Best Chantal Contorines Podcasts (2025)

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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist & Healing After Toxic Relationships with Chantal Contorines (Bonus Episode 34) 57:28

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In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Chantal Contorines to unpack the hidden realities of parenting with or after a relationship with a narcissist. Chantal brings deep wisdom, compassion, and clarity to one of the most complicated and painful dynamics families face today. What we cover: 🍏 What led Chantal to specialize in narciss…

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Ep. 16: Retraining your brain with Paola Telfer creator of Sens.ai 43:15

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Send us a text This is such a powerful episode, where I talk to the amazing, whip smart and incredibly articulate, Paola Telfer, a UBC electrical engineering grad, turned entrepreneur who created Sens.ai, a revolutionary at home brain training system. Her own accident, which left her at rock bottom and wanting to heal herself, was the catalyst for …

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Trauma Lives in the Body, But So Does Your Power to Heal with Tamarin Michel (Bonus Episode 35) 1:01:12

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In this deeply resonant episode of Sherapy Sessions, Dr. Sherrie Campbell welcomes Tamarin Michel, a clinical psychologist turned holistic healer, to explore the profound impact of toxic family dynamics, navigating complex in-law situations, and the transformative potential of somatic healing and inner child work. Topics include: 🍏 the power of som…

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Episode 187: The Hidden Costs of Emotional Abuse 15:35

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Send us a text The wounds of emotional abuse aren’t always visible. Survivors often carry scars that the outside world can’t see—feelings of isolation, anxiety, self-doubt, and the deep loss of identity. These are the hidden costs of emotional abuse, and they are just as damaging as physical violence. In this final episode of the Domestic Violence …

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Ep. 15: John's Story Part 2 30:34

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Send us a text This is part 2 of John's story- from toxic dysfunctional family, to marriage to a covert narcissist, to divorce, and the parental alienation that occurred both during as well as after the divorce. This is a story of triumph over pain, of creating rock solid impenetrable boundaries, of finding your people outside of your family of ori…

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Episode 186: The Cycle That Keeps You Hooked: Love Bombing & Trauma Bonds 19:58

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Send us a text “Why didn’t you just leave?” It’s the question survivors of abuse hear the most—and the one that causes the deepest shame. The truth is, leaving an abusive relationship isn’t simple. The reason is something called the cycle of abuse and trauma bonding. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Allison K. Dagney—survivor, author,…

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Episode 14: From a dysfunctional family to a toxic marriage, John's story Part 1 30:11

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Send us a text This is Part 1 of John's story- you may know him as the creator of the social media page "Male Victims of Female Narcissists". He was raised in a dysfunctional and emotionally stunted family and then served over a life sentence with a woman who was not interested in a partnership, but rather, a dictatorship. He's suffered tremendous …

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Episode 185: Unusual Signs of Emotional Abuse You’ve Probably Never Heard Of 14:35

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Send us a text Most people think abuse has to be physical or obvious to “count.” The truth? Some of the most damaging forms of emotional abuse are subtle, confusing, and hard to explain—yet they leave deep scars. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Allison K. Dagney—survivor, author, and subconscious reprogramming expert—exposes the less…

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Ep. 13: From alienated child to thriving adult, Maegan's story 36:52

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Send us a text This is the episode for every protective parent who is worried about how the abuse is affecting their child. For every protective parent (that includes you too, stepparents), who have watched their once bonded child align completely with their abusive parent. How many of you have sleepless nights, wondering if they'll ever see throug…

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Episode 184B: Proof That Healthy Relationships Do Exist with Michelle Lentz 49:23

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Send us a text When you’ve lived through emotional abuse, the very idea of a healthy, loving relationship can feel like a fantasy. Maybe you’ve never experienced respect, true friendship, or kindness in a partner. Maybe you’ve been told—through words or through wounds—that love is supposed to be hard, painful, or disappointing. And maybe you secret…

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Episode 184: Gaslighting, Coercive Control and Minimization 24:04

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Ep.12: From hiring the right attorney to Parallel Parenting and everything in between with Carl Knickerbocker 29:19

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk to the amazing Carl Knickerbocker, of Unapologetic Parenting- he's a father, a husband, an ex husband, an author of not one, but two books, and to top it all off, he's also a divorce and family law attorney who has become an expert in narcissistic counter parents. We talk about the legal aspects, his tips for …

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Episode 183: Navigating High-Conflict Divorce: Strategies to Protect Your Peace & Power with Chantal Contorines 52:07

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Send us a text Going through a high-conflict divorce can feel overwhelming, isolating, and downright scary. In this rapid-fire episode of Be A Better You Podcast, host Allison K. Dagney sits down with Certified Divorce Coach Chantal Contorines to answer the toughest questions women face when divorcing a high-conflict personality. You’ll learn: How …

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Letting Go of the Love You’ll Never Get: Breaking Free from Toxic Family Approval with Jacqueline Hurst (Bonus Episode 33) 44:34

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So many of us spend years, sometimes a lifetime, chasing love, validation, or approval from family members who will never give it. In this episode, we talk about how to see the pattern for what it is, why it’s so hard to stop, and what it really takes to walk away from the chase. In this episode, we will cover: 🍏 Why we keep returning to toxic or e…

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Episode 182: Mini Series 4: Why You Should Be Angry About It 26:16

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Send us a text Do you feel guilty for being angry about what happened to you? Survivors of emotional abuse are often told to “forgive and forget,” or they fear that expressing anger will make them just like their abuser. But here’s the truth: your anger is not only valid—it’s necessary for healing. In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, host a…

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Ep.11: Trauma bonds and their effects on children with Dr Nadine Macaluso 37:06

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Send us a text In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to the amazing Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the ex wife of the Wolf of Wallstreet, therapist, author, and all around amazing human who turned her life completely around, with 2 young children, and with nothing to her name. We talk about trauma bonds and cognitive dissonance, and how these affec…

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Episode 181: Mini Series 3: Why You Shouldn't Have Left Sooner 29:30

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Send us a text Do you beat yourself up with the thought, “I should’ve left sooner”? Survivors of emotional abuse often live with deep regret, believing they wasted years or failed themselves and their children by staying too long. But here’s the truth: you couldn’t have left any earlier—because your brain and nervous system were working to keep you…

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Ep.10: The Mindbody connection between trauma and chronic pain- with Adriana Bucci 28:21

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Send us a text This is the episode for anyone who has suffered, or is suffering from chronic pain. Wowza. Adriana shares her story of growing up with a narcissistic mom, to dating various narcissistic men (so common, as your body goes with what it knows), to suffering debilitating chronic pain attacks, in rapid fire. From this, to building a life s…

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When Enough Is Enough: Breaking Free from Toxic Family Ties (Bonus Episode 32) 58:48

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Have you ever felt like no matter what you did, it was never enough for your family? Have you carried the heavy burden of criticism, manipulation, or indifference, always trying to fix what you didn’t break, always hoping that one day your love would be enough to change them? Many survivors of toxic family dynamics wrestle with this painful reality…

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Episode 180: Mini Series 2: Why You Couldn't Have Known Better 19:32

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Send us a text Do you replay your past and think, “I should’ve known better”? Survivors of emotional abuse often torture themselves with regret, believing they failed by not recognizing the truth sooner. But here’s the reality: you couldn’t have known better at the time—because abuse clouds judgment, rewires the brain, and makes survival feel safer…

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Ep.9:Radical Acceptance- Accepting the Unacceptable 38:27

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Send us a text In this Episode, I talk about the importance of radical acceptance, reframing and mantras to help survivors, specifically those protective parents, navigate the ultra marathon that "co-parenting" with an active narcissistic counter parent is. I then move into a discussion about how these tools can help those protective parents whose …

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Episode 179: Mini Series 1: Why You Shouldn't Have Seen The Signs 19:59

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Send us a text Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should’ve seen the signs of abuse”? If you’ve been replaying your past and blaming yourself for not noticing the red flags, this episode will bring you relief and clarity. The truth is, you couldn’t have known—because abusers hide the warning signs on purpose. In this episode of Be A Better You…

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Ep.8: Document like a pro with Courtney Gilmartin 38:32

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk to Courtney Gilmartin, a documentation expert, the founder of the Monarch Method, as well as the New Jersey Protective Moms a Non-Profit organization. Documentation is truly the foundation of your case proving your ex's patterns of behaviour, so, it's vital that you become an expert in this area, as they are a…

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From Roles to Realness: Breaking Free from Family Scripts and Healing the Mind-Body Connection with Lauren Smallcomb (Bonus Episode 31) 52:58

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Living someone else’s script—performing the role your family assigned while quietly losing touch with who you are—makes the shift to authenticity not just an emotional transformation but a full-body reckoning. This episode explores the fall from “golden child” to scapegoat, the link between unresolved trauma and chronic illness, and how reclaiming …

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Episode 178: Struggling With Indecision & How to Build Self Trust 42:40

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Send us a text Struggling to make decisions after emotional abuse? You’re not alone. Survivors often face crippling self-doubt, fear of making the “wrong” choice, and the exhausting cycle of second-guessing themselves. In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, host and subconscious reprogramming expert Allison K. Dagney explains why survivors get…

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Ep.7: How doing the inner work helps you create a life you love with Allison Dagney 44:05

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk to the amazing Allison Dagney, emotional abuse recovery mentor, 2 times best selling author and host of her own podcast. She is both a survivor and an expert. She shares her story of abuse and escape with us, and then, shares her path to healing, which is full of helpful tips and tricks to help you create a li…

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Episode 177: Self Love Hack: A Powerful and Quick Manifestation Trick 16:21

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Send us a text Today's episode gives you a quick hack towards Self Love! If you've struggled with showing or feeling love for yourself, this trick can help you. It uses a fun visualization exercise you can do anywhere anytime to help strengthen your brain towards feeling love toward yourself. Let me know what you think after you try it out! To lear…

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Episode 176: Why Nothing Changes When You're Trying So Hard 27:45

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Send us a text Are you working so hard to heal but still feel stuck in the same painful cycles? In this episode of Be A Better You Podcast, Allison breaks down why nothing changes when you’re “trying so hard.” You’ll learn why affirmations, journaling, and willpower don’t fix the root cause, and how your subconscious mind is wired to repeat old pat…

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Ep.6: Talking all things Legalese and Family Court with Attorney Renee Bauer 30:37

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Send us a text In this episode, the amazing Renee Bauer, family law attorney, author and app creator, joins us to help you navigate the legal system and your lawyer, with more confidence, while giving you real life tips and tools that will save your sanity, your peace of mind, your time, your energy and your bank account. You can find Renee on IG @…

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Breaking the Family Trance: Self-Differentiation, Enmeshment, and the Path Back to You with Jerry Wise (Bonus Episode 30) 55:05

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Have you ever felt like you're living in someone else’s life script—following invisible rules, walking on emotional eggshells, and carrying pain that doesn’t fully belong to you? Do you wonder why, even after cutting contact, your toxic family still seems to echo in your mind, body, or choices? Survivors of enmeshed, narcissistic, or otherwise toxi…

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Episode 175: Creating Peaceful Co-Parenting with Maria Natapov 56:17

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Maria Natapov, step-parenting and co-parenting coach, and facilitator of the BeH2O® framework, to explore how parents can work together — even after separation — to give their children the best chance to thrive. Maria shares practical, foundational communication strategies to help you collaborate with…

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Episode 174: The Hidden Impacts of Emotional Abuse — And Why You Don’t Have to Live With Them Forever 28:15

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Send us a text Are you struggling with the hidden effects of emotional abuse — like chronic fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, or constant overthinking? In this episode, Allison shares how emotional abuse impacts the body, memory, and relationships long after the abuse ends, and why it’s not your fault. You’ll learn how trauma gets stored in the nervous …

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Ep.5: From Disempowered Victim to Thriving Survivor and Reconnecting with your child with Jill Wise 34:05

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Send us a text In this episode, I connect with the truly awe inspiring Jill Wise @the_enlightened_target, about her harrowing journey, from the child of a malignant narcissistic father to the wife of a narcissistic abuser, who later colluded with her father to fracture her bond with her son. Over a decade in the court system; having her ex and her …

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Episode 173: Two Women. Two Stories. One Message: You Can Heal. 1:04:05

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Allison and Laura open up about their journeys through — and out of — narcissistic and emotional abuse. Laura Richards is an international podcaster, #1 bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering women worldwide. Through her acclaimed podcast That’s Where I’m At and best…

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Episode 172: Why You Can't Stop Worrying and 4 Steps to Stop 39:55

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Send us a text If you constantly feel anxious, overthink every outcome, or worry about the people you love as a way to “keep them safe,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the truth about chronic worry—how it shows up in your nervous system, how it forms as a subconscious coping mechanism after emotional abuse, and why it …

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Ep.4: Finding your Passion and Purpose After Abuse 34:54

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk to the amazing Kelly Sutliff, a psychotherapist, a DV survivor, and the founder of a nonprofit Kelly's Canine. She was married for only 11 months, with no joint assets and no children, but her divorce took over 4 years. After the first and only instance of physical abuse, a series of horrific instances that we…

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Embodying Healing: The Mind-Body-Spirit Path Beyond Toxic Family Ties (Bonus Episode 29) 53:20

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Are you beginning to realize that your healing started the moment the noise stopped? The moment you cut ties with your family? If your healing journey has felt spiritual, psychological, and deeply physical all at once, it's because it should be. Spiritual teacher and empath mentor Jennifer Pilates, shares the embodied path of healing after cutting …

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Episode 171: 10 Signs You Were The Mirror Not The Partner 56:41

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I’m breaking down 10 signs that you weren’t actually seen or loved in your past relationship—you were used as a mirror for someone else’s wounds. If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, especially at the hands of a covert or malignant narcissist, this will give you language for the confusion and emotional …

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Ep.3: From the Bottom to the Top- Vanessa Reiser's story of escaping, healing, and thriving 25:10

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Send us a text In this episode, I am joined with The Vanessa Reiser, survivor, therapist, mom, author, ironman, and narcissistic/cult expert. We delve into how victims can escape, become survivors and then learn to thrive despite what their exes do or don't do. Vanessa talks about her own personal story and how she climbed out from the bottom she f…

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Episode 170: The Dangers of Agreeable AI and How To Use it to Help Not Harm 25:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into something that’s not talked about enough: the dark side of using AI as your go-to for emotional advice, relationship reflection, and healing support. While artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool for self-awareness and growth, it can also quietly reinforce unhealthy patterns, especially if yo…

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Ep.2: Survivor to Leading Expert in Toxic Family Systems: Dr Sherrie Campbell's Story 31:44

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Send us a text Dr Sherrie Campbell shares her story, as the child of two sadistic parents to escaping the toxic family system she grew up in, who then rebuilt her life from the ground up, becoming a trailblazer in the area of toxic family systems and healing from abuse. Hers is a story of hope for every survivor. She shares what helped her rebuild …

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Ep.1: Rebuilding Your Life and Reconnecting with your Children: Amanda's story 59:45

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Send us a text Amanda Nguyen shares her story, from full time stay at home mom, who after 20 plus years, found herself in a custody battle with her abuser- a tug of war between her and her abuser, where the children were the rope. She chose to lay down the rope, with the hope and intention of being able to reconnect with her children. Through this,…

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Angie ADHD with Angie Hurlburt (Bonus Episode 28) 58:54

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Have you ever questioned whether your neurodivergence played a role in the trauma you endured—and perhaps even helped you escape it? Was it the trauma that caused the ADHD, or did the ADHD cause the trauma? In this powerful conversation, let's explore how living with undiagnosed ADHD made Angie, an ADHD coach and fellow survivor of a toxic family s…