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Whether you left or they did, watching your ex jump quickly into another relationship is never easy. It can make you feel like your relationship didn't matter—and the worst part is when they go back to the life they had before you. Living in the same apartment building, seeing them live that old life except you’ve been replaced. You find yourself comparing, wondering why you couldn't make them hap...

In this episode, Erica Spicher shares the story of her 23-year marriage and the difficult realization that she was in a relationship with a narcissist. She opens up about the emotional manipulation, the challenges of leaving, and why many people in these relationships find themselves returning before finally breaking free. This conversation explores the psychological dynamics of narcissistic relat...

Today I thought it was important to start breaking down something we all will need to face... moving on. More importantly how to do it and do it with peace. Using more energy towards your future, then energy spent on your past.  Let's start giving yourself the closure you deserve to put that relationship or situation to rest,  Thanks for listening!   If you would like to be a guest on my podcast a...

Most advice tells you to "give it time" but this is a different type of breakup. Most people don't expereince this type of pain. So just giving it time doesn't work because you're healing some serious trauma. Let's break down what you will walk through after leaving this relationship. Thanks for listening!   www. StephanieLynLifeCoaching.com Find us on YouTube Channel: www. YouTube.com/StephanieLy...

When life changes and you can’t control what’s happening, most of us go straight into resistance. Accepting what is isn’t easy especially when you’re knee-deep in pain. What happens for a lot of people is they get stuck. Stuck in the anger. Stuck in the bitterness. Stuck replaying the story over and over in their minds, trying to figure it out, trying to make it make sense. And because they can’t...

Have you spent your whole life being the reliable one, the mediator, or the "emotional glue" of your family? If you grew up in an environment where you had to carry weight that wasn't yours, you might be experiencing Responsibility Trauma. In this podcast, we dive deep into why some of us feel a constant, heavy obligation to fix everyone else’s problems and why it’s so hard to finally put that wei...

What actually makes a relationship last—and why do so many people repeat the same painful patterns? In this episode, we break down what healthy relationships are really built on (hint: it’s not chemistry alone).   We dive into the subtle, often hidden unhealthy patterns that don’t show up as red flags at first, and why taking responsibility for your own growth is essential before you can truly mee...

If you feel wiped out after a breakup or divorce, it makes sense. Losing a relationship can take more out of you than people realize. This isn’t just heartbreak. It’s emotional burnout. You didn’t just lose a person. You lost routines, safety, future plans, and the version of life you thought you were building. On top of that, you’re still expected to function like nothing happened. This is about...

I know we all want to think everyone else is the problem, but they are not. I know this is going to trigger some people. That is not to say that you are the reason for the treatment you got — NO! But if you saw their red flags and didn’t run, that’s your problem. If you had low expectations because of what you’ve been through, not your fault… but it kind of is. Today, we are going to start the fir...

Whether your dad was a constant presence or a total mystery, that first relationship shaped how you see yourself today. He was your first blueprint for what love, protection, and worth should look like—and if that blueprint was broken, it’s likely affecting how you show up in your relationships right now. In this episode, we’re digging into: How "father wounds" impact your adult attachment style....

We all carry wounds with us some we know about, some we’ve buried. And when we don’t heal them, they show up in our lives in ways we don’t expect. They pull in the wrong people, lower our self-worth, and make us settle because we assume we can’t have what we really want. These wounds often start in childhood, but they can also form later through heartbreak, hard seasons, or major life changes. In...

Reinvention periods in your life are all about self-reflection, growth, and evolution. And one of the clearest signs that it’s time for change is when you finally realize you’ve been the fixer. You’re the one everyone turns to for comfort, solutions, and support. It’s a role you’ve played so well your entire life. You tell yourself you’re just being a good person, but the truth is, you’ve become t...

In this episode (and video, if you’re watching on YouTube), I break down 5 common behaviors that make you look insecure, even if you think you’re confident. These are the subtle signs that reveal self-doubt and uncertainty things you might not even realize you’re doing. I’ll show you what to watch for and, more importantly, how to make simple shifts so you radiate confidence instead of insecure.  ...

Maybe you’re the responsible one, the one running their finances, dealing with illness, or trying to figure out what their future will look like. It’s no wonder you’re exhausted. You’ve added yet another thing to manage, handle, and worry about. The things we’re dealing with when it comes to our parents are completely new territory. The roles have reversed. They need us more than we need them in m...

We all hit points in life where we have to stop, reflect, and maybe even pivot. Midlife especially can bring up those big questions: Am I really happy? Am I content with where I’m at? Or do I want to go in a new direction? The second you step out of your comfort zone and try something different, that’s when the self-doubt shows up. The “why I can’t” thoughts, the fear, the nerves they all come rus...

There is something to be said for being a women. We are a mother, daughter, partner, friend, caregiver, career woman, homemaker, mentor, leader, and nurturer.. it's a LONG list of what we are doing never mind the weight of worrying, the exhaustion of carrying that happens to so many women.  A lot of it feels great, and then one day we wake up and we're so exhausted, burnt out, not happy.. we're a...

In this episode, we’re talking about fake confidence that version of “confidence” many of us had before 40 that was really just validation-seeking in disguise. We thought we were confident because we looked good, had achievements, or kept it all together, but deep down, we didn’t truly love or accept ourselves. I’ll share how to recognize the difference between external confidence and real self-lo...

Feeling like your body is working against you as you hit your 40s? Perimenopause can bring changes you weren’t expecting especially when it comes to weight gain. In this episode, we break down why your hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle shifts might be causing the scale to creep up, and most importantly, what you can do to regain control and feel like yourself again.   For more information visit:...

The list of perimenopause symptoms you’re dealing with right now can honestly make you feel like you’re going crazy. Perimenopause touches every part of your life and that includes your mental health. It impacts your confidence, how you see yourself, and even what you believe you’re capable of. It’s easy to feel like it’s taking over your life… because in so many ways, it is. Today, I want to talk...

Am I the only one who notices that in midlife our social lives and friendships often take a huge back seat? We don’t always have the time or energy to invest in these relationships, and it can feel lonely even though we still crave the connections we once had. I hear this so often from women in their mid-30s and beyond, especially until the kids leave the house. Their social life feels nonexistent...

In this week’s episode, Stephanie opens up about what it’s really like to be the “go-to” person the one everyone calls when they need advice, support, or a shoulder to lean on. While it can feel good to be needed, it often comes with a hidden cost: exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. Stephanie dives into why so many of us fall into this role, the toll it can take on our well-being, and what it lo...

The importance of making yourself a priority is true at any age and stage of life, but in midlife it gets even harder and even more necessary. Today, Stephanie will talk about how juggling kids, work, aging parents, relationships, and all the other responsibilities can make it easy to slip to the bottom of your own list. But this is also the season when your energy, health, and sense of self matte...

In this episode Stephanie shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the hormonal changes that come with it. From hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings, brain fog, and low energy, Stephanie breaks down what is happening in your body and why these changes are completely normal. We will cover the key hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, what they normally do, how thei...

It's so easy to become bitter, angry, and have your walls up after what you've been through. It's much harder to learn the lessons, recognize what you were in, and not repeat the same mistakes especially when those mistakes came from your own wounds. I want to break down what I’ve learned because I believe these lessons are universal, shaped by what we've been taught even before them. ABOUT STEPHA...

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach who helps people heal after narcissistic relationships so they can stop the rumination, work through their triggers, and finally move on. If you’ve ever loved someone who manipulated you, made you question your worth, or left you feeling emotionally wrecked you're not alone. Stephanie gives you the tools to break those patterns, rebuild your confidence, and start over...