Jennifer Smith RN, LNC

Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal

Health EN ↓ 33 episodes

A show dedicated to those who think they may be living in or are recovering from domestic abuse /narcissistic/ antisocial abuse. A soft approach that teaches the importance of self worth. Domestic abuse is defined as any pattern of behavior in a relationship used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is psychological, physical, sexual, and sometimes financial. Behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, or wound are abusive. More supportive content @rn_jenm on Instagram. Abuse Coaching w/ Jenhttps://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/WCQE7YR

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Jennifer Smith RN, LNC

Episodes

Growing a new inner voice: Being re-triggered during recovery 19.01.2022 20:22

Dealing with anxiety, a mean negative inner voice, and overcoming attacking ourselves. How to look at mental health symptoms in a new way without feeling less than or labeled. Leaving unhealthy coping behind.

Why do I feel so bad? 12.11.2021 27:14

Depression, chronic stress, and feelings of worthlessness are discussed. Ways to develop body positivity and combat identifying with being “the fixer” within a dysfunctional relationship.

I Missed Me 07.06.2021 32:12

This episode covers Learning to love spending time with yourself again after trauma bonding, control, and brain washing. Gaining trust in yourself back after feeling like you can’t ever do anything right. Learning how much environmental factors and life style contribute to recovery and a happy life.

Developing a Wise Mind & Personal Boundaries 11.05.2021 42:33

This episode covers the value in the ability to identify feelings of emotional safety versus feeling unsafe in a relationship, using the rational mind and the emotional mind together, and developing personal boundaries.

Closing the Abuse Chapter in Life: New Beginnings with New Awareness 10.04.2021 1:07:34

This episode covers red flags of abusive partners, how the cycle of abuse works, how to stay out of it. Special guest Steve McCrea, MS who is an author and domestic violence educator shares helpful tactics for staying away from abusers and how they develop an emotional hold in the first place.

Inner conflict: Love vs. Fear 06.02.2021 24:47

Feelings of wanting to kill the part of ourselves that still loves them so we don’t re-engage in the relationship. Goals for finding inner peace instead, ending self shame, and starting to let love in again.

Mr. Hyde & The Hero: Men in Uniform 11.01.2021 27:34

Special guest speaker on her personal survival journey with a New York fire fighter, her abusive partner of 16 years, and her recovery advice. Gas lighting and dual nature are discussed.

Feeling Uncomfortable During Growth & Healing 26.12.2020 10:26

The uncomfortable feelings during growth and healing. Why it’s worth it to be uncomfortable for a while and not go back! This episode is dedicated to my beautiful God Mom, Natalie.