Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-root ...
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This podcast is dedicated to the unsung heroes out there wishing to heal from the wounds of childhood they did not create. Adult children of alcoholics and children of narcissistic parents have been emotionally conditioned and neurologically wired to abandon the authentic self, for the sake of parental attachments. Emotional neglect manifests as codependency, a need for external validation, and approval. Unaware, those suffering from abandonment wounds, who exhibit codependency often attract ...
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Another true crime podcast.
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Emotional abuse survivors guess at what normal is, doubt themselves, fear change, and feel stuck mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Here we get to heal it all.
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The quality of our relationships reflects the quality of our lives. As human beings, we are created to relate to others in healthy ways. Empathy allows us to understand one another's emotions, needs, wants and desires, which allows for a sense of human connectedness. In the best of relationships, emotions, triggers, needs, wants and desires are honored by all parties. However, when we are dealing with those with high narcissistic traits, we often discover a lack of boundaries, tremendous emo ...
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Call of the Father is intended to encourage men to open their heart space in order to heal and grow into full acceptance of themselves. As we learn accountability for our belief systems we also become more loving, accepting, compassionate and desirable as fathers, friends, leaders and lovers. This podcast features raw, authentic conversations and stories about a journey of Personal Growth.
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The Rise Up! Podcast is a celebration of bakers, the bakeries they created and the people they serve. Join Mark Dyck as he talks with bakers and bakery owners from across North America and around the world. Hear about their struggles and triumphs and learn about the satisfaction that feeding a community can provide.
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Codependency Communication Struggles No One Talks About
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23:11In this podcast, learn about the codependent communication struggles no one talks about. In codependency, the focus is usually on keeping the peace, avoiding conflict, and managing someone else's emotions, at the expense of your own truth. This makes authentic communication feel dangerous, especially if you grew up in a toxic environment where spea…
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Love vibrations cannot exist where bitterness resides! Tribute to Lisa A Romano.
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25:49Send us a text In this episode I discuss finding a healing path that you resonate with and doing the hard work. For me Lisa A Romano’s Conscious Healing Academy helped me achieve major breakthroughs in my healing journey. I will share 3 paradigm shifts I experienced, 1 from each course.By Manly
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Mentoring teens to see red and green flags in romantic relationships.
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44:55Send us a text In this episode I discuss my beliefs around mentoring teens to see red and green flags in potential romantic interests. This episode features a very special surprise guest.By Manly
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Codependency Communication Struggles No One Talks About
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23:11In this podcast, learn about the codependent communication struggles no one talks about. In codependency, the focus is usually on keeping the peace, avoiding conflict, and managing someone else's emotions, at the expense of your own truth. This makes authentic communication feel dangerous, especially if you grew up in a toxic environment where spea…
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The New Way to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse
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14:35Socrates 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 a…
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The New Way to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse
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14:35Socrates 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 a…
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When you’re Breaking Cycles, not every day feels like a win!
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17:21Send us a text In this episode I discuss the down days of healing and breaking cycles of generational trauma. You just don’t get everything right every day and that’s okay! Trying to parent your kids while reparenting your own inner child is a tough job. Just be open and vulnerable with your kids and they will appreciate that.…
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10 Disturbing Ways Narcissists Control You Via Manipulation Tactics
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16:28In 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 …
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10 Disturbing Ways Narcissists Control You Via Manipulation Tactics
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16:28In 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 …
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Jealousy does not come from a love vibration, therefore it can only be a red flag!
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29:38Send us a text In this episode I discuss jealousy as a red flag from different angles and emphasize the importance of seeking a healing path. Each person has to find the resources or program(s) that resonate with them.By Manly
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Signs of Coercive Control by Narcissists in Conversation
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12:12In 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…
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Signs of Coercive Control by Narcissists in Conversation
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12:12In 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…
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Narcissists See You as a Liability or an Asset and Nothing More
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24:36If you love a narcissist and you're here listening to this podcast, chances are you are learning to understand that you are not viewed healthily and that perhaps the person you are dealing with perceives you through a skewed lens. Maybe you're realizing that it's not you and there is nothing you can do to please a narcissist, although God knows you…
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Narcissists See You as a Liability or an Asset and Nothing More
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24:36If you love a narcissist and you're here listening to this podcast, chances are you are learning to understand that you are not viewed healthily and that perhaps the person you are dealing with perceives you through a skewed lens. Maybe you're realizing that it's not you and there is nothing you can do to please a narcissist, although God knows you…
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Love yourself by setting and enforcing boundaries. Bullies don’t respect cowards.
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29:42Send us a text In this episode we talk about how difficult it can be to learn to set and enforce boundaries when you have codependent traits. As you do this, it gets easier and it teaches people to respect you, which is actually what you hoped to get by not putting up boundaries.By Manly
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Stop Apologizing for This: Codependency Recovery
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23:10How often do you look within and hear yourself asking the only questions that have any real potential to change your life, such as, "Who am I?, or "Why do I feel not good enough?" If you're like most people, you may never question whether or not you question the quality or validity of your thinking. That's why Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach…
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Stop Apologizing for This: Codependency Recovery
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23:10How often do you look within and hear yourself asking the only questions that have any real potential to change your life, such as, "Who am I?, or "Why do I feel not good enough?" If you're like most people, you may never question whether or not you question the quality or validity of your thinking. That's why Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach…
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Rise Up! #223 - Mark Gavigan and Kristin Ryall
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1:02:11There are times when family is bigger than career and you need to figure things out. And often, bread and baking becomes the way forward. That's what happened to Mark Gavigan and Kristin Ryall, who gave up careers in the wine trade to relocate to Palm Springs to be closer to their family, and Mark fell into baking in a big way. In this episode, Mar…
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Dwell in the past to heal and find gratitude!
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16:31Send us a text For some reason we have been led to believe that focusing on the past is a bad thing. In this episode we focus on the positive reasons to dwell on the past.By Manly
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Beware: Narcissists Use Your Perception Against You
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24:00If 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, …
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Beware: Narcissists Use Your Perception Against You
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24:00If 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, …
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Love is the antidote for shame! Love yourself, love your kids, & break the cycle!
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24:34Send us a text In this episode I share a very heartfelt story from a dear friend about how shame drove him to superhuman levels of self torture trying to be enough. It didn’t work. Now we both see the need to love our kids and make sure they know that they are enough no matter what. Loving our kids unconditionally teaches them to love themselves un…
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Codependency and Money: Breakthrough this Lack and Scarcity Mindset
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33:23If 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 yo…
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Codependency and Money: Breakthrough this Lack and Scarcity Mindset
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33:23If 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 yo…
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Pure Intentions come from Love Consciousness; Integrity is a mask worn by narcissists!
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20:35Send us a text In this episode we tackle the truth about the possible shortcomings of Integrity and the importance of Intentions of the Heart. Even a narcissist can wear a mask of integrity because it feeds their ego image!By Manly
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Narcissists: You're NOT Their Slave But They Treat You Like They Are
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23:59Have 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 liv…
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Narcissists: You're NOT Their Slave But They Treat You Like They Are
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23:59Have 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 liv…
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the importance of the father role in nurturing, mentoring and raising children.By Manly
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Codependency and Narcissism: The Paradigm You MUST Escape
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25:19Are you in a relationship with a narcissist and do you feel like you need to walk on eggshells to keep them calm? Do you feel easily controlled due to your caretaking nature? Can you identify codependent traits in you, such as low self worth, negative self talk, feeling shame-based, and needing the approval of others to feel like you are okay, and …
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Codependency and Narcissism: The Paradigm You MUST Escape
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25:19Are you in a relationship with a narcissist and do you feel like you need to walk on eggshells to keep them calm? Do you feel easily controlled due to your caretaking nature? Can you identify codependent traits in you, such as low self worth, negative self talk, feeling shame-based, and needing the approval of others to feel like you are okay, and …
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Arlo Brandl returns to Rise Up! after seven years, still in Tecumseh, Michigan but in a new location on the main street and with a brand new book! In this episode, Mark and Arlo talk about the big move to the main street, why baking alone still works best for him and his family, and they dig into Early Riser, Arlo's new memoir and recipe book. Just…
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How I overcame the pain and bitterness from betrayal
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24:53Send us a text In this episode the author describes how accountability helped him overcome bitterness and reframe a deep wound of betrayal as an act of love that set him free.By Manly
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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 val…
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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 val…
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Desire for emotional connection led to faking orgasms with my wife!
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29:22Send us a text In this episode the author describes how men desire a deeply intimate and emotional connection, but social standards can leave them in an internal state of shame and disconnect.By Manly
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Narcissists are Turned Off by Your Request for Fairness: Warning Signs There's a Narcissist in Your Life
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30:14Do 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…
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Narcissists are Turned Off by Your Request for Fairness: Warning Signs There's a Narcissist in Your Life
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Laura Fessenden dreamed of being a record executive, but food nosed ahead of music at Moxie Bread Co. in Boulder, Colorado. Starting as a barista, Laura took on more and more responsibility until her mentor and bakery founder Andy Clark died in 2022. Now the overall Director of Operations, Laura and her team are continuing Andy's legacy while build…
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