3 years ago I did an episode about how abuse escalates. It was with a dear friend of mine. A self defense instructor, domestic violence advocate, mother, friend, and pillar of strength to many. She allegedly lost her life last fall to the very thing she stood so strongly against. Rest In Peace My Friend. I promise when the time is right I will tell your story to the world.




#159: Why & How - The Escalation of Abuse

As a toxic relationship specialist my mission is to bring hope, healing, and FREEDOM to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. Living and being in relationships that are not healthy for us can cause this type of abuse to be accepted as “normal”. TRUTH IS...ITS NOT NORMAL... ITS TOXIC! Having been in toxic relationships myself, I am now able to use my experience to guide those walking a similar path to my own. This podcast is dedicated to YOU so that you too can find peace &amp; be free of relationships that are not healthy for you.

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

The Priority…Me!!! Retreat Is back, but this time available to any and all without travel or time off work. It Is scheduled Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, 2024. 


By using your PODCAST PATRON DISCOUNT CODE: ILISTEN15 you will receive 15% off when register. (Code excludes the hardship payment option)


For more information and registration
https://drheiditoxicrelationshipsupportgroups.start.page
Guest speakers include 3 of my latest podcast guest.. can you guess who?


After years of doing the up and down, back and forth, taking care of myself, giving it up for others, then back to taking care of myself, I have learned and am thankful to tell you that what I discovered was this…. I ACTUALLY HAVE WAY MORE CONTROL THAN I THOUGHT IT DID. 


When things were not going well, I would look to others to support me through it, to fix it for me, and possibly take the blame for it. However, in the end it has always been a result of me slacking in the area of self care and prioritizing myself.  The other thing that I learned the hard way was that is was MY responsibility no one else’s. (That part hurt for a while, I was tired, I didn’t want to carry it anymore…..but when you have no other option than to rely on yourself …. You will figure out a way to do it.)
 3 DAYS PUTTING MY ATTENTION BACK ON MYSELF AND wallah! 

#227 What is my secret to everything?...Having a Plan!

Professional home organizer Cass Henry tells of her recent experience with decluttering her life by “throwing out” a relationship that was taking up too much space. She is an inspiration to all she encounters. Though just recently free, she is encouraging others to follow her lead and let go of the things that are cluttering up your life. Find Cass at transformedspaces.ca If you are wanting more details on the mentioned Priority…Me!!! Online retreat you can find those details along with all the other services offered by Coaching with Dr Heidi here. https://drheiditoxicrelationshipsupportgroups.start.page

#226 When it is Time to Declutter

After spending her first 40 years in the cultish Evangelical world, picking up many layers of cPTSD from family, religion and marriage. Charlotte is rebuilding her new life as a single mom of five kids (who has stopped homeschooling by the way.... tough decision) Single moms usually work, but in 2020 with complications from long covid she developed brain injuries along with some nervous system damage. She lost the entry level jobs she attempted to work and was unable to keep up with her long-time usual pace. This is a glimpse of her journey. Through an unhealthy marriage (arranged by the church) the leaving her evangelical upbringing (with its magical, mystical promises), She has learned God doesn’t pay your loans for you or stop abuse even if you make a covenant with Him. There is work to be done on your own part to break free of false hopes and lies in order to find your true self. 
Today Charlotte carries her message through her very own podcast "Crooked Little Girl" 
Take a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crooked-little-girl/id1697643420
Charlotte has been a long time listener of this podcast, It's Not Normal It's Toxic, and has been a member of my online support group for many years.
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/drheidistrength 
Her mission is to speak on the spiritual abuse she endured and warn others of falsities within religion where the teachings are... well abusive.

#225 Spiritual Abuse and the Crooked Little Girl

Sabrina Magnan is a Food Freedom & intuitive Eating Coach who helps chronic dieters heal their relationship with food & their bodies and develop lasting health-promoting habits so that they can find true authentic health, free from the obsession and guilt. Sabrina has a website as well as a podcast if you are looking for more information. 
https://sabrinamagnan.com/
https://sabrinamagnan.com/podcast



#224 Freedom from Coping, When Coping with Toxic

Sabrina Magnan is a Food Freedom & intuitive Eating Coach who helps chronic dieters heal their relationship with food & their bodies and develop lasting health-promoting habits so that they can find true authentic health, free from the obsession and guilt. Sabrina has a website as well as a podcast if you are looking for more information. 
https://sabrinamagnan.com/
https://sabrinamagnan.com/podcast

#159: Why & How - The Escalation of Abuse

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