That's Where I'm At

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  • From Lost to Thriving

    Welcome back to That's Where I'm At! In the last two episodes, we talked about healing after narcissistic abuse, rebuilding trust in yourself, and setting boundaries. Today, we're going even deeper as we focus on reclaiming your identity, learning to dream again, and moving from surviving to truly thriving. If you've been feeling stuck, wondering who you are now, or questioning if you even deserve a joyful future, this episode is for you.

    Laura breaks down three essential healing truths:💥 You are not meant to go back to who you were before the abuse—you are meant to move forward and make the best parts of yourself even stronger.💥 It's never too late to dream again—your past doesn't define your future, and your dreams are still possible.💥 Thriving doesn't mean being happy all the time; it's about feeling free and having the ability to navigate life with resilience and self-trust.

    What You'll Learn:✨ How to reconnect with the person you are today and start rebuilding your identity✨ Why it's never too late to dream, and how to start dreaming again✨ The difference between surviving and thriving, and how to take the next step toward a life that excites you

    Resources & Support:💫 Ready to take your healing journey deeper? Join Laura's Midlife Reset Masterclass—a 10-week program focused on rebuilding your self-worth, setting boundaries, rediscovering your dreams, and creating a fulfilling life.👉 Midlife Reset Masterclass

    💜 Need support on your healing journey? Book your No More Sleepless Nights discovery call.👉 Free Discovery Call

    Let's Connect:📸 Instagram: @thatswhereimatpodcast🌐 Website: ThatsWhereImAtPodcast.com 📚 Read Laura's bestselling book: Married to a "Nice" Guy👉 Book Store

    If this episode resonated with you...Please rate, review, and share! Every listen helps another woman feel less alone on her journey. 💜

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    8 min
  • EP 52: It's Never Too Late: Finding Your Voice with Lori Daneke

    In this inspiring episode of "That's Where I'm At" podcast, host Laura welcomes Lori Daneke, a communication and relationship coach who discovered her calling later in life. Lori shares her powerful journey from being a people-pleaser trapped in a silent, emotionally abusive marriage to becoming an empowered coach helping others find their authentic selves. What started as a quest to improve her golf game led to a complete life transformation at age 58. Through candid conversation, Lori explains how 90% of our thoughts aren't our own, stemming from our imprint years (ages 0-7), and how breakthrough work can help us release the emotional baggage we've been carrying. Her story demonstrates that it's truly never too late to make changes, use your voice, and ask for what you want.

    Lori Daneke is a communication and relationship coach with master certifications in NLP, TLT, Hypnotherapy, Reiki Level 3, and Huna, as well as Advanced Trauma and Addiction training. With over 300 hours of training and having coached over 100 clients, she specializes in supporting women in creating the life they desire and deserve while embracing their authentic selves. Lori's journey into coaching began unexpectedly at age 58 when seeking to improve her golf game led to discovering that golf and life are direct reflections of each other. She is a proud grandmother of three (with another grandchild on the way) and finds her happy places playing with her grandchildren and going to the beach.

    Key Topics Discussed:
    • The Connection Between Golf and Life: How Lori's quest to improve her golf game revealed deeper life patterns
    • The Four Voices in Our Head: Understanding the inner child, inner critic, inner ego, and intuition
    • People-Pleasing Patterns: The dangers of living according to others' expectations rather than your authentic self
    • Silent Abuse: Recognizing emotional abuse through withholding communication and attention
    • The 90% Rule: How most of our thoughts come from our imprint years (ages 0-7) rather than our true selves
    • Breakthrough Process: Lori's 10-step method for uncovering root causes and aligning conscious and unconscious minds
    • Releasing Emotional Baggage: Using the analogy of travel luggage to understand letting go of past trauma
    • Finding Your Purpose: How it's never too late to discover your authentic calling and voice
    Powerful Quotes from the Episode

    "It'd be grateful for what you have experienced, take the learnings from it, so you can have even more gratitude and love yourself. Because truly, it's never too late to make choices and use your voice and ask for what you want."

    "In my marriage, I couldn't do that. I wasn't allowed. It was very transactional. And when I asked for what I needed or what I wanted, I got crickets. So that was the abuse that I tolerated. And I tolerated it is silence."

    "I discovered that not only that golf and life are direct reflections of each other. So what was going on in my golf game was going on in my life. I was angry, frustrated, felt like I was isolated and alone."

    "90% of our thoughts are not our own. They come from our imprint years or zero to seven... we learned what we learned from the people from the people that are closest to us."

    "I was the definition of a people pleaser. I did everything that everybody thought I was supposed to do and everybody told me what I was supposed to do."

    "You can't help other people unless you help yourself first... because you haven't released the blocks around what is actually holding you back from getting what you want."

    "Everything that happens to us, good, bad, or ugly, is there to teach us a lesson. And the lessons we learn is something positive and it's going forward."

    "It's never too late to discover that voice and that authentic you, your true purpose in life and what you were put on this planet to do."

    RESOURCES:
    • MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE
    • PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/
    • FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com
    • BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards
    • RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources
    • FOLLOW LORI:
    • EMAIL: [email protected]
    • FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lori.danecke
    Loved this episode? Connect with Lori through her Facebook pages or email to learn more about her breakthrough coaching process. Don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find these stories of hope and healing!

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    24 min
  • Rebuilding Self-Worth, Knowing Your Values & Setting Boundaries

    In today's episode, Laura explores the important topics of self-worth, core values, and boundaries—three crucial elements of your healing journey after leaving a toxic relationship. If you're feeling stuck or questioning why you don't feel "better" yet, this episode is for you.

    Laura breaks down three essential healing truths:💥 Healing doesn't happen overnight—leaving the relationship is only the first step.💥 Rebuilding your self-worth is a process that takes time and practice.💥 Setting boundaries is an act of self-love, and it's essential for protecting your peace.

    Expect real talk, actionable advice, and a dose of empowerment to help you move forward.

    What You'll Learn:✨ How to begin rebuilding self-worth after emotional abuse✨ Why knowing your core values is key to making empowered choices✨ Why boundaries are essential—and how to start setting them

    Resources & Support:💫 Ready to go deeper into this work? Join Laura's Midlife Reset Masterclass—a 10-week journey to confidence, freedom, and joy.👉 Midlife Reset Masterclass

    💜 Need someone to talk to? Book your free discovery call, No More Sleepless Nights, and let's explore your healing journey.👉 Free Discovery Call

    Let's Connect:📸 Instagram: @thatswhereimatpodcast🌐 Website: ThatsWhereImAtPodcast.com 📚 Read Laura's bestselling book: Married to a "Nice" Guy👉 Book Store

    If this episode resonated with you...Please rate, review, and share! Every listen helps another woman feel less alone on her journey. 💜

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    9 min
  • EP 51: Finding Freedom: Healing the Hurt Beneath Emotional Eating with Claudia Braun

    In this powerful episode host Laura welcomes Claudia Braun, a holistic mindset and lifestyle coach certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Claudia opens up about her personal journey with emotional eating that began at age 10 when she discovered food could temporarily ease emotional pain. She shares how this coping mechanism followed her through adolescence, college, and into adulthood, creating a vicious cycle of stress eating and dieting. The conversation explores how our relationship with food often masks deeper emotional needs and how the cultural messaging around dieting affects women. Claudia offers practical insights on breaking free from emotional eating patterns by addressing the root emotional causes, embracing authenticity, and learning to own both your "yes" and your "no" instead of living to please others.

    Claudia Braun is a longtime Chicago resident, certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and works as a holistic mindset and lifestyle coach. With 30 years of yoga practice, she brings a wealth of experience to her approach to healing. Claudia has been a keynote speaker at several in-person women's events, hosted the Healing Summit, and been featured on the Holistic Monitor podcast. Drawing from her own journey of healing her relationship with food and emotional eating, Claudia now helps others break free from stress eating patterns and people-pleasing behaviors to live more authentically. She is also a dog mom to Jason, an avid gardener, and enjoys working with clay.

    Key Topics Discussed:
    • Emotional Eating as a Coping Mechanism: How food becomes a "companion" to manage stress and difficult emotions
    • The Vicious Cycle of Dieting: Why traditional dieting approaches often fail to address the emotional roots of eating habits
    • People-Pleasing and Boundaries: The connection between people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, and using food for comfort
    • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping): How this approach helps release trapped emotions in the subconscious mind
    • Authentic Living: The importance of being true to yourself rather than living based on others' expectations
    • Owning Your Yes and No: Practical strategies for honoring your own needs and setting boundaries
    • Healing Through Vulnerability: The power of acknowledging and expressing difficult emotions rather than suppressing them
    • Cultural Conditioning Around Food: How societal and family messages about food and dieting affect our relationship with eating
    Powerful Quotes from the Episode

    "One of the things that I'd like to share with y'all is that I have these three strategies to own your yes and own your no. And part of that is kind of getting in touch with what do we actually feel."

    "I didn't know my yes. I didn't know my no. I knew other people's yes and other people's no. I was a master people pleaser."

    "It brings me back to that story with my boyfriend's therapist... I was saying to him, 'I don't know how to make my parents happy and my boyfriend happy at the same time.' And he looks at me and I could see that there was something about that statement I made that was really off... I'm not even in the equation."

    "You can't put a happy face in an empty tank."

    "I give people permission to say what they don't want to say."

    "When I work with clients, I have them write a letter to food, like say goodbye to your best friend. It is your best friend. It's been your best friend."

    "The only way out is through."

    "Can you imagine what life would be like if you were authentically you instead of constantly living life based on everyone else's judgments and expectations of you?"

    RESOURCES:
    • MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE
    • PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/
    • FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com
    • BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards
    • RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources
    FOLLOW CLAUDIA:
    • WEBSITE: www.claudia-braun.com
    • 3 strategies to Own Your YES & Your NO (without the guilt, that's held you back before) https://www.freebie.claudia-braun.com/

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    39 min
  • Is He a Narcissist? Trusting Yourself & Owning Your Journey

    In this deeply validating episode, Laura explores the questions so many women wrestle with: Was he really a narcissist? Can I trust myself again? Why am I not further along? If you've been stuck in cycles of self-doubt or healing shame, you're not alone—and this episode is here to bring clarity, comfort, and real guidance.

    Laura breaks down three essential healing truths: 💥 How to identify narcissistic behavior—without needing a diagnosis 💥 What rebuilding self-trust looks like after emotional abuse 💥 Why owning your current stage of healing is more than enough

    Expect myth-busting insights, gentle reminders, and hard-won wisdom that will help you take your next brave step forward.

    What You'll Learn: ✨ The truth about covert narcissism and manipulation ✨ How to strengthen your intuition and rebuild self-trust ✨ Why your healing doesn't have to look a certain way or meet a timeline ✨ How to embrace where you are—with zero shame

    Resources & Support: 💫 Ready for a fresh start? Join Laura's Midlife Reset Masterclass—a 10-week journey to confidence, freedom, and joy. 👉 https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/midlife-reset

    💜 Need someone to talk to? Book your free discovery call (No More Sleepless Nights) and let's see what healing looks like for you. 👉 https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/free-gift-from-laura

    Let's Connect: 📸 Instagram: @thatswhereimatpodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/ 📚 Read Laura's bestselling book: Married to a "Nice" Guy – https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/book-store

    If this episode resonated with you... Please rate, review, and share! Every listen helps another woman feel less alone on her journey. 💜

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    8 min
  • EP 50: Finding Your Authentic Self After Narcissistic Abuse with Angie Marie

    In this powerful episode of That's Where I'm At, Laura welcomes Angie Marie, a lifestyle and health coach who spent 20 years in a narcissistic relationship. Together, they explore the insidious nature of covert and overt narcissism, the devastating impact of gaslighting, and the complex emotions that surface when leaving these relationships. Angie shares her journey of reclaiming her authentic self after years of people-pleasing and self-abandonment, discovering that true health encompasses both physical and emotional well-being. This raw conversation offers validation, hope, and practical insights for anyone recovering from narcissistic abuse.

    Angie Marie is a lifestyle and health coach and upcoming podcaster launching "Reauthenticated." After spending 20 years in a narcissistic marriage and working 25 years as a hairdresser, Angie is on a mission to help people reconnect with their authentic selves. Her journey began with focusing solely on nutrition and physical fitness, but evolved to include emotional healing from trauma as she recognized that self-validation had been missing from her life. Through her platform "Reauthenticated," Angie guides others to build confidence not just through nutrition and physical activity, but through healing past traumas and embracing their spiritual journey.

    Key Topics Discussed
    • Different Types of Narcissism: The distinction between covert narcissists (who appear nice in public but are abusive in private) and overt narcissists (who are openly self-centered)
    • Gaslighting and Its Effects: How narcissists use gaslighting to make victims question their reality and sanity
    • The Friend Betrayal: Angie's experience with her friend who became involved with her husband during their separation
    • Why Victims Stay: The psychological reasons people remain in abusive relationships, including survival mode and fear of life changes
    • Healing Through Communication: Learning to express feelings and speak truth after years of silence
    • The Peace After Leaving: Finding relief and healing after exiting the relationship
    • Building a New Identity: Discovering who you are outside of the narcissist's definition
    • Physical vs. Emotional Health: Balancing external appearance with internal emotional well-being
    Powerful Quotes

    "But we don't get the opportunity to talk about our feelings with the narcissist because it doesn't do any good. It's not going to be valid. They're going to disregard it." - Angie Marie

    "I finally learned how to love myself and not seek validation in other people. You know, I don't have to look perfect. I don't have to look pretty all the time... Now instead of everything being so perfect and so polished, I get to just be me." - Angie Marie

    Timestamps
    • 00:00 - Introduction and welcome
    • 04:15 - Discussion on covert vs. overt narcissism
    • 08:30 - Angie's story of betrayal during separation
    • 16:45 - The friend who pointed out narcissism
    • 22:20 - The physical and emotional impact of narcissistic abuse
    • 29:15 - Learning to speak your truth after years of silence
    • 33:45 - The influence of childhood trauma on adult relationships
    • 39:10 - Finding self-love and authentic expression
    • 46:30 - Building a healthy new relationship after abuse
    • 54:20 - Creating boundaries and healing
    • 58:40 - Information about Angie's podcast and coaching
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    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more people find these stories of healing. Follow Laura on social media and let her know what resonated with you.

    Resources RESOURCES FROM LAURA:

    Join Laura on the Conscious Transformation Summit May 7th @ 1:00 pm PST: https://conscioussummitevents.com/register?am_id=laura

    • MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE
    • PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/
    • FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com
    • BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards
    • RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources
    FOLLOW ANGIE:
    • WEBSITE: https://www.reauthenticated.com/
    • INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/angiemarie_reauthenticated/
    • TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@angiemarie_2023
    • PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/AngieMarie_Reauthenticated/

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    59 min
  • EP 49: Are You Ready to Unsubscribe from What No Longer Serves You? With Barbara Siemen

    Barbara Siemen is a certified life coach, yoga instructor, and writer who helps others find their path to joy and fulfilled living. After a failed business endeavor and subsequent mental illness diagnosis in 2016 caused her to go into a major slump, Barbara questioned her life's purpose. She devoted her time to unlearning what was holding her back and undoing the pain of her childhood trauma. It took over 5 years for her to follow the breadcrumbs but with the help of coaches, therapists, self-help books, spiritual tools, and her own intuition, she is now proud to be unsubscribed from all the things she doesn't want in life, and making room for the things she does want in life.

    In this episode of the "That's Where I'm At" podcast, Barbara, a certified life coach, yoga instructor, and writer, shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and the process of "unsubscribing" from negative influences. She discusses a rock-bottom moment that led her to seek help and embrace her true self, emphasizing the importance of living fearlessly and authentically. Host Laura, who has overcome a relationship with a narcissist, underscores the healing power of sharing women's stories. The episode centers on personal growth, healing from trauma, and the significance of setting boundaries and living authentically.

    Timestamps:

    (00:02:11) Barbara shares her background and the extensive work she did to heal from childhood trauma.

    (00:02:38) Barbara reflects on her rock bottom experience and the years it took to understand her past.

    (00:04:03) Importance of Curiosity Laura and Barbara discuss the significance of curiosity in personal growth and healing.

    (00:07:00) Creating a False Life, Barbara reflects on the disconnect between her curated online life and her true feelings.

    (00:07:19) Blog and Its Consequences,Barbara recounts the legal issues surrounding her blog and the stress it caused her family

    (00:17:12) Mind-body connection between emotional trauma and physical health issues.

    (00:19:32) Embracing Fearlessness Again ,rediscovering her fearless side and setting boundaries in her life and how self love played a part.

    (00:21:55) Raising Strong Women. Barbara discusses her commitment to raising her daughter as a strong, independent woman, avoiding the "doormat" mentality.

    (00:30:14) Mental Load of Women Laura and Barbara discuss the hidden burdens women carry and the need for self-care amidst societal expectations.

    Quotables:

    'It's really tough to stand and stare at yourself sometimes, you know, even completely naked, and then you look at your entire body and say loving things to your body. But to look in your own eyes in a mirror and say, "I love you, I really, really love you," that's hard. Some people can't do that for a while; it takes some time.' Barbara

    "I had to be done because narcissists are always right; everything's perfect. But if you look at their real life, you can see the truth." Laura

    RESOURCES: MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE

    PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/

    FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com

    BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards

    RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources

    FOLLOW BARBARA:

    www.barbarasiemen.com

    https://www.instagram.com/barbarasiemen

    https://www.facebook.com/barbarasiemen

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    46 min
  • EP 48: Breaking Generational Cycles: Healing Trauma & Rewiring the Mind with Diane Konkin

    In this powerful episode of That's Where I'm At, Laura sits down with Diane Konkin, a rapid transformational therapy (RTT) practitioner and self-sabotage expert. Diane shares her journey of supporting her late husband through addiction and bipolar disorder, her own healing process, and how she now helps others break free from intrusive emotions and self-limiting beliefs.

    Diane Konkin is the Founder and CEO of Advanced Mind Health, a virtual, no-repeat client therapy practice, specializing in helping professionals eliminate intrusive emotions, self-sabotage and substance use habits in only 1-3 sessions with a 99% success rate.

    Diane began her Rapid Transformational Therapy® practice after helping her late husband navigate through his 20 year struggle with bipolar and alcohol use disorder.

    RTT® is a new, advanced form of curative psychotherapy based on the latest research in neuroscience and is quickly gaining global recognition as one of the most effective treatments available.

    Key Topics Discussed: Breaking Generational Cycles: How trauma and behaviors are often passed down through generations and how we can be the ones to stop the cycle.

    The Power of the Mind: How our subconscious controls our actions, thoughts, and self-worth and how we can rewire it.

    Surviving and Thriving After Toxic Relationships: Diane and Laura discuss personal experiences with toxic relationships and the process of reclaiming personal power.

    Healing Through Hypnotherapy & RTT: How rapid transformational therapy works and why it can create lasting change in just 1-3 sessions.

    Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: Strategies to stop the inner critic and start self-praising to build confidence and self-love.

    The Emotional Burden of Caregiving: Diane's personal story of caregiving for her husband and finding freedom after his passing.

    Importance of Emotional Release: How unexpressed emotions can manifest as physical illnesses and why allowing ourselves to grieve is crucial.

    Powerful Quotes from the Episode: "Our subconscious controls 95% of our behaviors. So, let's start giving it the right instructions."

    "Your mind is like a taxi driver. If you don't give it a destination, it will take you anywhere."

    "The words you say to yourself matter stop believing negative thoughts that don't serve you."

    Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more people find these stories of healing. Follow Laura on social media and let us know what resonated with you.

    RESOURCES: MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE

    PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/

    FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com

    BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards

    RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources

    FOLLOW DIANE:

    Website: https://advancedmindhealth.ca

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedmindhealth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-konkin-88690a205

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    51 min
  • EP 47: Breaking Free of the Shoulds with Debbie Harrell

    Debbie Harrell is the vibrant force behind the New World Normal podcast—a space where questioning and disrupting societal norms is not just encouraged, it's the main event. As the host, Debbie dives into insightful conversations with guest experts and thought leaders, exploring how we can break free from norms that no longer serve us.

    In her coaching practice, Debbie is a guide for values-focused individuals ready to disrupt their personal norms. She empowers clients to challenge all of their "shoulds" and "have-tos," helping them align with their core principles rather than societal expectations.

    Beyond her biz, Debbie is a proud mom to two grown humans and caretaker of two rescued fur-babies. Nature, travel, and live music are her happy places, especially when they come together. Debbie's belief in the power of community is the driving force behind her podcast and community—providing comfort and connection in our often chaotic world. Because, in Debbie's view, embracing our similarities and collaborating as a collective offers the best chance for us all thriving in this crazy world.

    When we face life changes like divorce or a new job, uncertainty often follows. I would ask my friends what they wanted, and most didn't know. We've spent so much time following societal expectations that we're disconnected from our true desires.

    Today's guest is Debbie from the New World Normal podcast, where she challenges societal norms and guides individuals to align their lives with personal values instead of society's demands.

    Debbie shares her journey into coaching—realizing she wasn't fulfilled despite doing everything expected of her led her to question life's transitions. She found herself asking others what they truly wanted when faced with similar uncertainties.

    Her own experiences—a challenging year marked by loss and trauma—prompted deep reflection on how past events impacted her well-being. Recognizing symptoms of trauma helped Debbie understand the importance of addressing these issues before reaching breaking points.

    We discuss recognizing signs that something might be wrong: feeling numb, relying on distractions like shopping or Netflix too heavily, or saying "that's just who I am" as an excuse for behavior patterns developed for self-protection.

    The key takeaway is giving yourself permission to explore your feelings without waiting for major life disruptions as catalysts for change. Healing doesn't have to be overwhelming; it's about peeling back layers gently over time while seeking support through communities or professionals when needed.

    3:13 Realizing we did all the "shoulds" we're told to do.

    04:06 Being caught on a treadmill of what we should do, and reflecting on what we actually want to do.

    04:43 Hindsight on divorce & the transition

    6:36 From podcasting to coaching

    7:38 My Hero's journey & an abrupt loss

    08:58 The nation's largest mass shooting

    00:15:46The comparison game about trauma

    21:23 Feeling trapped in a relationship that leaves you questioning your worth and sanity?

    29:07 Needing permission as an adult and borrowing courage

    32:06 Oh, wait, who am I? Like, people don't want to hear from me.

    33:04 Book recommendations

    42:09 Reflections on becoming better

    Quotes :

    "We are not getting better for the sake of being better for ourselves. We're getting better for the sake of being better for the world around us. You know, like, it all ripples out. "

    "Why do we have to wait for big life transitions? Why not start thinking about it now?"

    "If you're feeling something was traumatic, it probably was."

    If you are ready to questions some norms please schedule a free discovery call today!

    RESOURCES:

    MARRIED TO A "NICE" GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE

    PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/

    FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com

    BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards

    RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources

    FOLLOW DEBBIE: https://www.newworldnormal.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newworldnormal_

    Books Mentioned: Check out the list here: Laura's Bookstore

    Wild & Precious Life Sarah Wilson This One Wild and Precious Life: The Path Back to Connection in a Fractured World: Wilson, Sarah: 9780062962973: Amazon.com: Books

    Myth of Normal Gabor Mate' Amazon.com: The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture (Audible Audio Edition): Gabor Maté MD, Daniel Maté, Daniel Maté, Penguin Audio: Audible Books & Originals

    The Body Keeps the Score The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: van der Kolk M.D., Bessel: 9780143127741: Amazon.com: Books

    Untamed Glennon Doyle Amazon.com : untamed by glennon doyle

    Rest in Resistance Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto (Rest Is Resistance, 1): Hersey, Tricia: 9780316365215: Amazon.com: Books

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    42 min
  • EP 46: How to Protect Your Energy as an Empath with Lisa Campion

    Lisa Campion is the author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Psychic Reiki and the upcoming book Energy Healing for Empaths. She is a psychic counselor and Reiki master teacher with over 25 years of experience. She has trained over 1,000 people in Reiki and conducted over 15,000 individual sessions.

    She also hosts the radio show and podcast "The Miracle of Healing" on Empower Radio. Lisa specializes in training emerging psychics, empaths, and healers to fully embrace their gifts because the world needs all the healers it can get!

    In this episode, Lisa talks about energy healing, boundaries, and how empaths can protect their energy in a world that often feels overwhelming. She also discusses energy vampires, the importance of self-care, and how setting boundaries fosters respect and empowerment.

    Tune in to learn practical tips on harnessing your sensitivity as a superpower and avoiding burnout as an empath!

    Timestamps:

    [02:19] Lisa Campion's background and her work[03:19] Tips to manage energy and relationships as an empath[05:15] How to overcome energy and sensory overload[09:00] Learning to say no with kindness[11:32] Why boundaries foster respect and security[17:22] What are energy vampires?[19:40] How to recognize when someone is draining your energy[26:19] How to recognize if you're an energy vampire[32:49] The importance of play, creativity, and joy[37:27] How to visualize your energetic boundaries

    Quotes:
    • "Boundaries make people feel safe. If people can't feel your boundary, they don't really feel safe with you."
    • "If you don't learn how to manage your energy and you're not taking responsibility for your boundaries, you can become an energy vampire."
    • "Having boundaries breeds respect. So when we set clear, kind, and compassionate boundaries, people respect us."
    • "Empaths have this like spongy kind of porous energy field... The sponge is full, and then you go into something called empathic overload."
    • "We can't really trust people unless we can trust their ability to say no."
    • "When you say yes, when you need to say no, you're not actually doing anyone else a favor. They know it doesn't feel good and makes you untrustworthy."
    RESOURCES:

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    PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/

    FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com

    BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards

    RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources

    FOLLOW LISA:

    https://lisacampion.com

    https://www.instagram.com/lisaxcampion

    https://www.facebook.com/lisaxcampion

    https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCampionPsychic

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