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Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, domestic violence, family relationship abuse, and relationship trauma. Our guests share their stories of abuse survival, providing a source of validation, education, inspiration, and hope for those going through similar experiences. Join us and discover how you, too, can overcome the narcissist apocalypse.
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Welcome to the healing version podcast. I will use this platform to share my experiences and my healing journey. Each episode we dive deep into the unhealed version of us. One thing I know for sure is, in order to heal, we must face what hurt us. Relationships, triggers, traumas, abuse, neglect we must face it all. We are striving to create healthy boundaries and better relationships. Let's help each other heal. ❤️‍🩹
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Welcome home where healing and restoration is celebrated in stories from those who have walked through fire and come out on the other side. Welcome to the Pursing Redemption podcast with Heather Shore. #innerhealing #deliverance #jesus #holyspirit #god
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Why She Stayed

Grace Stuart

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A podcast where we dive deep into what really goes on inside of domestic violence relationships that makes it so hard to simply "just leave". Through stories of survivors, and practical conversations with guests, I am going to put the microscope back on what the abuser is doing that causes us to become so trapped in the first place, and how each survivor was eventually freed. We will discuss what abusive relationships look like, sound like, and feel like for the purpose of educating and rela ...
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Healing Through Love

Healing Through Love

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Healing Through Love – The Podcast Empowering survivors. Elevating voices. Inspiring change. Welcome to Healing Through Love, a safe space where survivors of domestic and family violence are seen, heard, and supported. Hosted by Sharlene Lynch and Rose Davidson, co-founders of the Healing Through Love movement, this podcast shares heartfelt conversations with survivors, advocates, and professionals who are creating change, breaking cycles, and offering hope. Each episode is a journey of cour ...
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Welcome to HealTalk-Tuesdays with Liza where I talk about issues we as women face in our day-to-day lives - from feeling overwhelmed and anxious, overweight, undervalued, expectations, love, and sex, to self-esteem, domestic abuse, breaking through barriers, emotional and physical health, and so much more.Let us Stand UP and Evoke what was, Embrace what is, Evolve to what will be - because You matter
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On the Joy Equals Strength podcast, Beth and Robin draw on their experiences in abusive marriages and their own healing journeys to provide education, encouragement, hope, and support. We share how our loving Heavenly Father led our healing. We pull wisdom from scripture. We are transparent and open in sharing what we experienced and recommend not listening while children are present.
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This podcast is dedicated to providing crucial support, information, and empowerment for survivors of sexual abuse and assault in New Jersey. Hosted by compassionate legal advocate Joe Messa, Esq. - The Abuse Lawyer NJ, our episodes feature expert advice, insightful discussions, and inspiring stories of resilience and recovery. Whether you're looking for legal guidance, emotional support, or practical resources, we are here to help you navigate your journey to healing and justice. Tune in to ...
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N.A.R.C. provides information to facilitate learning and healing from abuse betrayal following relationships with cluster B disordered individuals (narcissists, sociopaths, psychopaths as well as comorbidities like addiction). Content will cover carefully researched material, collaboration with mental health professionals, and interviews with both victim-survivors and experts in the field of NPD. There is a lack of information and a lot of misinformation, so our task is to shine a light on t ...
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Here on Umbrella Rebellion we are sharing our experience in the ATI/IBLP and Fundamental Cults. We are on a journey of healing, and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.
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Love and Abuse

Paul Colaianni: Relationship and Emotional Abuse Expert

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Helping you identify toxic communication, emotional abuse, manipulation, and other forms of difficult behavior in relationships. Love and Abuse offers the perspective of both the victim and the perpetrator. Full of tips and advice for your friendships, family, love life, and marriage. You'll learn about covert abusive communication that takes away your power. And you'll discover how to pinpoint the specific toxic behaviors, such as narcissistic abuse and verbal abuse, before you are dragged ...
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Flying Free

Natalie Hoffman

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Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman’s mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries t ...
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Host Allison Metcalfe, WPCC, gets raw about recovering from Evangelical Christianity as a woman with a variety of guests and experts. Tune in for topics like navigating deconstruction, healing from spiritual abuse, mental health, sexuality, trauma, relationships, chronic illness, marriage, parenting, and more.
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Cries of Redemption is a faith-based podcast dedicated to breaking the silence around trauma, abuse, and deep emotional pain. Hosted by Janelle Starkey, a survivor and advocate, this podcast invites you into raw, honest conversations about healing, redemption, and the power of speaking truth. Each episode blends personal storytelling, biblical encouragement, and practical steps toward healing for those who feel forgotten, unloved, or broken. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or are suppor ...
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Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline. Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life. If ...
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Inner Integration Podcast

Meredith Miller

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Inner Integration Podcast, your guide to bridging the gap between trauma and purpose. Your host is Meredith Miller, holistic coach, author and speaker. If you’re ready to move beyond surface healing into embodied wholeness, this season is for you. For more information, visit InnerIntegration.com
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Open Wounds. The NSFW podcast where we explore trauma of every shape and form. Join us as we hear from everyday people about their lives and learn from each other to move from surviving to thriving.
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The Cult I Left Behind

Amanda & Kyle Briggs

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Newly-ish married couple, Amanda and Kyle, discuss Amanda’s upbringing in the IBLP cult of Duggar infamy – a story Kyle learns about along with listeners. Through sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking stories, Amanda and Kyle explore the cult’s ideology, the strange rules that surrounded Amanda’s childhood, and the abuse she endured before leaving the cult. Through it all, they talk about what it takes to break free from a cult and what gets left behind.
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Financial Abuse is not a relationship issue. Financial Abuse is a domestic violence issue. Learn about financial abuse in marriage and romantic partnerships through powerful interviews with survivors of financial abuse plus experts, authors and organizations to bring more awareness, prevention and recovery to survivors of a financially abusive partnership.
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Hi, I’m Russ Tellup, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Level 1 Brainspotting practitioner. In my podcast "Trauma Talks," I dive into the neuroscience of trauma, exploring somatic healing practices, Polyvagal Theory, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work. I also occasionally address the complexities of narcissistic abuse, offering insights and tools for healing. Join me each week as we navigate the journey of recovery, resilience, and self-discovery together.
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Do you feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, struggling to support your child with substance abuse disorder? This podcast offers practical guidance for parents navigating the challenging journey of supporting a child battling addiction without losing themselves along the way. Each week, you’ll gain critical insights and strategies, including: Learning how to manage the emotional rollercoaster of addiction with effective coping tools. Discover techniques to support your child while mainta ...
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My podcast explores the emotional and spiritual journey through topics like unwanted pregnancies, bullying, and physical abuse, offering listeners a space for healing and open conversation. It aims to empower women from all walks of life by sharing personal experiences, faith-based insights, and support for overcoming life’s challenges.
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As an active Bahai’ and mother to her one son, Christian, Christina DiArcangelo believes that listening, learning, and growing are everyday values that can change the world by impacting our own hearts, homes, and communities. Professionally, Christina wears many hats of a global clinical research pioneer, patient advocate, writer, publisher, podcast host, entrepreneur, and chief executive officer of multiple companies. All of the above lead her down a transformational path filled with challe ...
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Smart Talks

Elizabeth Smart Foundation

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Join kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart and Elizabeth Smart Foundation Executive Director, Heather Stockdale as they speak with therapists, survivors, and experts as they share stories of empowerment, recovery, and hope. If you or someone you know has ever experienced the horrors of sexual assault, then this podcast is for you!
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Helping people to admit what they feel in order to heal from the effects of Narcissistic Abuse from a Biblical and Psychological perspective. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-no-more--2855898/support.
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Seeking answers about addiction or supporting someone on the path to recovery? Welcome to Cracking Addiction, the podcast that empowers you with knowledge and hope. Hosted by Addiction Medicine Specialist Dr. Ferghal Armstrong, we explore the science of addiction, effective treatments, and inspiring recovery stories. Whether you're facing addiction, helping a loved one, or a professional seeking insights, this podcast is for you. Join us weekly for expert discussions on substance abuse, beha ...
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1 in 3

Ingrid Dutton

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According to the CDC and WHO, 1 in 3 American men will experience physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Globally, 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence—most often at the hands of an intimate partner. Domestic violence isn’t always visible. Beyond physical and sexual abuse, it often includes emotional abuse, psychological manipulation, financial abuse, coercive control, and legal abuse—tactics designed to isolate, intimida ...
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True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose. We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone—and turning lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing because your voice matters. Whether you’re questioning your past, grieving what you lost, or reclaiming who you are, this is your place to be seen, heard, and reminded: 💜 You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over. ...
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Every Tuesday, Judging Meghan explores stories that prove our strength and resilience as human beings. Featured guests include Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Nikki DeLoach (Actress & Philanthropist), Candy Finnigan (Addiction Specialist, Star of A&E’s, Intervention) Diane Foley (Activist & Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley), Will Jimeno (Author, 9/11 Survivor ...
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Cults to Consciousness

Shelise Ann Sola

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Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people. Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon & CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. C2C delves into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. They are not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and s ...
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Welcome to SiblingsToo, the podcast about Sibling Sexual Abuse, the hidden taboo, hidden in society and in families. Sibling Sexual Abuse is thought to affect as many as 1 in 5 families. Your Host is Nancy Morris, a psychology researcher and sibling sexual abuse survivor, #SiblingsToo creates a voice for sibling sexual abuse and brings research and information to surivors and their families.
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Guiding you to emotional freedom. Lucas Mack is on a mission to see the hurting get healed, the voiceless find their voice, and for leaders to go from their heads into their hearts and lead from there. Discover how to live a life full of love and gain the power to make social change from people who are difference makers and how to apply those lessons in your life. Join author, speaker, life coach, and podcast host Lucas Mack as he shares thoughtful ideas and inspired stories from his life an ...
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Herizon

Isene Hurtado

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A podcast empowering women to heal, overcome trauma and embrace change. Through our community we strive to inspire women to create a future where they lead with love, confidence and courage. Helping break boundaries and reach new horizons.
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“Welcome to B3U, the podcast where we will always speak our truths by Burning pains of the past, Breaking the broken mindset and Becoming Unstoppable, reclaim power all while walking into our purpose . I’m Bree and if you’re here today, you or someone you love has likely faced the dark reality of abuse. First, let me say this—you are not broken. You are not defined by what happened to you. You are here, and that means there is hope, strength, and a future waiting for you. Here we will be div ...
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Childhood trauma is a taboo subject in that it's deeply emotional for people to learn, talk, and comprehend it. However, healing, true healing, can't come from silence. This podcast digs in to the emotions and reveals the symptoms of what can lead to childhood trauma, AND the tell tell signs that can alert us that something is wrong with the youths in our homes, schools, churches, or wherever. Whether it's physical, mental, verbal, or sexual abuse, this podcast takes a brave head on approach ...
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Lioness Queen

Rev. Dr. Marisha Stewart

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The Lioness Queen Christian podcast is all about inspiring, encouraging and empowering women to utilize their faith to move forward in their purpose and live “RESIDUE FREE.” Be inspired and learn how to stop that mental monologue that is hindering you from healing and embracing the purpose in your life. This podcast helps women shift their mindset from what happened in the past, i.e., divorce, rejection, abuse, abandonment, infidelity, etc. to embrace Romans 8:28 for God to bring forth mirac ...
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The Healing Lounge with Marcia

Marcia Williams, LPC | Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach

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Welcome to The Healing Lounge — the podcast where survivors of narcissistic abuse can finally exhale. Hosted by licensed therapist, author and survivor Marcia Williams, this show offers raw honesty, expert insights, and heartfelt stories to guide you from surviving to thriving. Whether you’re still in the relationship, freshly out, or rebuilding your life afterward, you’ll find the clarity, tools, and community you need here. Each week, Marcia blends her 22 years of clinical experience with ...
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Share your comments with Marcia In this powerful continuation of her story, Tarisha Fields returns to The Healing Lounge to share what life looks like after survival — the deep, unfiltered truth about choosing herself, setting boundaries, and learning to love without apology. Once trapped in the cycle of toxic relationships, people-pleasing, and se…
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Survivor, Advocate, and Athlete Summer Willis reflects on her powerful journey of reclaiming strength in the aftermath of trauma. She opens up about how her experience has shaped her life, why telling her story matters, and what drives her to push for legal reforms that better protect and support survivors. Her dialogue underscores not only her own…
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In the debut episode of "The Recovering Radical," host Allison Metcalfe shares her personal journey of deconstructing from a hyper-charismatic religious background. Allison opens up about the challenges of internalized guilt, anxiety, and chronic illness, and how she found healing through somatic practices and nervous system work. Join her as she e…
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As a teenager, devoted to her faith, Carrie Saum felt being born a woman was a punishment. Her mother was a strongly devout Christian woman who implored on Carrie that if she didn’t go to Russia on a teen mission trip, Russians would go to Hell and their blood would be on her hands. These teen trips were mostly run by other young adults who put the…
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Send us a text What happens when you stop performing and let the quiet in? We open the door to that brave pause—naming the emptiness, sitting with it, and watching it transform into clarity you can actually use. From a simple hand-on-heart check-in to a mantra that moves you from intention to action, we map a path that’s honest, doable, and a littl…
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Send us a text The quiet after anxiety can feel eerie, like something’s missing. We reframed that silence as a gift: space you can choose to fill with clarity, breath, and embodied action. Using a simple mantra—get it, got it, girl—we walk through a grounded process that turns desire into direction. Get it means naming what you want without hedging…
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Ever feel like you’re slowly running out of air in a “nice” relationship? This week, Eleni Sagredos joins Dr. Kerry to unpack how coercive control hides behind charm and “preferences,” and why it’s so hard to spot until your autonomy has been chipped away. We trace the subtle dynamics that slowly worsen an abusive power imbalance. PODCAST EXTRA EXC…
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In this potent exploration of fear, Meredith unpacks how fear often masquerades as control—sabotaging trust, presence, joy, and our connection to the divine. You’ll journey through the roots of fear in the nervous system and inherited ancestral memory, uncovering how chronic fear causes us to live in dimmer mode. This episode invites you to meet fe…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Vida shares the story about her traumatic upbringing and subsequent relationship with a narcissistic abuser. Vida describes her father's mental illness and involvement in a patriarchal religious cult, which fostered a culture of control and abuse. She details her escape at 16, emancipation, and subsequent l…
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Welcome back to The Lucas Mack Show! In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, Lucas Mack reconnects with his high-school friend Krystal Bronson for a raw and beautiful conversation about mental health, healing, and the courage to speak truth. Krystal opens up about her own journey—being misdiagnosed, over-medicated, and hospitalized—and how s…
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In this episode, I’m taking you with me on a peaceful Florida river… right up to the moment my kayak bumped over what I thought was a floating log. Except it wasn’t a log. It was a massive mama alligator. But the most surprising part of the story isn’t the alligator. It’s what my brain did in the exact moment of danger. Instead of panicking, scream…
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NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Are you a parent struggling to make sense of your child's addiction journey? Discover the emotional roadmap that could bring you from fear to peace. W…
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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, substance abuse, postnatal depression, and birth trauma. "I was just an average mum from Byron Bay" were the words that Ninny wrote to me in despair. After her second child, postnatal depression, lack of support and two traumatic birth experiences led her down an unexpected path: prescri…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Kingfisher Podcast, Eric and Bron discuss how legalism is not a replacement for love. They explore how love is the only benchmark Christians need to be obedient to God. To find more content and resources from Kingfisher Ministries, please visit our website: www.kingfisherministries.com If you've been blessed by…
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Becoming Whole Again — When the Light Reveals the Healing ✨** In this powerful new episode of The Lioness Queen Podcast, Dr. Marisha takes you deeper into the journey of becoming whole again — not by hiding your brokenness, but by letting God’s light reveal the healing waiting beneath your scars. 💛 Picking up from last week’s message on letting the…
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Transgender sexual abuse lawyer NJ Led by attorney Joe Messa, The Abuse Lawyer NJ helps survivors of transgender sexual abuse throughout New Jersey. The firm provides compassionate, confidential, and experienced legal guidance to those affected by abuse or harassment. Legal Advocacy for Transgender and LGBTQ+ Victims Joe Messa is a trusted New Jers…
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In this episode of Brandon talks with Henrietta about her manipulative narcissistic mother. Imagine having cancer as a young child and having the Make A Wish Foundation grant your dream of seeing the Backstreet Boys, only for your mother to convince you to take a trip to Vietnam instead because that's what she wanted to do. Well, that's Henrietta's…
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Thanks so much and let’s keep this conversation going You know, everything that shines ain't gold. I was pretending to be in love--we were pretending to be happy. We threw parties, hosted events, smiled for the crowd...but behind those smiles, things were falling apart. He started going missing, and I kept making excuse after excuse for his behavio…
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What happens when silence protects abusers more than it protects victims? In this Special Edition of the Healing Through Love Podcast, advocate and recording artist Jo Cooper joins Sharlene Lynch to unpack one of the most urgent conversations of our time — the apathy and silence surrounding abuse, bullying, and domestic violence prevention. Jo Coop…
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Amy Duggar, cousin to the famous Duggar family from TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” exposes what life was REALLY like on and off the big screen. Her own childhood was plagued by a narcissistic and cruel father who would constantly take her on a roller coaster of ups and downs. Her grandfather (Jim Bob & her mother’s father) was also a character that p…
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Share your comments with Marcia You know you should leave—but you can’t. At least not yet. You’ve prayed about it, planned for it, and bargained with yourself—but you’re still there. In this second installment of The Transformation Trilogy, Marcia Williams, therapist and survivor, opens up about what it really means to live with a narcissist—the tr…
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Covert narcissism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some manipulate through silence, others through guilt or tears. Some quote scripture, some play the victim, and some simply vanish into the quiet coldness that leaves you questioning your worth. In this episode, Renee Swanson explores how covert narcissism exists on a spectrum—why it can look completely di…
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In this episode, Candice interviews CF Micky, who shares her journey of navigating a relationship with a partner suffering from narcissistic personality disorder. CF discusses the challenges of diagnosis, the impact on her health and family, and the difficult decision to leave the relationship. She emphasizes the importance of support systems, copi…
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“My son’s in a toxic marriage—how do we help without making it worse?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a listener in Raleigh, North Carolina: “My adult son is in a toxic marriage with a likely narcissist. He’s miserable, says he wants out, but stays—partly because of their three young kids. How can we support him when he shares the emotion…
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In a stunning breakthrough, Stanford researchers have unveiled a potential game-changer in the fight against PTSD and traumatic brain injury. This episode dives deep into the science and promise behind Ibogaine therapy, a powerful plant-based treatment showing an astonishing 86% remission rate for PTSD after just one session. T he study focused on …
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Send us a text What if your day was decided before your feet hit the floor? In this episode, we explore the simple practice of choosing your mood, focus, and reactions—and protecting that choice when life, fear, and button‑pushers show up. From the morning reset of setting clear intentions to carrying composure into workplaces, tense conversations,…
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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE Amy Duggar, cousin to the famous Duggar family from TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” exposes what life was REALLY like on and off the big screen. Her own childhood was plagued by a narcissistic and cru*l father who would constantly take her on a roller coaster of ups and downs. Meanwhile, her uncle Jim Bob’s fami…
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JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Yasmine grew up in a loving home in New Zealand and never really encountered drugs. But even in a great childhood, trauma can exist. In high school, Yasmine was sexually assaulted, an experience that shaped her early choices. In her early to mid-twenties, she moved to Australia with a new part…
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People talk a lot about how to identify narcissists, but what do you do once you've figured out someone is toxic? How do you move forward? Cat and Jayenna share some of their personal experiences dealing with narcissists, how they handled them and how they escaped their web. It is tricky navigating the narcissist's illusions as well as the flying m…
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Send us a text In this episode, Audrey and I have a beautiful conversation about her amazing testimony. Audrey shares her journey from encountering Jesus for the first time in Cannes, France, to leaving everything behind to attend Bible school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a bold evangelistic spirit, she opens up about how God chased her down, healed he…
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In this powerful episode of Humanitarian Horizons, host Christina DiArcangelo speaks from the heart about the growing hardship many Americans are facing as the U.S. government shutdown halts paychecks and disrupts lives across the country. Christina highlights the real-world impact on federal workers, families, and small businesses who are struggli…
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Send us a text What happens when the people meant to protect you are the ones who cause harm? We open a four-part journey into rebuilding trust after childhood trauma, starting with the foundation that makes every other step possible: learning to trust yourself. With Storm joining after a few live tech hiccups, we move past apologies and into the r…
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How Trauma-Informed Tech Is Transforming Abuse & Harassment Reporting | Mary Lobson, REES Founder What if reporting sexual violence, domestic abuse, harassment, or discrimination felt safe, clear, confidential, and survivor-centered? In this episode of 1 in 3, Ingrid sits down with Mary Lobson, founder of REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors),…
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This week on Heal Talk Tuesday, I reflect on Veterans Day — honoring the courage and resilience of those who serve, and shining light on the unseen battles we all carry inside. Our minds can be our greatest allies or our toughest opponents. The real war often isn’t outside us; it’s within. Anxiety, guilt, or that loop of “I should have…” can hold u…
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It’s time to talk about the two kinds of people in this world: the seekers and the stuck. In this episode, I dive deep into the real reasons why some lives transform after abuse while others continue to feel stuck. We’re unpacking: Why healing is not about labeling your abuser a narcissist and calling it a day How to know when you’re ready to move …
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This episode I’m joined by Dr. Mark Horowitz, a psychiatrist, researcher, and one of the leading voices challenging the conventional approach to antidepressants. Together, we have an open and eye-opening conversation about the truth behind psychiatric medication, withdrawal, and what real healing looks like beyond the quick-fix model. Dr. Horowitz …
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Send us a text In this follow-up episode, I open up about losing an amazing friend and the financial hardships that once left me feeling broken and uncertain. But through reflection, I’ve come to see how even what felt like loss or failure was actually part of God’s refining process. Sometimes, our “mistakes” aren’t mistakes at all—they’re blessing…
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Send us a text Real love should feel like safety, not chaos—and that begins with knowing what to accept, change, or walk away from. This message redefines love beyond clichés, distinguishing human mistakes from harmful patterns that destroy trust, and emphasizing that true love is proven through apology, repair, and consistent change. It promotes c…
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Emily Kennerk opens up about the inspiring story behind BITCHSTIX, the lip balm brand with a bold mission: empowering women and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Emily reflects on the challenges of launching a purpose-driven business, the power of community in driving change, and the profound impact of giving back. She s…
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Share your comments with Marcia In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of The Healing Lounge, Marcia Williams, LPC, sits down with life coach, podcaster, and survivor Kaitie Entrikin — founder of Beautiful Beasts Within Studios — for a raw, honest, and often surprisingly joyful conversation about life after narcissistic abuse. Kaitie’s story is…
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Episode 27 - Tune in for a retired special crimes unit detective's insight on working with both victims and suspects, people in the home turning a blind eye, and why it's so dangerous for law enforcement when they answer domestic abuse calls. Time Stamps: 00:00 What drew Mike to being a police officer? 09:00 ending up in the crimes agents children …
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What if grief isn’t a staircase but a spiral that returns to teach us, soften us, and connect us to something larger than loss? That’s the journey Dave Roberts takes us on—former addictions counselor, longtime professor, and host of Teaching Journeys—after losing his 18-year-old daughter, Janine, to a rare cancer. We move from the clinical realitie…
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Thembi Buthelezi came to America from South Africa, becoming very successful in New York City. Her sister back home was deeply involved in a cult there, who told her she could syphon her sister’s life through magic and sacrifice. Thembi’s life started falling apart the minute her sister arrived in her home and she knew something was wrong. Thembi d…
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