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What to Tell Your Kids When Your Relationship Feels Messy blog - real talk Feb 10, 2025

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to shield your kids from the hard stuff while still being real with them?

If your relationship has hit a rough patch, you’re probably feeling stretched thin...

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What if You Both Have CPTSD? blog - real talk Feb 03, 2025

 

Let’s be honest—relationships are hard enough. Add in CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) on both sides, and things can get downright overwhelming. The emotional outbursts, the defensive...

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Will Anything Work If They Don’t Recognize the Trauma? blog - real talk Jan 27, 2025

Will This Work If They Don’t Recognize the Trauma?

Have you ever found yourself thinking, Can things really get better if my partner doesn’t even see how their trauma is affecting us? I’ve been there...

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Crucial: Is It Narcissism—or Another Issue? blog - real talk Jan 20, 2025

Have you ever found yourself thinking, Is my partner a narcissist? The defensiveness, the withdrawal, the anger—it can all feel so personal. But what if there’s more to the story? What if what you’re ...

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Supporting Loved Ones Through Addiction tv show Dec 29, 2024

My recent conversation with Cory Martin, founder of The Recovery Revolution, was one I wish I had heard years ago. Cory isn’t just another voice in the space—she’s lived this. From watching loved ones...

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Breaking Generational Cycles: A Conversation with Emily Cleghorn tv show Dec 19, 2024

Emily Cleghorn is a Trigger Recovery Coach, author, cycle breaker, and mom of three who’s made it her life’s mission to help other mothers stop the trauma cycle—for good. After growing up in a home sh...

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Thrive Now: Trauma-Affected Relationship Tips blog - real talk Oct 05, 2024

I recently had the incredible honor of being a guest on the "Mindfully Sovereign" podcast hosted by the radiant Sapha. Our conversation delved deep into trauma, relationships, and the transformative p...

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The Missing Piece: Rediscovering Joy in a Relationship with a Trauma Survivor Sep 22, 2024

One of the most common dreams my clients have, though they may not always voice it at first, is wanting more joy in their lives. They often can’t even remember what they love to do because they’re so ...

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It's Why I Do What I Do blog - real talk Sep 16, 2024

Reflecting on My Interview: How It Felt to Make an Impact

I recently had the opportunity to talk about my work and my book, Resilient Wives: A Guide for Women Supporting Their Husbands Through Childh...

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Surviving the Unseen: My Hidden Battle... blog - real talk Aug 18, 2024

In my recent chat with Ahna Fulmer on The Imperfectly Empowered Podcast, we dove deep into some of the most critical aspects of my journey—recognizing the signs of trauma that I initially missed, unde...

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Reclaim Your Peace and Happiness: A Guide for Wives Navigating a Relationship with a Childhood Trauma Survivor blog - real talk Aug 04, 2024

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You've tried it all, haven't you? Sifting through endless relationship advice. Being told you just need to schedule more consistent quality time together, that you just need to agree to di...

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Is the unpredictability in your relationship just too much? blog - real talk Jul 16, 2024

Is the unpredictability in your relationship overwhelming? Have you tried everything to navigate the emotional minefield of being married to someone who suffered childhood trauma? If so, you're not al...

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From Courtroom To Healing Room: Shalev Amar's Insight

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Unlock Inner Strength: Carla Calderas' Journey

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