From Darkness to Empowerment: Overcoming Abuse

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In this life-changing episode I, Carmen Hecox, sit down with Kathy Wisniewski. Kathy shares her journey of surviving three abusive relationships, two of which were marriages, and how she turned her unimaginable challenges into a beacon of hope for others. Using her podcast, “Tragically Beautiful,” she provides a platform for abuse survivors to share their stories. Kathy shares insights into identifying red flags in relationships and the healing process after leaving an abusive relationship. This heartfelt conversation encourages listeners to find healing, set boundaries, and control the controllables in their journey to recovery.

• Kathy's Journey and Her Podcast 'Tragically Beautiful'
• Early Life and Relationship Experiences
• Signs of Abuse in Kathy's Relationships
• Marriage and Its Downfall
• Healing Process After Leaving an Abusive Marriage
• Deciding to Make a Change
• The Power of a Mentor's Words
• Moving On and Seeking Distractions
• Discovering the Health Coach Training Program
• Understanding the Different Facets of Health
• Moving Out and Starting Fresh
• The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries
• Finding Support in Books, Podcasts, and Groups
• The Journey of Forgiveness
• Defining Healthy Relationships
• The Impact of Abuse in Different Relationships
• The Importance of Recognizing Red Flags
• The Message for Other Survivors

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Free eBook Reclaim Your Wellbeing: Self-Care Tips After Abuse https://www.kathywisniewski.com/

Tragically Beautiful Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tragicallybeautiful

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Kathy's Journey and Her Podcast 'Tragically Beautiful' (00:01:11)

3. Kathy's Early Life and Relationship Experiences (00:05:32)

4. Signs of Abuse in Kathy's Relationships (00:09:11)

5. Kathy's Marriage and Its Downfall (00:11:43)

6. Kathy's Healing Process After Leaving an Abusive Marriage (00:21:13)

7. Deciding to Make a Change (00:22:44)

8. The Power of a Mentor's Words (00:22:56)

9. Moving On and Seeking Distractions (00:23:48)

10. Discovering the Health Coach Training Program (00:24:03)

11. Understanding the Different Facets of Health (00:24:34)

12. Moving Out and Starting Fresh (00:25:22)

13. The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries (00:25:53)

14. Finding Support in Books, Podcasts, and Groups (00:26:21)

15. The Journey of Forgiveness (00:32:28)

16. Defining Healthy Relationships (00:38:35)

17. The Impact of Abuse in Different Relationships (00:39:35)

18. The Importance of Recognizing Red Flags (00:40:04)

19. The Message for Other Survivors (00:41:47)

20. Where to Find Kathy and Her Podcast (00:42:44)

21. Closing Thoughts and Reflections (00:43:30)