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  • 33. Affirmations Workshop with Friends: Maria and Melissa return

    33. Affirmations Workshop with Friends: Maria and Melissa return
    2026/07/23
    Hello, and welcome back!

    Today we have some familiar faces joining us:
    Melissa (from the episode on her narcissist neighbor)
    And Maria Bowbanks, founder of Spirit Wellbeing from our last ep.

    We came together today for an affirmation setting workshop with Maria, and we learned a lot!
    We came away with new affirmations, and knowledge of how to do it right.

    We hope you enjoy.

    Oh, and please forgive the first... maybe 10 minutes of this episode. I don't know what I did to that mic, but it wasn't good (it does get better, I promise).

    Let's see... I also forgot to say what my "high" of the week was!
    I was clearly a little scattered for my first time with two guests!
    I still think it went well, but hey - you can be the judge of that :)

    If you have any questions for Maria or Melissa, feel free to submit a question on my site as normal, or you can reach Maria here:
    Power Up Positivity - Maria's book
    Maria's website and work
    Maria's Instagram

    And you can reach Melissa here:
    Melissa's Instagram
    Melissa's Website

    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    1 時間 9 分
  • 32. "I Shouldn't Do It" - Maria Bowbanks Tells Her Story

    32. "I Shouldn't Do It" - Maria Bowbanks Tells Her Story
    2026/07/07
    Hello, and welcome back!

    Today I am talking to Maria Bowbanks, founder of Spirit Wellbeing.
    Maria is an energy coach, author, survivor, and much more - and she's here today to tell us about her experience with coercive control as a young adult.

    We cover the relationship, initial red flags, gut instincts, stalking behaviours, and how Maria's escape to Australia, and the energy work she found there changed her life trajectory for the better.

    I hope you enjoy!

    During this episode, we mention a few books and resources to check out:
    Power Up Positivity - Maria's book
    Maria's website and work
    Maria's personal growth course offering


    I also mentioned an old favorite - Influence: The Psychology of Persuation - Robert Cialdini
    And Maria mentioned the book that set her free - The Road Less Travelled - M. Scott Peck

    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    1 時間 10 分
  • 1. A Podcast About Narcissism and Coercive Control

    1. A Podcast About Narcissism and Coercive Control
    2023/12/23
    Not to Make This About Me But... Episode 1 - This episode is an introduction to us, a little bit about our histories with trauma, and an overview of narcissism. What does it mean to be a Narcissist? We will discuss this and relay our personal experiences dealing with narcissism, abuse, and the lessons we've learned as a result.
    Join us!

    If you have any questions, comments, or you have an idea for something you'd like to see us cover on the podcast, you can reach us at narcpod@gmail.com.

    If you like what you've heard, don't hesitate to rate our podcast wherever you are listening to us, so we can reach and help more people!

    Thank you!

    Allie and Alison

    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

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    44 分
  • 31. The Confessional: My mother, the narcissist | Allie on Everybody Has A Secret podcast

    31. The Confessional: My mother, the narcissist | Allie on Everybody Has A Secret podcast
    2026/06/29
    Today I am sharing a podcast episode from Everybody Has a Secret (EHAS). I was recently on as a guest to talk about the impacts of growing up with a narcissistic mother, as well as the work I do now to help others from similar backgrounds.

    Annabelle/Belly is such a kind and thoughtful interviewer, and it was a pleasure to meet her and share this experience.

    Thanks for listening, and here are the shownotes from the EHAS pod to give you more context, and contacts for them as well:

    Hello! Today, meet Allie. Allie grew up with a narcissistic mother… Big thanks to Sony and Spider-Man: Brand New Day for making this episode of EHAS possible. Come for the reunion of Tom Holland and Zendaya, stay for the story. Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits cinemas July 30. To check out Allie’s work, head here! If any themes in this episode raised concerns for you, contact 1800RESPECT here, or BeyondBlue.org.au. The Confessional is hosted by Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee). The Confessional is edited and produced by Annabelle Lee. Got a confession? Want to come into the vault and spill it yourself? Head to our Instagram DMs ⁠@everybodyhasasecretpod⁠ and send us a topline summary of your confession. Catch us on TikTok, too! At @everybodyhasasecret. Get our weekly newsletter, Ask Us, in your inbox every Friday! See you on the last Tuesday of July for our next episode of The Confessional!

    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    41 分
  • 2. Breaking Down Narcissism - Criteria 1, 2, & 3

    2. Breaking Down Narcissism - Criteria 1, 2, & 3
    2023/12/24
    In this episode, the girls tackle the first 3 criteria of Narcissistic Personality Disorder from the DSM IV, and catch up a little... okay A LOT!


    If you have any questions, comments, or you have an idea for something you'd like to see us cover on the podcast, you can reach us at narcpod@gmail.com.

    If you like what you've heard, don't hesitate to rate our podcast wherever you are listening to us, so we can reach and help more people!

    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    1 時間 21 分
  • 30. Cam McKay Part 2

    30. Cam McKay Part 2
    2026/05/13
    Hello and welcome back -
    Today's episode is part two of my interview with Cameron McKay.

    Cam is a fellow trauma survivor and creator of Shit Creek Survivors podcast.
    You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify.

    Last time, we spoke about Cam's experience being shot on duty when he was working as a police officer, and how being shot led to him unraveling things that had long been buried.

    This episode covers more of the beginning of Cam's life, and his first experiences with trauma and coercive control. We cover how this initial trauma lived with him, and affected him throughout life until he finallly looked it in the eye and processed it.

    Please take care while listening, as there are references to childhood sexual abuse in this episode.


    I hope this episode helps those of you who have endured similar circumstances.






    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    1 時間 13 分
  • 3. Breaking Down Narcissism - Criteria 4, 5, & 6

    3. Breaking Down Narcissism - Criteria 4, 5, & 6
    2023/12/25
    In this episode, the girls tackle criteria 4, 5, & 6 of Narcissistic Personality Disorder from the DSM IV.


    If you have any questions, comments, or you have an idea for something you'd like to see us cover on the podcast, you can reach us at narcpod@gmail.com.

    If you like what you've heard, don't hesitate to rate our podcast wherever you are listening to us, so we can reach and help more people!

    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    1 時間 31 分
  • 29. Cameron McKay - Resillience and the Long Shadow of Trauma

    29. Cameron McKay - Resillience and the Long Shadow of Trauma
    2026/05/04
    Hello and welcome back -
    Today I am speaking with friend of the pod, Cameron McKay.
    If you listened to episode 23, you'll recognize his voice.
    Cam is a fellow trauma survivor and creator of Shit Creek Survivors podcast.
    You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify.

    Together we talk about Cam's experience being shot on duty when he was working as a police officer. He talks a little about what the job was like, the mentality of being someone who endures trauma for a living (because being a cop is not like other jobs), and how being shot led to him unraveling things that had long been buried.

    This episode may be triggering for some, so please take care in listening. Cam's is a powerful story, and covers a wide breadth of traumatic experiences including surviving alcoholism, a coma and near death experience, ego, and ultimately childhood abuse.


    I hope this episode helps those of you who have endured similar circumstances.

    Please let us know if you have questions for Cam, as I am already planning to get him back for a Part Two.




    If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast.

    If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com.

    If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.

    Thanks!
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    1 時間 18 分