Hey girl heyyyy....guess what, just when I think I'm all good and I don't have any other issues lurking around in the shadows..BOOM...issues show up like, bitch, yes you do.

On this episode of the podcast we discuss things like:

~spending to the edge

~making rules for ourselves

~buying something new, but not using it right away

~having a plan b or escape plan

~grocery shopping as if a hurricane was coming

~Jumping back into a relationship after a fallout as if nothing happened

~constant self-criticism and critique

~assuming the worst of people

Oh you don't have any issues? Well then, consider this episode a confidence booster for ya.

Song:

"You Will Be Found"~ Natalie Grant & Corey Asbury

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjipTBGNTYE

You are not alone and you are certainly not the villain for walking away from you toxic family.

Keep walking friend.

Welcome to Season 3!!!!!

On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we chat about celebrating our birthday while we are no contact with our toxic family.

Some years I am happy and some years I am fromp...

This year, I am fromp.

But, we are jumping right in and discussing all of the emotions that are associated with this no contact with toxic family journey.

You are not alone friend.

Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyfYvLeG0tc

Yup.

That's right, my father was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Did anyone in the clown circle call me to let me know?

nope.

Am I going to break no contact?

nope.

What am I going to do? Talk about the fuckery with all of you.

Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5drYkLiLI8

Join me as I chat with Marie Birtel. She is author of the book,

"I Love You When..."

This fictional narrative sheds light on the often

overlooked area of covert narcissism in families. Through the main character,

Emma, readers are given a glimpse into the

profound effects and insight into this subtle and insidious

force. The story emphasizes that healing from narcissistic

trauma is not only possible but crucial to breaking the cycle

of abuse in future relationships.

"I love you when..." is a story of hope, self-discovery, and

freedom.

To learn more about Marie, visit her website:

http://www.mariebirtel.com/

Order the book, "I Love You When..." :

https://amzn.eu/d/aNv0KRW

Connect with Marie:

https://www.instagram.com/i_am_maryc/

On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we are going to talk about six things we are NOT going to embrace this year.

1. Minimize, belittle or downgrade ourselves to make someone feel better.

2. Thinking that loving our family more would have made things different.

3. Saying yes to things we don't want to do.

4. Beating ourselves up for saying no to things we do not want to do.

5. Embracing where we are on this journey and the mood we are in.

6. Not giving people who fuck up and keep on trucking a second chance.

Song: Phil Collins, 'I Don't Care Anymore'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLpfbcXTeo8

Welcome to the shortest episode ever!

On this episode I take a few minutes to connect with YOU and talk about the peace that being no contact with toxic family during the holiday season can yield.

I also talk about what I did with my peace and ask you..what will you do with your peace? Let's chat in the comment section!

Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YdTTAaYVPM

Also making a guest appearance is a very needy and whiny Viszla...

This episode of the Character Outs podcast is your friendly reminder to keep walking. Even amongst the FA LA LA and peace and joy. (BAH HUMBUG)

You knew why you walked away from your toxic family. Don't let the sparkle of the Holidays gaslight you and make you doubt why you walked away.

Song: Taylor Swift: it's time to go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFCNdWPop-Y

In case no one has told you, it's not you, you don't have to fix it and you are not alone.

Keep walking.

...there is something wrong with you, something seriously wrong with you....

Has your toxic, abusive parent ever said that to you?

Same.

But guess what, there is nothing wrong with you.

On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about my journey with mental health. I feel vulnerable af sharing this with all of you but that is what I am here for with the hope that you feel less alone.

Incase no one has told you, its not you, never has been, you don't have to fix it and you are not alone.

Keep walking friend.

The Song: Crazy Bitch, Madeline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTulvuXrS_E

Join me as I chat with Dr. Sherrie Campbell.

You may think you know Dr. Sherrie and her list of stellar accomplishments, such as her recent TEDx talk (not all parents are good), flourishing therapy practice, groundbreaking podcast (sherapy sessions: cutting ties with toxic family), and the collection of books she has written, (including her most recent, "Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents.")

(And to think she is just getting started!)

But just wait until you hear how she describes herself!!!

One of the things that makes Dr. Sherrie so special is that she's just like us, a survivor of a toxic family, and on this no-contact journey with us. Her wisdom and relatability is a beacon of hope for so many.

On this episode you will hear Dr. Sherrie's empowering message, her ability to flip the script on being the scapegoat, and her guidance on what to say when the kiddos ask why Gramma and Grandpa don't come around anymore will leave you feeling inspired to powerfully keep walking on this road of no contact.

Dr. Sherrie is the pioneer for destigmatizing the societal perceptions of cutting ties with toxic family and this beautiful soul right here changed my life.

*Find Dr. Sherrie on Instagram (you will love her Thankful Thursday messages every week):

https://www.instagram.com/dr.sherrie/

*Check out her website:

https://drsherriecampbell.com/

*Listen to her podcast: Sherapy Sessions, Cutting Toxic Family Ties:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sherapy-sessions-cutting-toxic-family-ties/id1591691842

*Grab a copy of her most recent book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Survivors-Emotionally-Abusive-Parents/dp/1648482635

Incase no one has told you; it's not you, never has been and you don't have to fix it.

Oh, the tales that our toxic family tell. They can swirl around and behind us like an impending storm. And we thought walking away would stop this!!! (aren't we adorable)

Also-let's be real...the tales are NEVER good.

On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, we dive into how we can navigate this inevitable fallout on this no contact journey.

We discuss:

*Bracing for impact

*Our response

*Remembering the source

*Cultivating our peace

Also-who does this?!?!?!?! Oh yea..ourr families. As if we needed yet another reason to keep walking.

Let's get our heads in the game, remember our worth and keep walking.

Song: Chasing Rainbows: High Kings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46jAXMq7esQ

Character Outs podcast Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/characteroutspodcast/