I'm diving into news about re-releasing my books, my healing journey, and details about June 20,2026 retreat! Find out about this and more on today's episode.

Join me for coffee on June 21st! Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1378681035089?aff=oddtdtcreator

Here is a link to the books I discussed:

No Bad Parts- https://a.co/d/5obocJA

Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy- https://a.co/d/264Q7jf

The Energy Codes- https://a.co/d/6yKAHpy

Self-Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life- https://a.co/d/ijZsSEJ

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence

Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453

National Center on Elder Abuse- ⁠https://ncea.acl.gov/suspectabuse#gsc.tab=0

#narcissist #domesticviolenceawareness #toxicrelationships #domesticabuseawareness

What does healing trauma look like?

Here are a few things you may experience while going through your healing journey. Have you experienced any of these?

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence

Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453

National Center on Elder Abuse- ⁠https://ncea.acl.gov/suspectabuse#gsc.tab=0

#narcissist #domesticviolenceawareness #toxicrelationships #domesticabuseawareness

I will put on a trigger warning. Not that I was too graphic but just in case. This is a car version podcast and there is no video. I didn't want that distraction while driving.

As always, please do something for you on your healing journey today. Whether it is to journal, talk with a friend, watch a funny movie, get out and exercise, create something, or dig out your bible. I share a bit of my recent memories that bubbled up the surface! After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life?

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453

National Center on Elder Abuse- ⁠https://ncea.acl.gov/suspectabuse#gsc.tab=0

#narcissist #domesticviolenceawareness #toxicrelationships #domesticabuseawareness

As a side note, I reference "she" but men can also be survivors in an abusive situation.

Apps ideas mentioned here can be found here: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/mobile-apps-for-victims-and-survivors

If you need to talk feel free to message me privately.

After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life?

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453

National Center on Elder Abuse- ⁠https://ncea.acl.gov/suspectabuse#gsc.tab=0

#narcissist #domesticviolenceawareness #toxicrelationships #domesticabuseawareness

What is Financial abuse? It's deeper than you think! It can look like:

Giving an allowance to your partner with accountability for all of it.

Not allowing your partner to have his/her name on any credit cards, banking, or loans.

Not sharing decision making with your partner pertaining to financial issues. This and more in today's episode.

After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life?

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453

National Center on Elder Abuse- ⁠https://ncea.acl.gov/suspectabuse#gsc.tab=0

I'm digging into Emotional abuse on today's episode!

Here's what it can look like:

Emotional abuse-

The abuser's psychological or mental violence can include anything that impacts the mental health and well being of their partner.

Examples-

name calling, insults, put downs

crazy making, blaming the victim for everything

jealousy, unfounded accusations of cheating

intimidation

shaming, humiliation

socially isolating the victim from friends and family

getting angry if a victim does not immediately return calls

needing to know where the victim is at all times

following the victim without their knowledge

stalking

After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life?

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Verbal abuse is the first topic of an 8 part series where I dig deep into what abuse is and the different types. You can find more information here- httls://facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone

Have you ever heard the childhood rhyme, "Sticks and stones, may break my bones, but words can never hurt me?" You can actually find many examples of this here- https://literarydevices.net/sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones/

Words can make you laugh or hurt you deeply wounding your soul. You can carry those words with you throughout your life. Negative words can intimidate, scare, humiliate, isolate, control, and manipulate someone. It's more than just curse words. Tune in for examples.

Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my story and also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors.

Find me here- https://linktr.ee/melindakunst

Find help and info here-

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/

Leaving someone that is toxic in a relationship is hard! The decision is not made lightly or without much thought. This can be between you and a family member or an intimate partner.

I mentioned copying documents and here is the list:

If you are concerned your

Social Security cards

Bills- Student loans, Credit cards, medical

Financial records

Medical records/shot records

Diplomas

Passports

Pay stubs

Income tax records

Mortgage/Rent contract

Business contacts/info

Have an old school paper type of phone book with

Car registration/Insurance

Medical insurance cards

Investment info/401k

Old protective orders- this shows there were past problems

Photos

Bankruptcy discharges

Any other legal info- lawsuits, tickets, summons,

Journals

History of the violence- include pictures and note the dates

Are you thinking of leaving? What steps are you taking? Also, have you ever said those 3 little words to a partner about them letting you go?

Abuse can happen between anyone. Whether this is between you and a family member, friend or intimate partner. Answer me this:

Do you make excuses for this persons poor behavior?

Do you dread seeing them or feel exhausted with them or after seeing them?

Is there always the same excuse for why they hurt you?

Does this person say that "they" are the victim?

If this person makes you cry, intimidates you, or hurts your feeling more than once a month this is a RED flag. More in today's episode. Stay safe and God bless!

After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life?

Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠

Find help and info here-

National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠

Safe Horizon- ⁠https://www.safehorizon.org/⁠

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/⁠

⁠https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help⁠

https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/

⁠https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

Sexual Assault Hotline- ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) provides advocacy services for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ⁠http://www.adwas.org/⁠

Suicide prevention- ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/⁠

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453

National Center on Elder Abuse- ⁠https://ncea.acl.gov/suspectabuse#gsc.tab=0