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  • Finding Your Authentic Self After Narcissistic Abuse with Angie Marie

    Finding Your Authentic Self After Narcissistic Abuse with Angie Marie
    Apr 30 2025
    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 sanityThe Friend Betrayal: Angie's experience with her friend who became involved with her husband during their separationWhy Victims Stay: The psychological reasons people remain in abusive relationships, including survival mode and fear of life changesHealing Through Communication: Learning to express feelings and speak truth after years of silenceThe Peace After Leaving: Finding relief and healing after exiting the relationshipBuilding a New Identity: Discovering who you are outside of the narcissist's definitionPhysical 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 welcome04:15 - Discussion on covert vs. overt narcissism08:30 - Angie's story of betrayal during separation16:45 - The friend who pointed out narcissism22:20 - The physical and emotional impact of narcissistic abuse29:15 - Learning to speak your truth after years of silence33:45 - The influence of childhood trauma on adult relationships39:10 - Finding self-love and authentic expression46:30 - Building a healthy new relationship after abuse54:20 - Creating boundaries and healing58:40 - Information about Angie's podcast and coaching 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 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 HEREPRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.comBOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichardsRESOURCES 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_2023PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/AngieMarie_Reauthenticated/
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  • Are You Ready to Unsubscribe from What No Longer Serves You? With Barbara Siemen

    Are You Ready to Unsubscribe from What No Longer Serves You? With Barbara Siemen
    Apr 16 2025

    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 m
  • Breaking Generational Cycles: Healing Trauma & Rewiring the Mind with Diane Konkin

    Breaking Generational Cycles: Healing Trauma & Rewiring the Mind with Diane Konkin
    Apr 2 2025

    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."

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    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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  • Breaking Free of the Shoulds with Debbie Harrell

    Breaking Free of the Shoulds with Debbie Harrell
    Mar 19 2025
    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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  • How to Protect Your Energy as an Empath with Lisa Campion

    How to Protect Your Energy as an Empath with Lisa Campion
    Mar 5 2025

    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:

    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 LISA:

    https://lisacampion.com

    https://www.instagram.com/lisaxcampion

    https://www.facebook.com/lisaxcampion

    https://www.youtube.com/@LisaCampionPsychic
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    42 m
  • Faith, Freedom & Finding Yourself: Lisa Croke’s Journey Beyond Narcissistic Abuse

    Faith, Freedom & Finding Yourself: Lisa Croke’s Journey Beyond Narcissistic Abuse
    Feb 19 2025
    In this episode, Laura speaks with Lisa Croke, an ICF ACC Empowerment Life Coach and Leadership Consultant with over two decades of experience. She is powered by authenticity, non-judgment, and empathy and creates a safe, empowering space for her clients to reframe their challenges into their superpowers. In her life coaching and leadership consulting work, her mission remains the same: Empowering individuals to achieve their highest potential! Lisa's journey has been one of resilience and reinvention. At 42, she emerged from a 20-plus-year abusive marriage. Faced with the loss of her career, community, possessions, and a year of stalking at the hands of her abuser, she went through the court system and relocated 2,000 miles away to rebuild her life. Lisa has since worked tirelessly to transform her personal hardships into a powerful narrative of resilience and transformation. Lisa is dedicated to helping other trauma survivors, particularly high-achieving, accomplished women who have experienced relationship trauma, tap into their superpowers and move from surviving to thriving. Grounded in real-life experience, her warm, empathetic approach validates her clients' experiences and provides practical tools for reframing their stories, claiming their superpowers, and building a thriving life. In addition to her coaching and consulting work, she is available for keynote presentations, workshops, podcasts, and collaboration opportunities. Today, Lisa shares her journey from being a children's pastor and pastor's wife to recognizing and escaping narcissistic abuse within her marriage and religious community. She discusses how the church often fails abuse survivors through inadequate support and harmful messaging about forgiveness and reconciliation. Tune in now! Key Highlights [00:00] Lisa's initial approach to church leadership about marriage concerns [01:33] Lisa's background as an empowerment life coach and leadership consultant [03:39] How domestic abuse affects high-achieving women [06:27] Lisa's religious background and early marriage at age 19 [09:24] Church leadership and ministry roles and how this affected Lisa's marriage [15:32] Experience with jealousy and control in ministry positions [20:05] When Lisa started noticing abusive patterns [29:02] How most Christian women in leadership struggle with the stigma of divorce [38:16] The biblical perspectives and the church's inadequate response to abuse [41:23] Why you need therapy rather than relying solely on prayer for guidance [45:31] Lisa's personal growth and achievements post-divorce [59:03] Perspectives on forgiveness and healing [01:05:21] Final thoughts and how to connect with Lisa Notable Quotes: When you exist in that space and have that very loud voice, when that voice goes away, the freedom I felt because there wasn't someone criticizing everything. Even if you're beat up and you're not sure head to tail what's going on, you survived that.Our relationship with God doesn't fit in a box. And so many times church does market that. And those of us who have had trauma, we don't fit in the box, and we question the box, and we question the methods. And so we are the ones that are the instigatorsThe words that have been spoken over you, the actions that have been done to you, they don't define you. You are enough, and you are so loved.If God loves him, and if you believe that God loves him, then he is God's to care for; it is not your responsibility.We become shells of ourselves, right? Like, well, when we're married so young, we don't know who we are. But, I would argue that we are empathetic and we're gentle. There are reasons why narcissists attach to us. 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 LISA: https://helvickcoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/helvickcoaching “The Summer Day,” by Mary Oliver https://www.saltproject.org/progressive-christian-blog/2015/6/29/the-summer-day Leslie Vernick Coaching https://leslievernick.com/
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  • Breaking Free From Religious Control to Empowered Healing with Brooke Kekos

    Breaking Free From Religious Control to Empowered Healing with Brooke Kekos
    Feb 5 2025
    In this episode, Laura is joined by Brooke Kekos, a Trauma Healing Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner who specializes in empowering survivors to rewrite their stories. Her path, a testament to overcoming indoctrination, abuse, and toxic bonds, ignites her profound insight and unshakeable dedication. Today, Brooke shares her journey of breaking free from the Jehovah's Witnesses organization after 36 years and healing from religious trauma and an abusive marriage. She discusses the parallels between high-control religious systems and narcissistic relationships, the challenges of losing community support, and her path to spiritual awakening. Through her work as a trauma healing coach, Brooke helps others process complex PTSD, rebuild their sense of self, and find authentic connections with their spirituality. As a sought-after speaker, author, and advocate against religious abuse and domestic violence, Brooke's voice resonates far beyond the confines of her coaching practice. Are you ready for this? Step into an existence where authenticity thrives! Timestamps: [02:52] Brooke's background in Jehovah's Witnesses and struggles with questioning beliefs [04:27] Brooke’s experience with restrictions on holidays and celebrations [07:15] How Brooke discovered abuse cover-ups and left the church [08:05] How high-control religions and narcissistic abuse mirror each other [10:23] How being excommunicated at 16 left Brooke feeling alone and devalued [13:09] Why you should always question beliefs and seek truth for yourself [17:08] The challenge of leaving support systems behind [25:09] Experiencing a spiritual awakening and discovering a high-power connection [34:28] Brooke's approach to trauma healing work [40:55] Why self-acceptance is crucial for a fulfilling life [43:21] How to connect with Brooke Key Quotes: I lost my entire community. I was all alone. So I lost family that was still in the religion, and I lost all of my friendships that I thought were forever friends.Being in a high-control religion or a cult-like system is abusive. And so you only know abuse. So it's no wonder why you recreate the pattern in your relationship.What you're struggling with now in life always comes from childhood. There's a belief system, and there are experiences that you had in childhood.Healing the past helps us embrace and empower ourselves now.Inner child work changed my life. It’s about going back, healing past wounds, and rewriting the story of who you are. 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 BROOKE: https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-kekos-253905231 https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachinggoddess https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075036248909 https://www.tiktok.com/@brookekekos?_t=8UL4XMCBiu3&_r=1 https://www.youtube.com/@Lifecoachinggoddess
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    45 m
  • Kelsey's Shift From A Survivor Of Abuse To An Empowered Advocate And Leader

    Kelsey's Shift From A Survivor Of Abuse To An Empowered Advocate And Leader
    Jan 22 2025
    In this episode of That's Where I'm At, Laura sits down with Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews, a first-generation college graduate, published author, and advocate for mental health and empowerment. Kelsey, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and was honored as a Truman Scholar, shares her remarkable journey of resilience. From growing up in an abusive environment in East Haven, CT, to overcoming institutional betrayal and narcissistic abuse, Kelsey uses her experiences to advocate for those affected by emotional and verbal harm. Her professional journey spans rehabilitative mental health, substance abuse prevention, non-profit leadership, and community engagement. As the Founder and CEO of Phoenix Rising Coaching & Consulting, LLC, and a Maxwell Leadership Team member, Kelsey empowers individuals and leaders to overcome challenges and become agents of transformative change. Kelsey discusses her passion for ethics, power dynamics, and leadership, shaped by her survival story and advocacy for others. She also shares her journey as a public speaker, including her TEDxUNLV talk, "Transformative Leadership: The Power of Love to Change the World," and her plans for graduate studies in Social Work and Social/Personality Psychology. Tune in now! Timestamps [01:14] Kelsey's background, struggles, and advocacy [03:05] Early childhood challenges [06:19] How Kesley grew up amidst dysfunction and codependency [10:50] Kesley's experience with a traumatic childhood incident [18:01] How lack of care and safety shaped Kesley's emotional well-being [23:43] The impact of addiction and the lack of awareness about overdose prevention [29:24] How our childhood experiences shape who we become [38:53] Boundary violations and manipulation by her therapist [42:01] How intermittent reinforcement prolonged the emotional pain [1:01:00] The unexpected role of Kesley's therapist in leading her to Christ [1:10:12] The contrast between harmful institutions and those that provide real support [1:20:30] Kelsey's path to self-awareness and resilience through therapy and advocacy [1:30:45] The importance of self-love in building healthy relationships [1:39:44] Kelsey's message of hope for others facing similar challenges Notable Quotes You can't make sense of disorder. You can't make sense of chaos.The worst thing that ever happened to me is the best thing that ever happened to me.What happens is that with trauma bonding, it's the person who's hurting you is also the person who's loving you or soothing you.When you live in gaslighting, you end up gaslighting yourself.People mistake my kindness for weakness, and that's funny because I never end up being what they bargain for. I end up kicking and screaming because I will fight for myself.You can only love others as much as you love yourself. RESOURCES: Your Story Matters Virtual Summit: January 21-23, 2025 Get your free ticket here! https://webinar.katebutlerbooks.com/summit2025 Healthy Boundaries: https://www.drcloud.com/ 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 KELSEY: www.kelseyelizabethmatthews.com www.phoenixrisingleaders.com https://m.facebook.com/KelseyEMatthews5/ www.medium.com/@kelseyematthews www.instagram.com/kelsey_elizabeth_matthews www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-elizabeth-matthews
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