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On today’s episode, Sarene chats with Jillian Edwards Coburn. Jillian is an author, an advocate, and an abuse survivor. But Jillian is also a force of nature: She’s channeled her trauma into a memoir called My Ugly Truth: Life After Abuse, and now works tirelessly as a sexual abuse advocate. Two years ago, she served on a committee that helped get Bill 492 passed in Louisiana, which removed filing deadlines for childhood sexual abuse lawsuits.

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My Ugly Truth: Life After Abuse, by Jillian Coburn
Spicy, Cajun, With Love for Southern Louisiana Food: Quick and Easy Recipes Written by a Spicy Cajun South of I-10, by Jillian Edwards Coburn

House Bill 492 (Louisiana)
Daniel Prince v. State of Louisiana

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On today’s episode, Sarene chats with Dr. Jameca Woody Cooper. Dr. Cooper is a clinical and criminal psychologist in the St. Louis area, offering her expert insights and advice for emotional abuse survivors seeking support.

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"Women Staffers of Jann Wenner's Rolling Stone Get Their Turn to Speak," 
by Marisa Kabas

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with Rachel Claire Farnsworth, a "transformational life changer." Rachel works with clients to help release their deeply embedded trauma through various methods, but primarily through hypnotherapy. She has a lot of experience working with emotional abuse survivors, and can empathize with her clients, because Rachel is also an abuse survivor. You can read her story in the anthology Me Too But Never Again.

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with Dr. Kerry McAvoy. Dr. McAvoy is a licensed psychologist, as well as a narcissistic abuse survivor. She has channeled her experiences into a thriving career as an expert in toxic relationships through her book, Love You More, her podcast, “Breaking Free From Narcissistic Abuse,” and influential social media presence.

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"Breaking Free From Narcissistic Abuse" podcast

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"I've Given Up on Making Friends"
Jann Wenner New York Times interview
Jann Wenner's downfall

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please visit thehotline.org for help and resources. 

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with LaShaundra Barnes. LaShaundra is a mom, a fellow podcaster, and an emotional abuse survivor. Thanks to her devout faith, and years of therapy, LaShaundra emerged from a toxic relationship with her children’s father stronger than she’s ever been. It is her hope that her story can help others realize that leaving an emotionally abusive partner is an attainable goal, and that forgiveness is never impossible.

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On today’s episode, Sarene chats with Rachel Fleischman, LCSW. Rachel is a licensed clinical social worker, an expressive arts therapist, and the creator of a multi-modal therapy program called Dance Your Bliss. Her professional expertise sparked an illuminating conversation about emotional abuse that I hope will both help and encourage listeners of this podcast.

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with Mirlo Liendo, an emotional abuse survivor, author, and advocate. 

Since leaving her husband, Mirlo has dedicated her time to helping others who find themselves in abusive domestic situations: Whether it’s helping people navigate their divorce proceedings, find mental-health providers or safe housing, Mirlo is definitely someone you want in your corner if you are emerging from an emotionally abusive relationship.

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with Alena Scigliano, LPC, a licensed psychotherapist, a narcissistic abuse expert, and the author of "Swimming With Sharks: Surviving Narcissist-Infested Waters."

Alena is helping to spearhead a new and necessary movement in the mental health sphere: Clinicians who specialize in emotional and narcissistic abuse. Her new book, "Swimming With Sharks: Surviving Narcissist-Infested Waters," provides insights and strategies for dealing with narcissistic abusers.

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with Erin Riley, a narcissistic abuse survivor, music-industry veteran, and author of A Dark Force. 

Although both of her ex-husbands demonstrated narcissistic behavior, it was Erin’s second marriage that drove her to document her abuse. This documentation ultimately became her self-published memoir, A Dark Force.  Erin credits the writing of her book as her primary source of therapy following the end of a 20-year relationship with her narcissistic abuser. 

Throughout our discussion, Erin provides wisdom on emotional abuse from someone who has been to hell and back, mixed with a healthy dose of humor.

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On today's episode, Sarene chats with Ricky Twiggs, Jr., LPC, a licensed psychotherapist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ricky is an expert in emotional abuse, as he regularly works with teens and young adults who are the children of narcissistic parents.

Ricky discusses the significant mental health impact on children of narcissistic parents, and offers guidance and clinical insights into this crucial area of emotional abuse.

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Check out Sarene's recent podcast guest appearances!
"Motherhood Feels: Hindsight Is 20/20"
"The Borscht Belt Tattler"

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