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A deep dive into the impact of growing up in an dysfunctional family and how to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Join Andrea and guests for raw & vulnerable conversations on topics including - codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism/addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame. (Start on episode 1!!!) Follow Andrea on social - www.instagram.com/adultchildpod/ www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod
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The Relationship Maze

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Relationship advice and exploration. Two experienced and passionate relationship therapists, Angela Dierks and Tom MacKay, talk about all aspects to do with building fulfilling relationships, dating and marriage advice. All successful relationships start with a good look at yourself. Learn more about your relationship style and what makes you tick in relationships - the good, the bad and the ugly. We explore challenges that you might face when dating or in your relationships such as argument ...
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A source for childhood sexual abuse and incest survivors to get the tools and inspiration for a life beyond coping and managing symptoms. You can have lasting healing so you can live your very best life.
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Kintsugi Heroes conversations are the stories of everyday people who have found a way through challenges or adversity to achieve something inspirational to fellow humans on similar journeys. It's a collection of stories that are designed to uplift people, give them hope, and inspire them to keep going to achieve their dreams - despite the rocky path they may be on. Our stories cover a wide range of adversity topics including abuse, addiction, crime, dysfunctional families, career or business ...
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THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Childhood Trauma Healing

Lesley Cain - Health and Wellness Coach, Trauma Informed Coach, Healthy Boundaries Coach

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***TOP 1.5% PODCAST*** Heal after narcissistic abuse. Do you want to disconnect from narcissistic or toxic relationships? Are you feeling stressed and lonely in dysfunctional family and work environments, or social groups? Are you ready to heal after narcissistic abuse? In this podcast, you’ll find holistically healing solutions to set you free from narcissistically abusive relationships, trauma-related health issues, and the enabling of toxic behavior. My mission is to help you heal after n ...
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Bad Marriages in the Bible

Sean Norris and Kate Norris

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The Bad Marriages in the Bible podcast unpacks the typically messy relationships in the Bible to show the power of forgiveness, reconciliation, and redemption...and tackles questions from listeners. Featuring the Revs Sean and Kate Norris, founders of Dandelion Ministries on Long Island, NY.
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Princess of South Beach

My Cultura and Sonoro

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Season 2 South Beach’s most dysfunctional family is back! Join Estrella as she teams up with Raúl and Andrés on a wild journey to find her long-lost high school sweetheart, Gabby. Meanwhile, Esteban discovers that the role of mayor may be more challenging than his time in prison, leading him to seek help from an unexpected source... all while a newly single Luisa connects with a special someone from Esteban's past. As relationships intertwine, new secrets come to light and a sudden reappeara ...
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Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems. Calling Home is available every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Go-To Podcast for Christians Who Want To Rewrite the Story of Their Family’s legacy! Have you ever wondered why you parent the way you do? Do you find yourself feeling helpless and hopeless because no matter how hard you try, you continue to parent the way you were parented? No matter how many parenting books you’ve read, you still find yourself losing your patience, yelling, giving ultimatums instead of healthy consequences, reacting instead of responding, lecturing instead of teaching, ...
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SEASON THREE: INNER MASTERY. We are turning our attention to inner mastery. We are going to make the case that your highest leverage point for creating growth and change for yourself and in the world is through mastering your inner world. Inner mastery means that you are free from habitual reactions that end up keeping you stuck and cycling around the same dilemmas at work and in life, so you are more present to assess what comes to meet you with new wisdom and clarity. This becomes especial ...
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Hello, I am a marital therapist, communications trainer and author. I have thirty-five years helping couples and individuals make better relationships. I have written twenty-plus self-help books which include the international best-sellers ‘I love you but I’m not in love with you’ and ‘How can I ever trust you again?’ My books have been translated into twenty languages. I trained with RELATE the UK’s largest counselling charity. Perhaps it has been turning sixty but I have become interested ...
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Junky_Journal

Nichole Sardina

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Junky_journal is a podcast with stories based on my journey…this podcast is raw, unapologetic & 100% true. It is absolutely random. Expect outlandish stories, Childhood trauma & the aftermath, inspirational moments of hope, violence, drug addiction, modeling, pediatric cancer, toxic relationships…just all the junk In the trunk... I hope to inspire some that are deep in the chaos.
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I’m Caitlin Murray, host of Big Time Adulting. This show was made for moms like me who crave funny, provocative, no-nonsense entertainment to distract themselves from the hamster wheel that is life. Join me for conversations about parenting, relationships, lifestyle, and what it means to be human. Consider this your mid-week women’s group. Circle up because shit’s about to get real.
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Hosts Tammy and Joel Greene bare it all for the sake of marriage. Sharing all the tips and tricks that have helped them maintain a (mostly) happy marriage of over 25 years. This is more than a discussion about their marriage. This is a guide to help every couple reach their "happy ever after." Let's get naked! For more marriage tips, advice or to ask us a question, go to https://married-and-naked.com
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Imperfect Love

Dr. Carla Marie Manly

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The messy road of life is difficult to navigate alone, and it’s often tough to figure out the next best step. Hosted by psychologist and author Dr. Carla Marie Manly, the Imperfect Love podcast sheds light on the complicated, sensitive problems that affect us all. Dr. Carla responds to listeners’ real-life questions with a mindfulness-based approach. She delivers quality, nourishing advice on finding love and happiness by learning to embrace life's imperfections. In supportive conversations ...
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a holistic podcast that shares my life experiences with people, to advise, help and support them. discussing current topics, life situations and self help advice to help people make the most out of life and hard situations.
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Father: “A man who GIVES CARE and PROTECTION to someone!” LivewithMeechreal Presents The FatherShip Project™️ where our host Demetrious “MeechReal” Early exposes MEN to the behaviors that is preventing them (US) from engaging in healthy relationships with other Men and Women in our communities, workplaces, etc through Father-Son Reconciliation. This show is to encourage Fathers to be Active in their children’s lives as well as recognizing dysfunctional practices that may be perpetuating self ...
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Join Dr. Greg Matos, a nationally board-certified couple and family psychologist in Los Angeles, to learn how to foster a healthier, more fierce love in your life. The show explores love in our society with a focus on modern dating, long-term relationships, and the dynamic cultural forces redefining relationship expectations in friendships, romance, and family. Special guests include industry leaders in mental health, entertainment, and business. This podcast is sponsored by the charitable c ...
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Curious Fox

Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla

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For those challenging the status quo in love, sex, and relationships. Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla explore themes on these subjects through personal stories, interviews, and community discussions (and laugh a lot).
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Welcome to "Breaking up with Toxicity," a podcast providing insights for individuals seeking positive change, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of relationships and behavior as they also unravel layers of themselves and improve their quality of life. Covering a wide array of topics such as toxicity, toxic personalities, dysfunctional families, attachment styles, relationships, and the impact of diagnoses on life challenges will provide listeners with a comprehensive view of these c ...
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The Cycle Ends With ME! The Stronger Than My Father Podcast talks about all things fatherhood and how the lack of accountable fathers in the world affects the generations coming up. The primary goal of Stronger Than My Father’s youth organization is to prepare students we serve to succeed in life by providing academic assistance, character development and spiritual enrichment through the students’ formative years. Our Core Values Are: To invest in and enrich each life we touch To prepare for ...
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Discovering the Bible's answers is the focus of Living on the Edge, the broadcast ministry of Chip Ingram. Each weekday, Chip will take you to God's Word for advice on topics like strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising moral children, and overcoming painful emotions. Chip also shares honestly from his own experiences. Visit us online at https://LivingontheEdge.org.
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A mental health podcast hosted by Savanna Johnston-Keys & Jess Woodnorth. Learnt My Lesson was started with the aim to help even just one person feel less alone as they navigate the ups and downs of their mental health. Tune in as we discuss relationships, careers, medication, family, anxiety, and everything in between. Music by: Julian Avila.
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Thank you for checking out my podcasts! They cover the same topics as my writing (Christianity, abuse recovery, mental health, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, etc.) and everything is from a Christian perspective. Some topics are repeated, because sharing new information and perspectives from a different angle can make it "click" sometimes where it didn't before. I try to add podcasts often, but due to my health struggles, they won't be added consistently. I apologize and I'm trying! Trans ...
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On the Let Go and Be Free podcast, we’ll talk about everything from dealing with ruminating thoughts to stopping dysfunctional behaviors that you learned as a child in an alcoholic home. Together we’ll shine a light to dispel the shame you might have secretly been living with about your upbringing, and practical tips that will help you center yourself and live a healthier life. I’m not a therapist or doctor. If you need help, please reach out to a medical expert. If you’d like to learn more, ...
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Our focus for this POD CAST is to address the family dynamics which includes marriage, singleness, health, children etc. This POD CAST will air every Monday @7:30pm, which will allow you to ask questions, and give topics that you would like to hear or discuss. I am excited about you being onboard with my husband and I for this journey in helping us to encourage our families to live their best lives spiritually, mentally, and physically. Stay tuned for our many segments that will enlighten yo ...
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Welcome to the podcast, Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter. My goal is to help everyone realize their full potential, become their most enlightened selves, and make this world a happier and more peaceful place. Having seen so many around me suffering from stress, addiction, suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression, I decided to embark upon a 9-year journey that would take me to over 35 countries living with and learning from shamans, gurus, monks and tribes. I studied 16 religions and spiri ...
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Glencliff United Methodist Church

Glencliff United Methodist Church

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We are The Commons at Glencliff, a Nashville-based congregation of the United Methodist Church. Together, we seek to build beloved community through respite housing and practices of faith that are rooted in mercy and justice. This podcast features our Sunday sermons and various vignettes and devotionals. See how we're living into our mission of changing the world at www.glencliffumc.org
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Mental Health/PsychoeducationThe purpose of this podcast is to bring about self-awareness as it relates to your thinking patterns, feelings, communication style, ability to regulate your emotions, and respond to difficult situations. These crucial conversations are designed to empower and encourage you to enhance your self-knowledge, self-discipline, self-consciousness and empathy for others.
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Mark and Josh explore our relationships with fear by talking with people who have recovered in various 12-step programs and experts in human behavior. They wonder if an addiction to anxiety and fear is at the root of all human addictive behavior and in an intimate, searing, hopeful and funny exploration of how and why we scare ourselves -- seek solutions for it one day at a time.
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Hypervigilant Mindset

Sheena Glover & Rashawn McNeal-Lee

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Welcome to 'Hypervigilant Mindset'—where your potential knows no limits. In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, some possess a unique gift – a Hypervigilant Mindset. Join us on a journey of transformation as we explore the extraordinary power within everyday heroes. Hosted by a seasoned fire captain, paramedic, and law enforcement officer, this podcast delves deep into the world of hypervigilance, where sensitivity meets survival, and red flags become stepping stones to excelle ...
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You are not alone with a painful time. This podcast was begun to share the experience when ending it all is not an option. It sucks. Did you suck? A new world has opened. Join in, and discover there are things you can now explore for the first time. Develop the values you will use for joy and fullness. You’ll make mistakes. Try anything. Learn your mind. This started with just the host in Los Angeles, not knowing how to go on and yammering about nonsense - eventually got unique guests, moved ...
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Join me, Danielle Alvarez Greer, for another episode of The Happy Family Coach Podcast as we delve into "Creating a Healthy Home Environment: Tips for Cultivating Harmony and Joy." Are you ready to transform your home into a place filled with love, joy, and God's presence? In this episode, we'll explore the transformative power of initiating and fo…
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Janet Lansbury has helped hundreds of thousands of parents as an educator, best-selling author and podcast host. Her passion for parenting began when motherhood turned out not to be the fulfilling and magical experience she had anticipated. Riddled with anxiety, fear and shame - Janet sought guidance from infant expert Magda Gerber. We discuss the …
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Amira's life has been defined by early adversity, including the loss of young family members to illness, accidents, and mental health issues. These experiences instilled in her a deep empathy and a drive to alleviate suffering. Becoming a mother to a child with cerebral palsy at 20 further shaped her journey, fostering resilience and determination …
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In this episode of the Mother's Day series, Marcus talks to Rhonda Shaw (ArtbyRhonda) who owns www.themovingcanvas.com Rhonda teaches others therapy of sorts by painting and creating art. From Rhonda: "I was born and raised in Nashville, TN, where I still reside. I am a mother to a handsome young man whom I adore. I love God, my family, friends and…
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This week on the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney Goodman discusses how to grieve the apology you've never received from a parent. This apology may have never been received due to various reasons such as death, mental health issues, or refusal to acknowledge past wrongs. Whitney will talk about how to accept this reality and focus on healing yourself …
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This week Magenta dives into the inner game of leadership. Another way to talk about this is the oft-used term: mindset. What IS mindset, and how can we better understand it, work with it, and transform it? And how could our inner world of mindset actually shape our outer world? We break it down with some real-life examples. “What you think appears…
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Sex and pornography addiction is on the rise. It can affect young and old, rich and poor, male and female. Those who are in the grip of this type of addiction struggle to create and maintain "real-life" relationships, and their partners may experience feelings of grief and betrayal. In this episode Andrew talks with psychotherapist Dr Paula Hall ab…
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In this premiere episode of "The Happy Family Coach Podcast," I invite you to embark on a powerful journey of healing and restoration. Through non-linear storytelling and interactive reflections, I will share my deeply personal story of overcoming adversity and finding purpose through the transformative power of God's love. From growing up in a dys…
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Imagine all the best things of life here on earth. Now, if possible, expand that by 1 million times. Better than anything you’ve experienced so far. Now, imagine living in that kind of environment forever. No struggle. No disease. No pain. No death. No injustice. No evil. Just the best of the best of the best - on spiritual steroids. That’s heaven.…
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oday's episode is a recent recording from a Shitshow Support group. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION…
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Hey there, friends! Are you ready to rewrite the story of your family's legacy? Welcome to "The Happy Family Coach Podcast," where we dive deep into the complexities of family life, faith, and personal growth. I'm Danielle Alvarez Greer, your guide on this journey of transformation. As a certified Biblical Counselor and Family Life Coach, I've witn…
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Hey, Survivor! Struggling to break free from a narcissistic or toxic group? After we self-regulate, I’ll share 5 healing tips to help you exit fearlessly. When it comes to dysfunctional relationships within groups, fear and past trauma can contribute to staying longer than you should. If you, or someone you know, needs help leaving a toxic group, t…
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We live in a dysfunctional society. We have big problems that seem intractable. The well being of every person is not the priority of our global governments. So it is no wonder that many of us come from dysfunctional families. How can we survive the trauma that was normalized as children? How can we heal from the anxiety and PTSD we've developed? H…
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We often believe that shaming messages don't affect us, but from my experience, the effects of shamed-based culture or upbringing can be exceedingly harmful. Whether shaming messages are implicit or explicit, they can result in the internalization of negative self-messages that lead to feelings of unworthiness, chronic guilt, depression, and anxiet…
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How do you get by if you are living in a family with active substance abuse or there's unhealthy/dysfunctional behaviors? Many people don't have the ability to move, but need to find ways to survive. If in danger, please contact the National Domestic Violence Support Hotline or call them at: 800.799.SAFE (7233). To find healthier ways of living and…
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Whitney Goodman is answering more calls from the Calling Home voicemail. Today’s first call involves a listener who is involved in a multi-generational family business, that unfortunately has some toxic workplace behaviors. The second caller is asking for advice on handling a relationship with her fiance who struggles to understand why she has cert…
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Hailey Magee is a certified life coach who helps people around the world stop people pleasing and find their power. Her upcoming book "Stop People Pleasing And Find Your Power" provides a nuanced perspective on boundary-setting, self-advocacy and research-supported strategies for change. Key topics discussed - Having needs does not make you needy O…
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Shannan came from a dysfunctional, abusive family with intergenerational addiction issues. She shares her story of overcoming her past and using her experiences to empower herself to change. She has worked very hard to overcome her addiction and realised, "If you want to make a difference in your life, you will invest in yourself because that is th…
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Marcus has Stacey Cole with Alchemy Business Consulting on the show to talk about getting pregnant in college and raising her daughter on her own. Her view on Mother's Day is quite unique for sure. Are you a strong Black woman? (15:00) Men, listen...don't try to fix things, holding space (18:45) Equipping kids for marriage (27:10) You can't allow t…
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In this episode of the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney Goodman interviews health and wellness influencer Kelly Uchima about her journey of reconciling with her father and breaking the pattern of dysfunction in her family. Kelly shares how she was the first in her family to recognize her father's narcissism and the negative impact it had on her mental…
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An anxious attachment style is very common, and can lead to chaotic and unsuccessful relationships. Research suggests that anxious types are more prone to insecurity, jealousy, codependency, and other behaviours that get in the way of finding and sustaining love. In this episode psychotherapist Jessica Baum talks with Andrew about identifying and u…
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Katie who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Suppo…
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Ever stop and wonder what heaven will be like? What comes up on your mental screen? Clouds? Some kind of mystical place where all people do is sing and have really long church services? Well, that isn’t even close. Today on Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram, Chip explores what the Bible says about heaven and why it will change how you live today.…
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Not every relationship will last forever. Not every person is meant to be in our life. But whether someone is in our life for a brief moment or for the rest of our life, every relationship has something to teach us. How we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us is what determines the quality of our life. When we live in harmony, we fe…
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Hey, Survivor! Are you being baited into a fight by the narcissist? Let’s self-regulate, then I’ll share 4 manipulative tactics they use to accomplish this. When dealing with toxic people, it’s important to identify and navigate these tactics, so you can prioritize your mental health and wellbeing, set boundaries, and pursue healthy relationships. …
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LOVE is the greatest gift we are ever given. It brings us purpose, joy, connection, and life itself. Yet because we love, we also open ourselves up to the immense pain that comes with loss. Indeed, I believe that the greater our love, the more intense our pain during the loss and grieving process. And although love lives inside us and around us eve…
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Apologies for the poor sound quality as I had issues with my mic. In growing up, we may have learned that arguing was bad, or worse, we may have seen unhealthy ways of resolving conflict. Here are several fair fighting rules that you and your partner (or friend, family, etc.) can use: Rules for Fair Fighting Use "I" statements. When you say "I feel…
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Whitney is back to answer more questions from the Calling Home listener community. The first caller discusses her struggle with an adult sibling who hasn't done the same emotional healing work she has, causing her to absorb their emotional baggage. How does she separate herself from feeling their pain? The second caller asks about the impact of gen…
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Born in a bathroom stall at a NYC movie theater, Peter Yelton’s mother vanished without a trace within the first minutes of his life. And so begins a lifetime of abandonment trauma… Adopted into a family ill-prepared for parenthood, his father's struggle with alcoholism only deepened his wounds. Peter’s denial about being gay would be the fuel to h…
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Kerrie grew up with alcoholic parents and began her own intense but successful struggle with alcoholism and mental health when she became an instant alcoholic after her first drink at fifteen. At eighteen, she joined Alcoholics Anonymous and has remained clean and sober since that day forty years ago. For thirty years, Kerrie has worked and volunte…
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Ever find yourself on a date night that's more squabble than sparkle? We certainly have. On this episode of the Married and Naked Podcast, we're letting you in on the secrets that switched our date nights from battlegrounds to bliss. We're talking about the game-changing playbook that we discovered that's allowed us to side-step the typical tiffs a…
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This week on The Calling Home podcast Whitney will discuss Toxic Positivity in honor of the paperback release of her book on the topic. She’ll explain that toxic positivity is the act of dismissing or invalidating negative emotions in favor of a positive outlook, often leading to suppression of genuine feelings. This can be particularly harmful in …
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In today's episode of The Relationship Maze, we explore the concept of projection and its impact on relationships. Join Tom and Angela as they delve into the fascinating topic of projection, shedding light on how our past experiences shape our perceptions of others. They discuss how projection can influence our attraction to certain people and how …
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People-pleasing is an ultimately futile and self-defeating approach to life. If we focus on making everyone else happy, we can end up frustrated, confused and resentful. Ironically, in trying to be “Mr Nice Guy”, people-pleasers often end up driven into behaviour that is anything but nice. This week Andrew talks to therapist and author Dr Robert Gl…
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Today's episode is a recent recording from a Shitshow Support group. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATIO…
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You have a spiritual love language. The question is: do you know what it is? Join Chip as he describes six specific ways people communicate spiritual things with one another, and discover your spiritual love language. Main Points How to Discover Your Spiritual Love Language Peter's direct approach. - Acts 2 Paul's intellectual approach. - Acts 17 B…
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Hey, Survivor! Is the narcissist being HASTY towards you and others? After we breathe together, I’m going to break down 5 red flags you can’t afford to ignore. When dealing with toxic relationships, it helps to SLOW down for the sake of your mental, physical, and emotional health. And I’ll use these two acronyms to show you how. If you, or someone …
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We want to believe that love will last forever, and perhaps it does. Yet, as imperfect humans, we sometimes let down others—and even ourselves—in ways that sever the trust that is so necessary for lasting, healthy relationships. When we experience the deep pain of betrayal, which can cause immense psychological damage, it can be tough to grieve, he…
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Society rewards success. It is the most alluring addiction there is because it is the only addiction that we are celebrated for having. It becomes ingrained into everyone of us that we should delay our happiness until we have achieved success later in life. But what happens when we postpone our happiness? Is happiness greater than success? Will wea…
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Grieving for our past: That we never had normal childhoods. Especially when we get older and compare how we see how others lived. -We can become resentful, angry, and filled with envy. -President Theodore Roosevelt once said: "Comparison is the thief of joy." Grieving that time has passed us by (looking back or around and seeing how much we've wast…
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Whitney Goodman is answering more calls from the Calling Home voicemail. Today’s first call involves a listener who is estranged from her mother but still in minimal contact with her father and his family, who is seeking reconciliation. The second listener is a divorcee who was very close with her family, but is now no-contact with them while her e…
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When we let go of things that no longer serve us, we create space for what does. This is the gift of decluttering. Andrea Wait has been helping people organize their homes—and, by extension, their lives—for fifteen years, and after all that time, she knows one thing for sure: putting your house in order can change your life for the better. Her rece…
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Fran Garton’s story is about how she overcame severe fibromyalgia which was undiagnosed for many years. She describes the long pain-filled path through the medical system while she tried to maintain her work and family life until she finally found someone who knew what was wrong. She was told ‘You are a plant with no soil. You're literally just pou…
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