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When Kimberly and I wrapped Episode 3, we thought that was it. We had laid the foundation: what narcissistic abuse looks like, why it’s so hard to leave, and the trauma that keeps survivors stuck in cycles of confusion and guilt. We closed the conversation… and then we looked at each other and said, “It’s not over.”
Because the truth is, it never ends at awareness. It doesn't even end at leaving. For many survivors, that’s when the real war begins.
This is Episode 4 in our ongoing series on narcissistic abuse. If you haven’t yet, please catch up on the previous episodes—each one builds upon the next:📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube
In this episode, Kimberly Weeks (@thenarcissisticabusecoach) and I open up a raw, often silenced chapter: what happens when you go through the family court system with a narcissistic partner.
We’re not sugarcoating it. This is a trigger warning if you’re deep in this process. We talk honestly about:
What You’re Really Up Against
Leaving a narcissist isn’t just about packing a bag or signing papers. It’s about disrupting the perfect image they’ve spent years curating. Whether you leave or they file first—it doesn't matter. The moment the separation becomes public, their mask begins to crack, and they will do whatever it takes to preserve it. That’s what narcissistic injury looks like.
What many survivors don’t realize is how the legal system becomes another stage for performance. A courtroom becomes a tool of manipulation. The narcissist uses it to flip the narrative: they become the victim, and you—the one who has endured the abuse—are painted as unstable, emotional, unfit, irrational.
Why the Court Doesn’t Care About “Justice”
We go into these courtrooms expecting fairness. We think someone will finally see the truth. But family court isn’t criminal court. It’s not built to acknowledge coercive control or emotional abuse. It’s built to divide assets and assign parenting time.
And that hurts. Especially when you know you’ve endured harm that can’t be seen on paper. You might think, “Finally, someone will understand what I’ve been through.” But the court doesn’t operate in truth—it operates in evidence. Cold facts. And when the harm has been invisible or expertly hidden, survivors are often left retraumatized by the very system they hoped would bring healing.
How the Narcissist Plays the Long Game
Kimberly and I talk about how narcissists use every opportunity—from mediation to court hearings—to provoke you. Because if you lose your composure, they win. If you stay calm, they unravel.
They charm the mediator. They manipulate the therapist. They use your children as leverage. They often become the model parent—posting photos, volunteering at school, showing up to events they never cared about—just to create confusion in the eyes of the court and the community. Meanwhile, you feel like you’re losing your mind.
This is not an accident. It’s part of the playbook. And unless you know the rules of this game, you will be blindsided.
What You Need to Hold Onto
We recorded this episode not to scare you—but to prepare you.
You need one person to say, “I believe you.”You need to learn how to speak in facts, not feelings.You need to show up in court grounded in your truth, even when you’re shaking inside.
And more than anything, you need to grieve the fact that this may not end the way you hoped. You may not get justice. You may not get validation. But you can still get your life back.
You Are Not Alone
Kimberly and I hold space for this every day. And we’re not going to stop talking about it.
Because when you’re going through the fire, having someone next to you who understands why it’s burning and how to walk through it makes all the difference.
🛠 Learn more about Kimberly’s work at thenarcissisticabusecoach.com📺 Catch up on past episodes: Full YouTube Playlist
More episodes are coming. More stories will be told. Until then, keep going. You’re not crazy. You’re not overreacting. You’re waking up.
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We often think of trauma as a mental experience. Something that happened in the past. Something you can "talk through" or "understand" with enough therapy, journaling, or willpower.
But what if your body remembers in ways your mind can't explain?
What if the tension in your hips, the inflammation in your gut, or the tightness in your chest is your body telling the truth your mind has long tried to forget?
In this episode of Flip Your Mindset, I sit down with Grant Clark—movement coach, trauma survivor, and founder of Hidden Warrior—to explore a perspective that many miss: the wisdom of the body and its role in deep emotional healing.
Grant doesn’t just teach movement. He teaches remembrance.He teaches reconnection.He teaches how to feel safe enough to return to your own body.
Because healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reintroducing yourself to parts of you that had to shut down just to survive.
Here’s what we unpack in this powerful conversation:
* The overlooked connection between chronic pain and unprocessed trauma
* Why the hips are often a storage vault for unspoken grief, shame, and rage
* How movement practices like Qigong and breathwork help discharge what words never could
* The difference between coping and healing
* And what it really means to live from a place of embodied safety
This is more than an interview. It’s a reminder.
That you don’t have to carry it all in silence.That healing is possible, even if you’ve tried everything.That your body has not given up on you—it’s just waiting for you to come home.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the work” but still feel stuck… this conversation will meet you where you are.
🌀 Watch the full episode here🌐 Learn more about Grant’s work at Hidden Warrior
We end the episode with a moment of stillness—and I invite you to do the same after listening. Let your body speak. Let it breathe. Let it guide you.
You’re not broken. You’re healing. And you’re not alone.
With love,Stacey
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize you’re doing everything “right”—but still feel completely disconnected from yourself?
You’re holding down the job. Showing up for your friends. Getting things done.But underneath the surface? You feel numb. Burned out. Stuck in your head. Your body? It’s just… surviving.
That’s not failure. That’s functional freeze—and it’s a lot more common than we think.
In this powerful episode of Flip Your Mindset, I had the chance to sit down with Jessica Parente—a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, somatic trauma-informed coach, and Level 4 brainspotting practitioner. She’s also the founder of It Ends With You, LLC, and someone who’s lived through and healed from many of the same struggles our community faces: childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief, dissociation, and high-functioning burnout.
Jessica brings a rare mix of clinical expertise and lived experience. And our conversation? It cracked something open for me—and I believe it will for you, too.
What we talked about:
🧠 Functional Freeze vs. High-Functioning AnxietyMost of us have heard about fight or flight. But what about freeze? Jessica explains how many people (especially women) are walking around in a state of functional freeze—disconnected from their bodies, emotionally numb, and constantly doing as a way to avoid feeling.
Pathologizing vs. Non-Pathologizing Mental HealthThis part gave me chills. Jessica breaks down how the traditional mental health model is built around diagnosis, labels, and meds. And while that’s helpful for some, it often misses the deeper truth: we’re not broken. Our nervous systems are doing exactly what they were trained to do—protect us. Real healing starts with seeing the human, not the disorder.
Brainspotting: A Portal to Healing the BodyJessica describes brainspotting as a somatic modality that helps people access and release trauma through fixed eye positions and body awareness. It’s not about reliving the past or talking your way through it. It’s about feeling safe enough to let your body finish what it never got to complete.
“You can’t think your way out of a trauma response. There is no mantra strong enough to override the nervous system when it’s in survival.” — Jessica Parente
Why You’re Not ‘Over It’ Yet (And That’s Okay)We talk about how trauma healing isn’t linear—and how your nervous system might intellectually want to move forward, but your body isn’t ready yet. And that’s not a flaw. That’s wisdom.
“There were things I had processed over and over in therapy. I understood them—but I didn’t feel any better. It wasn’t until I started brainspotting that my body actually began to let go.” — Jessica Parente
Why this episode matters
So many of us walk around thinking, “I’ve already dealt with that,” just because we’ve talked about it. But talking isn’t the same as processing.
Your trauma didn’t just happen in your mind.It happened in your body.And your healing has to reach your body, too.
If you’ve been stuck in a loop—doing the work, saying the affirmations, going to therapy—but still feel anxious, disconnected, or chronically burnt out… this episode will help you understand why.
There’s nothing wrong with you.You’re not broken.Your nervous system is doing the best it can with the tools it has.
Ready to go deeper?
🎧 Listen now to Flip Your Mindset🔗 Learn more about Jessica Parente at:
https://itendswithyoullc.com
You deserve to feel safe in your own body.You deserve to feel whole.And most importantly—you don’t have to figure it out alone.
With you on the journey,—Stacey
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What happens when the version of you that made everyone else comfortable finally becomes too heavy to carry?
In this week’s episode of Flip Your Mindset, I sat down with Megan Pisano—interior designer, mother of two, and someone who reached her breaking point through years of quiet burnout masked as “go with the flow.”
She found me during a networking event, where I was speaking about burnout. Mid-talk, she locked eyes with me and knew: “That’s me.”
Megan’s story is the story of so many high-functioning women—those who say yes to everything, keep up appearances, and slowly erode their sense of self in the name of being liked, needed, or simply not abandoned.
“I didn’t know who I was,” she said. “I wasn’t even sure what I liked.”
It wasn’t until her second child was born and her marriage began to crumble that the truth became undeniable: the people-pleasing, the perfectionism, and the constant nervous system overload were not sustainable. She was exhausted. She was empty.
But this isn’t a story of collapse. It’s a story of rising.
Megan walked through her healing journey in the most human way—one yoga retreat at a time, one boundary at a time, one small moment of choosing herself when the old version of her would’ve said yes out of fear. She went from the woman who texted me, proud she said no to a group boat ride, to someone confidently renovating her home, running her design firm, and parenting with clarity.
She’s still healing. But aren’t we all?
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve abandoned yourself to be accepted, if you’ve lived in fear that someone not liking you means you’re not worthy—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck.
Start small.
Get curious about what lights you up. Follow what makes you smile. And remind yourself: healing doesn’t mean never taking steps backward. It means trusting the process, even when the steps are messy.
“The more I’m myself, the more people kind of gravitate,” Megan shared. And she’s right. Authenticity has a gravitational pull. But it starts with letting go of the masks.
👉 If you’re ready to stop hustling for your worth and start healing the invisible wounds underneath it all, I’d love to support you.Book a 75-minute trauma consultation today.
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Most people don’t understand narcissistic abuse until it’s too late.
It’s not just about emotional manipulation. It’s a complete hijacking of your nervous system. Your sense of safety. Your identity. It’s a form of trauma that masquerades as confusion, as loyalty, even as love.
That’s why I brought Kimberly Weeks back for the third time. If you’ve listened to parts one and two, you already know the depth and clarity she brings to this topic. But this conversation? It’s the most raw, unfiltered, and practical one yet.
“This is not a mindset flip. The mindset flip does not come before the nervous system flip.” — Kimberly Weeks
When You’re Being Sabotaged for Healing
Kim shares how people with narcissistic traits often sense when you’re about to take your power back—and how they weaponize your growth.
“If you have an exit strategy, absolutely do not let them know you have your plans. If you tell them you’re seeing a coach or therapist, they’ll sabotage it. They will feel the shift in your energy and destabilize you.”
It’s diabolical. The abuse isn't always loud. Often, it’s a calculated erosion of your reality—leaving you doubting your own sanity and craving their approval.
Trauma Bonds Are Not About Logic—They’re About Survival
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship that was clearly hurting you, you’re not alone—and you’re not weak.
Kim reminds us that trauma bonds are survival-based. They’re rooted in early wiring and nervous system responses. That’s why her healing model centers on somatic safety, co-regulation, and community—not just mindset work.
“We need accountability. We need people walking the same walk. We need rituals, regulation, and reflection.”
Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Always Enough
Kim gets personal about her journey. She had a therapist. But that therapist didn’t understand narcissistic abuse.
So Kim did the work herself. She trained. She healed. And now she’s created Stand Firm—a trauma-informed coaching community designed specifically for women breaking free from narcissistic abuse.
“I want to make it easier for the next woman. I want her to understand what’s happening—neurologically, emotionally, spiritually—so she can reclaim her life.”
The Power of Being Believed
If you’re in this cycle—maybe silently suffering, maybe deeply confused—Kim wants you to hear one thing:
“I believe you. You don’t have to convince me or anyone in my community that what you’re experiencing is real.”
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If you’ve ever felt like your body is betraying you...If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are “all in your head”…If you’ve ever left a doctor's office feeling unseen, misunderstood, or blamed for your pain…
You are not alone.And you are not broken.
In today’s conversation, I sat down with Dr. Veronique Mead — former physician, somatic trauma educator, and creator of the Chronic Illness Trauma Studies — to dive into one of the most important, yet often overlooked, root causes of chronic illness: unresolved trauma.
"Chronic illness isn’t random. It’s a natural, biological response to overwhelming experiences the body couldn't fully process." — Dr. Veronique Mead
What if your body's symptoms weren’t failures — but instead, deeply intelligent responses?What if your migraines, your fatigue, your autoimmunity weren't defects, but survival strategies?
This changes everything.
Trauma and Chronic Illness: A Missing Link
Dr. Mead shared how, for decades, the medical system taught her to focus only on surface symptoms — prescribing medications and managing diseases. But through her own journey of chronic illness, she discovered something traditional medicine often misses: the profound role of the nervous system.
When we experience trauma — whether a single overwhelming event or ongoing childhood adversity — it can rewire our biology.
* Our nervous systems become hyper-vigilant.
* Our immune systems become dysregulated.
* Our bodies stay stuck in survival mode long after the original threat is gone.
"Trauma is not the event itself. It's what happens inside our bodies as a result of the event." — Dr. Veronique Mead
This means chronic illnesses — from fibromyalgia, to chronic fatigue, to autoimmune conditions — aren’t “random bad luck” or “genetic defects.”They are adaptations.
And just as they were shaped, they can begin to heal.
Your Body Is Trying to Protect You — Not Punish You
One of the most healing shifts we talked about is this:Symptoms are not your enemy. Symptoms are your body’s language of protection.
When a nervous system has been overwhelmed for too long, it may shut down parts of itself to survive.
* It may slow digestion.
* It may trigger inflammation.
* It may create fatigue to force you to stop.
* It may express emotional pain through physical symptoms.
It’s not weakness.It’s wisdom.
Your body isn’t punishing you — it’s trying to protect you in the only way it knows how.
This understanding doesn’t erase the real suffering of chronic illness.But it transforms the way we relate to our bodies:From war... to partnership.From judgment... to compassion.
If You’ve Ever Felt Dismissed by Doctors...
You are not crazy.You are not imagining it.And you deserve a different kind of care — one that sees the full truth of your story.
In this episode, Dr. Mead offers hope for those of us who have felt isolated in our healing journeys.
* Hope that our bodies can change, even after decades of illness.
* Hope that understanding trauma can empower better health.
* Hope that healing is possible — when we address not just the symptoms, but the roots.
Because when we heal the trauma underneath, the body can finally begin to come out of survival mode... and into safety, connection, and vitality.
Resources We Mentioned
* 🖐️ Download Dr. Veronique Mead’s free Trauma and Chronic Illness Fact Sheets:Visit chronicillnesstraumastudies.com
* 📚 Read The Deepest Well by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a groundbreaking book on childhood trauma and lifelong health:Find it here
If You’re Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey
If you recognize yourself in this — if you’re tired of being dismissed, tired of fighting your own body, and ready to finally heal the root cause — I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Healing isn’t about "fixing" yourself.It’s about coming home to yourself.
You don’t have to do it alone.You can begin today.
I am ready
With so much love and hope,Stacey Uhrig
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When someone looks you in the eye and says, “You’re overreacting,” “You’re too sensitive,” or “This is all in your head,” your nervous system registers something long before your mind can catch up.
That something is what this conversation with Kimberly Weeks was all about.
Kimberly isn’t just a mentor in the field of trauma recovery. She’s walked through the fire herself. From her own childhood experience to surviving a narcissistic marriage, Kimberly brings a rare combination of clinical knowledge and lived truth. And when she talks about narcissistic abuse—not just as a theory, but as a deeply destabilizing experience—you feel the truth in your bones.
What Is Narcissistic Abuse?
There’s abuse, and then there’s narcissistic abuse.
As Kimberly Weeks explained, not all abuse is the same. Someone might cause harm because they’re overwhelmed, under-resourced, or repeating old patterns—but they often carry remorse and want to change.
Narcissistic abuse is different. It’s strategic. It’s calculated. And worst of all—it’s addictive.
Yes, addictive.
Because the cycle—love bombing, devaluation, discard, and hoovering—doesn’t just mess with your mind. It hijacks your biology. Cortisol, oxytocin, adrenaline—it all creates a chemical tether that keeps you locked into believing, “Maybe it was my fault. Maybe I can fix it.”
But here’s the truth: You didn’t cause this. And you can’t cure it.
It’s Not About the Label
Many clients ask, “Is he/she a narcissist?”
And while the question is valid, Kimberly and I both agree—the more important question is: How do you feel in this relationship?
Do you feel safe? Seen? Heard?
If the answer is no, the label becomes less important than the liberation.
Weaponized Confusion
One of the most chilling takeaways from our conversation was this phrase from Kimberly Weeks: weaponized cognitive dissonance.
It’s the back-and-forth of emotional whiplash. The confusion of “He was amazing yesterday—so why do I feel like I’m losing my mind today?”
That confusion is the abuse.
Kimberly described how abusers strategically create chaos, then call you unstable for reacting. They undermine your voice, distort your reality, and often—go one step further—by telling your friends, your family, even your therapist, that you are the problem.
It’s not just emotional abuse. It’s identity erosion.
The Most Dangerous Phase: After You Leave
If you think the abuse ends when you leave, think again.
Post-separation abuse is real—and often escalates when the narcissist loses control. That’s when the smear campaigns begin. When the legal system becomes a weapon. When even a birthday post can be twisted into a battleground.
Kimberly reminded us that the most powerful thing you can do in these moments is go no contact. It’s not punishment. It’s protection. It's recovery. It’s detox.
You Are Not Alone
If this episode left your nervous system buzzing, I want you to pause.
Breathe.
You are not crazy. You are not overreacting. And you are not alone.
Whether you’re in it, coming out of it, or still trying to make sense of what it even is, I hope you’ll hear this:
“The fact that you're even trying to understand what happened to you is proof they didn't break you.” – Kimberly Weeks
You are lovable. You are worthy. And you don’t have to figure this out alone.
Resources:
* Kimberly Weeks | TheNarcissisticAbuseCoach.com
Let’s keep this conversation going.If this resonated, reply to this post or forward it to someone who needs to know—they’re not the crazy one.
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When Ron Gold woke up in a hospital bed after a horrific cycling accident, the words from his neurosurgeon were final: "You're paralyzed. You won't walk again."
For weeks, he held onto hope that it wasn't true. He refused to believe his body, which had always been strong, had failed him. Even months later, he would wake up expecting to feel his legs move. Each time, the realization hit again: he couldn't.
This is not just a story about a spinal cord injury. It's about what it means to rebuild your life from the ground up—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It's about losing everything that once defined you and having to ask, "Who am I now?"
Ron was a Wall Street executive. An athlete. A husband and father of three. He had climbed mountains, literally and figuratively. But the SUV that crossed into his lane that day didn't just take his ability to walk—it shattered the life he knew.
And yet, he started again.
From Trauma to Truth
Ron doesn't sugarcoat what happened. He speaks of the fog in the hospital, of the hallucinations from medication, of the grief that came with realizing this was permanent. He also shares something many don't talk about: the emotional pain of becoming dependent on others after living a life of independence.
He talks about the internal battle between fixed and growth mindsets. He had always been a doer, a leader, someone who got things done. But now, everything was slow. Everything was hard. And yet, he began to figure it out.
Ron came to understand that resilience isn't about pretending you're okay. It's about carrying on. It's about adapting, grieving, receiving help without judgment, and eventually—finding purpose.
The Power of Receiving
One of the most powerful parts of Ron's story is his honest reflection on learning how to receive help. Our culture praises independence, and Ron had to let go of the shame of needing support. He said something profound: we can't truly give without judgment unless we've learned to receive without judgment.
It took him years, but with time he found grace in receiving. And that shift allowed him to see something else: the opportunity to serve others walking the same hard road.
Lean On We: A Mission Born of Adversity
When Ron left the hospital, he and his wife Betsy faced the broken world of home care. Insurance didn’t cover what he needed. Agencies were expensive, impersonal, and often unhelpful.
So they created something new.
Lean On We is a vetted network that connects families with experienced caregivers in a way that empowers both parties. It's personal. It's transparent. It's about preserving dignity and giving people real choice when they're at their most vulnerable.
Through Lean On We, Ron has helped thousands of families navigate aging, illness, and injury with compassion and agency. It’s a legacy rooted in empathy.
What Resilience Really Means
Ron shared many stories in our conversation. From surviving a 60-foot rock climbing fall in his 20s, to watching the towers fall on 9/11 from his Lehman Brothers office, to losing his career and fortune in the financial collapse. But nothing, he says, compares to the inner work required after becoming paralyzed.
He didn’t just survive. He chose to live differently. And in doing so, he found that even when everything external is taken, we still have something powerful left:
The choice to carry on.
Ron says, “You can do hard things. I'm living proof.”
A Legacy of Perspective
As a father and now a grandfather, Ron is writing letters to his grandchildren, passing on the lessons that only a life interrupted can teach. He’s turned his pain into purpose. Not because he wanted to, but because he could.
That’s the thing about resilience. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t pretend. It whispers, “Keep going.” And somehow, that’s enough.
To learn more about Ron’s work:
* Speaking: RonGold.live
* Home Care: LeanOnWe.com
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Letting go. Two simple words that carry a weight far heavier than they appear. We hear it all the time—“Just let it go.” But if it were that easy, wouldn’t we all be walking around free from the pain of our past? The truth is, letting go is often one of the hardest things we do. Whether it’s a relationship, a past hurt, or a deeply ingrained belief, releasing what no longer serves us isn’t just about making a decision. It’s about unraveling the emotional threads that have woven themselves into our identity.
Why Do We Hold On?
We hold on because, in many ways, the things we struggle to release have become part of us. A relationship, even a toxic one, may feel like a piece of our foundation. A painful memory, though it hurts, might serve as a reminder of what we’ve been through. Even self-limiting beliefs—“I’m not good enough,” “I don’t deserve happiness”—can become comfortable in their familiarity.
Fear plays a major role in our reluctance to let go. Fear of the unknown, fear of losing a piece of ourselves, fear of what comes next. Sometimes, holding on feels safer than stepping into the uncertainty of change.
The Hidden Cost of Holding On
The longer we hold on, the more we carry. Emotional weight isn’t just a metaphor—it affects our mental health, our relationships, and even our physical well-being. It keeps us stuck in cycles of self-doubt, prevents us from embracing new opportunities, and reinforces patterns that no longer serve us. Imagine trying to run a race while carrying a heavy backpack. That’s what it feels like to cling to things that no longer support our growth.
How to Truly Let Go
Letting go isn’t a one-time event—it’s a process. It requires awareness, intention, and sometimes, a lot of patience. Here are a few steps to help you start releasing what’s weighing you down:
* Acknowledge the Hold – What are you struggling to let go of? Name it. Understand why it still has a grip on you.
* Identify the Fear – What’s stopping you from releasing it? Are you afraid of change, loneliness, or failure? Recognizing the fear is the first step to overcoming it.
* Rewrite the Narrative – Often, we hold on because of the story we’ve told ourselves. Challenge that story. What if letting go isn’t a loss, but a step toward freedom?
* Practice Small Releases – Letting go doesn’t have to happen all at once. Start with small steps—set boundaries, reframe your thoughts, or physically remove reminders of what no longer serves you.
* Lean on Support – Healing isn’t meant to be done alone. Whether it’s a coach, a friend, or a community, having support can make the process feel less overwhelming.
A Final Thought
Letting go is not about forgetting—it’s about making peace with what was and stepping into what could be. It’s about creating space for growth, for new experiences, for joy. If you’re struggling with this, know that you’re not alone. It takes time, but every small step is a move toward freedom.
What are you ready to let go of today? Let’s start the conversation. Drop a comment below or share your thoughts—I’d love to hear from you.
#LettingGo #Healing #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalFreedom #TraumaRecovery #MindsetShift
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We all get triggered. One minute, life feels steady, and the next—boom—we’re completely thrown off by an emotion we didn’t expect. Triggers can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to control us. In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Sherry D’Elia to talk about how we can work through triggers instead of getting stuck in them. And it all starts with five simple but powerful questions.
Why We Get Triggered
As Sherry explained, triggers pull us out of our resiliency zone. Something happens—a comment, a situation, a memory—and suddenly, we’re in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode before we even realize it. Our reactions often feel automatic, but they’re usually tied to something much deeper.
I shared a personal story about how, for five years, I struggled to check my personal email. Just thinking about opening it would send a wave of anxiety through my body—all the way down to my sacral root. That reaction didn’t come from nowhere. It was my nervous system remembering past stress and warning me to stay away, even though the present situation was safe.
So, how do we break free from these patterns? That’s where the five questions come in.
The 5 Questions to Work Through a Trigger
When you feel triggered, grab a journal and ask yourself these five questions:
1️⃣ What are my thoughts?Write them all down, unfiltered. Let your mind run and capture whatever comes up.
2️⃣ What are my feelings?Are you angry? Anxious? Hurt? Notice where you feel it in your body.
3️⃣ How is this familiar?When have you felt like this before? Often, our triggers are connected to past experiences—especially from childhood.
4️⃣ How did I adapt back then?Did you shut down? People-please? Get defensive? The way we coped as kids often carries into adulthood.
5️⃣ What can I do differently now?This is where the real power is. Instead of repeating old patterns, choose a new response. Even small changes lead to big shifts over time.
Healing is a Process
As Sherry put it:
"A lot of times, we're doing things and we're not even realizing—oh, I could change this."
And that’s the key. Awareness is the first step to healing.
This conversation also took us deep into inner child work and how our nervous system holds onto old wounds. We even explored some of Sherry’s favorite healing techniques, like holographic memory resolution, which helps reprocess painful memories in a way that allows us to move forward.
Take Your Healing Deeper
If this episode resonated with you, I highly recommend checking out Sherry’s self-paced course—a powerful guide to healing with grounding and trauma-informed techniques. You can find all the details here: holisticpsychotherapyct.com.
Triggers don’t have to define us. When we engage from a place of voice and choice, we reclaim our power.
Let me know in the comments—which of these five questions resonated with you the most? I’d love to hear how you’re working through your own triggers.
Until next time, stay curious and keep healing.
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When we think of adoption, we often picture a beautiful story—one of love, new beginnings, and a child finding their forever home. But what if there’s more to the story? What if, beneath the surface, adoptees are carrying a trauma that few parents are ever prepared for?
In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Beth Syverson, an adoptive mother whose journey took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn. Her son, Joey, struggled with chronic suicidality—something Beth never connected to his adoption until it was nearly too late.
The Reality of Adoption Trauma
"Adoptees are 36.7 times more likely to attempt suicide." That’s not just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call.
Beth shared how she once believed adoption was just a part of their story—something that happened but didn’t define them. But as Joey grew, his struggles became undeniable. What looked like a well-adjusted, compliant child was actually a deeply traumatized child masking his pain through people-pleasing and hyper-independence.
Understanding Relinquishment Trauma
From the moment of separation, an adoptee experiences a rupture—a loss that their nervous system registers as a threat to survival. Even if a child is adopted at birth, the removal from their biological mother creates a subconscious sense of abandonment. Beth never realized this connection until another adoptee told her to read The Primal Wound—a book that changed everything for her.
As I shared in the episode: Your nervous system doesn’t care if you were adopted at birth or six months—it still experiences loss.
Adoptive parents are often prepared for discussions around race, identity, and belonging—but what about attachment, trauma, and loss? Why aren’t more families told about this when they begin their adoption journey?
The Signs No One Talks About
Beth reflected on the early signs she missed:✅ Hyperactivity, masking anxiety✅ Extreme people-pleasing behavior✅ Struggles with transitions and separation✅ Deep emotional distress but no language to express it
What’s even more alarming? Many adoptees are misdiagnosed with ADHD, depression, or oppositional defiant disorder, when in reality, their behaviors stem from complex trauma. And when trauma is mistaken for a behavioral issue, the real wounds go unhealed.
How Can We Do Better?
Beth has dedicated her life to helping families wake up sooner than she did. She created the Healing the Adoption Constellation Database, a first-of-its-kind resource connecting adoptees, parents, and professionals to adoption-informed therapists, coaches, and healing practitioners.
If you are an adoptive parent—or know someone who is—here’s what you can do:
👉 Get educated. Read books like The Primal Wound and Adoption and Suicidality by Beth Syverson.👉 Seek adoption-competent support. Many therapists aren’t trained in adoption trauma. Use Beth’s database to find the right help.👉 Change the conversation. Stop telling adoptees they should be "grateful." Instead, give them space to explore their emotions and experiences.
Healing starts with awareness, honesty, and repair. And as Beth reminds us, "When you know better, you do better."
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If this conversation resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Have you or someone you know experienced adoption-related struggles? Let’s continue this important discussion. Drop a comment below or share this with someone who needs it. 💙
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Burnout isn’t just about feeling overworked—it’s a full-body breakdown that impacts your mind, emotions, and physical health. In my latest conversation with burnout expert Cait Donovan, we unpack what burnout really is, why so many people experience it (even if they aren’t in traditional jobs), and how chronic stress rewires the brain and body.
What Is Burnout?
Most people think burnout is simply extreme exhaustion. But Cait explains that it goes much deeper than that. The World Health Organization defines burnout as a workplace phenomenon with three main factors:
* Physical and emotional exhaustion
* Detachment and cynicism
* A sense of ineffectiveness or lack of impact
While this definition is useful, it’s also incomplete. Burnout isn’t just a workplace issue—it’s the result of chronic, prolonged stress that affects every system in the body. Your cardiovascular health, immune system, nervous system, and even brain structure can suffer from long-term stress overload.
Burnout and Trauma: A Hidden Link
One of the most eye-opening parts of our discussion was the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult burnout. Cait explains how early-life stress conditions the nervous system to stay in a state of high alert, making people more vulnerable to chronic stress later in life.
If you grew up in an environment where you had to be hyper-aware of others’ moods, anticipate conflict, or prioritize others’ needs over your own, you may have unknowingly trained your brain to function in a state of constant survival mode. This can lead to emotional exhaustion, difficulty setting boundaries, and ultimately, burnout.
How Burnout Affects the Brain
Chronic stress rewires the brain in profound ways:
* Your prefrontal cortex (responsible for decision-making and emotional regulation) shrinks. This makes it harder to think clearly, regulate emotions, or make decisions.
* Your amygdala (the fear center) becomes hyperactive. This means you perceive threats where none exist, keeping you stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
* Your hippocampus (responsible for memory and learning) atrophies. This can cause brain fog, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating.
This is why burnout often feels like your brain has “shut down.” Simple tasks become overwhelming. You may struggle to make decisions, focus, or even remember things. It’s not just in your head—your brain is physically changing due to prolonged stress.
Signs You’re Burnt Out
Burnout can manifest in different ways for different people, but some common signs include:✅ Feeling physically and emotionally drained, even after rest✅ Increased irritability, cynicism, or detachment from work or loved ones✅ Brain fog, forgetfulness, or difficulty making decisions✅ Chronic headaches, gut issues, or muscle pain✅ Loss of motivation or feeling like nothing matters anymore
If any of these resonate, you’re not alone. The good news? Recovery is possible.
The First Step in Burnout Recovery
Contrary to popular advice, Cait says burnout recovery doesn’t start with gratitude—it starts with resentment.
Why? Because resentment reveals the places where we are overgiving, overextending, or abandoning ourselves. If you feel resentful about doing the dishes while your partner relaxes on the couch, that’s a sign that you might be deprioritizing your own rest. If you feel resentful at work, it might mean you’re taking on too much without setting clear boundaries.
Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Energy
1. Start Noticing Resentment. Pay attention to when and where you feel resentful—it’s a roadmap to your unmet needs.2. Set Small Boundaries. Practice saying no in tiny, low-risk ways. You don’t have to take on everything!3. Prioritize Foundational Self-Care. This means meeting your body’s most basic needs: pee when you have to pee, drink water when you’re thirsty, rest when you’re tired. These seem small, but they’re actually powerful ways to retrain your brain.4. Give Yourself Grace. Burnout recovery takes time—often months or even years. You can’t rush healing. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress.
Final Thoughts
Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a natural response to chronic stress. If you’re struggling, know that you’re not broken, and you can recover. By recognizing the signs, tuning into resentment, and making small but intentional shifts in self-care and boundaries, you can reclaim your energy and build a more sustainable, fulfilling life.
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I love a good personal development book. When Mel Robbins released The Let Them Theory, I was eager to dive in. I’ve followed her for years, attended her live events, and always appreciated her practical, no-nonsense approach to personal growth. Her work resonates with me because, like her, I focus on tangible, actionable strategies for self-improvement.
But as I read The Let Them Theory, something didn’t sit right with me.
The premise is simple: stop trying to control others. If someone cancels plans? Let them. If a partner has bad habits? Let them. If a coworker doesn’t meet expectations? Let them. The book encourages us to shift our focus from external control to internal peace, which is a powerful and liberating concept.
And yet, I found myself asking: But what about people with complex trauma?
Why ‘Let Them’ Falls Short for Trauma Survivors
For people with developmental trauma or complex PTSD, the idea of simply “letting them” isn’t just difficult—it can feel impossible. Many trauma survivors struggle with deep-rooted people-pleasing behaviors, difficulty setting boundaries, and a chronic need for validation. These aren’t just bad habits; they’re survival mechanisms.
Telling someone with a history of trauma to “just let them” is like telling someone with a broken leg to “just walk it off.” It ignores the underlying nervous system responses that drive their need for control.
People who’ve experienced childhood neglect, abandonment, or emotional abuse are wired to scan for threats. Their nervous systems have been shaped by unpredictability, making it incredibly difficult to relinquish control without first doing deeper healing work. Without addressing these core wounds, trying to “let them” can feel like abandoning oneself rather than setting a healthy boundary.
Healing Comes Before ‘Letting Them’
In my work as a trauma-informed coach, I use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) to help clients understand and integrate their protective parts. These are the parts of us that people-please, seek validation, and try to control outcomes in order to feel safe.
Healing these patterns isn’t about deciding to think differently—it’s about shifting the nervous system. Before someone with unresolved trauma can let go, they have to address the deep-seated beliefs that make control feel necessary for survival.
When real healing takes place, the Let Them mindset becomes possible—because it no longer triggers a survival response. Instead of feeling like rejection or abandonment, it starts to feel like freedom.
Key Takeaways from The Let Them Theory
Despite its limitations for trauma survivors, the book does offer some valuable takeaways:
* Boundaries Are Essential – Letting others make their own choices means protecting your own emotional well-being.
* You’re Not Responsible for Others’ Actions – Releasing control doesn’t mean abandoning relationships; it means respecting autonomy.
* ** e** – If letting go feels impossible, it’s likely tied to unresolved wounds. The first step isn’t trying harder; it’s understanding why control feels necessary.
Final Thoughts
Mel Robbins writes, “Letting them isn’t losing control, it’s gaining freedom.” I agree. But for those with trauma histories, gaining that freedom often requires deeper healing first.
So, if you’ve tried applying the Let Them mindset and feel like you’re hitting a wall, don’t be discouraged. It’s not because you’re failing—it’s because your nervous system is still holding onto past wounds. Do the healing work first. Then, and only then, can letting go truly set you free.
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What if the job you worked so hard to get—the one that promised prestige, power, and financial security—was also the thing slowly destroying you? That’s the story of Jamie Fiore Higgins, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs and author of Bully Market. Jamie’s journey from the heights of Wall Street to reclaiming her true self is both a cautionary tale and an inspiring call to action.
In our recent conversation, we unpacked the psychological toll of toxic corporate environments, the power dynamics that keep employees trapped, and the courage it takes to walk away from it all.
Jamie’s career trajectory was anything but accidental. Raised in a tight-knit immigrant family with a generational expectation of “doing better,” she found herself striving for success in the most traditional way possible—by securing a high-paying job at a prestigious firm. But from her first day at Goldman Sachs, the reality was starkly different from the glossy image.
What started as an opportunity of a lifetime quickly morphed into a daily battle for survival in a culture of misogyny, manipulation, and relentless pressure. The unspoken rule? You were only as valuable as your last performance, and there was always someone ready to take your place.
“I was taught that every generation should do better,” Jamie shared. “So when I got my job at Goldman, my family saw it as me elevating all of us. I felt that pressure every single day.”
Key Quote:
“Goldman was very good at convincing me that I was nothing without them. Nothing without their name, nothing without their money. I really believed that once I left, I would never make another dollar again.”
The Psychological Impact of Workplace Narcissism
What Jamie described mirrors the cycle of narcissistic abuse seen in toxic relationships: the initial love-bombing, the slow erosion of self-worth, and the deep fear of leaving. At Goldman, this manifested as the Tokyo Test—a hiring philosophy based on whether someone could tolerate sitting next to you on a 14-hour flight. It was a system that bred exclusivity and power imbalances, making employees feel both special and replaceable at the same time.
And when it came time to leave? The message was clear: You can only leave Goldman once. A phrase designed to instill fear, make employees question their worth, and keep them trapped.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves in environments—whether at work or in relationships—where they are conditioned to believe they are powerless. Here are three crucial lessons from Jamie’s journey:
* Trust Your Gut: If something feels off, it probably is. Toxic environments rely on gaslighting—making you doubt your own perceptions.
* Get an Outside Perspective: Seek guidance from mentors outside of your organization. When you’re deep in it, it’s hard to see clearly.
* You Are the Asset: Your success is not because of the company—it’s because of you. And you take that with you wherever you go.
Jamie’s story is proof that walking away doesn’t mean failure—it means reclaiming your life. Today, she’s pursuing the career she always wanted, one rooted in helping others heal.
If you resonated with this conversation, I highly recommend reading Bully Market. You can also connect with Jamie at JamieFioreHiggins.com.
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Have you ever felt drained by someone else's energy? In this episode of Flip Your Mindset, we dive into the tough but necessary truth—you can’t control how others show up, but you can take responsibility for your own well-being.
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✅ The difference between porous and rigid boundaries
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Have you ever heard the term "mental injury"? Unlike mental illness, mental injuries are wounds to the mind and soul caused by life experiences—neglect, trauma, or emotional pain. In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into:✅ The key difference between mental illness and mental injury
✅ How Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you heal
✅ Why anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship struggles may stem from unhealed wounds
✅ Practical steps to befriend your anxiety and reclaim your powerJoin us as we uncover how understanding your inner world can lead to deep, lasting transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, anxious, or like something is holding you back, this episode is for you!
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In this powerful conversation, licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett unpacks the deep connection between childhood trauma and disordered eating. She shares her personal experiences, insights into trauma’s impact on body image, and how dissociation plays a role in eating behaviors.
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🔹 How trauma disconnects us from our bodies
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🔹 Why cultural messages reinforce disordered eating
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Discover how trauma impacts the brain, body, and energy system through the lens of Chinese medicine. In this powerful conversation, Katherine Rohland, holistic healer and founder of Manhattan Medicine Woman, explains how unresolved trauma can disrupt your body’s energy flow, manifest as physical symptoms, and prevent you from living in the present. Learn practical techniques to release emotional blockages, balance yin and yang energy, and restore your well-being.
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nick Prefontaine, a trauma survivor, motivational speaker, and creator of the STEP system. Nick shares his remarkable journey of resilience, beginning with a life-changing snowboarding accident in his teens that left him in a coma and facing an uncertain future.
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