Best Recovering From Gaslighting Abuse Podcasts (2025)

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Reclaiming Freedom After Divorce – 5 Steps to Rise and Rewrite Your Story 7:21

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In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with Wendy Babcock, a woman who turned emotional abuse and divorce into a story of strength and purpose. Wendy’s journey reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting what broke you — it’s about rising stronger because of it. Deborah breaks the episode into…

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#319 Krystal Bronson: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Strength Through Mental Health | The Lucas Mack Show 1:07:22

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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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Turn Off the Reruns: Creating Your Own Story After Divorce 5:26

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In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah dives deeper into her powerful conversation with Julie Loken, exploring how television and media have influenced our ideas about family, love, and divorce — often without us even realizing it. From I Love Lucy to The Kardashians, the stories we grew up watching shaped our beliefs about what “n…

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Healing the Child Within: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Us with Therapist Stacy Schaffer 22:42

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🎙️ Healing the Child Within with Stacy Schaffer In this heartfelt episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Stacy Schaffer, a licensed professional counselor, trauma survivor, and author of With Love from a Children’s Therapist. With over 20 years of experience helping children and teens heal from grief and trauma, Stacy brings a uni…

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Reclaiming Your Worth After Divorce and Heartbreak with Kerry Brett 6:59

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In this special bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah dives deeper into the lessons from her powerful conversation with Kerry Brett—master photographer, dating strategist, and author of Shot at Love. Kerry’s story goes far beyond dating; it’s about rediscovering your worth and creating a life—and love—that feels safe, authentic, and aligned. Whethe…

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#318 Elizabeth Troy on Healing Through Nutrition, Faith, and Self-Discovery | The Lucas Mack Show 1:12:02

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In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, author and healer Elizabeth Troy shares her transformative approach to healing — blending functional medicine, emotional awareness, and holistic nutrition. Elizabeth has guided thousands toward balance and self-understanding through her unique blend of science, compassion, and spirituality. She helps clients …

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94 - Talkin' 'Bout Reactive Defense AKA Reactive Abuse - Let's look at how we show up around abuse, mistreatment, & chronic defensiveness (ahem, emotionally immature parents) and reclaim our power. 32:22

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Have you heard about reactive defense, AKA reactive abuse? This is super important to know about if you've been in relationships with abusers (your family counts!), especially when narcissistic abuse is at play and YES, even chronic defensiveness. We're getting clear on what this looks like and how to get off the hamster wheel so we feel focused, c…

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Healing After Parental Alienation: Finding Hope, Patience, and Peace 5:34

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In this Bent Not Broken Bonus Episode, Coach Deborah takes a heartfelt dive into her powerful conversation with Kendra Foley—a mother, advocate, and survivor whose story of parental alienation turned heartbreak into purpose. Parental alienation is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences a parent can endure. In this episode, Coach Debo…

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When Everything Changed: Reclaiming Your Voice After Divorce and Emotional Abuse with Wendy Babcock 27:34

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⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode discusses emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and recovery. These topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please prioritize your emotional well-being and pause or step away if needed. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)…

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Healing After Divorce: Why You Must Feel to Move Forward 5:51

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🎙️ Bent Not Broken: Show Bonus — Feel the Pain, Find Your Power Coaching Insights from Coach Deborah Griffiths Inspired by my conversation with counselor & author Sonya Krishna Chand In this Bent Not Broken show bonus, Coach Deborah Griffiths builds on the powerful themes shared in her recent episode with Sonya Krishna Chand, licensed professional …

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#317 Matthew Gauger of Greenhorn Grove — Rooted in Real Life 55:58

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“Sometimes the most powerful conversations aren’t about success — they’re about what it costs to grow.” In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Gauger, founder of Greenhorn Grove, a homesteader, husband, and father who’s learning to build a life from the soil up — both literally and emotionally. Matthew opens up about his journey into homestead…

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Love, Marriage and Divorce Through the Years: From the Fifties to The Future and How Television Influenced Modern Family Life with Julie Lokun 39:02

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In this fun episode of Broken to Boldness, host Deborah Griffiths joins forces with media strategist and visionary Julie Lokun, JD, to unpack how television has defined, distorted, and ultimately diversified the American family. From the black-and-white idealism of the 1950s nuclear family to today’s kaleidoscope of blended, single, and chosen fami…

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From Broken to Balanced: Divorce Recovery Coaching Insights Inspired by Dr. JC Doornick 6:47

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Welcome to this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, where Coach Deborah expands on the transformative conversation with Dr. JC Doornick, founder of Make Sense Academy. In the original episode, JC shared his powerful story of navigating divorce—a journey through guilt, loss, reflection, and rebirth. In this bonus episode, Coach Deborah helps you…

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#316 We the People: Lewis Herms on Truth, Freedom, and Fixing California 59:32

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In this episode, Lucas sits down with Lewis Herms, entrepreneur, activist, and California gubernatorial candidate, for a candid conversation about his journey from business owner to outspoken advocate for government transparency and reform. Lewis shares how his early experiences shaped his work ethic, why he believes citizens need to “take back the…

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93 - Human Design for People Pleasers - For all you human design types & newbies alike, we're getting a map into your people pleasing tendencies AND learning how to heal it. 48:31

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It's the 3rd epi in my people-pleasing series! I have been DYING to know what human design really is, how it works, and if it can help us with people pleasing. Turns out, not only can it help, it can give you a map that shows exactly where your people pleasing started, how it works, and how you heal it. Human design expert and confidence coach Kell…

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The Road to Healing: Recovering from Divorce and Finding Real Love with Kerry Brett 41:11

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In this empowering episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with the remarkable Kerry Brett — a celebrity photographer turned dating strategist — who has helped thousands transform their love lives and rediscover confidence in the modern dating world. Kerry shares her deeply personal journey of heartbreak, healing, and ultimatel…

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#315 Ebie Lynch — Faith, Service, and the Future of California 44:20

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In this inspiring conversation, Ebie Lynch — veteran, nurse, mother, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California — joins Lucas Mack to share her vision for a stronger, fairer, and more resilient California. From her years in the military and healthcare to her work as a labor advocate, Ebie opens up about the values that shaped her leadershi…

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Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental Alienation with Kindra Foley 29:22

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Bent Not Broken Podcast: Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental Alienation with Kindra Foley Episode Summary: In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Kindra Foley — strategic marketing leader, relationship builder, wife, mom, stepmom, and fierce advocate for families impacted by parental …

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How to Heal & Rebuild Confidence After Divorce with Sonia Krishna Chand, LPC 34:47

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In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with licensed professional counselor, podcast host, and author Sonia Krishna Chand. Together, they dive into the emotional challenges of divorce, the journey of rebuilding self-esteem, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your sense of identity and self-worth. …

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Rising After Divorce: Healing, Resilience & New Beginnings with Dr. JC Doornick 36:10

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Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Dr. JC Doornick—father, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and founder of Make Sense Academy. Together, they dive deep into the realities of divorce, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose. Dr. JC Doornick shares his personal divorce journey, the lesso…

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92 - The People Pleaser Guide: How to Deal with Conflict - Less people pleasing, more conflict resolution strategies for standing in power and authenticity, bb. 50:11

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This is episode 2 in my people-pleasing deep-dive! One of our biggest fears as people-pleasers is speaking up for ourselves during conflict—it can literally make us feel like we're going to pass out from anxiety! So how do we move from the knee-jerk "Sounds good, no worries!" to a thoughtful, authentic: "Actually, here's what I need..."? In this ep…

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91 - People Pleasing at Work Gotcha Down? If you're a people pleaser from 9 to 5, it's time to start setting boundaries so you can take your power back. 49:52

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It's my first in a series on people pleasing! We're looking at it from all angles, starting with people-pleasing at work. We do it to stay safe, even to get ahead in our careers—but it's actually sabotaging our success! The problem is, half the time, we don't even know we're doing it, and the other half, we've people pleased before we even have a c…

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#314 Holding the Line for Humanity's Awakening with Matt Kennedy 1:07:17

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Everything that's lived in the shadows and the darkness is coming into the light and people who are holding the line and speaking up are rare, but in this episode Matthew Kennedy and I have a powerful conversation as he shares his story of awakening and the powerful nonprofit he's working for today! Check out Matthew Kennedy here: https://www.insta…

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Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths 2:10

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Welcome to Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, the podcast for anyone navigating the emotional, practical, and deeply personal journey of life after divorce. Hosted by Deborah Griffiths — CEO of Broken to Boldness, acclaimed author of Torched: Burnt by a Gaslighter, and a leading life transition coach — this show explores what it truly means to he…

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90 - When Should You End a Relationship? - How get out of toxic connections and into reciprocal, loving relationships as recovering people pleasers and children of gaslighters. 31:41

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How do you know when it's time to end a friendship, or any relationship for that matter? How do you know when you're just being "dramatic," like your family of origin always told you you were, and when you're self-advocating and standing in your power? How do you balance healthy boundaries with healthy compassion, especially when a person's toxicit…

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89 - How to Heal Anxious Attachment Style Part II - A deep dive into healing anxious attachment, bc it's time to enjoy secure attachment, babe. 57:52

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We've all been there—trying to figure out the exact right way to phrase the text so we sound cool and aloof when actually we've been crying for the last two hours. Anxious attachment style can suuuckkkkk so bad because it's rooted in deep feelings of not being good enough, not trusting people, and not loving ourselves. But what if I told you there'…

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88 - Anxious Attachment Style, Breakup Edition - Codependency in relationships can surge in the breakup stage for anxiously attached folks—let's get you out of despair and into thrive mode. 27:16

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Being anxiously attached in a relationship is hard enough, but anxiously attached during a breakup?? The feelings of abandonment, the hopelessness, the sense that you'll never get your life back—it can be a real codependent spiral. In this episode, we dive into what the breakup process can look like for anxiously attached folks, what lies we tell o…

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87 - Burnout Recovery 101 - How to break free from people-pleasing and emotional exhaustion (and the subconscious childhood wounds behind it) 1:04:57

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A lot of times, we think the antidote to burnout is a nap or a vacay (which, no shade, we love a vacay) but a lot of us are struggling with burnout from our own—often *subconscious*—repeated behaviors like perfectionism, overachieving (in an attempt to feel worthy or valid), people pleasing, or not setting appropriate boundaries. AKA, the call is c…

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#313 From Communism to Deep Spirituality with Roman Lifson 1:04:39

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Growing up in the USSR Roman Lifson had zero relationship with anything spiritual. He and his family eventually moved to the United States and Roman became an attorney. But, as life would have it he met his soul mate and his life was forever changed. In this beautiful episode find how how he went from communism to a deep spirituality and relationsh…

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86 - Tired of People Pleasing? - How childhood conditioning controls your work, love life, & confidence (and how to finally respect yourself without feeling drained) 27:12

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Do you ever get mad at yourself because you didn't hold a boundary? Are you SO over what a people pleaser you can be? Has anyone ever told you you need to respect yourself like they were talking to kindergartener and you STILL, to this day, carry that shame around with you? This is your epi, hunny. We're getting into the connection between people p…

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85 - Is My Mom a Narcissist? - This one's for the daughters of narcissistic mothers—and the dudes and non-binary folks—let's dig into the signs of a narcissistic mother, the impact, & how we heal. 1:09:27

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Real talk—narcissistic mothers unleash a reign of terror over their kids, and for MANY of us, we don't even realize it for years and years! We may even adore, worship, and endlessly praise our mothers (which is what many narcissistic mothers groom their children to do BTW). The way it impacts our self-worth and ability to set boundaries is WILD. In…

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84 - Limerence Symptoms Driving You Crazy? - Obsessive love ain't love, y'all, & your limerent object isn't all that. Let's show you how to stop obsessing over someone else so you can LIVE. 31:39

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Literally romantic obsession SUCKS. The longing is so intense, and there's no way to satiate it. In this epi, we get into how your unmet childhood needs are feeding your limerence, how we work with them, and why self-love is both the key AND just the beginning. Birth Chart Reading Giveaway Rules! Leave me a rating and review, screenshot it, post it…

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DARVO: The Manipulation Pattern That Makes You Think You're the Problem | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 6) 34:29

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Ever walk away from an argument thinking maybe I'm the crazy one? If you've ever tried to bring up a concern and suddenly you’re the problem—you might be experiencing DARVO. DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. It’s a psychological abuse tactic used to flip the script—and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, Dr. …

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When the Label Doesn’t Matter: Toxic Is Toxic | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 5) 26:47

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Too many women stay stuck in toxic relationships because they’re trying to “figure it out.” Is it narcissism? Addiction? Passive-aggression? Something diagnosable? In this powerful episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver challenges the belief that we need a perfect label before we’re allowed to leave. What if the pain is enough? What if the confusion, …

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83 - Need Help with Anxiety? - The spin-outs suck—get help with anxiety & learn anxiety management techniques with Dr. Stephanie Lopez 53:36

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Anxiety isn't just about your thoughts, it's about whether or not you see *YOURSELF* as capable enough to handle life (OOF!). In this episode, I get into this and SO much more with anxiety expert Dr. Stephanie Lopez (you can check out her FREE training for ditching anxiety here). If you'd like a one-on-one coaching session, birth chart reading, or …

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Cognitive Dissonance: The Quiet Mind Game That Keeps You Stuck | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 4) 34:32

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Cognitive dissonance is one of the most powerful forces keeping women stuck in toxic relationships. It’s the reason you doubt yourself, excuse red flags, and feel like you're going crazy—while holding onto hope. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver explains how cognitive dissonance plays out in toxic marriages, narcissistic relat…

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#312 Breaking Free of the Matrix System Using the Power of Nature with David Sun Todd | The Lucas Mack Show 1:04:58

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David Sun Todd is changing lives after finding out how the power of nature can bring us back into our own sovereignty and how the matrix system is run and influences by alien forces that don't have our best interest in mind. This is a powerful episode with someone who brings years of wisdom and experience to help heal the world. Find out more at: h…

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You Can’t Make Someone Change | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 3) 26:56

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This week on The Mama Shrink Podcast, we’re talking about one of the hardest, most painful truths: You can’t make someone change if they don’t want to. You can love them. Beg them. Do everything “right.” But if they’re not willing to change, nothing will change. 🎧 Season 3, Episode 3 – Hope, Grief, and Letting Go: What to Do When They Won’t Change …

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82 - Did You Grow Up Without Affection? It's time to start healing the impact of being unloved as a child, babe. 37:45

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In this epi, we're getting into the symptoms of growing up without a parent who supported and hyped you up or even hugged you—it can show up allll over your life—AND we're getting into how we heal. (Don't worry—it's a huge heartache, but we're starting small.) If you'd like a one-on-one coaching session, birth chart reading, or tarot reading with R…

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Sorry Not Sorry: Let’s Talk About Toxic Apologies | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 2) 26:51

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Have you ever gotten an apology that left you feeling… worse? In this powerful episode of The Mama Shrink Podcast, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver breaks down the subtle art of the toxic apology. If you’ve ever felt confused, blamed, or dismissed after someone said “sorry,” this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to spot the difference between a real apolo…

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81 - Not Feeling Good Enough? How to deal with Imposter Syndrome, anxious attachment, perfectionism, and more by building self worth. 1:10:48

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NBD just going through life feeling like you're always the problem because you weren't treated like you were good enough to be heard, seen, respected, or loved as a kid! In this episode, psychotherapist Kelly Lewis joins me for a deep dive: neglect, anxious attachment, conditional love, perfectionism, and having to earn approval—and how all of them…

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#311 Finding God After Becoming a Spiritual Nomad with Brenden Whitney | The Lucas Mack Show 1:36:12

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For Brenden, the author of Soul Quest: The Journey of a Spiritual Nomad, a deeply personal exploration of losing faith, grappling with questions about God and the Universe, and embarking on a transformative spiritual journey, he chronicles his search across various religions, his alignment with Taoism, and his eventual decision to follow Christ. Th…

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How to Embrace Healing When Life Falls Apart | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 1) 57:10

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In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver returns to The Mama Shrink Podcast after surviving a year that nearly broke her. From the end of a 31-year marriage to the financial and emotional shock of becoming a single mom at 52, she shares what true healing looks like behind closed doors. If you’re navigating burnout, divorce, narci…

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80 - Dealing with Political Anxiety? We're getting into how to stop catastrophizing (and feeling empowered instead). 43:54

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Are you feeling like you're always on the brink of a panic attack while a government of racist, sexist, xenophobic, homophobic oligarchs squeezes every last ounce of democracy out of our country? Then this one's for you. If you'd like a one-on-one coaching session, birth chart reading, or tarot reading with Remy, go ⁠⁠here. Want to connect? Find me…

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#310 The Embodied Divine Feminine with Hallie Lifson | The Lucas Mack Show 52:27

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Hallie Lifson is a passionate and skilled priestess, therapist, and educator dedicated to helping individuals break free from life’s constraints and live their best lives. With a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a commitment to lifelong learning, Hallie offers a holistic approach to well-being. She guides individuals to surrender to th…

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79 - Healing After a Breakup - We're just out here overcoming breakup grief, healing heartbreak, and moving on after a relationship with somatic practitioner Laurie James 1:15:27

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Healing after a breakup suucckkks—the grief, the anger, the fear. In this episode, I sit down with somatic practioner Laurie James to talk about The 4 E's (we especially love "expel"), self-compassion post-breakup, and even breakups with friends and family. If you'd like a one-on-one coaching session, birth chart reading, or tarot reading with Remy…

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78 - Suffered Sibling Violence? We're talking how to recover from sibling abuse trauma and sibling emotional abuse (and how to heal, hunny). 55:46

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A lot of families don't take sibling abuse seriously—behavior they would never accept from a bully at school, they completely gloss over when it's happening at home. How do we heal from that trauma? And when it continues into adulthood, can we even mend the relationship with our sibling? In this episode, I coach Jackie through these questions, lett…

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#309 Bitcoin Millionaire Targeted By the Gov't finally speaks out with Joby Weeks | The Lucas Mack Show 1:07:47

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Self made Bitcoin Multimillionaire Joby Weeks joins my podcast from house arrest to discuss how he got arrested at a Tony Robbins event and why he believes he is now targeted by the United States government. What started as fun and games for a wild entrepreneur has landed him in serious trouble with the United States Government. This story is wild …

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77 - Feeling Helpless and Hopeless? How to deal with Learned Helplessness through somatic healing so you can feel optimistic again (yes, really). 1:01:38

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Does your internal monologue ever sound like, "I'll never get better," "I'll never have the life I want," "I'll never fall in love"? Then this one's for you, baby! Learned helplessness is when we learn (often in abusive households growing up) that we don't have any control over the harm being done to us, so we just stop trying. We basically learn t…

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76 - Still Spiraling from a Sexual Assault? We're getting through this together by healing sexual trauma (so you start to feel like yourself again). 27:31

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After a sexual assault, you often spiral into a hole you feel you'll never come out of. In this episode, Rima writes in to ask for help with the feeling that she will be never the person she was before she was assaulted. For clarity's sake, the phrase "sexual assault" is an umbrella term that applies to many experiences, including but not limited t…