When we think of abuse, our minds often go straight to physical violence. Bruises, threats, raised voices, broken things. But some of the deepest, most enduring wounds are invisible. They don’t leave scars on the skin. They live in the nervous system. They warp your perception of reality. They bury your voice.

This is coercive control.

And it is central to narcissistic abuse.

In this episode, I sit down once again with Kimberly Weeks, known for her expertise and advocacy in narcissistic abuse recovery, to talk about a form of abuse that is difficult to see, even harder to prove, and almost impossible to explain unless you’ve lived it.

Coercive control is not just manipulation. It’s a full psychological campaign. A dismantling of a person’s ability to think, feel, or choose freely. It often starts with seemingly small things — isolation from friends, monitoring phone use, constant criticism — and escalates into a complete takeover of a person’s agency.

And most of the time, no one sees it happening.

Together, Kimberly and I unpack the definition, patterns, and lived impact of coercive control. We talk about how survivors often feel like they’ve been placed under a spell, and why breaking free isn’t as simple as just walking away. It takes clarity, support, and a complete rebuilding of the self.

We explore how coercive control functions through fear, obligation, guilt, and shame. And we highlight the real-world example of the Diddy and Cassie case, not as tabloid fodder, but as a public illustration of dynamics that happen every day behind closed doors — in relationships that may look glamorous from the outside.

In this episode, we also touch on:

* How psychological control mirrors cult dynamics and war-time tactics

* The role of humiliation, surveillance, and forced compliance in abusive systems

* What happens when a survivor begins to question whether they are the problem

* The devastating aftermath of leaving, and the fog that begins to lift once safety is restored

Kimberly doesn’t shy away from naming the tactics — from love bombing and dog-whistling to coercion masked as fantasy. She explains how someone’s survival instincts can become entangled with their abuser, leading to silence, complicity, and deep self-blame. We also explore how survivors often carry the shame of having “gone along with it,” even when their choices were made under extreme psychological pressure.

This isn’t an easy conversation. It’s heavy. It’s complex. It’s personal for so many.

But it’s also necessary.

Because without naming these patterns, we can’t heal from them.

And for every person who has wondered, Was it really abuse if I said yes? or Why didn’t I just leave?, this episode offers validation, insight, and understanding.

We know these stories are hard to hear, especially if they mirror your own. We share them with care, grounded in compassion, because the truth deserves space.

And survivors deserve to be believed, even when there are no bruises.

🌀 Watch the full series on narcissistic abuse here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlA0WyYyh_UOSsC2UBmsgypwCXs6-TSs8

📲 Connect with Kimberly Weeks on Instagram:@iamkimberlyweeks🌐 Website:

https://www.thenarcissisticabusecoach.com

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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