Emotional Badass

By Nikki Eisenhauer

Hosted by psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer, M.Ed. LPC, LCDC. This show provides essential emotional education on Mental Health, HSP (Highly Sensitive People), Narcissists & Manipulative personalit... more

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Emotional Badass episodes:

May 18, 2025 Empathy Has a Price: Balancing Compassion with Self-Protection
In this episode, we explore how empathy can become costly when not balanced with healthy discernment. Childhood trauma often creates "red flag erasers" that prioritize relationships over personal wellbeing. Learn how to maintain your compassionate nature while developing the wisdom to protect yourself from one-sided connections.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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37min
May 11, 2025 Reflecting & The Truth About Student Loans They Never Told Us
Is your inner critic louder than your inner nurturer when you think about past money mistakes? I’ve wrestled with reflection that felt like punishment instead of growth. This conversation on student loan debt, financial shame, and reclaiming self-authority explores how we begin to shift toward healing. Mental Health isn’t separate from money. And when we face our past with compassion, we start living with more financial clarity and emotional strength.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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52min
May 04, 2025 The Soulful Bucket List That Healed Me and Changed Everything
Many Highly Sensitive People live in constant survival mode, feeling burnt out, anxious, and disconnected from joy. In this episode, we offer a soulful alternative: a bucket list of simple, healing experiences that shift us from surviving to truly living. I share powerful practices like witnessing a sunrise in stillness, writing to your younger self, dancing barefoot, and forgiving without needing closure. These small yet meaningful acts nourish mental health, support trauma recovery, strengthen boundaries, and help HSPs reconnect with peace, purpose, and their own worth.
RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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40min
April 27, 2025 Call in Show: Why Energy Vampires ALWAYS Find You (And How To Stop It)
Why do certain people always seem to find and drain you? Mental health problems often worsen for Highly Sensitive People when they continually attract energy vampires. If you've experienced trauma, you might feel like you have a target on your back for manipulative, self-serving people.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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23min
April 20, 2025 The Positive Side Effects of Healing That No One Talks About
Have you ever wondered what unexpected benefits might emerge from your healing journey? As we work through our pain and trauma, most of us focus solely on reducing symptoms and finding emotional stability. But what if I told you that mental health work creates ripple effects that transform every area of your life? I've witnessed this phenomenon countless times—both in my personal experience and with clients. The positive side effects of healing extend far beyond the emotional realm, creating a cascade of improvements that many people never anticipate.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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12min
April 13, 2025 Narcissists Count on You Making THESE Emotional Mistakes
Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognizing and stopping harmful patterns like self-blame, excessive politeness, emotional avoidance, and denial. Highly Sensitive People often sabotage their recovery by prioritizing others' comfort, minimizing the abuse, or ignoring their gut instincts. To truly heal, it's essential to name abuse clearly, trust intuition, establish healthy boundaries, and choose authenticity over appearances.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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32min
April 06, 2025 Am I emotionally constipated? 7 Signs you can't ignore
Ever find yourself apologizing just for having feelings? Congrats, you're officially emotionally constipated—yes, that's a thing. It happens when you stuff your emotions deep down until they burst out at the worst possible moment (hello anxiety, meet embarrassment). This delightful cycle is extra fun if you're an HSP, by the way. Here's an idea: stop shoving your sensitivity into a corner like it’s misbehaving. Feelings need regular release, or they'll make your life awkward real fast. You're allowed to let it out—no apologies needed.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
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10min
April 01, 2025 How Betrayal Changed My View on Loyalty Forever
Does your loyalty ever feel like a never-ending burden? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), loyalty is deeply emotional, intensifying after betrayal. Through my journey, I realized loyalty without limits harms Mental Health and fuels resentment. It’s essential to balance giving with receiving, using clear boundaries to preserve emotional energy. Learn how reshaping your approach to loyalty transforms pain into empowerment.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership

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37min
March 23, 2025CALL IN: How to Accept Your Family’s Limitations and Still Set Boundaries as an HSP
Highly sensitive people must accept that low empathy and low maturity family members may never offer the understanding or support they crave, and instead prioritize emotional boundaries and self-protection.
In this episode we explore:
Understanding Emotional Boundaries for HSPs in Dysfunctional Family Systems

How Low Empathy and Low Maturity Impact Family Relationships

Breaking Cycles of People-Pleasing to Model Healthy Boundaries for Children

Grieving the Loss of Idealized Family Relationships as Part of Personal Growth

Finding Supportive Relationships Beyond Biological Family Systems

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership

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22min
March 16, 2025 7 Quotes That Instantly Shift Your Perspective - from Existentialist Søren Kierkegaard
Are you craving more meaning and direction in your life? These 7 life-changing existential quotes from Søren Kierkegaard will inspire you to take back your power and create a life filled with purpose. When we feel lost or overwhelmed, anchoring into purpose is the key to better mental health. I’ll show you how these timeless quotes can shift your mindset, reduce anxiety, and help you live your best life—right now.

RESOURCES:
WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1
30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE
PATREON COMMUNITY
INTRO TO BOUNDARIES
THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE
BOOK CLUB
NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK
BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership

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36min

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How many episodes does Emotional Badass have?

The podcast currently has 458 episodes available.

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