254. Trauma Bonding [Part 1] Breaking Your Emotional Addiction to The Highs and Lows

267. The 'Invisible Woman' Response| How to Bring Yourself Back into The Equation Of Your Life: REGISTER for one of the limited spots inside the ETC Evolve 6 Month Immersion In this episode, I'm inviting you to look at how you've been allowing your needs to become nonexistent as you become more and more invisible in your relationship. ... by Awakening Women Podcast

8 min listen

234. You Speak Your Life into Reality | Phrases to Stop Saying Immediately: Every thought you think and every word you speak is creating your future. Choose wisely. In this episode, learn why it is so important to be mindful of the thoughts and words you give energy to, and how to start creating your life from a more... by Awakening Women Podcast

30 min listen

Ep 172: What to Keep in Mind When Selecting a Counsellor for Yourself: I talk about couples counselling in episode 157 and why that often is ineffective in emotionally abusive relationships. In this episode I'm talking about what you need to look for if you are seeking to work with a therapist to help you navigate your... by Awakening Women Podcast

14 min listen

220. Stuck is an Illusion| 5 Reasons You Feel Stuck and How to Shift Your State: I hear so much from women that they feel stuck, so in this episode, I'm covering 5 big reasons I see women staying stuck, as well as some tips on how to get UNstuck. Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook by Awakening Women Podcast

19 min listen

219. Stop Over Functioning | How You're Feeding the Relationship Dynamic with an Under functioning Partner: ETC is now open for registration! There are only 50 spots available. In this episode, I'm talking about the payoffs we get as over-functioning women in a relationship with an under-functioning partner. I also share a quick overview of what we... by Awakening Women Podcast

13 min listen

275. Top 10 Things NOT to Do When Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse: If I could speak in front of all the women in the world who are living in narcissistic abuse dynamics, this is what I would tell them NOT to do. Ready to step into your transformation and healing? by Awakening Women Podcast

27 min listen

Ep 183: Physical Boundaries in Your Relationship: In this episode we're talking about physical boundaries in your relationship, and how to address when your partner wants physical affection, hugs, kisses when you don't want it. Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram by Awakening Women Podcast

11 min listen

Ep 167: When You Don't Want Sex with Your Partner: Does the idea of having sex with your emotionally abusive partner make you want to run for the hills? Does being touched by him make your skin literally feel like it's crawling? Do you feel guilty because you feel this way? Does he guilt- trip or... by Awakening Women Podcast

27 min listen

203. Suffering is Optional | Are You Committed to Suffering or Growth?: Pain is part of life, suffering is optional. When you choose to stay committed to suffering, you will find your entire life is full of suffering. Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook by Awakening Women Podcast

20 min listen

251. The "Quick Switch" Mindf*ck: This is a common pattern of behaviour with narcissistic partners, the sudden switch of behaviour, trying to brainwash you out of remembering what they did by sweeping it under the rug, acting as if everything is 'normal'. I call it the "quick switch".... by Awakening Women Podcast

8 min listen

257. When You're at The End of Your Rope (Here's Your Lifeline): If you feel like you're barely making it through the day, I want to offer you some encouragement and tips for regaining your mojo, inspo, and energy to start changing your circumstances. by Awakening Women Podcast

9 min listen

272. Why Pressure to Have Sex and Feeling Emotionally Unsafe Kills Women's Desire: Lets talk again about sex as it pertains to abuse and violation of women's rights to say no without coercion, pressure and emotional manipulation. This subject is not discussed enough in this space, and I want to address this prevalent issue so that... by Awakening Women Podcast

16 min listen

232. The Role of The Codependent: If you are in a relationship with a narcissistic partner and tend to attract takers and energy vampires into your life, you likely have unhealthy codependent traits and patterns. In this episode, Leanne is talking about your role as the codependent... by Awakening Women Podcast

18 min listen

242. Encore Episode: Let's Talk About When You Don't Want Sex with Your Partner: Sex can be an issue in any relationship, but when you're living in the constant abuse cycle, it is even more of a problem. In this encore episode, I'm diving into when you don't want sex with your partner, and am also sharing feedback from our... by Awakening Women Podcast

36 min listen

277. The Emotional Hangover: Why You Can't Get Over Fights with Your Partner: After an argument or conflict, your partner is able to move on and forget about it while you are stuck stewing and seething over the whole thing. Then you are told you need to 'get over it' by your partner, and yet, you can't seem to just let it go.... by Awakening Women Podcast

11 min listen

264. When You're in Burnout and Feel Like You Have Nothing Left to Give: In this episode we're talking about managing and taking ownership for your energy and how you're showing up in your life in all areas. You can't do a whole lot from a place of exhaustion, depletion and burnout, so let's talk about this. ETC is... by Awakening Women Podcast

17 min listen

Ep 182: Relationship Sexual Abuse isn't Just Physical: Join the #awakeningwomensupport Facebook Community. In this episode (part 2 of ep 167) we are diving into what sexual abuse and coercion in a relationship is. by Awakening Women Podcast

21 min listen

248. Encore Episode | Are You Stonewalling or Setting Boundaries?: I decided to highlight the topic of stonewalling this week because there is always confusion about this. If you walk away, or refuse to engage in an interaction that is unhealthy for you, is this stonewalling? I offer my take on this in today's... by Awakening Women Podcast

19 min listen

246: Encore Episode: Tips For When You're Not Ready To Leave: Coping and surviving each day is no way to live, but if you're in a relationship with an abusive, controlling resentful (narcissistic) man, let's be real, this is exactly what you're doing - you're in survival mode. This episode is for you if you are... by Awakening Women Podcast

29 min listen

287. Empathy Burnout + Protecting Your Energy: In this episode learn why too much empathy can keep us stuck in situations that are toxic for us, and how to start balancing empathy with boundaries and logic. Ways to work with me: February 2022: End The Cycle 30 Day Intensive.... by Awakening Women Podcast

13 min listen

Ep 162: 10 Self Care Tips for When You Hit the Emotional Wall: Have you hit 'the wall' emotionally as well as physically? In this episode I'm sharing 10 ways to care for yourself when you're feeling exhausted and emotionally emptied. by Awakening Women Podcast

21 min listen

218. When You Start Putting YOU first |Handling How Your Partner Responds to Your Changes: When you start to do the inner work and putting yourself first, your partner likely will not like this newfound empowerment and boundary setting. I did a Livestream in our AWS Facebook community and wanted to share it on the podcast so you may all... by Awakening Women Podcast

33 min listen

192. The Cycle in Action | Breaking Down One Woman's Interaction with a Narcissistic Spouse: In this episode I'm diving into a story from one of our Awakening Women and ETC members that perfectly illustrates what the cycle looks and feels like when you're in it. I'm breaking down what each behavior tactic is, and defining them so you can see... by Awakening Women Podcast

21 min listen

209. When Your Partner Says You Need To Change Too: When you bring your desired changes to your partner and he tells you that YOU are also abusive and that you need to change too, how do you respond? Those well-meaning people and counsellors that tell you "it takes 2 giving 50/50 to make it work"... by Awakening Women Podcast

16 min listen

271. When You're Done Talking About the Problems and Want a Solution: SHOW NOTES: There comes a point where you have nothing left to say. You've talked, and talked, and explained and pushed your point so much, you feel like you can't have one more circular maddening, crazymaking interaction with your partner. This is... by Awakening Women Podcast

14 min listen

238. Sexual Boundaries | Sexual Aversion to an Abusive Partner: This one builds off of what we talked about in previous episodes on patriarchy and physical boundaries, in this episode I'm focusing solely on when you have an aversion to sex with your abusive partner. This doesn't apply to all women in these... by Awakening Women Podcast

16 min listen

261. Pillar 2| Setting Effective Boundaries: Many women I work with are not setting effective boundaries in their relationships. Not only that, they are trying to set them from a disempowered place, or are trying to control the external with their boundary setting. This doesn't work. We go... by Awakening Women Podcast

10 min listen

189. When You Get This Everything Changes: If you're ready to let go of the heavy weight you're carrying from past hurt, and what has happened to you, and release yourself from the hold carrying the anger, hurt and resentment has on you, I've got some doozy insights and mindshifts for... by Awakening Women Podcast

26 min listen

Ep 168: Is He Abusive Intentionally?: You might be asking yourself if the behaviors and things your partner does are to intentionally hurt you. In this episode I dive deeper into what I believe Is going on, and the one thing you must keep in mind no matter if he's behaving intentionally,... by Awakening Women Podcast

17 min listen

286. The Nice/Mean Behavior Patterns + Why You Feel So Confused: *Note: I have changed the ETC intensive to start on February 6th but mentioned January on the podcast. Most women in a relationship experiencing narcissistic abuse can attest to feeling confused by their partner's sometimes wonderful behavior. Because... by Awakening Women Podcast

12 min listen

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254. Trauma Bonding [Part 1] Breaking Your Emotional Addiction to The Highs and Lows

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