to one.  Make 2025 your breakthrough year and join Lisa in her next live online course, beginning February 9th. Participate from anywhere in the world. Follow the course material online at your leisure throughout the week, and join Lisa and her life coaches daily in a private support group. Every Saturday at 9:00 am EST, join a live group coaching call where Lisa answers members' questions.  Join Lisa's grassroots efforts to awaken consciousness one breakthrough at a time despite a painful past. It's not you--it's your programming.  Join Lisa this February. Early Bird Discount Going on Now Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Have you ever wondered why some people are able to move beyond painful, traumatic circumstances and why others tend to get stuck? Have you ever wondered how some people can achieve joy, serenity, harmony, balance, and contentment despite painful past experiences, while others tend not to achieve such inner states? If so, you're not alone.  In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough by Life Coach Lisa A. Romano, you will be blown away by the insights shared. Learn about transforming pain into passion and joy with a profound shift in perspective. In this episode, Lisa shares personal stories regarding breakthrough moments in awareness that allowed her to recognize that from the same well of her deepest pain, sprung forth her greatest joys!  If you have been impacted by what is shared in this podcast, share the love and let us know what you think. And be sure to leave a comment telling us what topics you'd like Lisa to discuss on her show.  Make 2025 your breakthrough year and join Lisa in her next live online course, beginning February 9th. Participate from anywhere in the world. Follow the course material online at your leisure throughout the week, and join Lisa and her life coaches daily in a private support group. Every Saturday at 9:00 am EST, join a live group coaching call where Lisa answers members' questions.  Join Lisa's grassroots efforts to awaken consciousness one breakthrough at a time despite a painful past. It's not you--it's your programming.  Join Lisa this February. Early Bird Discount Going on Now Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

If you have ever loved a narcissist, you eventually discover that no matter how hard you have tried to empathize, support, and or nurture them, it was never enough. Highly empathic people are generally agreeable, which is what the narcissist requires. Narcissists rule in relationships with those with high empathy. However, narcissists eventually always lose in relationships with empaths, because in time, empaths begin to understand that their kindness has been taken as a weakness. When a healed empath is done, it is game over.  In this episode, tune in as Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and creator of The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program, an online roadmap that helps reorganize the subconscious mind for logic, reason, and self-love despite faulty, negative childhood programming, explains why narcissists always learn that you can push an empath just too far.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

If you've ever found yourself in the throws of a toxic relationship, you know all too well how charismatic a narcissistic can be, and how attentive their actions seem when first meeting them. This behavior, however, is a lure, which eventually devolves into a life of feeling dazed, confused, anxious, and full of self doubt. Narcissistic abuse takes on various shades and many flavors, however, generally, narcissists play by the same rule book and the more you identify the patterns before you jump into relationships, the better able you will be to avoid potentially soul-sucking dynamics! Lisa A. Romano, cuts through the mumbo jumbo and psychological jargon, so that the one experiencing emotional manipulation, is able to get a clearer grasp on what is happening in their life, thus, allowing one to detach from the thunderous emotions of such abuse with a higher degree of mental clarity. As Lisa says often, 'you can't fix a hole in the wall you can't see'. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

There are millions of adult children of alcoholics and narcissistic parents who have yet to discover the root causes of their toxic relationships, self alienation, and feelings of unworthiness, who feel stuck and unable to move their lives forward. For that reason, it is essential to continue to ponder who we are, why we are the way we are, and in what ways we can best get unstuck and move our lives forward despite a painful past. Lisa A. Romano is one of those thought leaders in the world whose practical wisdom pierces through the many thick layers of decades of denial and mental confusion. In this podcast, you will learn why it is essential to recognize your family history. Much like not knowing your car has a flat, and therefore you never got out of the car to fix it, and remain frustrated for why you can't get to where you want to go, Lisa helps us take an honest and unafraid look at how our pasts as adult children, are like flat tires we don't recognize.  'As Lisa puts it, it's not us, it's our programming. And unless we take the time to gain self knowledge, what we don't acknowledge always keeps us stuck and sadly, we tend to recreate in our adult lives.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

If you grew up feeling invisible and unworthy, and you do not feel like you know who you are, you may subconsciously seek a sense of worthiness by how well you can please others. Sadly, if you struggle with codependency, you are far more likely to attract someone with high narcissistic traits, who will exploit your need for approval and the need to feel seen through how well you can serve others.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano helps us understand the dance between someone with high codependent traits and someone who is more on the narcissistic spectrum. The more we understand about our own traits, the greater mental and emotional skills we can develop to help us avoid falling into this toxic dance.  If you are ready to dive in and uncover the dynamics as well as heal them, that keep you stuck seeking approval, consider Lisa's groundbreaking 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program, specifically designed to help you process, release and move past the faulty beliefs and repressed emotions that keep you stuck! Start Here Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

No one enjoys discussing toxic people, but the fact is, narcissists exist, and being unaware of how they operate only makes you more susceptible to their psychological manipulation. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Lisa A. Romano shares why it is that narcissists must violate your boundaries. Once you understand these dynamics, you will be less likely to defend yourself unnecessarily, and the more likely it will be that you spot emotional predators sooner than later.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

If you have been dealing with a narcissist, you might be feeling extraordinarily confused. You might be starting to doubt yourself, what you heard, perceived, felt, or experienced. It's incredibly challenging to trust your sixth sense of intuition when your reality is being tossed and spun by emotionally arrested and immature grown adults who lack self-awareness, self-accountability, self-inquiry, and empathy neurons that allow for one to develop the conscience that prevents them from wanting to abuse someone mentally, emotionally or otherwise.  Healthy people check in with themselves. Their brains have healthy empathy mirror neurons that prevent them from delighting in scrambling the emotions and minds of others. When it comes to those with high narcissistic traits, you are dealing with someone who is far less compassionate and for more able to cross lines others with healthier mindsets won't. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano will share insightful awarenesses that will help you sift through the cognitive dissonance, so that you can regain your sense of trust again regarding what you feel, perceive, believe, need and desire.  Lisa will be offering a 3 day retreat/workshop at the Art of Living Center in North Carolina in May of 2025. To learn more reach out at coach@lisaaromano.com Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

Are you someone who has been forced to let go of someone you love, because they hurt you, were toxic, lacked accountability and often caused you to doubt your worthiness? If so, this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award-winning author Lisa A. Romano is for you. Dear One, in this episode, you will learn why it is better to walk alone than with a fool by your side. This podcast episode is not intended to bolster a sense of moral superiority; instead, it has been designed to help you come out of the denial of the consequences of unhealthy emotional dependencies.  When you embark on the emotional and spiritual healing journey, you are required to confront unhealthy attachments for your personal growth and personal empowerment.  Welcome to the practical wisdom of Lisa A. Romano. May you be blessed, uplifted, and your mind expanded by these teachings. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

In this podcast episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award-winning author, Lisa A. Romano shares how childhood trauma, and emotional neglect shape the personality all outside of conscious awareness. While most of us believe we are our personality traits, Lisa explained this is untrue. The false self is a program.  This program has been shaped by external experiences we as children could not control. However, as it is explained in this mental wellness and emotional healing podcast, unless you awaken your consciousness, you remain asleep in the ego identity of the false self.  The miraculous news is that the mind can awaken and transcend the personality as the true self, the authentic self, is untethered to ego identity. The key is, will you do the mental and essential inner work necessary to experience peek emotional freedom? If you are ready to embark on a system and program that has been crafted by Lisa herself, someone who successfully shook loose the limitations of ego identity and is now living her authentic life, reach out at coach@lisaaromano.com or join the next live 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program. Lisa moderates this class herself.  Join the next LIVE class before we close the doors! Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Are you ready to break free from the emotional chains of childhood trauma and step into your true power?  In this podcast episode with Lisa A. Romano, we dive deep into the transformational journey of healing childhood trauma and why it's the most important work you'll ever do. Childhood trauma shapes our beliefs, our relationships, and the way we see ourselves and the world. Until we confront and heal these wounds, we may continue to live in survival mode—trapped by fear, lack, and feelings of unworthiness.

Childhood trauma impeded your spiritual growth and thus your spiritual journey. Trauma is the #1 cause of emotional immaturity, whereas unhealed beings appear as adults, although think, feel and behave as children with immature mindsets. Adult children have a collapsed sense of self. We do not know how to set healthy boundaries, and often we have no awareness that we are doing anything wrong. Our lives are dictated by compulsive thinking that is subconscious and therefore we remain unaware and asleep within a matrix of dysfunction unaware we are unaware. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, a Breakthrough Life Coach and pioneer in emotional wellness transformation, shares how childhood trauma impedes the spiritual journey.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Do you feel empty inside, and do you notice you care more about others than they do you? There may be a reason for that and it might all be traced back to how you were raised and who raised you. In this insightful episode, Lisa A. Romano delves into the complexities of growing up with narcissistic parents. She discusses the pervasive impact of narcissism on familial relationships and the deep-seated struggles children face in trying to gain approval and love from their parents. Lisa shares personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical strategies for listeners to recognize the signs of narcissistic behavior and reclaim their sense of self-worth. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

In this episode, How to Know You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Tell-Tale Signs to Watch Out For, Lisa A. Romano breaks down the emotional rollercoaster of dating a narcissist. She dives into the common signs, like feeling confused, walking on eggshells, and constantly questioning your worth. Stonewalling, verbal abuse, and making you feel worthless are tools of manipulation. The more you understand the signs, the greater your chances of avoiding and surviving this type of predator. And yes, the more empathic, forgiving and agreeable you are the more a target you are for this type of toxic dynamic, so learning about narcissism empowers you! Narcissists are masters of manipulation, charm, and gaslighting, leaving you feeling emotionally drained and disconnected from your authentic self. Tune in to learn how to spot the red flags early, understand the patterns of narcissistic abuse, and protect yourself from further harm.   Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

In this episode, Lisa A. Romano explores a common trait amongst narcissists and learn why narcissists can dish out criticism, blame, and manipulation, but struggle to handle even the slightest pushback or accountability. She breaks down the psychology behind their fragile egos and inability to tolerate being spoken to in the same vein they use against others. Tune in to understand the deeper reasons behind their need to control conversations, avoid responsibility, and maintain their image at all costs, while learning how to protect your energy and set firm boundaries in these toxic dynamics. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

In this episode, Childhood Trauma Recovery and Your Authentic Higher Self, we dive deep into how childhood trauma shapes your sense of self and distorts your connection to your true, authentic nature. Lisa A. Romano explains how subconscious programming from traumatic experiences keeps you stuck in survival mode, disconnected from your higher self. Learn how to break free from these limiting beliefs, reclaim your worth, and step into the empowered, authentic version of you that's been waiting to emerge. Healing is possible, and it starts with awareness. Tune in to discover how to align with your higher self and transcend the past. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano, Life Coach and Award Winning Author, you will learn about how humans' innocent ego has no choice but to create a story and identity entirely shaped by external experiences they could not control as a child. Lisa is a world-renowned expert in the field of mental, emotional, and spiritual growth, and she combines sound psychological, neurological, and emotional concepts in her conscious healing process. She believes that the path to empowerment begins with the miraculous power of self inquiry, in which the mind awakens and learns how to observe itself.  This power is called metacognition, and Lisa strongly believes that humans suffer because they have not been taught how to activate this state of higher consciousness. Instead, many remain locked within the consequences of their traumatic childhoods, and tethered to emotional flashbacks, and a heightened survival response, unaware they are unaware of the internal mental operations at play.  In this session, Lisa describes her pathway to higher consciousness and enlightenment in the hope of encouraging anyone who hears her words to begin looking within, not to judge, protect, or defend what might be found. Instead, it is her desire to inspire others to learn how to take the inner transformation journey through the lens of an objective silent witness for the purpose of self understanding, self compassion, and ultimately self actualization.  You can learn more about how you can begin working with Lisa either as a private client or as a student of her work in one of her healing, groundbreaking and transformative coaching programs.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Divorce can be devastating and the more you understand how fear can keep you stuck, the better able you will be to operate from a higher state of consciousness so to not allow superficial attachments to stop you from moving on without unnecessary guilt and regret.  Divorce is not a step backward. It's a step forward and toward a healthier life, especially if you are awakened and on the conscious healing path. When we decide to divorce, we are often at our lowest point mentally, spiritually, emotionally and even financially, so it is crucial to operate from divine laws that allow you to release unnecessary egoic attachments to negative, false beliefs if you want to move on and let go sooner than later. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and Award-Winning Author, walks you through a personal story, that explains beautifully how easily codependent, fear and ego based subconscious childhood programming can sneak up on us just as we are making one of the biggest decisions of our lives. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Are you a child of emotional neglect, or were you raised by toxic, alcoholic, or narcissistic parents? Abandonment issues from childhood often stem from insecure attachments. When a child is unable to bond with their parent, specifically their mother, the psyche of the child develops a false and negative narrative about the self. This inner narrative is embedded into the fibers of the subconscious mind and until one awakens, these false narratives remain in control of one's decision making faculties, and all perceptions.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and Award-Winning-Author, dives deep into how and why children of trauma, emotional neglect and unpredictable homes, remain blocked from their authentic self. The good news is, it is possible to awaken and breakthrough! Ready to confront the false narrative in your head, that is responsible for rumination, feeling not good enough, codependency, and insecure attachments? If so, begin your inner healing and transformation journey with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program, step one of The 3 Part Transformation Conscious Healing Academy System.  Learn more below: Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

Healing emotional trauma with 3 spiritual virtues will help you experience tremendous inner peace and self-love. Dear One, Welcome to today's video on healing emotional trauma through the power of spiritual virtues. If you've been struggling with feelings of pain, sadness, or anxiety, and you're searching for a way to achieve inner peace, this video is for you. We'll dive into three specific virtues that can help you release past wounds and nurture self-love. Whether you're dealing with the aftereffects of childhood trauma or difficult relationships or just want to elevate your emotional well-being, these spiritual tools will support your healing journey. Stay tuned to learn how to reclaim your inner strength, live more mindfully, and foster deep emotional healing. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Narcissistic Mothers and the Scapegoat-Golden Child Trap  In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthrough Podcast, we delve into the toxic dynamics often found in families with narcissistic mothers, focusing on the devastating roles of the scapegoat and the golden child. Lisa A. Romano, a leading expert in codependency and narcissistic abuse recovery, breaks down how these roles are created, maintained, and manipulated by narcissistic mothers to uphold their fragile egos and maintain control over the family narrative. Listeners will gain insight into how a narcissistic mother's need for validation and superiority often results in one child being idolized as the golden child while another is targeted as the scapegoat. This divisive dynamic not only pits siblings against each other but also inflicts deep emotional wounds that can take a lifetime to heal. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Roles: Learn about the characteristics of the scapegoat and golden child roles, and how these roles serve a narcissistic mother's need for control. The Impact on Siblings: Explore the long-term psychological effects of being cast as the scapegoat or golden child, including issues with self-esteem, relationships, and identity. Breaking Free: Lisa offers strategies for recognizing these toxic dynamics and steps for healing and reclaiming your sense of self, whether you were the scapegoat, the golden child, or an outsider looking in. Rebuilding Relationships: Discover how to navigate the complicated relationships between siblings who have been pitted against each other and how to set healthy boundaries with a narcissistic mother. Quote from the Episode: "You didn't ask to be the scapegoat, and you didn't ask to be the golden child. These roles were thrust upon you by a mother who needed to control the narrative of her life at your expense. Understanding this is the first step toward reclaiming your power. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano  4 Odd Trauma Responses Your Body Holds Onto In this insightful episode, Lisa A. Romano explores how unhealed trauma responses can remain stuck in the body, manifesting as physical symptoms that often go unnoticed or misunderstood. Lisa discusses four unusual trauma responses that may be affecting you more than you realize: Tightness in the Belly: This common response is often linked to unresolved fear or anxiety, stemming from past traumatic experiences. The body holds onto this tension, signaling that something remains unresolved. Freaking Out When Things Start Going Well: For many, success or happiness triggers a fear response. This reaction is rooted in the belief that good things won't last, leading to self-sabotage or overwhelming anxiety just when life starts to improve. Mistaking Thinking for Feeling: Trauma can disconnect you from your emotions, leading you to rely heavily on thinking rather than truly feeling. This can create a barrier to emotional healing, as the mind takes over what the heart needs to process. Pursed Lips or Tightness in the Face, Neck, and Jaw: Chronic tension in these areas physically manifests suppressed emotions, particularly anger or frustration. This response can become habitual, reflecting unexpressed feelings stuck in the body. Lisa delves into how these physical responses are not just quirks but signals from your body that something deeper needs attention. By recognizing and understanding these trauma responses, you can heal the mind-body connection, release stored tension, and move towards a more balanced, authentic self. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthrough Podcast, Lisa A. Romano delves into the five toxic family members you need to avoid while on your healing journey: The Critic, The Denier, The Controller, The Martyr, and The Drama King/Queen. Lisa explains how each of these archetypes can undermine your progress, making it difficult for you to trust your version of reality and personal feelings. Understanding the importance of autonomy and the necessity of rebuilding healthy ego boundaries, Lisa emphasizes that distancing yourself from these toxic influences is not only a form of self-protection but also a crucial step in reclaiming your personal power. Doing so creates the space needed to heal, grow, and evolve into the person you were always meant to be. Tune in to learn how to recognize these toxic patterns and take actionable steps toward a healthier, more empowered life. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Accountability in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey that requires immense strength, courage, and resilience. The pain inflicted by a narcissist can leave deep emotional wounds that often linger long after the relationship has ended. Amidst this healing process, self-care becomes not just a luxury but a necessity. It is the foundation upon which recovery is built. Yet, true self-care goes beyond the surface—it involves self-accountability, a commitment to nurturing oneself while being honest about the steps needed to move forward. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano, Life Coach and award winning author, learn about the importance of the self care you need on the healing and awakening journey. When you've been through narcissistic abuse, it's common to feel depleted, emotionally drained, and disconnected from your own needs. Narcissists have a way of eroding your sense of self, often leaving you questioning your worth and value. This is why compassionate self-care is so vital. It's about reconnecting with yourself deeply, understanding that your needs and feelings are valid, and treating yourself with the kindness and love you may have been denied in the past. Self-care, in this context, isn't just about pampering yourself with a spa day or a new book—though those things can certainly be part of it. It's about actively prioritizing your well-being in every aspect of your life. It means setting boundaries that protect your peace, saying no to situations and people who drain you, and giving yourself permission to rest and recharge without guilt. By practicing self-care, you're affirming to yourself that you are worthy of love, care, and respect. Embracing Self-Accountability While self-care is about nurturing and protecting yourself, self-accountability is about taking ownership of your healing journey. After experiencing narcissistic abuse, it's natural to feel like a victim—because, in many ways, you were. However, healing requires you to move beyond that identity. This doesn't mean blaming yourself for what happened; it means recognizing your power to change your life moving forward. Self-accountability is about being honest with yourself about the areas of your life that need attention. It's about recognizing any patterns or behaviors that may have kept you stuck in the past and committing to making the changes necessary to break free from them. This could mean seeking therapy, learning about healthy relationship dynamics, or even just making a conscious effort to challenge negative self-talk. It's a process of growth that requires both self-compassion and self-discipline. The Balance Between Self-Care and Self-Accountability The healing journey is a delicate balance between self-care and self-accountability. Too much focus on self-care without accountability can lead to avoidance of the deeper work that healing requires. On the other hand, too much focus on accountability without care can result in self-criticism and burnout. The key is approaching your healing with a gentle heart and a firm resolve. Remember, healing is not a linear process. There will be days when self-care looks like taking a break and nurturing yourself and days when it means pushing through difficult emotions and holding yourself accountable for your progress. Both are equally important, and both require you to be kind to yourself throughout the journey. As you continue to heal from narcissistic abuse, remember that you are not alone. Many others have walked this path and found their way to the other side, and you can, too. By prioritizing self-care and embracing self-accountability, you are taking powerful steps toward reclaiming your life, happiness, and sense of self. You are worth the effort, and your future is brighter than you can imagine. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

Understanding the Neglectful Narcissist: Why Recognizing the Signs Matters When we think of narcissism, we often picture the grandiose, attention-seeking individual who craves admiration and validation. However, there is another, less obvious type of narcissist who can be equally damaging: the neglectful narcissist. Unlike their overt counterparts, neglectful narcissists are more subtle in their behavior, making it harder to identify the harm they cause. This type of narcissist may not openly demand praise or validation, but their impact can be just as devastating, especially when it comes to emotional neglect. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award winning author, Lisa A. Romano, you will learn about 5 signs that indicate you are living with, married to, or were raised by a neglectful narcissist.  Understanding the signs of a neglectful narcissist is crucial, but it's important to approach this topic with caution. The signs can be ambiguous, often masked by behaviors that might seem normal or even benign on the surface. This subtlety is what makes the neglectful narcissist so dangerous. They might not engage in overtly abusive behavior, but their lack of empathy, attention, and emotional support can leave deep, lasting scars. It's not always about what they do—it's about what they fail to do. Their indifference, dismissiveness, or emotional absence can slowly erode a person's sense of self-worth, leaving them feeling unseen, unheard, and unimportant. Why is it so important to recognize these signs, even when they are vague or ambiguous? Because the impact of living with or being close to a neglectful narcissist can be profound and far-reaching. The emotional neglect that characterizes their behavior can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression in those who are subjected to it. Over time, this can result in a deep-seated belief that one's needs and feelings are not valid or worthy of attention. By becoming more aware of the subtle signs, individuals can begin to protect themselves from the insidious effects of this type of narcissism, reclaim their sense of self, and take steps towards healing. Understanding the neglectful narcissist isn't just about identifying the signs—it's about recognizing the patterns of emotional neglect that can be so easily overlooked. It's about acknowledging that even without overt abuse, the damage can be just as significant. By educating ourselves about the more ambiguous nature of this behavior, we empower ourselves and others to break free from its effects and move towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

The Power of Instant Karma: What Happens When You Cross a Healed Empath When it comes to crossing paths with a healed empath, the repercussions can be immediate and profound. Unlike unhealed empaths, who may struggle with boundaries and absorb the negative energy around them, a healed empath has done the inner work necessary to protect their energy and maintain their emotional balance. The result? An experience of instant karma that serves not only as a consequence for harmful actions but also as an opportunity for growth and transformation. Let's dive deeper into what this instant karma looks like and how it affects those who attempt to harm or manipulate a healed empath. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Are you an adult child from a toxic, narcissistic, alcoholic or emotionally neglectful home? And are you on the inner child healing journey? If so, you'll want to understand how to tell if you're healing and on the right track. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Lisa A. Romano, codependency expert, and mental wellness coach, shares her #1 sign you're healing from childhood trauma.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group

Leaving a narcissist is never easy, and many people are surprised by the emotional challenges they face even after ending the relationship. In this podcast episode with Lisa A. Romano, we uncover why breaking free from a narcissist often doesn't bring the immediate relief or happiness you might expect. Join us as we explore: The psychological impact of leaving a narcissist Why you might struggle to feel good after ending the relationship Strategies for emotional healing and recovery Discover the reasons behind the lingering emotional pain and learn effective ways to navigate the path to healing. If you're dealing with the aftermath of a narcissistic relationship or seeking to understand the emotional complexities, this video offers valuable insights. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on mental health and recovery! Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness? Do you often wonder why you don't feel good enough? If so, rest assured that this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano will open your mind and offer you the clarity you need to better understand three hidden root causes of feelings of inadequacy. But that's not all! Lisa reveals what research has to say about some powerful life skills anyone can begin incorporating into their healing journey!  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity with Lisa A. Romano Do you find it challenging to be authentic? Were you raised by parents who conditioned you to live in fear of making mistakes or not appearing perfect? If so, this episode is for you. Lisa A. Romano offers invaluable insights that will help you understand yourself on a deeper level, providing clarity that will leave you amazed. Many children conditioned to fear others' judgments struggle with vulnerability and often live in denial of their true selves. They unknowingly act out subconscious patterns designed to protect their ego from the pain of rejection. In this episode, Lisa shares her wisdom on how to break free from these patterns and live above the veil of consciousness, rather than on auto-pilot. Tune in to soak up Lisa's wisdom and learn how to lead a more conscious, authentic life. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group    

Red flags aren't always red. Sometimes red flags look green, or pink, or sometimes white. If you are an adult child from a toxic, emotionally neglectful, or abusive home, you may not know how to trust your instincts when your gut tells you something is off about a person you are dealing with, and that's why Lisa A. Romano teaches consciousness, emotional intelligence, and mental science; the ability to observe one's self and others, especially what is felt and unseen versus seen.  In this podcast episode, #1 Red Flag This Person is Going to Make Your Life Miserable, award winning author and sought-after speaker and Life Coach Lisa A. Romano helps you identify a less than obvious trait that will signal that the person who is communicating with your, or who you are dealing with is going to make your life miserable.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery.  12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books  Facebook Support Group  

Ready to become more emotionally intelligent, and confident when dealing with your difficult emotions? If so, buckle in for one of Lisa A. Romano's 12 Week Breakthrough LIVESTREAMS. Lisa offers weekly group calls with her LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Program, and in this episode, you will be hearing a segment of this call, where she answers members' questions LIVE.  Lisa is a Life Coach and award winning author, whose books are globally recognized as being amongst the best books of all times on the topic of codependency. If you ever felt stuck, the next three episodes are for you! Ready to get unstuck so you can finally start living an authentic life? Begin your journey back to the divine self with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Program  https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp  Be sure to continue your journey with the 8 Week Master Your Emotions Master Class https://www.lisaaromano.com/master-your-reality-coaching-program Upon completion of these two programs, you qualify for Lisa's most advanced program, Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciousness. https://www.lisaaromano.com/soulschoolondemand To order Lisa's books, visit: amazon.com/author/lisaaromano Join Lisa on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adultchildrenofalcoholics

Have you been cheated on, and are you feeling the betrayal of a partner's infidelity? If so, you don't want to miss this podcast episode on the 3 Hidden Causes of Cheating with Lisa A. Romano, a sought-after Life Coach and award-winning author who specializes in mental and emotional wellness, specifically for those suffering from codependency and narcissistic abuse. If you are an adult child from a toxic childhood home who grew up feeling invisible, unloved, and like a burden, and as a result, you secretly worry you're not good enough, consider this podcast your safe place. Lisa A. Romano has found a groundbreaking path forward, up and out of the cycles, patterns, programs and paradigms of the past. She has been there, and she knows the path forward. Enjoy! Ready to Breakthrough and find the way forward so you can leave faulty patterns behind? Start your healing journey today with Lisa's transformational coaching courses.  Start with Level One The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program. Then move forward with the 8 Week Master Your Emotions Master Class. When these two levels are complete, you are now mentally, emotionally, spiritually and vibrationally ready to ascend ego consciousness with Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciosuness. Learn more by clicking the links below. Level One 12 Week Breakthrough Program Level Two 8 Week Master Class Level Three Soul School

Did you know that the fear of disapproval can stem back to childhood and the fear of abandonment? And did you know that the fear of abandonment is akin to death, and that the human brain responds to this fear with the same sort of hormonal and emotional processes that would occur if your life was in danger? Yep, it's true. In this episode, mental health wellness coach Lisa A. Romano, who specializes in crushing codependency and breaking free of the subconscious chains that keep all adult trauma survivors stuck repeating the patterns of the past, drops infinite wisdom! Lisa is going to share 3 powerful habits that will crush anxiety and fear related to the disapproval of others. Make time for this episode. It is a must! You will repeat the same patterns until you learn how not to! Lisa A. Romano's coaching courses will save you time, stress, anxiety, disappointment, energy, and money!  In her courses, you will find the answers you've been looking for and did not even know you had!  Start your healing journey with Level One The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program and proceed to Level Two The Master Your Emotions Master Class and then finally, Level Three, Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciousness.  Start today at 50% off. This price is going back up to $999 so do not delay! https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp  Email Lisa at coach@lisaaromano.com and mention that you have. joined this course via the links on this podcast. She will send you a free gift. (US listeners only) If you live outside the US, email her anyway, and she will send you a personalized thank you and offer you an additional discount on one of her most popular books!