Abuse, abandonment, and a cult—my escape from a nightmare. They even tried to take my kids, but I fought back. Now, I’m breaking the cycle and fighting every day to be nothing like my mother.

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Tags and Categories: trauma, childhood trauma, cult, toxic parent, abuse

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Very few of us ever get the chance to read a Victim Impact Statement for the trauma we endured in childhood. But Diane did. Frustrated by the lack of understanding and terrifying statistics surrounding childhood sexual abuse, Diane made the courageous decision to go to the police and hold her abuser accountable. It’s a choice that comes with immense difficulty, as the path to justice is long and, as Diane shares with us, often skewed against the victim. Diane first shared her story on this podcast in 2022. Now, she returns to update us on her two-year fight for justice. To hear Diane’s original story go to episode 86. Shame and Child Sexual Abuse https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/86-shame-and-child-sexual-abuse-part-one/id1533741808?i=1000577694507 

Key Takeaways:

1. Why it was important for Diane to hold her abuser accountable.
2. Should you confront your abuser? Diane shares her perspective.
3. The challenges of holding an abuser accountable.
4. Freedom, courage, perseverance, and the journey to move forward.
5. The importance of having a strong support system.

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, CSA, Survivor stories.

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Part Two - Healing my trauma. In this important episode, I sit down with Kelly, an extraordinary woman who bravely shares her story of survival and healing. From enduring a childhood filled with domestic violence at the hands of her father to entering a relationship with a man who subjected her to ten years of verbal and emotional abuse, Kelly’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Hear what Kelly endured for decades of her life, how it finally broke her and how she is now healing and creating a new and intentional life, on her own terms.

Key Takeaways:

1. Identify the Signs: Be aware of the signs and patterns of domestic violence and abuse.
2. Break the Cycle: While the cycle of domestic violence may repeat, it is possible to break free and find healing and freedom.
3. Understand the Impact: Domestic violence can result in PTSD, nervous system disorders, and feelings of burnout and fatigue.
4. Choose Your Path: Trauma can transform your life, but you have the power to choose to be a fighter rather than a victim.
5. Embrace Healing: No matter what you’ve experienced, healing is achievable, and you can create a fulfilling life on your own terms.

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD, CPTSD, Complex Trauma

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If you believe that eating disorders are a desperate attempt to achieve the perfect body, that’s not the full story. Anorexia and bulimia often stem from something far deeper—unresolved trauma and a desperate need for love. Discover the real reason behind the struggle and what most people are missing!

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Tags and Categories: trauma, childhood trauma, anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders

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In this important episode, I sit down with Kelly, an extraordinary woman who bravely shares her story of survival and healing. From enduring a childhood filled with domestic violence at the hands of her father to entering a relationship with a man who subjected her to ten years of verbal and emotional abuse, Kelly’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Hear what Kelly endured for decades of her life, how it finally broke her and how she is now healing and creating a new and intentional life, on her own terms.

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence that may be triggering to some listeners.

Key Takeaways:

1. Identify the Signs: Be aware of the signs and patterns of domestic violence and abuse.
2. Break the Cycle: While the cycle of domestic violence may repeat, it is possible to break free and find healing and freedom.
3. Understand the Impact: Domestic violence can result in PTSD, nervous system disorders, and feelings of burnout and fatigue.
4. Choose Your Path: Trauma can transform your life, but you have the power to choose to be a fighter rather than a victim.
5. Embrace Healing: No matter what you’ve experienced, healing is achievable, and you can create a fulfilling life on your own terms.

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD, CPTSD, Complex Trauma

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Who do you choose to love and why?

When Anastazja lost her father at two years old, her life took a dark turn. She didn’t speak for a year, spent hours crying as a child, and grieved the loss deeply. But what did that loss make Anastazja believe about herself? Discover the shocking family trauma Anastazja stored in her body—and why she kept choosing toxic, narcissistic partners again and again. Connect with Anastazja’s story and find out why you keep repeating toxic relationship patterns in this must-listen episode!

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Key Takeaways:

• Find out how family trauma influences who you choose to love and why.
• The shocking negative belief patterns you form from childhood events—and how they secretly control your life.
• How you become a magnet for narcissistic partners
• The hidden trauma you store in your body, driving your choice in partners.
• How childhood trauma sees you trapped in a cycle of emotionally abusive relationships

You can find Anastazja Gajkowska via her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ExposeNetwork22  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089474766773 Instagram instagram.com/thatgirl_whomadeit

And website https://exposenetwork.weebly.com/

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Narcissistic relationships, narcissistic partner, toxic relationships, trauma bonding, love bombing, trauma, healing

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Are you waiting for others to see your value? It's a deeply ingrained belief system that's difficult to break. But the truth is, your worth comes from simply being who you are. Tune into this conversation with actor and producer Megan Henry who shares how she stopped waiting for validation from others and started embracing her own value, on her own terms.

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Tags and Categories: trauma, self love, self worth, validation, childhood trauma, childhood programming

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We all have parts of ourselves that make us human; sad parts, angry parts, combative parts. But what if your parts broke away and became individual identities? In this eye-opening episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Maggie Walters, author of Split: A Life Shared: Living with Multiple Personality Disorder, to uncover the incredible story of how Maggie’s mind split into separate identities. Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder) is the result of extreme childhood trauma, causing the mind to split and split, again and again. Maggie reveals the chilling moments from her past that led to her dissociation and allowed her alter personalities to take over. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s truly like to live with multiple personality disorder, this episode will leave you speechless. TW Trigger warning, themes of sexual abuse are discussed in this episode.

Key Takeaways:- 

1. Understanding DID: Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder) causes the mind to split into multiple identities or "alters."
2. Childhood Trauma Link: Severe early trauma can trigger the formation of DID and distinct personalities.
3. Role of Alters: During trauma, alters take control, allowing dissociation from pain.
4. Living with DID: A rare look into the experience of managing multiple identities.
5. Healing & Triggers: The ongoing journey toward healing and managing triggers.
6. Breaking Stigma: Emphasizing compassion and awareness for this often-misunderstood disorder.
7. Courage & Resilience: How to live a fulfilling life despite the challenges of DID.

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MPD, DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Multiple Personality Disorder, Healing Childhood Trauma

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Tired of constantly attracting narcissists and toxic personalities? Sick of friendships that drain your energy? In this week’s must-listen episode, we dive deep with Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist, Ina Hansen. After 16 years married to a narcissist and a lifetime of toxic relationships, Ina is sharing the hard-hitting truths about why she kept drawing them in—and how she finally broke free. Find out how to stop missing the red flags, escape toxic patterns, and start living life on your own terms. Ready to break the cycle? Don’t miss this episode!

You can find Ina Hansen via her website at https://liveyourlife.coach/ or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/liveyourlife.coach. Ina can help you break the cycle of narcissistic abuse.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover why you keep attracting toxic relationships.

• Learn the red flags you are overlooking.

• What exactly is love bombing, trauma bonding and AFTERSHOCK?

• Learn from Ina how to really heal yourself, stop the cycle of narcissistic abuse, and attract healthy relationships where you are truly loved and valued. 

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Narcissistic relationships, narcissistic partner, toxic relationships, trauma bonding, love bombing

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Did you learn to cope by shutting down from the time you were a baby? If your parent struggled to emotionally connect with you, you may have adopted a frozen state as a coping mechanism. This freeze response alters the neural pathways in your brain, potentially leading to developmental gaps, reduced stress tolerance, and a weakened immune system. Tune in for this important mini episode with Jamie McCoy, a trauma trained therapist. You can find her course, The Nervous System Re-set at https://www.myintegrativetherapist.com/Home and also via instagram www.instagram.com/myintegrativetherapist

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Tags and Categories: nervous system, freeze response, childhood trauma, emotional abandonment

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