Ep. 31: Am I "Supposed" to Stay in an Abusive Situation?- Karen DeArmond Gardner
On this episode I'm joined by Karen DeArmond Gardner where we talk about covert, emotional, mental, and spiritual abuse. She gives new perspectives on how to handle the intrusive thoughts and lies tha...
12 Nov 20241h
Ep. 30: "No one will ever believe you because you look too happy"- Savannah's Story
On this episode, Savannah shares her story about mental, verbal, and physical abuse and why it felt so hard to leave. We talk about how "smaller" physical trespasses escalate over time and how the per...
5 Nov 20241h 16min
Ep. 29: How to Help Someone Who's in an Abusive Relationship by Holding Space for Them
On this solo episode, I give all of my best tips for bridging the gap with a loved one who may be stuck in an abusive relationship. I give advice on what could be most helpful VS. harmful and how to s...
29 Okt 202452min
How Abusers Weaponize Mental Health and Triangulation
On this episode, Jess shares her story about how abusers can weaponize mental health claims as an excuse to accuse you and gain control in very covert ways. We also discuss how perpetrators who are ve...
22 Okt 20241h 16min
How to Look Through the Lens of the Cycle of Abuse- Knowing Your Truth with Quinn Padilla
On this episode I'm joined by my guest Quinn Padilla where we talk about how to gain clarity by focusing on what the *cycle* of abuse really looks like and new perspectives to help you identify patter...
15 Okt 20241h 11min
Psychological Abuse, Blindness, & Resilience Through Adversity- Sherrie Lynn Lilley
On this episode, I am joined by Sherrie Lynn Lilley who is a DV survivor and owner of HEAL Creative Coaching. We speak about emotional & psychological abuse and how she navigated the trauma as a blind...
8 Okt 20241h 14min
"Reactive Abuse", Abusers Who Discard, Hoover, & Breaking Free- Shannon's Story
On this episode we discuss topics of emotional & verbal abuse, abusers who initiate "breakups" as a form of manipulation, hoovering, anxiety they create, and how you can be pushed to a point of reacti...
1 Okt 20241h 3min
Abuse, Second Guessing Yourself, Withdraw, & The Strength to Stay Gone- Claire's Story
On this episode we are talking about Claire's story and why it's so hard to break free from an abuser and then keep up the strength to stay gone. We also discuss projection, monitoring, accusing, and ...
24 Sep 20241h 10min
