On today’s episode, Sarene chats with life coach Jessica Knight. Not only is Jessica an emotional abuse survivor, but she’s channeled her experience into a fruitful career as a certified emotional and narcissistic abuse coach, as well as a high-conflict divorce coach. She is also the host of the "Relationship Recovery Podcast," where she offers expert insights on emotional and narcissistic abuse-centric topics such as trauma bonding. Connect with Jessica:WebsiteInstagramRelationship Recovery PodcastSupport the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

A short episode filled with updates (have you subscribed to Sarene's newsletter yet?), and some quick thoughts on a few emotional abuse stories that have popped up in the news recently. Specifically, actor Jonah Hill's alleged emotionally abusive behavior toward his ex-girlfriend, professional surfer Sarah Brady -- and Keke Palmer's boyfriend publicly shaming her online. Articles on these stories:Glamour.com (Keke Palmer)Teenvogue.com (Jonah Hill/Sarah Brady)HuffPost (Jonah Hill/Sarah Brady)Also, if you're a "Call the Midwife" fan, be sure to check out one of my favorite podcasts, "ReCall the Midwife." Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

On today's episode, Sarene chats with Sadie Mayhew. Sadie is a fellow professional writer (we met in NYU's Master's in Professional Writing program), and emotional abuse survivor. Although Sadie will be the first to tell you how hard it can be to come forward, she also believes in the importance of storytelling and story-sharing after an emotionally abusive relationship. Connect with Sadie on Linkedin “Domestic Violence: A Biographical Essay,” by Sadie MayhewSupport the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

On today’s episode,  Sarene chats with Phoenix Gould. Phoenix is an emotional and narcissistic abuse survivor, as well as a CTI and ICF-Certified Coach who specializes in helping people heal from emotional and narcissistic abuse. I’m so grateful to Phoenix for sharing her story on the podcast, and for offering her insights as a coach who works directly with other emotional and narcissistic abuse survivors. Connect with Phoenix: InstagramFacebook Phoenix's free Radical Self-Love MeditationWhatsApp: (780) 268-9888Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

On today’s episode, Sarene chats with Carol Ann Lapeyrouse. Carol Ann was emotionally abused by her mother for years, and she discusses her decision to distance herself from her mother for 15 years – and how she finally found a way to forgive her mother before her death.TW: Suicide (my apologies for not mentioning this trigger warning in the episode) Carol Ann is currently working on a memoir about her trauma, and I encourage everyone to follow her progress by visiting her website: https://carolannlapeyrouse.com/You can also connect with Carol Ann via Facebook and LinkedIn.BIG Announcement: "Emotional Abuse Is Real" finally has its own Facebook page! Please like and follow for all the latest news and updates pertaining to the podcast. Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

On today's episode, Sarene interviews Carrie Mead, a licensed therapist and life coach based in Maryland. Carrie discussing her clinical perspective on emotional abuse as a mental health professional, while also offering numerous resources for people in toxic relationships. Reminder that this episode should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health treatment.Information on the Power and Control WheelConnect with Carrie:Therapy websiteLife coaching websiteInstagramSupport the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

We're back from our brief hiatus!On today's episode, Sarene chats with Amria*, a mom and emotional abuse survivor. Although Amria is still in her toxic relationship, she's been forging a new path for herself by going to therapy and setting boundaries.  *Name changed to protect the survivor's privacy. Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

Please listen to this quick message from Sarene!Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

On today's episode, Sarene chats with Meg. Meg is a writer, a teacher, and a very good friend. Meg opens up about an emotionally abusive relationship she was in about five years ago, and we have a wonderful conversation about the importance of sharing these kinds of stories.Thank you so much, Meg, for your transparency and your willingness to share such a difficult experience. For the sake of her privacy, Meg will be referred to by her first name only. Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.

On today's episode, Sarene chats with Floyd*, a Ph.D. candidate who was emotionally abused by their graduate advisor. Although Floyd no longer works closely with this advisor, the experience had a significant impact on their work and career. I'm so grateful to Floyd for sharing such sharp insights about emotional abuse throughout our conversation. *Name changed to protect the survivor's privacy. Support the showIf you are a victim of emotional abuse and need help, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.orgIf you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, please drop me a line at [email protected]. You can also DM me on Instagram, Twitter, or via our Facebook page. Be sure to follow me on these socials while you're at it, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!You can also reach me through my professional website. Sign up for my free newsletter here. Please support the show by buying me a coffee!Music credit: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw, available through freemusicarchive.org.