Be A Better You

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever caught yourself mentally arguing with your ex while driving, showering, trying to sleep, or folding laundry… this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re talking about the exhausting mental loops that so many women experience after emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, divorce, or heartbreak. The imaginary conver...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you keep finding yourself waiting for someone to change, holding onto the “good parts” of them, replaying their promises in your head, or wondering whether you’re giving up too soon…this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of the Be A Better You Podcast , we’re talking about the emotional trap of loving someone’s potential instead of reco...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Parental alienation as a broad concept is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences a parent can go through—especially after emotional abuse, divorce, or separation. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Johnson of "Been There Got Out" to talk about the devastating reality of parental alienation, abuse by proxy, and what happens...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Why do you always assume you did something wrong in relationships? Why does your mind immediately jump to “they must be thinking something bad about me” when someone pulls away, doesn’t respond, or seems off? In this episode, we break down the pattern of self-blame and obsessive mind-reading that many women experience after emotional abuse. You’ll le...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond What if the clarity you’ve been searching for isn’t something you need to figure out … but something you can learn to receive ? In this episode, I sit down with Christine Luken, Financial Dignity Coach, a Crystal Wisdom Codes practitioner, to explore a topic that a lot of people are curious about—but don’t always fully understand: crystals, intuition...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond You feel the spark.  The pull.  The butterflies that make it feel like this could be something real . But what if that “chemistry” isn’t actually a good sign? In this episode, we’re breaking down why intense attraction after emotional abuse can be misleading—and how what feels like connection is often your nervous system recognizing a familiar (and u...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Most people dismiss their dreams as random noise… but what if they’re actually one of the clearest ways your subconscious tries to reach you? In this episode, I sit down with spiritual guide and dream worker Maelle (known as Oneiraya — “queen of dreams”) to explore what’s really happening when you sleep, and why your dreams may be far more intentiona...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you know aren’t serving you—whether it’s alcohol, emotional eating, overthinking, or constantly seeking validation from someone—this episode will change the way you see it. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth about coping mechanisms and why it’s not about willpower, discipline, or “just stopping.” Y...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond What actually happens in the brain after emotional abuse—and why can healing feel so difficult even when you know the relationship was unhealthy? In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from my recent appearance on Chantal Contorines’ podcast, The Survivor’s Playbook . Chantal is a high-conflict divorce and recovery coach who supports people navi...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done the work to move on from a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship—but something still lingers—this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, we’re breaking down the “ick” that won’t go away… the emotional residue that stays in your thoughts, your body, and your sense of self long after the relationship...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, How did I stay so long when I knew something wasn’t right? In this episode, we’re unpacking a powerful truth that many people struggle to admit: intelligence does not protect you from toxic relationships. In fact, the very qualities that make someone thoughtful, capable, and self-aware can som...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever thought, “I could write a book about my life…” but don’t know where to start—this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with author and storytelling coach Heather Hutzel , who has written over 20 books and spent the last two decades mastering the art of storytelling. We dive into what actually makes a story comp...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Venting can feel good in the moment—but what if constantly talking about your pain is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden dangers of co-rumination —the cycle of repeatedly discussing problems, betrayal, stress, or emotional wounds with others in a way that reinforces pain instead of helping you heal. While valida...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this powerful episode of The Be a Better You Podcast, we dive deep into neurodivergence, neuroplasticity, and what it truly means to work with your brain instead of against it — especially when you're recovering from emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, or toxic relationships that made you believe something was fundamentally wrong with you. W...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Imposter syndrome after emotional abuse looks like doubting your memory. Minimizing what happened. Feeling dramatic for having boundaries. Questioning whether it was “really that bad.” In this episode, we unpack how emotional abuse and trauma conditioning create deep self-doubt — and why you feel like an imposter in your own story. You’ll learn: • Ho...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Have you ever walked away from a relationship wondering how you became so confused, reactive, or unsure of yourself? In this episode, we unpack why so many emotionally intelligent, self-aware people end up questioning their own reality in unhealthy relationships—and why that doesn’t mean anything was wrong with you. You’ll learn how emotional inconsi...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond In this episode of the "Be A Better You Podcast," we're diving deeper into the journey of breaking trauma bonds, offering advanced strategies and practical tools for healing. Building on  discussions about identifying and challenging harmful beliefs, this episode focuses on actionable steps to reprogram the mind, foster self-compassion...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond After emotional abuse, it’s common to either distrust everyone or to rely too heavily on words, promises, and explanations. In this episode, we talk about how to rebuild discernment by learning how to read people accurately—through patterns of behavior rather than intention or language. We explore why accepting what someone says over what they consis...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Many people don’t relate to the word abuse —not because nothing happened, but because emotional control often doesn’t look dramatic, obvious, or cruel. In emotionally abusive or controlling relationships, the most damaging patterns are often subtle, gradual, and reinforced in ways that are easy to miss while you’re in them. In this episode, we explor...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Leaving an emotionally abusive or toxic relationship doesn’t always bring the relief you expect. For many people, the trauma bond actually feels stronger after it’s over—bringing increased rumination, anxiety, longing, and confusion that can make you question yourself and your decision. In this episode, I explain why trauma bonds often intensify afte...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond If you’ve ever caught yourself missing someone who made you anxious, small, or constantly on edge… this episode is for you. Because what you’re feeling is withdrawal, not a personal flaw. After emotionally unsafe, narcissistic abuse, or abusive relationships, the nervous system gets conditioned to extreme highs and lows. A few good days followed by s...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Two hundred episodes in, certain truths become impossible to ignore. After years of conversations, client work, and pattern-spotting, one thing is clear: people don’t struggle because they lack insight, discipline, or desire to change. They struggle because their nervous systems are overloaded — and most healing tools ask for effort at the exact mome...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Dating after emotional abuse isn’t about learning better lines or spotting red flags faster.  It’s about understanding what gets activated inside you when intimacy returns. In this episode, I sit down with Tina Joy , and we go far beyond surface-level dating advice. We talk about what really happens when someone starts dating again after a narcissist...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Ever notice how motivation feels strong for about two weeks and then suddenly disappears? If you’ve ever told yourself “I just can’t stick to things” or “I always fall off,” this episode is going to flip that belief on its head. Because the truth is — your problem isn’t discipline, consistency, or commitment. It’s your nervous system. In this episode...

Leave a text or voice message so we can respond Welcome to The Be A Better You Podcast, where I am exploring empowering women to break through their subconscious blocks that hinder personal growth and success. In this episode, we explore the hidden barriers that hold us back, from fear-based blocks and resistance to change to unresolved emotions. Through a guided visualization exercise, listeners...