In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Marissa Cohen discusses her journey and expertise in addressing and healing from abusive relationships. Marissa Cohen, a thought leader and bestselling author, shares her experiences of overcoming unhealthy relationships while detailing the 'Healing from Emotional Abuse' philosophy she developed. The conversation covers the emotional and psychological impact of abuse, the steps needed to heal, and the importance of recognizing red flags. Marissa also highlights the significance of empowering survivors and creating supportive communities. Further, the discussion touches on statistics about abuse among college students and the role of educators and therapists in addressing these issues effectively. Marissa underscores the primary necessity for survivors to seek safety and control over their situations and advocates for empathetic and supportive interventions.

Marissa's Bio, Contact Information and Resources

After over 15 years as the premier speaker and thought leader of her industry, reigning “National Campus Speaker of the Year” Marissa F. Cohen has pioneered the field of Empowerment, training about Healthy and Toxic Relationships & Behaviors, Communication Skills and Mental Health and Wellness. She’s the founder of the Healing From Emotional Abuse Philosophy, and an award winning and 8-time internationally best-selling author. Using her personal and professional experience and research, she provides students with real-life examples and relatable content to enhance their understanding and expectations of healthy relationships and friendships, set healthy boundaries, and communicate effectively and empathetically with the people in their lives.

Contact Information

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissa.faye.cohen/ @marissa.faye.cohen

Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/marissafcohen @marissafcohen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissafcohen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-f-cohen-7b452b72/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingfromemotionalabuse

Website: www.marissafaycohen.com (See the Speaking tab for her schedule)

Safety Planning Guide and Resources:

https://marissafayecohen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Safety-Planning-PDF.pdf

https://marissafayecohen.com/resources/essentialresources/

To find out more about Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com