Regina Hiremath stayed in a toxic marriage for 23 years—navigating narcissistic abuse, generational trauma, and the quiet devastation of survival mode. But the moment she chose herself, her whole life shifted.

This episode is a masterclass in courage—a reckoning with the subtle faces of abuse and a celebration of the power that emerges when a woman says: “No more.”

• 🔥 From childhood neglect to being raised by an alcoholic guardian
• ⚠️ The silent damage of financial and emotional abuse
• 💼 Thriving in business while falling apart personally
• ✊ Reclaiming her voice through writing, speaking & advocacy
• 💥 How survival mode became a trap—and how she finally broke free

🎙️ What We Talk About:

• The reality of surviving narcissistic abuse without physical violence
• How trauma hides in high achievement and “keeping it together”
• Why survival mode often delays self-awareness
• The healing power of storytelling and writing a memoir
• What reinvention looks like in real life—not just Instagram
• Why you don’t have to hate the version of you that helped you survive

🔑 Key Takeaways:

“It wasn’t just surviving—I was a hostage.”

“I didn’t realize I was a DV victim until after I divorced him.”

“Writing my memoir helped me understand how it all connected.”

“Everything I needed was already inside of me—I just had to say yes.”

🙌 Why This Episode Matters:

So many women suffer in silence because their abuse doesn’t “look” like the stories we’re told. But emotional warfare is just as real—and just as damaging. Regina’s story is proof that the quietest trauma can leave the loudest scars… but it can also birth the fiercest transformation. If you’ve ever doubted your pain, this episode will validate your experience and remind you: You are not crazy. You were conditioned to survive. And now? You get to thrive.

💬 Connect with Regina:

📖 Read her blog: www.alimonialife.com

📚 Book: Lessons on the Way to One Self

📱 Follow her socials via her website

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 💣 Download the Survival Mode Exit Blueprint
• 👉🏾 Join the Survival Mode Exodus Membership
• 🎧 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Podcast on YouTube
• ✍🏾 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Newsletter on LinkedIn
• 💬 Book a 1:1 Session with Leticia
• 📖 Order Survival Mode Exit Plan Book