Healthy Wealthy & Wise Relationships

Why Isn’t This Working? Have you ever asked yourself this question about your relationship? Do you have the feeling that ‘something’ is off, and you can’t quite put your finger on what it is? Maybe he or she has already moved on, but you don’t know it? What are you doing to cope inside of your chaotic and completely confusing relationship? Get Educated about Narcissism! Don’t perish because of lac...

Have you ever heard of the story of Narcissus and Echo? It's a fascinating myth that was written so long ago but has such eternal truth about the human condition. In the story, the mountain nymph Echo was rejected by Narcissus simply because He was in love with himself. This story explores the boundaries between love and obsession and warns that obsessive self-love comes with dire consequences and...

Today, I’m going to share a few common terms associated with narcissism. So far, in this series on Narcissism, I’ve uploaded an episode about a young lady raised by a narcissistic dad and different people who have had experience with narcissism. I’ve also uploaded an episode on Narcissism and Church hurt, I’ve even shared my story about being married to a narcissistic pastor. Why this topic about...

How do you navigate a relationship with a narcissistic family member? This person was directly instrumental in your mental well-being as you were being raised. You depended on this person for everything when you were young. You love this person, but their behavior was or is extremely toxic and you are unsure if they truly love you. You were or are still confused as to how to approach this person w...

This is my last conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur, who specializes in relationships and issues of narcissism. Today we discuss a subject that I have yet to hear any podcast discuss. So if you’ve heard one please email me the link so I can listen, too. Dr Ruth Ann and I discuss this hush hush topic that people don’t want to expose but is one of the reasons people are leav...

Again, today I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur, who specializes in relationships and issues of narcissism. I share my personal experience of being married to a narcissistic pastor. Not ALL pastors are narcissists, but those who are will sometimes use spirituality over his wife’s head. Does your significant other or spouse have a fantasy in their mind of how you should be or...

How do you navigate a relationship with someone who does not have your best interest at heart… a person you love but is incapable of loving you? How do you make sense of persistent, extreme, pervasive, treatment, when it’s coming from someone you’ve given your best to, but your best is never enough? If someone physically punches you, the physical effects are clear. On the other hand, when you’re i...

Again, today I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur, who specializes in relationships and issues of narcissism. What are some common terms in Narcissism world? What is life like with a narcissist? What is crazy-making? _____________________________________________________________- COMMENTS: yvonnetheauthor@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________...

(Matthew 7:7 ESV) tells us “ Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you .”

Today’s Episode is focused on the Abundant Life. In John 10:10 we read, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” ___________________________________________________________ COMMENTS: yvonnetheauthor@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________ TO PURCHASE MY BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Yvonne-Randle/e/B0...

The Bible is full of God’s promises and has the solution to everything we need to get through this life, every day. My favorite acronym for Bible is: B – Believer’s I – Instruction B – Before L – Leaving E – Earth The Bible is God's love letter to us! It's not just for studying to obtain knowledge, but it is our guide to knowing Him! _________________________________________________________ COMMEN...

I felt compelled to talk about this tragic matter today, Christmas Eve, for a specific reason. Six years ago on Christmas Eve, I heard these words, “You should kill yourself, Yvonne.” I heard those words as clear as day. You should kill yourself, Yvonne. It was Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve when family should be together and happy, but I was married and alone. My family was irreparably torn apart....

This is the 3rd episode in a series on self-care and recovery from co-dependency, directly from Melody Beattie’s book The Language of Letting Go, originally published in 1990. This book is a book of daily meditations for the entire year, designed to help you spend a few moments each day remembering what you already know. She touches on principles from her books Codependent No More and Beyond Codep...

For the next couple of weeks I’ll be doing a series on self-care and recovery directly from Melody Beattie’s book The Language of Letting Go, originally published in 1990. Melody Beattie specializes in Co-dependency and that’s what this series of recovery is about. This book is a book of daily meditations for the entire year, designed to help you spend a few moments each day remembering what you a...

Do you want to forgive yourself? It may sound like a silly question, but you have to WANT to forgive yourself in to be able to forgive yourself. Will you be able to do this perfectly? No, because no one is perfect, so let’s take that expectation off of the table before we get started. Forgiving yourself is a process, but it is well worth the process. According to Lewis B. Smedes “To forgive is to...

It's so easy to come to the defense of others. How clear it is when others are being used, controlled, manipulated, or abused. Why is it so hard, then, for us to rally to our own behalf? Why can't we see when we are being used, victimized, lied to, manipulated, or otherwise violated? __________________________________________________________ https://www.melodybeattie.com __________________________...

Today is episode 3 of 3 with Caiti Courtier. Caiti is a women’s empowerment advocate, the host of the Start Rising Podcast, and the creator of the ‘Empowered Brand’. In this episode, we’re championing…Saying empowering words to ourselves and treating ourselves like our own best friend, Speaking your truth, and living your full potential. __________________________________________________________ C...

For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be doing a series on self-care and recovery directly from Melody Beattie’s book The Language of Letting Go, originally published in 1990. This book is a book of daily meditations for the entire year, designed to help you spend a few moments each day remembering what you already know. She touches on principles from her books Codependent No More and Beyond Codepend...

What does it mean to go to the gym for your mind? What happens when you don’t use your brain muscle? What’s perspective have to do with anything? You'll get these answers and more in this episode. _____________________________________________________________ Caiti's Contact information: https://medium.com/@caiti.elizabeth13 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caiti-courtier-parent-sex-ed-coach/i...

Today, I have the pleasure of having a conversation with Caiti Cor-tee-ay. Caiti is a women’s empowerment advocate, empowering those to lean into the calling of being an entrepreneur through the process of self-empowerment. She’s also the host of the Start Rising Podcast and the creator of the ‘Empowered Brand’ a selection of shirts with empowerment mirror mantras (printed in reverse) over the hea...

Ask God and He will give to you liberally. Ask believing and in faith. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.

For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be doing a series on self-care and recovery directly from Melody Beattie’s book The Language of Letting Go, originally published in 1990. This book is a book of daily meditations for the entire year, designed to help you spend a few moments each day remembering what you already know. She touches on principles from her books Codependent No More and Beyond Codepend...

Your relationship with yourself is vital because it’s the foundation for all your other relationships. If you have a strong and stable relationship with yourself, you can be strong and stable in your relationships with others. So, for the New Year, or you could even start right now, gift yourself. What do I mean by that? I mean that the time has come for you to focus on you. I don’t mean that you...

She Let Go by: ERNEST HOLMES Have you ever felt the pressing need to let go of something or someone but kept hesitating? You know you need to Let Go, everything within and the signs all around you are telling you that you need to let go, but you hold on and it’s often to your detriment. Maybe you’re holding onto your past? An old friend who you no longer vibe with? An ex you’ve been allowing to ta...

Security of Those Who Trust in the Lord