Healing From Emotional Abuse

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  "I Saw the Red Flags, But I Ignored Them" | Grace Oben on Healing From Emotional Abuse 16.09.2026 31mnt

  Grace Oben is a certified mental health and life coach with over 15 years of experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In this conversation, Grace joins Marissa F. Cohen to talk about the patterns she sees most often in her work: the self-blame, the ignored red flags, and the moment survivors finally say, "enough is enough." Grace shares how the stigma around mental health has shifted over the years, both in the United States and in the culture she grew up in, and why education and open conversation are still the biggest tools we have. She also walks through two of the exercises she uses most with clients, including a mirror forgiveness practice that consistently brings up deep, unexpected emotion. Marissa shares her own experience recognizing warning signs in a past relationship and ignoring them, a reminder that ignoring red flags isn't a personal failing, it's a common and human response to fear and hope. This episode touches on domestic violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. There is no graphic detail, but listener discretion is advised if these topics are difficult for you right now. Connect with Grace Oben: Website: providenceguide.com This episode is sponsored by Foundations of Healthy Relationships, Marissa's six-week guided experience to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, build stronger boundaries, and learn what healthy relationships actually look and feel like. Learn more by joining the exclusive Instagram community, link in the show notes. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse 03:00 Introducing Grace Oben 04:00 How Grace got into mental health coaching 07:00 Mental health stigma in the U.S. and abroad 11:00 Sponsor: Foundations of Healthy Relationships 12:00 Grace's workshops, conferences, and upcoming recovery group 14:00 Working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault 16:00 The patterns and warning signs Grace sees most often 20:00 Sponsor: Foundations of Healthy Relationships 21:00 The most common thing survivors say: "I caused it" 22:00 The mirror work exercise 24:00 Marissa's own experience recognizing red flags 26:00 Grace's advice for survivors 28:00 How to connect with Grace 29:00 Why self-love has to come first 30:00 Closing thoughts If you or someone you know needs support: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (also available by text: START to 88788)  If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to Healing From Emotional Abuse wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with someone who might need to hear it.   TO JOIN THE INSTAGRAM CHANNEL FOR FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbgOHlUYPYDdZBq/  
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  "You Can Be Breathed": Jackie Troller on How Breathwork Helps Release Trauma From the Body | Healing From Emotional Abuse 09.09.2026 29mnt

  In this episode of Healing From Emotional Abuse, host Marissa F. Cohen sits down with Jackie Troller, founder of Ocean Troller Snorkeling and Free Diving and Breakthrough Breathing, to talk about what the breath can teach us about trauma, tension, and healing. Jackie shares how a chance introduction to free diving turned into a career studying the science of breath holds, training Red Bull athletes and water rescue units, and coaching the crew on Avatar: The Way of Water. She explains why breathwork was showing up in PTSD research long before it showed up in her own life, how tension and trauma get stored in the body without us realizing it, and why telling someone in distress to "just take a deep breath" often backfires. The conversation moves into practical territory, including a guided breathing exercise you can follow along with, a visualization technique for separating yourself from anxious or traumatic feelings, and why Jackie believes so much of that tension lives in the diaphragm. She closes with real, usable advice for survivors who want to start working with their body instead of against it. Connect with Jackie Troller:breakthroughbreathing.com Learn more about Foundations of Healthy Relationships, a six week guided experience to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, build stronger boundaries, and learn what healthy relationships look like. Link in the show notes and on our Instagram community. Timestamps00:00 Welcome and podcast mission00:03 Meet Jackie Troller00:03 From marine science to free diving00:05 Discovering the science of extended breath holds00:06 How breathwork research connects to PTSD00:07 What happens when we let go of body tension00:08 Recognizing trauma stored in the body00:09 The difference between holding a breath and being breathed00:10 Why "just focus" and "just breathe" don't work00:12 A simple technique to help someone in distress00:14 Why the body needs to be part of trauma release00:15 A guided exercise: the inhale and hold00:16 Anxiety interrupters and playing with breath00:17 Sponsor message: Foundations of Healthy Relationships00:18 Recognizing anxiety in her own body00:19 Visualizing tension as separate from yourself00:21 A grounding exercise for anxious states00:22 Working with trauma and sexual assault survivors00:23 How breathwork helped one client's trauma trigger00:24 Why trauma often lives in the diaphragm00:25 A live guided breathing exercise00:27 Meeting your body where it is00:28 Working with high performance athletes00:29 How to connect with Jackie and closing thoughts Subscribe to Healing From Emotional Abuse for more conversations on recognizing unhealthy patterns, setting boundaries, and building a life rooted in respect and peace.   TO JOIN THE INSTAGRAM CHANNEL FOR FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbgOHlUYPYDdZBq/
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  "I Thought He Was Going to Kill Me": Vicious Vickie on Surviving Abuse, Addiction, and the Wrestling World | Healing From Emotional Abuse 02.09.2026 59mnt

  In this episode of Healing From Emotional Abuse, host Marissa F. Cohen sits down with Vicious Vickie, a professional wrestler from the New Jersey independent scene, to talk about the experiences that shaped her long before she ever stepped into a ring. Vickie opens up about being sexually assaulted at 15 and the reputation-driven backlash that followed, an abusive high school relationship that escalated into a terrifying night she thought she might not survive, and the addiction and loss that came afterward. She talks candidly about getting sober, being sabotaged within the wrestling industry years later, and how that experience reopened trauma she thought she had already worked through. The back half of the conversation turns toward healing: the neuroscience behind why we can feel drawn back to chaos, what it took to build a relationship rooted in real communication, and the small, unexpected things that still trigger her today. She also shares her honest take on the wrestling industry's Speaking Out movement and closes with advice for anyone chasing a dream while carrying real weight. Content note: this conversation includes descriptions of sexual assault, physical abuse, and addiction. Please take care while listening. Learn more about Foundations of Healthy Relationships, a six week guided experience to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, build stronger boundaries, and learn what healthy relationships look like. Link in the show notes and on our Instagram community. Timestamps00:00 Welcome and podcast mission00:03 Meet Vicious Vickie00:03 A great childhood before the trauma began00:05 Sexual assault at 15 and being disbelieved00:07 Losing three family members in four months00:07 An abusive relationship in high school00:09 A terrifying night on the highway00:11 Addiction, loss, and getting sober00:14 When new trauma reopens old wounds00:17 Being sabotaged in the wrestling industry00:19 How abuse shows up in different forms00:20 Recognizing trauma responses in real time00:22 A painful relationship and a breaking point00:26 Taking healing one day at a time00:27 Preemptive defensiveness as a trauma response00:29 The neuroscience behind trauma bonding00:32 What a healthy relationship feels like now00:36 Communication as the saving grace00:38 Sponsor message: Foundations of Healthy Relationships00:39 Triggers that show up in unexpected places00:44 Wrestling, fans, and finding purpose00:47 The Speaking Out movement and its aftermath00:52 On movements, motives, and real survivors00:53 Sponsor message: Foundations of Healthy Relationships00:54 Advice for people entering wrestling00:58 Closing thoughts and gratitude If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services. For confidential support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233, and RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline is available at 1-800-656-4673. Subscribe to Healing From Emotional Abuse for more conversations on recognizing unhealthy patterns, setting boundaries, and building a life rooted in respect and peace.   TO JOIN THE INSTAGRAM CHANNEL FOR FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbgOHlUYPYDdZBq/
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  "I Didn't Know What Unconditional Love Was": Tammy Vincent on Growing Up With Two Alcoholic Parents | Healing From Emotional Abuse 26.08.2026 24mnt

  In this episode of Healing From Emotional Abuse, host Marissa F. Cohen sits down with Tammy Vincent, bestselling author, speaker, and coach, to talk about growing up as the adult child of two alcoholic parents and what that early chaos did to her sense of safety, love, and identity for decades afterward. Tammy shares how she came to recognize complex PTSD in her own life, how dissociation became a survival tool she didn't even realize she was using, and what it was like to face a period of serious childhood harm with no way out. She also opens up about the moment she realized, at 26, that she didn't know what unconditional love was, and how that became the start of a decades long healing journey through Al-Anon, ACOA, therapy, and eventually coaching others through the same process. This episode also covers the science behind generational trauma, including how trauma can physically shape the body and get passed down, and closes with Tammy's honest advice for anyone still in survival mode. Content note: this conversation includes descriptions of childhood abuse and exploitation. Please take care while listening. Connect with Tammy Vincent:www.tammyvincent.com Learn more about Foundations of Healthy Relationships, a six week guided experience to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, build stronger boundaries, and learn what healthy relationships look like. Link in the show notes and on our Instagram community. Timestamps00:00 Welcome and podcast mission00:03 Meet Tammy Vincent00:03 Growing up with two alcoholic parents00:05 A childhood custody battle00:06 Recognizing complex PTSD00:07 A period of serious harm and exploitation00:08 Dissociation as a coping mechanism00:09 Sponsor message: Foundations of Healthy Relationships00:10 How childhood trauma shaped her adult relationships00:11 Becoming a parent and facing old patterns00:12 The science of generational trauma00:15 A study on inherited fear responses00:17 Finding support through Al-Anon and ACOA00:19 Trying every healing modality00:20 Sponsor message: Foundations of Healthy Relationships00:21 Mindfulness, letting go, and moving forward00:22 Advice for survivors00:23 Tammy's book and how to work with her00:24 Closing thoughts If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services. For confidential support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233. Subscribe to Healing From Emotional Abuse for more conversations on recognizing unhealthy patterns, setting boundaries, and building a life rooted in respect and peace.   Join The Foundations of Healthy Relationships exclusive Instagram community here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbgOHlUYPYDdZBq/  
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  From Love Bombing to Freedom: Heather Safory on Leaving a Narcissistic Marriage | Healing From Emotional Abuse 19.08.2026 26mnt

  In this episode of Healing From Emotional Abuse, host Marissa F. Cohen sits down with Heather Safory, a certified high performance coach and certified core energy coach, to talk about her journey through a ten year marriage marked by love bombing, gaslighting, and emotional abuse and how she rebuilt her life and identity on the other side. Heather opens up about the early relationship patterns that set the stage for her marriage, the health crisis that became a turning point, what post separation contact with a narcissistic co-parent actually looks like, and the small daily choices that helped her reconnect with herself. She also shares how core energy coaching and high performance coaching can support anyone working to build a more intentional life. If you are recognizing these patterns in your own relationship or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical language and real steps forward. Connect with Heather Safory and Decide to Rise Coaching:www.decidetorisecoaching.com Learn more about Foundations of Healthy Relationships, a six week guided experience to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, build stronger boundaries, and learn what healthy relationships look like. Link in the show notes and on our Instagram community. Timestamps00:00 Welcome and podcast mission00:03 Meet Heather Safory00:03 Early relationship patterns and love bombing00:06 Marriage, gaslighting, and a health crisis00:08 Loss of her father and a sponsor message00:10 Leaving the marriage and post separation abuse00:11 Co-parenting with a narcissistic ex00:14 Building a support system after isolation00:16 A message from Foundations of Healthy Relationships00:17 Rebuilding community after isolation00:19 The healing journey and rediscovering herself00:22 Core energy coaching and high performance coaching explained00:24 Advice for survivors and how to reach Heather If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services. For confidential support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233. Subscribe to Healing From Emotional Abuse for more conversations on recognizing unhealthy patterns, setting boundaries, and building a life rooted in respect and peace. #HealingFromEmotionalAbuse #NarcissisticAbuse #DomesticAbuseAwareness #SurvivorStory #HealthyRelationships #Coparenting #PodcastTo join the Foundations of Healthy Relationship Instagram Community, click on this link: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbgOHlUYPYDdZBq/
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  Laura Richards: Healing After 33 Years of Emotional Abuse and Narcissistic Patterns 12.08.2026 38mnt

  Marissa sits down with Laura Richards, speech therapist turned podcaster and host of That's Where I'm At Podcast, for a candid conversation about her 33-year marriage and the emotional abuse she didn't have language for until near the end. Laura shares how she started noticing the patterns, what gaslighting actually felt like from the inside, and how she's rebuilding her life nine months into her divorce. They talk about identifying safe friendships, why vulnerability (not just community) is what helps people heal, and how Laura uses journaling, walking, and humor as part of her recovery. It's an honest, often funny, always grounded conversation about what it takes to name what happened to you and move forward anyway. Connect with Laura: thatswhereimatpodcast.comCoaching with Marissa: www.coachingwithmarissa.com A note: this episode discusses emotional abuse and relationship trauma. If it brings anything up for you, please consider reaching out to a trusted friend or a professional for support. One thing worth flagging: the transcript uses "narcissist" fairly loosely throughout as Laura's own personal shorthand for her ex, which is fine as her lived description. 
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  From Childhood Trauma to Energy Healer: Robin McTague on Reclaiming Your Story | Healing From Emotional Abuse Podcast 05.08.2026 35mnt

  In this episode, Marissa F. Cohen talks with Robin McTague, founder of "A Life of Choice Coaching and Consulting", about her path from a deeply difficult childhood through a marriage that echoed old patterns, to the health crisis that finally pushed her to do the deeper healing work. Robin shares how she learned to separate her own emotions from what she absorbs from others, how the Enneagram and inner-child work reshaped her relationship with herself, and the practical tools she now teaches to help survivors set boundaries, manage their inner critic, and stop taking things personally. This is a candid, layered conversation about what real healing looks like when it doesn't happen all at once, and about turning a painful past into work that helps other people move forward. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse2:00 – Podcast awards and mission3:00 – Introducing Robin McTague4:00 – Robin's early childhood and family background6:00 – Moving, instability, and shutting down emotionally7:00 – Repeating old patterns in her first marriage8:00 – A breast cancer diagnosis becomes a turning point9:00 – How she chose the relationships she did11:00 – Recognizing the patterns she'd normalized12:00 – Leaving her marriage and rebuilding her life14:00 – Learning to sit with hard emotions15:00 – Discovering energy healing work16:00 – What it's like to work with Robin19:00 – For Survivors By Warriors: empowering merchandise23:00 – Advice for survivors: not taking things personally25:00 – Learning boundaries and how to say no27:00 – Getting curious about yourself and others29:00 – Reconnecting with her inner child32:00 – How to work with Robin33:00 – Closing thoughts and coaching resources 🎧 SUBSCRIBE to Healing From Emotional Abuse for new episodes every week. 💛 CONNECT WITH ROBIN MCTAGUEWebsite: alifeofchoice.ca 💛 CONNECT WITH MARISSA F. COHENCoaching: www.coachingwithmarissa.comWebsite: www.marissafayecohen.comInstagram & Facebook: @marissa.faye.cohen / facebook.com/marissafcohen 📌 This episode discusses childhood trauma, family abuse, and a parent's suicide attempt. It's shared for education and support, not as a substitute for therapy or professional care. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your area. #HealingFromEmotionalAbuse #TraumaRecovery #InnerChildHealing #EmotionalAbuseAwareness #SurvivorStory #Boundaries #Enneagram #HealthyRelationships #DomesticAbuseAwareness
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  Can You Heal From Abuse? Krystle Weaver on Turning Trauma Into Film | Healing From Emotional Abuse Podcast 29.07.2026 20mnt

  In this episode, Marissa F. Cohen sits down with writer, director, and filmmaker Krystle Weaver to talk about Aspersian, her short film inspired by her own experience in emotionally abusive relationships. Krystle opens up about using screenwriting as a healing tool, what it was like to watch her own story reflected on screen, how she cared for herself through triggering moments during production, and the advice she'd give to anyone recognizing similar patterns in their own life. If you're navigating your own healing journey, Marissa also shares an update on the podcast's growth and a resource for survivors looking to build a personalized path forward. TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Can healing from abuse happen without it taking years?1:00 – Podcast milestones + a thank-you to the community3:00 – Welcome back: introducing Krystle Weaver4:00 – Krystle introduces herself and her creative work5:00 – Racial justice work and a teaser of today's topic6:00 – The origin story of Aspersian7:00 – What the film is about8:00 – Finding her filmmaking team, Red Flight Pictures9:00 – Casting, rehearsals, and a pandemic delay10:00 – How much of the film reflects her real experience11:00 – Writing as a healing practice12:00 – Self-care while filming triggering scenes13:00 – The "wounded puppy dog" era of healing14:00 – Making the film with her daughter in mind15:00 – Release timeline and what's next for Aspersian16:00 – Where to watch it once it's released17:00 – Krystle's advice to survivors18:00 – How to connect with Krystle19:00 – Marissa's closing reflection on the healing journey 🎧 SUBSCRIBE to Healing From Emotional Abuse for new episodes every week. 💛 CONNECT WITH KRYSTLE WEAVERInstagram: @krystlemweaverEmail: [email protected] 💛 CONNECT WITH MARISSA F. COHENWebsite: [add current site URL]Private Coaching: www.marissafayecohen.com/private-coachingInstagram: @marissa.faye.cohenFacebook: facebook.com/marissafcohen 📌 A note: This podcast is for educational and support purposes and isn't a substitute for therapy, medical care, or legal advice. If you're in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your area. #HealingFromEmotionalAbuse #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalAbuseAwareness #SurvivorStory #IndieFilm #WritingAsHealing #HealthyRelationships #DomesticAbuseAwareness
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: From Corporate Burnout to Energy Healer: Sexual Assault, Emotional Abuse & The Soul Intelligence Method 22.07.2026 53mnt

  Healing From Emotional Abuse: The Soul Intelligence Method with Kristine Glein In this episode of Healing From Emotional Abuse, host Marissa F. Cohen sits down with Kristine Glein: conscious leadership executive and creator of the Soul Intelligence Method to talk about the connection between unresolved trauma and physical health. Christine shares her own healing journey, including surviving a sexual assault, navigating an emotionally abusive relationship, and later healing from cervical cancer using a combination of conventional medicine and energy work. She and Marissa explore how functional medicine practitioners are increasingly recognizing the link between trauma, stuck emotional patterns, and chronic illness and why coaching (focused on where you're going) can complement therapy (focused on how you got there) rather than replace it. In this episode: - What the Soul Intelligence Method is and how it works - Why coaches and functional medicine doctors are turning to energy-based approaches - The link between suppressed emotion and chronic physical illness - Christine's personal healing journey, in her own words - Practical ways to release stress and reconnect with your body - Christine's four levels of consciousness and advice for survivors on reframing their story   Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse 03:00 – Meet Kristine Glein 04:00 – How the Soul Intelligence Method was born 07:00 – Functional medicine, chronic illness & emotional root causes 11:00 – Past patterns, phobias & the mind-body connection 15:00 – Christine's personal story: assault, abuse & self-healing from cervical cancer 26:00 – Healthy ways to move stored energy 34:00 – Supporting a partner through illness without losing yourself 39:00 – Wellness retreats for healthcare workers & coach burnout 42:00 – Emotional frequency, the nervous system & the science behind the method 46:00 – Where to find Christine & work with her 47:00 – The four levels of consciousness & advice for survivors   Resources mentioned: Learn about the Soul Intelligence Method: soulintelligencemethod.com Free Healer Restoration Kit: sqmethod.com Therapeutic Writing course: healwithmarissa.com   Book a coaching session with Marissa: coachingwithmarissa.com Connect with Marissa F. Cohen: Website: marissafayecohen.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook   ⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services.   #HealingFromEmotionalAbuse #TraumaRecovery #SoulIntelligenceMethod #SurvivorSupport #EnergyHealing #FunctionalMedicine #EmotionalAbuseAwareness
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  The Files Don't Save Survivors. We Do. | Epstein, Carroll, & Centuries of Protected Predators 19.02.2026 28mnt

  Everyone is talking about the Epstein files. But the survivors — the actual women and girls whose lives were stolen — issued a statement saying the releases retraumatized THEM while Epstein's enablers stayed hidden. So who are these files actually for? In this episode, host Marissa Cohen goes deep on the full Epstein story — the 3.5 million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the devastating 2008 non-prosecution deal that let a convicted predator walk free after only 13 months while 30 identified child victims were never even told, and the system of wealth and power that made all of it possible. She centers the survivors who paid the highest price for coming forward: Virginia Giuffre, who fought for 16 years, helped convict Ghislaine Maxwell, and died by suicide in April 2025 at 41 years old. Courtney Wild, recruited at 14. Jennifer Araoz, raped at 15. And E. Jean Carroll — the only person in U.S. history to win a civil sexual abuse verdict against a sitting president — who waited nearly 30 years to have her story heard in a room where someone had to listen. This episode asks the harder question: when powerful men have been protected from accountability for centuries, what does releasing files actually change? And what do WE need to change instead? The answer isn't in the documents. It's in how we treat survivors when they speak. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, rape, institutional betrayal, and suicide. If you need support: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or RAINN at 1-800-656-HOPE.
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: EMDR Therapy Saved Her Life: Healing Childhood Trauma, Sexual Assault & PTSD 11.02.2026 26mnt

  Anne Catona Lynn survived a traumatic car accident at age 4, multiple sexual assaults in her 20s, and decades of unprocessed PTSD—until she discovered EMDR therapy and began her healing journey. Now a trauma-informed consultant and author, Anne shares her transformative story and the specific techniques that helped her reclaim her life. Discover how childhood trauma affects physical health, why self-medication fails, and the surprising connection between adverse childhood experiences and autoimmune diseases. Learn practical, actionable strategies you can implement today to regulate your nervous system and begin healing. Anne also discusses her groundbreaking work building trauma-sensitive, resilient schools and communities—and how the same principles that heal individuals can heal entire organizations. Topics covered: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy breakthrough Childhood trauma and PTSD recovery Sexual assault healing and shame Mind-body connection: trauma and autoimmune disease Practical grounding exercises for nervous system regulation Reframing trauma narratives from shame to strength Building trauma-informed schools and communities Holistic healing: nutrition, movement, mindfulness When to seek professional help and therapy Resources mentioned: "Shedding Lies: Living Beyond Childhood Trauma" (available on Amazon, Kindle on sale for 99¢) "Depression Lied to Me" (anthology featuring Anne's story) Upcoming book: "Grief, Grace, and Gravity" (with her husband) Website: KatonLynnConsulting.com Keywords: trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, childhood PTSD, sexual assault healing, nervous system regulation, autoimmune disease, trauma-informed schools, healing strategies, adverse childhood experiences, mental health   Transcript:    📍  📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so, so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies. Legal rights and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to break your silence from the chains of abuse. I'm your host, Marissa f Cohen, and this is healing from emotion
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: 33 Years of Emotional Abuse: How Laura Richards Finally Left Her Narcissistic Husband 04.02.2026 36mnt

  Laura Richards spent 33 years married to a narcissist before realizing she was being emotionally abused. Now nine months post-divorce and thriving, Laura shares the painful truth about what emotional abuse looks like from the inside—and why it took so long to recognize. Discover the subtle manipulation tactics that kept her trapped: constant devaluation, gaslighting, lack of empathy during family deaths, and the shocking discovery that her husband was likely grooming her best friend (who he's now engaged to). But more importantly, learn the exact strategies Laura used to heal: journaling, therapy, vulnerability, and finding a tribe of friends who truly support you. This episode breaks down the difference between high confidence and narcissism, explains why narcissists are often "people-pleasers," and offers hope to anyone still trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship. Topics covered: Red flags you might miss in a narcissistic relationship Gaslighting, devaluation, and emotional manipulation tactics Why narcissists lack empathy (especially during grief) The people-pleaser narcissist vs. overt narcissism How to identify healthy vs. unhealthy friendships Journaling as a healing tool Therapy and professional help Using humor to cope and survive Breaking the silence: why community matters Moving forward with hope after divorce High confidence vs. narcissism: understanding the difference Resources mentioned: Laura's Podcast: "That's Where I'm At Podcast" Website: ThatIsWhereImAt.com Amazon Journals: Divorce journals, gratitude journals, and more Available on all podcast platforms and social media Keywords: narcissistic marriage, emotional abuse, gaslighting, narcissist red flags, divorce recovery, narcissistic personality disorder, covert narcissist, emotional manipulation, healing from abuse, toxic relationships, narcissist awareness     Transcript:      📍  📍  📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so, so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies. Legal rights and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to b
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: From Stage Lights to Home Life: How Michael Kent Keeps His Marriage Strong While Traveling 250 Days a Year 29.01.2026 1j 6mnt

  Michael Kent, traveling comedian and magician, joins Marissa to share hard-won lessons from 20 years of marriage while spending up to 250 days per year on the road. Discover why performer relationships fail, the "dopamine trap" of audience affirmation, and the one ritual that saved his marriage. Learn the three pillars of healthy relationships (communication, respect, trust), how to communicate vulnerably without blame, and why human connection matters more than ever in our isolated world. Michael reveals advice from Ralphie May that transformed his marriage and shares practical strategies for maintaining intimacy across distance. Topics covered: Why entertainment industry marriages fail (and why his didn't) How to distinguish between audience affirmation and real love The power of saying "What can I do to help?" Reframing relationship conflicts Breaking the content vs. happiness debate Connection as the antidote to addiction and loneliness Keywords: healthy relationships, marriage advice, communication skills, long-distance relationships, relationship tips, emotional intimacy, relationship goals   Full Transcript:  Marissa F. Cohen (Marissa F. Cohen) Welcome, Michael. I'm so excited to have you on the podcast today. Thank you so much for joining us.    Michael Kent Absolutely. It's so good to be here. I was happy to have you on my podcast recently, and I've never been on a podcast like yours, so I'm kind of excited and nervous. Oh, don't be nervous.   Marissa F. Cohen (Marissa F. Cohen) It's easy, breezy conversation. We're just chit-chatting. But tell everyone about your podcast, because I thought it was so much fun to be a guest on yours. Thank you. Sure.   Michael Kent Well, my podcast, it's funny because it has nothing to do with what I do for a living. So I make my living as a comedian and magician. During the pandemic, me and so many other people decided we were going to podcast. So I decided that mine was going to be about history, but not like the boring history. I am fascinated by the fact that I'm in my 40s and I'm still learning things. Every day, like there's new things to learn. And some of them are important. Some of them are just interesting. They're not important. And so what I decided to do was find a different story from history every week. And it has to sound like it's something that I just made up. And initially, the podcast was called Tell Me What to Google, because tell me what to Google, because there were people giving me these ideas like, hey, you should Google this. Because after the first season, I realized that it's really hard to be found on Google when you have Google in the name of your show. So my buddy Jonathan Burns came up with the title, The Internet Says It's True. And that's what it's been called for 267 episodes. Every week is a news story that sounds like it's absolutely made up. And they're all 100% verifiably true. I go through painstaking efforts to like go back and find the original newspaper articles and everything. But I present them in a way that's really fun and lighthearted. And then we do a quiz at the end. So yeah, it's been a fun project. It's really fun for me to work on something that is not me. It's not about my show and me.   Marissa F. Cohen (Marissa F. Cohen) And it sounds really fun. History is so interesting, and there's so much fun stuff out there. I love being on your podcast. For the last couple episodes, we were talking about food, which anyone who knows me knows that food is a passion of mine. Not cooking it, just eating it. But yeah, so check out The Internet Says It's True. It streams everywhere. You can listen to the episodes I'm on. But let's jump into the Healing for Emotional Abuse podcast. Michael, so you mentioned that you are a traveling comedian and magician. Will you tell us a little bit more about what you do?   Michael Kent Yeah. Basically, my job for the last 22 years has been to give people an hour of their life where they don't have
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: 15 Years After Abuse: Reflection, Healing & Growth Beyond Survival 15.01.2026 49mnt

  Email us at: [email protected]   Healing after abuse doesn’t end when the abuse does. In this episode, I reflect on 15 years of life after experiencing abuse, sharing how healing evolves over time, what recovery actually looks like long-term, and the insights that only come with distance and self-work. We discuss: The long-term effects of abuse Why healing isn’t linear or time-bound Growth, grief, and self-compassion years later Rebuilding identity after trauma Moving from survival into intentional healing This episode is for survivors who are years into their journey and still learning, growing, and redefining what healing means. Ideal for listeners searching for: Healing years after abuse Long-term abuse recovery Trauma reflection and growth Survivor stories and healing journeys Mental health and post-traumatic growth 🎧 Follow the podcast for trauma-informed conversations on healing, healthy relationships, and reclaiming your life after abuse   Full Transcript:      📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so, so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies, legal rights, and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to break your silence from the chains of abuse. I'm your host, Marissa f Cohen, and this is healing from emotional abuse. Let's reclaim our lives and empower one another. Hello. Hello. Welcome back to the Healing From Emotional Abuse Podcast. I am your host, Marissa f Cohen. And before we jump in today, um, I just wanted to give a, a content warning, a trigger warning. Um, what we're gonna listen to today is, uh, a rant from 2025 on the anniversary of my first sexual assault. Talking about kind of where I've been and how I'm feeling, and I was very deep in my feelings. So I, I use the legal terms. Um, I. I am very direct. And so if at any point this episode becomes triggering, traumatizing or gets you worked up or feeling unsafe or uncomfortable, please feel free to turn it off. You're also welcome to send me an email at Healing from Emotional abuse [email protected]
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: Workplace Sexual Harassment & Survivor Justice: Legal Rights with Attorney Arlene Haeggquist 14.01.2026 56mnt

  Attorney Arlene Haeggquist, survivor advocate and legal powerhouse, shares how women can take legal action against workplace sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. Learn documentation strategies, your legal rights, and how to empower yourself through the court process.   This episode covers: ✨ Workplace sexual harassment and assault—50% of women experience it ✨ How to document abuse for legal cases (emails, screenshots, timestamps) ✨ Your legal rights as a survivor of workplace abuse ✨ Breaking the silence: why reporting matters ✨ Building support systems during litigation ✨ Toxic workplace culture and power dynamics ✨ Healing from financial abuse and exploitation ✨ Arlene's story: From abuse survivor to advocate for thousands   Perfect for survivors, advocates, and anyone wanting to understand workplace rights, boundaries, and legal empowerment.   Your journey from victim to survivor to thriver starts here. If you're ready to reclaim your life and learn from others' healing journeys, hit subscribe and join our community of resilient souls. Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected] —we'd love to feature your questions, healing strategies, opinions and survivor testimonies on the podcast.   Transcript of Episode:     📍  📍  📍  📍  📍  📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies. Legal rights and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to break your silence from the chains of abuse. I'm your host. Marissa f Cohen, and this is healing from emotional abuse. Let's reclaim our lives and empower one another.    📍 Welcome back to The Healing for Promotional Abuse Podcast. I am your host, Marissa. And I'm your co-host, Sami Litchert. Yay. Welcome Sami. We're so excited today 'cause we have a really cool interview with Reen Quest. But before we get into that we really wanted to talk about something that is really important. And I know Sami has brought up to me workplace dynamics. And so we wanted to share some like workplace sexual harassment issues just b
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: Introducing Sami Litchert: Boundaries, Toxic Relationships & Survivor Stories 07.01.2026 26mnt

  Meet the new co-host transforming your healing journey. Sami Litchert joins us to explore the relationships that matter—toxic relationship recovery, healthy relationship building, and the power of survivors sharing their stories. If you're breaking free from emotional abuse, learning to set boundaries, or supporting someone on their healing path, this episode is a turning point. Together, we're creating a safe space where survivors are celebrated and empowered. Join us as we dive into what healthy relationships look like and why your story—and your boundaries—are worth protecting.   Episode Transcript:  https://marissafayecohen.com/healing-from-emotional-abuse-introducing-sami-litchert-boundaries-toxic-relationships-survivor-stories/     📍  📍  📍  📍  📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies. Legal rights and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to break your silence from the chains of abuse. I'm your host. Marissa f Cohen, and this is healing from emotional abuse. Let's reclaim our lives and empower one another.   📍  📍 Welcome back to the Healing for Emotional Abuse Podcast. I'm your host Marissa, and I first wanna start off by apologizing. This podcast has been going for about five years actually five and a half now, but I took about a two year hiatus. Because I got really into speaking and was traveling all the time, became really hard to manage, and so the podcast fell by the wayside. So for everyone listening, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to like completely desert you. I'm still here for you. I'm still an advocate and a survivor, and I'm still talking about relationships and abuse and sexual assault and trauma. Just on a different medium. But then I met through all this journey. I met Sami.  And Sami is incredible. She's an advocate. She is like an outspoken supporter of survivors, and she has been really helpful to me along my speaking journey. Keeping me organized and just being like an incredible person. And we had a conversation a few weeks ago where we discu
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: Survivor vs. The System: When Justice Fails Sexual Assault Victims 12.02.2025 28mnt

  Campus Sexual Assault Survivor Speaks Out: How the Legal System Failed Her The Truth About College Sexual Assault Cases: A Survivor’s Fight for Justice Survivor vs. The System: When the Legal Process Fails Sexual Assault Victims Sexual Assault on Campus: One Survivor’s Legal Battle and Road to Healing Why the Justice System Fails Sexual Assault Survivors—A College Student’s Story
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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: Rebuilding Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse: with Petia Kolbova 20.06.2023 39mnt

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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: How to Deal with a Narcissist: with Dr. Praveena 13.06.2023 35mnt

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  Healing From Emotional Abuse: Healthy Relationship Goals: with Garry G-Willikerz and Brittany Lee 06.06.2023 50mnt

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