Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs

Women who love men they can't have are those who attract and are attracted to emotionally unavailable men. Emotionally unavailable men, spouses and boyfriends often mirror the relationships women have had with the male role models in their lives. In some cases, women who have suffered emotional neglect of a mother can also find themselves settling for emotionally unavailable partners. Women who la...

In this episode, learn about why a narcissist gets worse and not better as they age. Whether you are referring to a narcissistic spouse, parent, sibling or friend, narcissists are those who rely on their looks, sexuality, and strength to control and maintain power over others. As narcissists age, they become angrier and more intolerable. Listen in as Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and aut...

In this episode, you will learn about the things gaslighters say to create confusion in you. In this podcast episode, learn about 10 gaslighting phrases used to confuse and control you. A gaslighter is someone who needs to keep you off balance. Gaslighting is used to deflect your focus. Gaslighting is the most extreme when you try to hold a narcissistic person accountable for the way they have tre...

As the child of a narcissistic mother, your subconscious mind has been impressed with concepts, beliefs, and ideas that although helped you survive as a child, may work against your spiritual, mental, and emotional unfolding today. Being raised by a narcissistic mother poses significant risks to one's perception of self, which can taint every area of one's life. Children of narcissistic mothers st...

Rejecting a narcissist is not like ending a relationship with someone who is emotionally mature, or emotionally regulated. Rejecting a narcissist is akin to sticking your arm into the mouth of a hungry lion. Narcissists require power and control over others, and so when a source of narcissistic supply dares to say NO MORE, there are significant consequences that one must be prepared for. This is p...

If you have ever broken up with or ended a toxic controlling relationship with a narcissist, you know first hand how crazymaking and nonsensical communication can be. Understanding the mindset of a narcissist can help you prepare for how NOT to take the bait when they seek to exploit your emotions and sense of reality. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano discusses what you can expect when you end a re...

Grandchildren of alcoholics don't always know their parents are adult children of alcoholics, nor do they appreciate what this means for them. Adult children of alcoholics have been raised feeling ignored, invisible, and in fear due to unpredictable homelife experiences. They generally do not know how to have fun, or how to let go. Feeling such a loss of personal power as children causes them to b...

Regulating strong negative emotions is like having a superpower for your well-being. Managing those intense feelings—like anger, sadness, or anxiety—helps us navigate life's challenges more smoothly. It's like being the captain of your own emotional ship, steering through stormy waters with control. If we let those emotions run wild, they can take over and make everything feel more difficult. Lear...

Trauma bonds are one of the most challenging aspects of a toxic relationship. When in a trauma bond, our psychological self is under the impression that the person who is wounding us is the only person who can save us. This creates a double bind situation for ourselves, in which, our persecutor is also our savior. In this episode, learn about how trauma bonds interfere with rational thinking and h...

Narcissists tend to be incredibly mean, vindictive, and vengeful. Understanding why can help better navigate these difficult relationships with people with high-conflict personalities. Narcissists can be mean because, deep down, they struggle with an intense need for admiration and validation. Their behavior is often driven by fragile self-esteem, and they may lash out to protect their perceived s...

Are you someone who takes care of everyone but yourself, and who feels the silent need to appear perfect and as if you have no needs? Did you grow up feeling invisible, unheard and as if you needed to suppress your emotions and true self for the sake of keeping the peace or for the sake of avoiding rejection, abandonment or some other form of punishment? If so, you may find it more difficult than...

Are you struggling to let go of the past and to forgive yourself? In this episode, Lisa A. Romano reveals practical steps that will help you learn how to forgive yourself for being human, so you can let go and move forward in your life. Forgiving oneself is a profound act of self-compassion and personal liberation. It involves acknowledging and releasing the burden of past mistakes and understandi...

Join Lisa A. Romano in this podcast episode where she talks about essential life skills crucial for empaths and codependents, unraveling the complexities of empath fatigue and soul exhaustion. As Lisa delves into this insightful discussion, she addresses a question that she frequently encounters: the distinction between empaths and codependents, and the common misconception of whether all empaths...

In the intricate dance of sibling relationships, toxic family dynamics can cast a long shadow, leaving lasting impacts on our connections with our brothers and sisters. Scapegoating, where one sibling is unfairly targeted and blamed for familial issues, creates a toxic atmosphere of mistrust and resentment. Triangulation, often orchestrated by a narcissistic parent, involves pitting siblings again...

Healing from narcissistic abuse through mindfulness involves reclaiming control of your consciousness, and preventing a toxic person from manipulating your emotions and thoughts. Narcissistic abuse inflicts doubt, brain fog, cognitive dissonance, and mental confusion. Elevating consciousness helps you navigate and avoid narcissistic mind games. Lisa A. Romano explains how mindfulness facilitates h...

Welcome to our podcast, where we explore the profound impact of childhood trauma and how to navigate its lasting effects. In this episode, we delve into an empowering strategy—Lisa A. Romano's 5 Part Kiss Strategy—designed to bring awareness and control to the negative states of our minds, ultimately fostering transformation and healing. Key Discussion Points: Understanding Childhood Trauma: We ex...

Join Lisa A. Romano in this transformative episode as she delves into the intricate world of emotional triggers and the profound impact they have on our lives. Emotions are the essence of our human experience, and understanding how to navigate them is crucial for our well-being. In this captivating podcast episode, Lisa, a life coach, unravels the mystery behind emotional triggers, offering valuab...

In this podcast episode, you will learn 4 steps to help you stop negative thinking caused by toxic parenting. If you were raised by a toxic, dysfunctional parent who saw the world through the lens of a victim, it is very possible you have absorbed those types of thought patterns. The good news is, you can overcome negative thinking by becoming aware of your thought patterns as opposed to remaining...

Are you ready to harness the incredible power of your imagination and turn it into a tool for creating the reality you desire? Join Lisa A. Romano in this empowering podcast episode, where she delves deep into the art of transformation through the magic of imagination. In this episode, Lisa explores the profound connection between your thoughts, beliefs, and the reality you experience. As a life c...

Join Lisa A. Romano as she unravels the enigmatic world of "Mind Games Narcissists Play," offering invaluable insights from the perspective of a compassionate life coach. In this illuminating discussion, Lisa delves deep into the complexities of narcissistic behavior, unveiling a truth that lies beneath the surface: "Narcissists are angry below the surface." 🌊 Drawing from her extensive expertise...

Join Lisa A. Romano on a transformative journey as she dives deep into the intricate web of narcissistic personalities! 🧠 In this podcast episode, Lisa, a seasoned life coach, fearlessly shares her wealth of experience to unveil the 50 distinctive traits that define narcissistic individuals. Drawing from her vast reservoir of knowledge, she dissects the behavioral patterns that characterize narci...

Many people struggle to control their emotions and feel as if their emotions control them. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, explains how to trace the root cause of emotional dysregulation back to growing up needing to deny your emotions for the sake of toxic, oppressive family rules.  All beings are born asleep and live below the veil of consciousness until they have begun to experience a spiritua...

Do you struggle with low self-confidence and low self-worth? If so, you are not alone. Low self worth is tied to subconscious beliefs and the emotions that appear when you lack esteem for the self. Feeling detached from the self can be tied to growing up feeling invisible and unheard. Self-esteem is a reflection of your individual self worth, which encompasses your beliefs and the emotional respon...

As children, our sense of worthiness hinges on the approval, attention, validation, and protection of others. When we do not receive the consistent, maternal warmth every child needs to develop the psychological sense that we are enough, we matter, and that we are good, and acceptable even when we make a mistake or do not always behave as our parents prefer, this mystical connection to the self is...

All humans are born asleep, and dream in duality, falsely believing the thoughts, emotions, perceptions, and opinions they hear their minds wrestling with are facts. Yet, they are the result of mental constructs and subjective in nature. In the West, we are not taught to question the quality or source of our thinking. Instead, we live below the veil of consciousness, and assume, without any critic...