Rise Up and Heal: Healing from Narcissistic Relationships

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. What happens when we stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and start asking, “What happened to me?” In this episode of Rise Up and Heal , I sit down with trauma therapist, university lecturer, keynote speaker, and author Carla Berbary for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, emotional healing, burnout, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Drawing o...

Healing Begins the Moment You Choose Yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Fran Harper, Founder of Identity Architecture ™, creator of The Identity Architect Method™, Master Trainer in NLP, Time Line Therapy™, and Hypnosis, counsellor, entrepreneur, and international speaker. Fran shares her extraordinary journey through three major life transitions, including divorce, emi...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Holly Lasky, founder of Quantum Shift Coaching, Master Certified Hypnotherapist, High Performance and leadership Coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and personal transformation expert. With over 30 years of experience in human behaviour, mindset, and transformation, Holly shares her insights into what it...

After toxic relationships, many people are left asking themselves a quiet but painful question: Who am I now? In this episode of Rise Up and Heal , we explore how toxic dynamics impact not only your sense of self, but also your nervous system. When your body becomes used to unpredictability, hypervigilance, people pleasing, and survival mode can begin to feel normal. We talk about: how identity sl...

Hi Everyone, Today, I’m joined by Cathy, who courageously shares her experience of being in a toxic, narcissistic relationship. Together, we explore the deep confusion that can come with these dynamics, the stories within the story, and the importance of trusting your intuition and staying aware of the subtle red flags that are so often overlooked. Cathy openly speaks about her long-term healing j...

In this episode of Rise Up and Heal , I sit down with Laura, founder of Salt Sisters, Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach, and Narcissistic Abuse Specialist. Laura shares her personal healing journey and the experiences that led her to support others recovering from narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. Together, we discuss the importance of recognising red flags, understanding the impact of traum...

Trigger Warning: This episode explores the grief and emotional aftermath of toxic relationships. Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn’t leaving a toxic relationship, it’s letting go of the fantasy you built around it. The version of them you believed in. The hope you held onto. In this episode, I guide you through understanding why the fantasy felt so real, why hope can become attachment, and...

Healing begins the moment you start choosing yourself. Some conversations stay with you. This is one of them. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Saige Whitney as she shares her deeply personal journey through pain, survival, and healing. This is a raw and honest conversation about what she has walked through, the moments that could have broken her, and the strength she found to k...

Hi everyone, welcome to Rise Up and Heal , the global healing space where survivors feel seen, understood, and empowered to rise stronger than before. Because your worth was never lost. It was buried under what you had to survive. I’m Anni, certified Heal Your Life® Coach, helping people restore their relationship with themselves and rise stronger than before. In this episode, we talk about rebuil...

Still thinking about them even though you know it's over? Here's why and how to reclaim yourself. Hi Everyone, welcome to Rise Up and Heal , the global healing space where survivors feel seen, understood, and empowered to rise stronger than before. Because your worth was never lost, it was buried under what you had to survive. I’m Anni, certified Heal Your Life® Coach, helping people resto...

Why is saying ‘no’ so hard after toxic relationships—and how to make it feel natural instead of scary? In this episode of Rise Up and Heal , we explore what boundaries really are and why they are essential to protecting the self-worth you’ve begun reclaiming. After toxic or narcissistic relationships, many people struggle to set boundaries without guilt, fear, or over-explaining themselves. In thi...

In this episode of Rise Up and Heal , we explore how to reclaim your self-worth after toxic or narcissistic relationships. Your worth was never lost, it was buried under what you had to survive. I share practical tools and guided reflections I use with clients to help survivors reconnect with their values, honour their feelings, and rebuild trust in themselves. If you’ve ever felt like something e...

In this episode of Rise Up and Heal , we explore what it really means to validate your emotions after a toxic or narcissistic relationship. So many survivors leave these dynamics questioning themselves, their memories, and their reactions. This episode is about restoring your relationship with yourself by learning to trust what you felt and why it mattered. I share gentle practices I use with clie...

In this episode, we explore what it really means to connect the dots after a toxic or narcissistic relationship. Connecting the dots isn’t about obsessively replaying the past or dissecting every memory. It’s about recognising patterns, understanding dynamics, and restoring trust in your perception. I’ll walk through why clarity often comes later, how confusion is part of toxic relational patterns...

Narcissism is a word that gets used a lot, and often misunderstood. In this episode, we explore what narcissism really looks like in everyday relationships. Not the stereotypes, but the subtle patterns that slowly erode your sense of self. We talk about confusion, self-doubt, emotional invalidation, and why it can feel so hard to explain what you experienced, even long after the relationship ends....

Welcome to the final episode for 2025 before we jump into the New Year. In this episode I invite you to pause and let go of what no longer serves you and claim one word to guide you through 2026. Wishing you a wonderful New Year and I look forward in creating more episodes for 2026 to help you rise up and heal on your journey. Thank you so much for listening! Much love, Anni x

This short trailer gives you a feel for Rise Up and Heal, a space for anyone healing from narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, low self worth, or the long aftershocks of toxic relationships. Here you’ll find conversations about self healing, nervous system regulation, boundaries, inner child work, intuitive guidance, spirituality, and rebuilding the parts of yourself that were dimmed along the wa...

You are Not broken. You are Rising. Welcome to Rise Up and Heal, the podcast that helps you reclaim your worth, rewrite your story, and heal forward. On today's episode I have special guest Jillian Scott. Jillian is a Weight-loss and Mindset Coach. Join us today, as we discuss Jillian’s journey and how the body keeps the score. If you have a story to share than please email Anni at anni@riseup...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Jackie Thomson, a Reiki Master and Teacher, Heal Your Life® Coach, and Hypno Coach. Jackie shares her powerful journey of leaving everything behind, navigating profound loss and uncertainty, and finding the strength to rebuild a life aligned with her purpose. We explore resilience, personal growth,...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Brooke Bownes, known as the Breakthrough Queen, bestselling author of You Can Have It, speaker, coach, therapist, and businesswoman. Brooke shares her powerful story of growing up with a narcissistic mother, leaving a marriage with a narcissist, and the journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Majo Torrell, a Somatic Coach who helps women reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and create lasting healing through somatic practices. Majo shares her personal journey, the wisdom she has gained along the way, and the transformative power of somatic healing. Together, we ex...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Linda Henderson as she shares her powerful journey through grief, PTSD, depression, and healing. After experiencing profound loss, Linda found a way to transform her pain into purpose, using her experiences to support others navigating grief and life’s most difficult challenges. Linda is the author...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Becky Dotson, Psychic Medium and Life Coach, as she shares her personal journey of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Becky opens up about the experiences that shaped her path and how her own healing journey led her to become a psychic medium and life coach. Together, we explore the import...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Jillene Gallatin, a Pastor, Grief Coach, and Grief Yoga Teacher. Jillene shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother to suicide as a young teenager, the profound impact this loss had on her life, and the healing journey that ultimately led her to support others navigating grief. Together,...

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself. In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Jocelyn Norton, Narcissistic Recovery and Confidence Coach from the UK. Together, we explore the often-overlooked impact of narcissistic abuse on mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Jocelyn shares valuable insights into the effects of toxic relationships, how narcissistic abuse can impact con...