Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast with The Matadoras

Join Lizzie and Deana as they address the challenges faced during the holiday season, particularly for those in abusive relationships, those who are separated, and those with blended families. We discuss the increase in domestic violence during the holidays, the importance of emotional and physical safety, and how to help your children during the stressful transition of separate homes during the h...

Ever thought about the role an abuser's friends and family play in the cycle of harm? Join us with returning guests Tiffany and Alexis as they reveal their powerful stories of re-victimization—not just from the abuser, but from those who stood by their side. Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicre...

Join us today for Jen's story.  Jen is a highly accomplished, ultra bright PH.D educator who fell for a Narc.  Her message to you is that it doesn't matter how smart or educated you are....we all have vulnerabilities!    Oh, and stick around for the SURPRISE REVEAL at the end!!! Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on...

What gives you value?  What makes you feel proud of yourself?  What do you do that makes you feel confident?   What actions in your life cause you to hate who you are?   Are there areas in your life that rob you of becoming your ideal self? Join Lizzie and Deana for some thoughtful musings about becoming the best version of yourself, versus giving in to your lower nature.  Support the show 🎙️ Stay...

Join Lizzie and I with our special guest Trish from "The TLC".  Trish shares her story about being in an abusive relationship, and having to plan her exit for years in order to leave safely, and with the ability to support herself & her family.  After leaving, Trish started her new life and a valuable mission helping women start their own businesses after leaving a toxic relationship...

Join Lizzie and I to uncover Sally's riveting story of the Ex who did everything he could to isolate, dominate, and control her, even hiring a hit man posing as a landscaper, to end her life.  After all of this horrible-ness, Sally is actually thankful for the experience, as she re-framed it, saw it for what it was, and used this as the foundation for a brand new life.   Support the show 🎙️ S...

Today's special guest is Sam from SafeHeart Connections. Sam shares her deeply painful story of low self-esteem and vulnerability, which led her to continually choose unhealthy, abusive relationships.  Join us for this beautiful tale of how we can all  change our choices, and begin to embrace the beautiful, safe, loving path that waits for us.  Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 S...

Do you crave sugary, fatty foods?   Have you gained weight and nothing seems to help?  Does your appetite feel out of control?  Join Deana and Lizzie for this informative episode, that highlights tips and tricks to getting your body back into "rest and digest" mode, where the metabolism thrives.  In this episode, Lizzie and Deana discuss the impact of stress and trauma on weight gain, pa...

Have you found yourself terrified at the thought of ever dating again?  Do you avoid creating new relationships or friendships?   Join Lizzie and Deana as they discuss Hyper-independence, which is the opposite of co-dependency, but can be just as devastating, causing isolation and loneliness.   Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow...

Have you ever been in a funk, and just wanted to stay in bed all day?  Are you battling depression, and feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or sad? Lizzie & Deana offer some practical, and thoughtful tips on victoriously getting out of that rut and back to your life.  Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingto...

Isn't there enough hate in this country??    In this episode, Deana and Lizzie passionately discuss the changes that have taken place in our country..... and how the media is like a narcissistic partner, and we-the-people are its supply.    Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our web...

Join Deana and Lizzie in another WRCC (Women's Relief Comedy Club) episode where women send us their "You might be in a toxic relationship" stories that are sure to make you giggle, or at least relate!     Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Looking to be a gue...

Are you feeling drained, detached, or just done ? You're not alone. In this episode  we open up about the real-life impact of burnout , how to spot the warning signs, and what it actually takes to recover. From emotional exhaustion to physical symptoms like anxiety and chronic fatigue, we break down the science and the personal stories behind burnout — and most importantly, how to come back s...

Have you found yourself lashing out at your significant other?  Screaming, swearing, out of control, or even striking them?  Does this make YOU the abuser?  Today, Lizzie and Deana discuss reactive abuse, along with special guest, Tiffany.    Reactive abuse can have you questioning if you really are the problem! Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelatio...

You've put up with the shame, betrayal, manipulation, and lies....and now he has an entire support system??  Not only that, but they are pointing their irritating fingers in your direction.   UGH!      Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Looking to be a guest or host a g...

Join Deana and Lizzie for a riveting episode where their kids talk openly about what it was like to grow up with a dysfunctional, narcissistic  parent, and a "too tolerant" parent.  Should the tolerant parent have stayed in the relationship for the sake of the children??   What do the kids think?? Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationship...

We all need a break from the difficulties of life, right??    Join us for our 3rd Happy Hour episode (renamed to Women's Recovery Comedy Club-WRCC). In this hilarious episode, Deana and Lizzie discuss some of the bizarre and laugh out loud things that their ex's have done, including one who tried to tempt Lizzie back with a picture of a Jewelry Mart in the strip mall.   Support the show...

Have you ever wondered how your choices in a toxic relationship will impact your children?  Today Lizzie candidly shares the guilt that she has endured after realizing the pain caused by her ex's, and how it has affected her now grown children.   Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit o...

Deana & Lizzie discuss the tragic, unfolding story of Mica Miller, her apparent suicide, possible grooming and domestic abuse, and what WE can do to STOP the future Mica Miller tragedies in our own circles of family & friends.   Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Loo...

Deana and Lizzie host a special guest, Alexis, as she tells the story of her significant other who convinced her that a gang was controlling him and threatening their family. This gang would harm her, unless she did unthinkable things to appease them.   Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit...

Deana discusses hers and others experiences with covert (silent) bullying at work, and how it leaves  the victim feeling confused, demeaned, targeted, and like a total failure.   If this bullying continues, the end result is  cognitive dissonance and extreme confusion, depression and anxiety in the workplace.  Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelations...

Today, Lizzie, Deana, and special guest Tiffany dive into the topic of dating after divorce from the toxic narcissist, and whether they would choose a "Christian" to date this time around?  Also discussed was the church's role in teaching & exemplifying  healthy boundaries, instead of becoming a place where predators thrive and find their next victim.    Support the show 🎙️ Stay...

In this powerful episode, Deana and Lizzie dive deep into the "marriage covenant" which can be a beautiful, sacred promise between two people and God.  But when is it NOT a covenant that God has ordained?  Join us as we discuss the complex realities of marriage , shedding light on the often-misunderstood concept of the marriage covenant —especially in the context of emotional and spiritu...

Lizzie and Deana discuss ways to support a friend or family member who is caught in the cycle of abuse.  Spiritual Bypassing is one method that is covered, as it is highly ineffective as a means of comfort, or direction.   Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Looking to be a g...

Jarron shares his story of being molested at age 15 by a trusted church youth leader, and how the church responded to the incident.   Support the show 🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Looking to be a guest or host a guest for your podcast? https://www.joinpodmatch.com/deanalizzie Contact u...