Ep 157: Why Couples Counselling Won't Work in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

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

281. Increase Your Healthy Narcissism: Be More Selfish, Step into Your Masculine Energy: Join me for another 'walk with me' episode and learn why being too much in your feminine, empathic, emotional energy is keeping you stuck in a toxic dynamic, and what you need to do to balance your 'feeling' side with your logical, decisive side to... by Awakening Women Podcast

7 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

255. What To Do When You're Terrified to Take The Leap and Leave Your Relationship: This is a place many women can stay stuck in for decades. In this episode, I'm sharing 6 steps you can take in the meantime that will help you build your inner strength and get clarity on what is right for you. Follow @awakeningwomensupport on... by Awakening Women Podcast

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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 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

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

254. Trauma Bonding [Part 1] Breaking Your Emotional Addiction to The Highs and Lows: This is an episode worthy of listening with your journal ready! We are going deep into self reflection and awakening to the areas where you're giving your emotional power away to your partner. This is such an important episode, and is essential work... by Awakening Women Podcast

18 min listen

206. Gaslighting | How To Stay In Your Power: to learn how to step in to your power in a narcissistic relationship. In this episode I am discussing the effects of living in a relationship with a chronic gaslighter, and how you can stay in your power during gaslighting attempts. Follow... by Awakening Women Podcast

26 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

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

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

294. Monday Quickie | Refusing to Accept Your Ideas, Perspectives and Influence: New Monday quickie episodes! In these quick episodes I'll be shining light on one specific behavior, trait, tactic, or phrase you'll hear from a narcissistic partner. I love piecing together themes and patterns I see with women who are in my programs,... by Awakening Women Podcast

7 min listen

226. Boundary Mind Games | When They Say You're Not Respecting THEIR Boundaries: I have had this question come up several times in the past week, so I decided to do a quickie bonus episode to address it for you guys here. The Q: What if both are trying to defend their boundaries, each person believes they're right and just... by Awakening Women Podcast

10 min listen

252. Stay Out of The Emotional Quicksand: There's a point in most interactions with a narcissist (with traits or NPD) where you lose yourself and become confused and overwhelmed. This is emotional quicksand, and in this episode, I'm sharing ONE thing you must do before this happens. ... by Awakening Women Podcast

18 min listen

212. Narcissistic Traits vs. Codependent Traits: In this episode, we're discussing the Law of Polarity and how this pertains to the narcissistic abuse/codependency dynamic. Many women reach out to me and ask "am I the narcissist"? We all have some narcissism, however, codependent traits can look... by Awakening Women Podcast

25 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

259. 3 Things That Need to Happen to Move Past The Abuse in Your Relationship: If you have a partner that regularly tells you that you can't let things go when you raise your feelings about his behaviours, I'm sharing 3 things that he needs to do to help you "move past it". Key transformational takeaway: "You can't move... by Awakening Women Podcast

14 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

352. Are You Happy Where You Are?: In this episode, Leanne reflects on the past week helping her Chi get well, and the reminders about how life passes us by, we don't know what's around the corner. Are you living your best life? If you know you're not, get yourself inside my coaching... by Awakening Women Podcast

19 min listen

201. For The Moms | YOU Must Be the One to Lead The Change and RISE: This is a raw and unedited episode of me chatting with you during my afternoon hike. If you're a mother, and are in a narcissistic abusive relationship, this is my message to you. Join End the Cycle Evolve Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram... by Awakening Women Podcast

18 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

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

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

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

298. They Deliberately Withhold What You Want Them to Do: You're not asking for too much, you're just expecting it from someone who is unable to rise to your level and step up as a real partner. Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook Book a Private Coaching +... 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

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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

299. What You Can Expect in an Abusive + Toxic Relationship: There are predictable and consistent things you can expect if you're in a relationship with a partner who exhibits strong narcissistic traits and abusive behaviours. You don't need a label of NPD to know you're experiencing narcissistic abuse! ... by Awakening Women Podcast

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Ep 163: Coping in a Narcissitic Relationship: You have already been told to "just leave". But what if you're not there yet? How do you cope and stay safe, sane and healthy if you are staying, for whatever the reason? In this episode, I'm sharing 6 tips for how to take care of yourself in the... by Awakening Women Podcast

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Ep 157: Why Couples Counselling Won't Work in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

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