Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs

Growing up with a narcissistic mother leaves deep emotional scars. 🌪️ In this episode, we unpack the  long-term consequences of emotional neglect , including struggles with self-worth, codependency, and a constant fear of abandonment. 💔 Learn how these early wounds shape your relationships and behaviors—and, more importantly, discover steps to reclaim your power, reconnect with your authentic sel...

Betrayal trauma can be one of the most challenging experiences to overcome. Loving and trusting someone such as a friend, partner, lover or spouse only to have them betray that trust in some way, crushes us to our core as human beings. If you are codependent, or have grown up with emotional neglect, or have been raised by a narcissistic parent, being betrayed will activate your deepest unhealed wo...

The narcissistic discard can come on suddenly and when you least expect it. Often, discards occur in the face of conflict when a narcissist is in fear of being exposed. If you are a somewhat healthy person, who believes in fairness, and authenticity, in time, the narcissists inability to go deep and to live with accountability will be revealed. If you are not prepared for what happens when you and...

Has your mother ever ignored you as an attempt to punish you for challenging her or confronting her behavior? Have you ever felt like your mom was intentionally causing you emotional duress, possibly by causing you to feel indebted and obligated to her, despite her unhealthy, narcissistic, self-absorbed behavior? If so, this podcast is for you! Lisa A. Romano is an expert in the field of inner wel...

Narcissistic abuse causes brainfog, mental confusion, emotional insecurity and paralyzing self doubt. Cognitive dissonance implies our minds are at war with two opposite beliefs, ideas or emotions. On one side, we may have been duped and manipulated into believing the narcissist we love is altruistic, and kind, while on the other, we may be feeling manipulated and taken advantage of. Until we can...

Have you ever felt unable to break up with a narcissist? Have you ever wanted to understand why you attract narcissists even though you are kind-hearted, fair, empathic, and considerate? If you find yourself entangled with highly narcissistic people and feel stuck and confused, it is time to unravel the invisible attraction. Narcissistic people lash out, react, and often view themselves as altruis...

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and disillusioned because no matter how hard you have tried, your life never turns out the way you had hoped? If you are beginning to ask yourself why you are not happy, you are some of the few people who are starting to break through the veil of consciousness. Until one understands that inner self talk shapes our life moment by moment.  In this episode, Lisa A. Rom...

Have you ever wondered why some people are able to move beyond painful, traumatic circumstances and why others tend to get stuck? Have you ever wondered how some people can achieve joy, serenity, harmony, balance, and contentment despite painful past experiences, while others tend not to achieve such inner states? If so, you're not alone.  In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough by Life Coach...

Have you ever heard and felt yourself wishing you could say what you meant, with conviction, without worrying about what other people thought or felt about you? If so, you're not alone. Every human being wishes the same thing, although most may never come into conscious awareness of such a truth. That's because the mind, body,and brain are built for auto-pilot, like breathing and digestion. Most t...

If you have ever loved a narcissist, you eventually discover that no matter how hard you have tried to empathize, support, and or nurture them, it was never enough. Highly empathic people are generally agreeable, which is what the narcissist requires. Narcissists rule in relationships with those with high empathy. However, narcissists eventually always lose in relationships with empaths, because i...

If you've ever found yourself in the throws of a toxic relationship, you know all too well how charismatic a narcissistic can be, and how attentive their actions seem when first meeting them. This behavior, however, is a lure, which eventually devolves into a life of feeling dazed, confused, anxious, and full of self doubt. Narcissistic abuse takes on various shades and many flavors, however, gene...

There are millions of adult children of alcoholics and narcissistic parents who have yet to discover the root causes of their toxic relationships, self alienation, and feelings of unworthiness, who feel stuck and unable to move their lives forward. For that reason, it is essential to continue to ponder who we are, why we are the way we are, and in what ways we can best get unstuck and move our liv...

If you grew up feeling invisible and unworthy, and you do not feel like you know who you are, you may subconsciously seek a sense of worthiness by how well you can please others. Sadly, if you struggle with codependency, you are far more likely to attract someone with high narcissistic traits, who will exploit your need for approval and the need to feel seen through how well you can serve others. ...

No one enjoys discussing toxic people, but the fact is, narcissists exist, and being unaware of how they operate only makes you more susceptible to their psychological manipulation. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Lisa A. Romano shares why it is that narcissists must violate your boundaries. Once you understand these dynamics, you will be less likely to defend yourself unnecessarily,...

If you have been dealing with a narcissist, you might be feeling extraordinarily confused. You might be starting to doubt yourself, what you heard, perceived, felt, or experienced. It's incredibly challenging to trust your sixth sense of intuition when your reality is being tossed and spun by emotionally arrested and immature grown adults who lack self-awareness, self-accountability, self-inquiry,...

Are you someone who has been forced to let go of someone you love, because they hurt you, were toxic, lacked accountability and often caused you to doubt your worthiness? If so, this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award-winning author Lisa A. Romano is for you. Dear One, in this episode, you will learn why it is better to walk alone than with a fool by your side. This pod...

Overcoming loneliness and the lack of belonging is a worthwhile journey as humans who were designed for socialization and community, yet, many struggle to feel as one with and connected to others as they'd like to be. Often, many of our internal battles manifest as the experiences we encounter with others. The inner dialogue with have with the self, that streams 24 hours a day, and even while we s...

In this podcast episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award-winning author, Lisa A. Romano shares how childhood trauma, and emotional neglect shape the personality all outside of conscious awareness. While most of us believe we are our personality traits, Lisa explained this is untrue. The false self is a program.  This program has been shaped by external experiences we as child...

Are you ready to break free from the emotional chains of childhood trauma and step into your true power?  In this podcast episode with Lisa A. Romano, we dive deep into the transformational journey of healing childhood trauma and why it's the most important work you'll ever do. Childhood trauma shapes our beliefs, our relationships, and the way we see ourselves and the world. Until we confront and...

Childhood trauma impeded your spiritual growth and thus your spiritual journey. Trauma is the #1 cause of emotional immaturity, whereas unhealed beings appear as adults, although think, feel and behave as children with immature mindsets. Adult children have a collapsed sense of self. We do not know how to set healthy boundaries, and often we have no awareness that we are doing anything wrong. Our...

Do you feel empty inside, and do you notice you care more about others than they do you? There may be a reason for that and it might all be traced back to how you were raised and who raised you. In this insightful episode, Lisa A. Romano delves into the complexities of growing up with narcissistic parents. She discusses the pervasive impact of narcissism on familial relationships and the deep-seat...

In this episode, How to Know You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Tell-Tale Signs to Watch Out For , Lisa A. Romano breaks down the emotional rollercoaster of dating a narcissist. She dives into the common signs, like feeling confused, walking on eggshells, and constantly questioning your worth. Stonewalling, verbal abuse, and making you feel worthless are tools of manipulation. The more you understa...

In this episode, Lisa A. Romano explores a common trait amongst narcissists and learn why narcissists can dish out criticism, blame, and manipulation, but struggle to handle even the slightest pushback or accountability. She breaks down the psychology behind their fragile egos and inability to tolerate being spoken to in the same vein they use against others. Tune in to understand the deeper reaso...

In this episode, Childhood Trauma Recovery and Your Authentic Higher Self, we dive deep into how childhood trauma shapes your sense of self and distorts your connection to your true, authentic nature. Lisa A. Romano explains how subconscious programming from traumatic experiences keeps you stuck in survival mode, disconnected from your higher self. Learn how to break free from these limiting belie...

In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano, Life Coach and Award Winning Author, you will learn about how humans' innocent ego has no choice but to create a story and identity entirely shaped by external experiences they could not control as a child. Lisa is a world-renowned expert in the field of mental, emotional, and spiritual growth, and she combines sound psychological,...