Beyond a Survivor with Karen Messina

Let's face it, our past has told us a lot of things, but were they facts? or feelings?  Most of the time they were someone else's feelings.  What are your thoughts telling YOU?

Many times people will say, "why does she stay" or "why wouldn't she just leave". I am going to attempt to explain this and how those survival skills can help you in your current life.

During domestic violence awareness month, I wanted to shed some light on the differences between the violence and equality wheels. Do you know if you are in an abusive relationship?

Sometimes we feel like the person we were is gone forever, but I feel like the opposite is true.  There is a way to uncover what happened, what IS happening and what is possible for your future.

Do you sometimes get obsessed with things?  Do you need to fix something right away?  Are you trying to make everyone happy except yourself? You might want to listen to this episode.

We sometimes get confused with what is a fact and what is a feeling when it comes to people and relationships and how we ASSESS things. Want to learn more?  Take a listen.

Sometimes we forget the WE are in control of our lives.  Triggers pop up and leave us feeling helpless and hopeless. But you have the power within you to take your power back and takd control of your life. Take a listen 

There is the Power and Control Wheel and the Equality Wheel.  Which one is controlling you? Sometimes we let our past thoughts continue to control us.  We unpack the effects of the power and control v. the equality wheel.  Take a listen.

Sometimes it is easier said than done to just leave a toxic situation.  You made the decision to leave, but it doesn't seem to work out as planned.  If you want some clarity on how to start healing, take a listen.

Sometimes you feel out of control when you need to be in control.  You are a leader or a boss or a team leader but the a word or face or a phrase can cause a trigger which can derail your day.

What has been holding you back from reaching your goals?  Are you stuck in a place that you struggle to move passed?  Check out this episode for some answers.

Carla is  currently involved with a company called VoxxLife Neurological Technology and she explains to us how the technology works towards reducing anxiety and stress.  Take a listen.

Sometimes we struggle with letting go of things or people or thoughts in our life.  This will surely hold us back from reaching our goals.  Take a listen...

How you dealt with the emotionally traumatizing relationship THEN AND NOW.......

Sometimes we let emotions get the best of us.  Have you reacted in a way that does not serve you? Want to learn more about your emotions? Take a listen....

Should you be grieving or celebrating when your abusive relationship ends?  We unpack it all here.  Take a listen.

Do you feel overworked, emotionally depleted and cynical? did you used to have an open heart and compassion? Check out this episode 😊

I am super excited to have Sara Smith my good friend and a survivor of domestic abuse on the podcast today so take a listen and enjoy

We have evolved to seek pleasure, avoid pain and exert the least amount of effort. Let’s chat about it.

Emotional trauma is anything that traumatized you or your emotions deeply and left a scar or a hole or a void in your life. Let’s dive deeper.

Do you know the difference?

Anger is never useful and forgiveness is so easy. Want to learn more ? take a listen

Sometimes we don’t see our own value and how much things are worth to us to feel better. Take a listen.

We tend to bury things deep down, never to be seen again.  But the reality is, it will reappear it's ugly head and sabotage your future goals.   Take a listen.

Sometimes we start off with all the best intentions, then life gets in the way....... Take a listen.