Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs

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...

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...

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...

The ability to develop intimacy within relationships is directly tied to how well you were able to attach to those who raised you. The quality of the bond to those you love matters and is the blueprint for all future relationships, including the one you have with your inner self. All humans develop a false self, the one they believe is who they indeed are, until their consciousness expands and the...

Are you the adult child of trauma, who has grown up confused, feeling not good enough, and full of confusion over why life has become so complicated? Was your mother or father an alcoholic, narcissist, emotionally immature, and were you forced to figure out life on your own due to emotional neglect? Those of us who find ourselves listening to self-help podcasts, seeking therapy, and are drawn to s...

In this podcast episode, learn about symptoms of abandonment issues and unhealed wounds of the inner child as the cause. Discover the effects of abandonment issues and how to cope with childhood abandonment issues as Lisa A. Romano, the Breakthrough Life Coach, interviews Holly, a member of The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program, on her journey toward healing from the abandonment wounds of chil...

13 Weird Signs You Might Be Codependent. In this episode, you will learn what a codependent person is like and how they feel and relate to the world. Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you gave more than you received? Do you feel like you always put others' needs before yours? If those questions resonate with you, then listen to this episode!  Lisa Romano will discuss the 13 char...

Ready to revolutionize your healing journey? Dive into the world of brain exercises with the incredible Lisa Romano as she guides you towards breaking free from codependency! It's time to shift your focus inward and develop a profound empathy for yourself – a pivotal step on your path to healing. Discover how to nurture your own emotions, needs, and aspirations while embracing the transformative p...

Relationships can trigger unhealed wounds of the past, and if we are not careful and self-aware, we may love others in an unhealthy way. In this episode, you will learn from Lisa A. Romano, who will help explain why some of us love to be loved in return and why that is not the healthiest way to operate within relationships. Visit Lisa's website here to take her codependency quiz and to join her fr...

In this groundbreaking episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Lisa A. Romano as she shares her profound insights on healing codependency and understanding the intricate relationship between emotions and the subconscious mind. Lisa's transformative story will leave you inspired and empowered to take control of your life and create your reality. To learn more about Lisa's books and onl...