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The podcast focusing on recovering from toxic narcissistic relationships with specific help to break the cycle of abuse for yourself and children. All are welcome and this podcast, and YouTube channel, serve both men and women, moms and dads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/break-the-cycle-with-dsd/support
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Technically A Conversation

Technically A Conversation

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A podcast for curious people, by curious people. Every week we take turns presenting a new topic, and the other host has no idea what the topic will be. We strive to entertain and educate in a way that’s loose and fun! Our topics are all over the place, from light and funny to dark and sometimes spooky. Parental Advisory Warning: We might use strong language. https://www.TechnicallyAConversation.com/
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The Awkward Mom Stage is a lifestyle podcast created by Chantèa Harris known online as Lola Nicole where she talks to friends and experts about life, motherhood, and everything in between. Every week Chantèa brings her monotone humor along to discuss topics that we all struggle with whether we're a parent or not. No matter what you juggle on your plate of life every day, things can get messy. Join her as she awkwardly navigates through millennial mom life. If you feel stuck in an identity cr ...
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Stepmonster

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Stepmonster is a podcast for every stepmom out there who has struggled. We are two friends and stepmoms who were bonded together by the blended family life. Together, we’re tackling the stigma of being the wicked stepmom, AKA, the ”stepmonster”, and sharing all of our stories for your benefit. You’ll hear us laugh, cry, give advice, and clink our wine glasses to all stepmoms battling the stigma together.
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Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a condition that affects 1 in 1 million people and causes them to sleep for extended periods of time. Known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, those afflicted have slept for days, weeks, and even months. It’s unknown what causes the illness and there is no cure. Today, we’ll discuss this illness and some people who suffer …
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From her induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame to the establishment of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena's influence continues to be as strong as ever. Her impact on Latin music, fashion, and culture is undeniable, and her memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans. With th…
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Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Prophet was known for putting himself in a sleeplike trance to access the universal consciousness and gave readings, made predictions, and cured those that were ill. He claimed to have acquired his special gift after being visited by a winged woman while reading the bible in the forest. Despite his great powers, he wasn’t a…
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In 2002 a well respected woman in Southern India died. 6 years later, her husband died in a similar manner. The family suffered 2 more deaths later in a shorter and shorter time span. There were also 2 more deaths in a connected family. Was this some kind of genetic silent killer or was this a serial killer in Southern India because they all did di…
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Chantèa sits down to chat about the hate Nara Aziza gets online for living her life, toxic positivity, keyboard warriors, productivity, and what’s up with the “That Girl” trend. In this episode: Nara Aziza Being “That Girl” Navigating Productivity Beating Imposter Syndrome Have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? Leave Anonymous Qu…
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RRR is a 2022 Telugu language Indian action film that first came to the attention of Western audiences when their Netflix trailer featuring almost comical over-exaggerated action and special effects scenes went viral. We took a chance on it and were pleasantly surprised. The movie had a mission, a romance, friendship, betrayal, redemption, and more…
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Slower learner | Take your life back after narcissistic abuse Show Notes DSD discusses the reality of it taking time to learn how futile it can be struggling to make a different in your life with a narcissistic ex. Duane shares how he continues to see people struggling with this concept. You get stuck in the mode EXPECTING justice and accountabilit…
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The Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas is in the Southeastern region of Mexico overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It was once known for regularly getting hit by hurricanes, but a hurricane hasn’t made landfall since 1966. Many believe this is due to the region being protected by aliens, as UFO’s first started to be reported regularly in the region in…
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The brand Stanley and their cups have been around for over 100 years. They got their start by catering to the common blue collared man who worked long hours, and needed a way to keep his drink of choice cold or warm for long hours. In 2020, a group of women who managed a blog by the name of “The Buy Guide” started pushing the Stanley Cup and the pe…
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Few bands have made a bigger impact on music and pop culture than The Misfits. Their unique brand of horror punk transcended genres and influenced everyone from Guns N Roses to Metallica. But constant fighting and line up changes led to the band dissolving before they could enjoy the popularity and loyal fan base that they would eventually develop.…
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Chantèa sits down and chats about what’s been up and has a little much-needed mental health check-in. In this episode: What’s on TV Mental Health Check-In Moms Can’t Vent Have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? Leave Anonymous Questions & Confessions Here: https://ngl.link/theawkwardmomstage2 and we'll discuss them on the podcast.…
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On February 6, 1945 the legend Bob Marley was born! As a child he was a palm reader, and his first album was not Reggae but Ska! When Bob Marley and The Wailers accepted $2,000 to go home after being stranded in the UK, he promised an album in repayment and delivered a Reggae album! Listen to hear us talk about his assassination attempt, how he was…
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Taking care of yourself | hobbies are important! Show Notes In this episode Duane talks about the importance of having a hobby or something that you enjoy doing. He also talks about the struggles when you are down, depressed, and beaten with ways to push yourself to break yourself out of that downward spiral. He then fields questions from others on…
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In 2013 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon went missing from the Buffalo Trace distillery, making international news. Each bottle often fetches over $4,000.00 on the secondary market, making it one of the most expensive and sought after whiskeys in the world. While Toby Curtsinger was convicted of the crime, none of the bottles were ever recov…
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Dealing with the pain is the only way to get through this Show Notes In this episode DSD starts with a clip from Brad Pitt talking about his experience of running from the pain and ultimately how he worked through it to take his like back! Duane has a discussion with the audience about their experiences and ways to approach things Support the Chann…
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A deep dive discussion on the struggles of letting go with an update and review of the redacted Order Sustaining Demurrer on my civil case. Show Notes In this episode DSD talks about the struggles and importances of learning to “let go”. We discuss how difficult it is to actually do, being forced to learn the “lesson”, recognizing when you’re being…
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Our Founding Fathers have been attributed to greatness from penning the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to leading us in war, and becoming some of our most important public figures in history, some even becoming the first presidents of the United States. In this episode, in a segment I like to refer to boozy, floozy or both, I wil…
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Chantèa sits down and talks about being overstimulated, positive motivation for women in their 20s from women in their 30s and older, and how to stay motivated when it feels like nothing is happening at all. In this episode: Positive words for young women Being Overstimulated Hustle Culture How to stay motivated when you aren’t seeing change Have q…
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John “Fritz” Johnson was living on top of the world. He was a successful radio personality, television sports director, was married to a beautiful model, and was a champion archer. He was one of the best known and most liked personalities in Omaha, NE. While promoting some archery gear he was approached by someone claiming to be his niece and his 2…
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A discussion on how difficult it is to let of the past Show Notes The Healing Path: Navigate the path to healing with practical tips and strategies. Discover effective coping mechanisms and self-care practices to nurture your mental and emotional well-being. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! …
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Chantèa’s back and sits down to talk about current events, surprise pregnancy, and the best ways for self-motivation. In this episode: Expecting My Rainbow Baby My Favorite Real Housewives Shows Movies on Netflix Self-Motivation Tips Have questions, comments, or suggestions for the podcast? Leave Anonymous Questions & Confessions Here: https://ngl.…
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In 1972 the Robertson family and sea hitchhiker Robin Williams were on a mission to sail around the world. They were stranded at sea when a whale attacked their boat and cracked it in half, leaving them stranded to fend for themselves. They caught sea turtles and a shark to survive and even drank turtle blood! How did this family manage to survive …
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In 1891, Octavia Hatcher fell into a deep depression after her only child died shortly after childbirth. A few months later she went into a coma and died. Due to it being an unusually hot spring, she was quickly buried. Several people in her town also went into similar comas but ended up making full recoveries, causing Octavia’s family to wonder if…
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Alex on the news again & dealing with the stress of family court Show Notes Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website Table of Contents 🔗Links …
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Anxiety is a slow killer in narcissistic abuse Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about the effectives of the constant anxiety and stress these situation put you under. He covers different techniques he has used to help him and other in dealing with this reality. Later in the podcast he takes a caller working through severe parental alienation an…
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In September of 1982, a string of unsolved murders were occurring in Chicago. 7 healthy people, ranging in ages from 12 to 35, would fall to their death as a result of taking Tylenol, and the case is still unsolved to this day. What was killing these people and at such a rapid rate? How did Chicago respond to these murders to get them under control…
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Showing up is more important than you realize! Show Notes Although these situations are very complicated, stressful, and more frustrating then they really should be it is important to show up and be there for your children. In this podcast we discuss some examples of this with callers sharing their stories. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal…
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Handling when older kids are alienated Show Notes In this podcast DSD continues yesterday’s topic discussing the ways to deal with older children who are in the throws of parental alienation. He also takes the same caller to deep dive in his situation and talk through scenarios and ways to help his children Support the Channel Donate through PayPal…
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Don’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap!Show NotesDon’t fall for the narc daughter-in-law’s trap!Support the ChannelDonate through PayPalDSD Channel MembershipsParticipate in the show!During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD websiteTa…
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Can you “disarm” a narcissist? Show Notes In this podcast DSD tackles the question of HOW to disarm a narcissist or if it is even possible. He covers the blame shifting, understanding their “motivation”, no engaging and other techniques to minimize the effect of narcissistic attacks! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships…
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Starting 2024 strong when dealing with Narcissists! Show Notes Duane starts the new year with a BANG covering topics on perspective, getting them out of your mind, removing chaos in your life, using exercise to minimize stress, focusing on where you want to go and building your support network! We Also have a few callers talking about their experie…
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The CIA has had a long and storied history riddled with conspiracy theories, but sometimes, those conspiracies have proven to be true. MK-ULTRA, the CIA’s attempt at mind control is one such conspiracy. This conspiracy has it all, from drugging people with LSD, to using sex workers and torture to get people to turn. In this episode, we’ll discuss s…
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Dodging the narc rocks & taking your life back! Show Notes In this podcast DSD talks about how toxic narcissist person will continue to find ways to throw “rocks” at you and drag you back into the drama. It is important to recognize what is going on and to find ways to minimize the damage. Ultimately the best course of action is taking your life ba…
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Having an Un-Narc Christmas! Show Notes Hang out for a DSD Christmas livestream - take your life back and make the most of this difficult situation! Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can…
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Nothing says Christmas like a poinsettia but how did this Mexican shrub become so pivotal for Christmas? Franciscan monks in Mexico decorated Nativity scenes with this bright red and green plant. In fact, this is why Christmas colors are red and green! Get all the details on how the Poinsettia went from being beloved by the Aztecs to now loved by m…
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Don’t play the narc “what if” game Show Notes In this show DSD covers a question/comment a listener had about ruminating about the past and asking “what if” thinking they could have done something “different” to have a better outcome or to not having this nightmare experience Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Partici…
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When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? Show Notes When do you fight unilateral narc medical decisions? Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through …
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Picking your battles with a narcissist Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD website Table of Contents 🔗Links Mentioned During Show DSD Discord DSD…
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Do we attracted narcissist? Show Notes Duane discusses the reasons why we seem to have so many toxic people in our lives. Support the Channel Donate through PayPal DSD Channel Memberships Participate in the show! During the show you can call in live at 1 (424) 373-5483 1 (424) DSD-LIVE Web Interface - free dialing You can also leave a voicemail thr…
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Supervised visitation and playing “the game” Show Notes The main topic of the show is dealing with supervised visitation and playing the game with the “professionals” to start to eek back time and success. This is a very trying time and emotionally draining but it is important that you jump through the flaming hoops and demonstrate that you are NOT…
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In 1974 a small town named Boston, OH was evacuated by the government and became an abandoned ghost town. As the years passed so did the legends surrounding this town and it soon became known for its murderous Satanists, toxic chemical spills, and church with upside down crosses. But, are any of these legends true? In this episode, we’ll go over so…
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Winning feels like losing with a narcissist Show Notes When you're dealing with a toxic, drama-filled person, it can feel like even when you win, you lose. It's important to realize that going through this mess puts a ton of stress on you. Sometimes, we want a big, impressive victory to feel like things are finally turning around, but the emotional…
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Dealing with the impossible dealing with a narcissist Show Notes In this podcast Duane discusses the reality of dealing with the impossible scenario when dealing with a high conflict narcissistic ex. DSD talks about how they push you to your breaking point, holding on to what you think should happen, trying to force the “system” to work the way you…
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Krampus dates back for hundreds of years. In America, he was only introduced to us, roughly in the beginning of the millennium. Krampus is described as a half man, half goat, who drags naughty children to hell. In this episode, we will discuss Krampus and other villainous creatures as Saint Nicholas’ counterpart, discuss his origin story, and trace…
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Cryonics is the practice of freezing someone who has died in the hopes of reviving them in the future when science and medicine has advanced enough that this would be possible. You’ve probably heard that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen and is stored beneath the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland, but is there any truth to this? With a…
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The stressors of dealing with toxic and narcissistic people Show Notes In this podcast we discuss the unique stressors of dealing with toxic people and the catastrophic thinking we can find ourselves in. We can also find ourselves getting advice on “letting things go” which is just almost impossible in our situations. Duane talks about techniques h…
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Thanksgiving is coming around and we’re diving into the woman who made this National Holiday possible, after trying for over 3 decades. Sarah Josepha Hale was a big advocate for women’s education - we get into her life story, good and bad. November is also American Indian Heritage month so we’ll also learn how Thanksgiving customs go back to not ju…
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In the summer of 1934 2 goldminers blew a hole in the side of the San Pedro Mountains near Casper Wyoming and discovered a cave. While they didn’t find the gold they were looking for, they didn’t leave the cave empty handed. They discovered a small 14 inch mummy. Dubbed the Pedro Mountain Mummy, its existence seemed to create more questions than it…
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You have to set boundaries! Show Notes In this podcast Duane talks about the importance of having and setting healthy boundaries for yourself with toxic people AND your own children. He discusses the issues on how toxic people, including your children, will push and poke at you to “test” your boundaries or to even see if you have any at all. He als…
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A narcissist is always “performing” Show Notes In this show Duane discusses the realities of performances and how they can quickly adapt to changing responses to continue their narrative and illusion. We discuss the underestimated ability to “fake it”, how when corned in a lie they are able to “get out of it”, their abilities to manipulator and con…
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