Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal

By Jennifer Smith RN, LNC

A show dedicated to those who think they may be living in or are recovering from domestic abuse /narcissistic/ antisocial abuse. A soft approach that teaches the importance of self worth. Domestic abu... more

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How many episodes does Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal episodes:

November 25, 2024 The Toxic Love Potion: Trauma Bonding & Getting Clean
This episode covers how trauma bonds form psychologically and chemically in the brain. Explanation of why our abusers cannot be on a healing journey with us due to differing treatment needs and their psychological make up- discussion inspired by Dr. David Puter’s lecture on NPD. Inside your partners mind and yours, and ways to initiate breaking the bond are also covered.

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52min
November 16, 2024 What’s Happening to Me?
This episode covers things we go through physically due to chronic stress and fatigue even when there is no physical abuse. Neuro chemistry and information on hormones and neurotransmitter dysregulation are discussed. How to take steps forward to help ourselves start feeling better physically and mentally. This is not medical advice.
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37min
November 02, 2024 I got you❤️
This episode covers the topics and discussions that will be covered in season 6. Brief descriptions of why these relationships are addictive, brain chemistry, trauma bonding, gas lighting, no contact strategies, boundaries, and Stockholm syndrome are covered. How to cultivate hope to leave or stay gone, and how to help your support system better understand your needs at this time are also discussed. Hopefully this episode helps you feel like you can survive this, I got you! ❤️ Xo Nurse Jen
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32min
February 18, 2024 Who are you: cross-examination and the anxiety hamster wheel
This episode discusses intuition, gut instinct, anxiety, and ptsd symptoms. How to sort out one from the other post abuse when trying to learn to trust ourselves again. The effects of being in a relationship with a psychopathic person and behaviors that show up are also discussed.
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30min
February 18, 2024 Stress & Anxiety Management with Dr. Michele Vecchione Finneran
This episode features Dr. Vecchione Finneran giving tips and a better understanding of what chronic toxic stress is. Ways to help yourself when burnt out.
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31min
February 12, 2024 “Okay, Ted.” (Re-release previously recorded)
Trigger warning, intimate partner violence is discussed. I’m not ashamed- I’m a survivor. Psychopathy is defined as a mental (antisocial) disorder in which an individual manifests amoral and antisocial behavior, shows a lack of ability to love or establish meaningful personal relationships, expresses extreme egocentricity, and demonstrates a failure to learn from experience and other behaviors associated with the condition. Source: C.S. Neumann, ... H. Lasslett, in Encyclopedia of Mental Health (Second Edition), 2016
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1h 4min
October 25, 2023 Listen when feeling unworthy. Love Jen.
This episode covers finding courage deep within and how to over come feeling defeated in the face of rejection and maltreatment. Ambivalence with feeling scared and loved and safe all at the same time from care takers and partners is also covered.
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19min
September 01, 2023 To Build a Home: It won’t be like this forever.
This episode focuses on unknowingly using the abuse cycle and being attracted to emotionally unavailable people as a soothing mechanism for our nervous system. When safe still doesn’t feel safe and absent betrayal confirmation still feels scary. Goals of being patient with our process and becoming more securely attached are also covered. For R.
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26min
August 11, 2023 Part 2: What Was I Made For
This episode covers the damaging effects of chronic gaslighting, manipulation, blame shifting, and how to overcome them in arguments. Identity crisis and being psychologically programmed to believe jealousy and obsession equate to security are also covered. For KRS❤️
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40min
July 18, 2023 The Narcissistic Ideal Self Part 1: A Grandiose Portrayal
This episode covers development of grandiosity within a narcissistic personality. Signs of someone living in an “ideal” version of reality and why it’s impossible to have a healthy/ functional relationship with them. Education on NPD pathology helping partners to release responsibility for the painful dynamic they are experiencing.
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38min

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