This is not a surface-level chat about “moving on.” This is survival mode, cracked wide open. Darla Illa shares the raw truth about growing up in dysfunction, surviving narcissistic abuse, and taking her power back through radical self-love and grace. We unpack the love-bombing, the trauma bonds, the gaslighting, and the decades-long reprogramming it takes to finally feel free.

• 💥 What “love bombing” really is—and why it works
• 💥 How trauma bonds mimic addiction
• 💥 The silent role childhood plays in adult relationships
• 💥 Why healing isn’t a destination but a lifelong reinvention
• 💥 The power of grace when breaking the cycle

• Growing up in abuse and emotional neglect
• How “too much” became her superpower
• Narcissistic abuse beyond the stereotypes
• The mechanics of trauma bonding and Stockholm Syndrome
• Human design as a tool for identity restoration
• Learning radical ownership without self-blame
• Why setting boundaries is an act of self-love

Narcissistic abuse isn’t just about bruises—it’s about rewiring your brain, dismantling your sense of reality, and stripping away your identity. Darla’s story is proof that escape is only the first step. The real freedom comes when you stop running, take radical ownership, and decide your ‘too much’ was never too much at all. This conversation is a guide for anyone ready to reclaim themselves without apology.

🌐 Website: highvaluewoman.info

🎙 Podcast: You Have the Power – The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

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Leticia sits down with Jonathan Simos for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to survive, pivot, and thrive as an entrepreneur. From living out of his car to building a wellness brand rooted in holistic transformation, Jonathan shares how he flipped rock bottom into radical clarity—and why mindset is your real currency when everything else falls apart.

🚗 Living out of a car while building a business

🧠 The mindset shift that saved him from spiraling

⚡️ From comparison to clarity—letting go of society’s definition of success

🏋🏽‍♂️ Why personal development is a requirement for entrepreneurship

🔥 The power of aligned, intentional action

💡 How to design a life rooted in purpose—not pressure

🌱 Creating a holistic wellness brand that disrupts the norm

• What survival mode actually looks like for entrepreneurs
• Choosing purpose over pressure (even when you're broke)
• Why clarity is the foundation for freedom
• Getting radically honest with yourself
• Rewriting your success story—on your own terms
• Letting go of societal timelines & expectations
• Building something that aligns with who you are at your core

Too many people are performing success while silently drowning. Jonathan’s story disrupts that narrative and reminds us that purpose, peace, and power don’t come from climbing ladders—they come from knowing who you are.

If you've ever felt like you're behind, like you missed the memo on how to "do life right," or like you're failing just because you're not thriving yet—this episode will shake the shame right off you.

You're not behind. You're not broken. You’re just getting clear.

• 📸 Instagram: @jonsimos
• 🌐 Website: www.neuxist.com

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In this brutally honest episode, Jessica Perini shares how unresolved childhood trauma and codependency led her into the grip of narcissistic abuse. Through brainspotting, somatic healing, and radical self-honesty, she clawed her way out—and is now helping others do the same.

🧠 The psychology of codependency & control

🔥 What reactive abuse actually looks like

🪞 Why narcissists are drawn to high-achieving women

💔 How trauma bonding keeps you stuck in toxic love

🧬 The impact of narcissistic abuse on your body & brain

🌱 Why talk therapy isn’t enough—and what actually works

💫 The long road to forgiveness, grace, and post-traumatic growth

• Childhood trauma as the blueprint for toxic love
• How perfectionism and people-pleasing form early survival patterns
• Being trauma bonded to someone you don’t even like
• Narcissism vs codependency: how they mirror each other
• The hell of gaslighting, silent treatment, and coercive control
• Why self-awareness alone won't save you—but it starts there
• Reprogramming your body and brain for a new reality

Too many survivors are walking around thinking they're the problem. That they're crazy. That they "should’ve known better." But narcissistic abuse is built to be confusing, soul-crushing, and invisible to the outside world.

Jessica’s story cracks the silence wide open—and offers a way through. If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing yourself in a relationship, like you’re too broken to heal, or like you’re drowning in shame—this episode will bring light to the darkness.

You’re not alone. And it really can end with you.

• 📸 Instagram: @jessmowhoa
• 🌐 Website: www.itendswithullc.com
• 📚 The Unseen Wounds of Women – Chapter: Lather, Rinse, Repeat… Until You Don’t

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In this soul-shaking conversation, Leticia sits down with Rachel Lemon to expose the insidious nature of psychological and emotional abuse—and what healing actually takes. From red flags disguised as compliments to the slow erosion of self-trust, this episode peels back the layers of survival mode with zero fluff and full truth.

💥 What grooming actually looks like

💥 Subtle red flags most women miss

💥 How abuse impacts your career, confidence & intuition

💥 Why "just leave" is dangerous advice

💥 Rebuilding identity after years of coercive control

💥 The power of community & trauma-informed healing

💥 Why boundaries are revolutionary—especially for women

• The emotional grooming that gets passed off as "love"
• Coercive control and the loss of self in long-term abuse
• Childhood conditioning that shapes who we attach to
• Learning to trust your gut again post-trauma
• How survivors carry survival into every area of life
• Why healing isn't a one-and-done moment
• The cultural conditioning that keeps women silent

Too many women are taught to confuse control with care. In a world where emotional abuse is still dismissed and misunderstood, this conversation rips the shame off survival and dares you to trust yourself again. If you’ve ever felt like something was wrong but couldn’t name it—this episode is for you.

It’s time to disrupt the silence and rewrite the rules of what we accept in the name of love.

• 📍 LinkedIn: Rachel Lemon
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In this vulnerable and empowering episode of Survival Mode Disrupted, Ali shares her honest journey through postpartum depression, identity loss, and the slow climb out of survival mode. From breaking down over spilled soup to rebuilding her life through creativity and purpose, this conversation is a lifeline for any woman feeling lost in the roles she plays.

• 🍼 The silent reality of postpartum depression
• 🧠 Why survival mode feels safer than connection
• 🫥 Identity loss: “I couldn’t answer what made me happy.”
• 🧹 The emotional toll of doing everything for everyone
• 💡 The moment creativity sparked her healing
• 🧘🏽‍♀️ Boundaries, self-prioritization, and the guilt of putting yourself first
• 💼 How her business became the vehicle to reclaim purpose

• Why postpartum isn’t always obvious (until it is)
• The invisible weight mothers carry and why silence feels easier
• The fear of admitting you feel disconnected from your baby
• Rebuilding your identity beyond “mom” and “wife”
• The turning point between floating and finally living
• How purpose and creativity catalyze healing
• The guilt—and necessity—of putting your needs first

Motherhood is sacred—but it can also be suffocating when identity, rest, and joy are nowhere in sight. Ali’s story reminds us that even in the chaos, there’s a path back to self. And it starts with a simple, brave question: What makes me come alive?

If you’ve ever felt unseen inside your own life, this conversation will feel like a mirror and a lifeline.

• 📱 Instagram: @amplifywithali

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In this deeply honest episode of Survival Mode Disrupted, Dawn shares her powerful story of early abuse, emotional chaos, and the physical and relational toll of unprocessed trauma. As a longtime nurse, she began seeing patterns—both in her patients and in herself—and realized what she’d been carrying wasn’t just pain… it was grief.

Together, we unravel the hidden grief trauma survivors hold and explore why real healing requires more than talk—it requires tools.

• 💔 The 7-year abusive relationship that shaped her survival response
• 🧠 The hypervigilance that never went away—even in safe relationships
• 📉 The cost of unhealed trauma on the body, mind, and marriage
• 🔄 Why therapy wasn’t enough—and what finally helped her release
• 🔨 The Grief Recovery Method and redefining grief beyond death
• 🧳 Unpacking the “emotional backpack” we carry through life
• 🗝️ Ownership, empowerment, and the truth about letting go

• How trauma disguises itself as “normal” when we’re young
• The hidden grief of transitions, breakups, and emotional neglect
• Why surviving abuse often leads to recreating chaos
• The false sense of safety we carry—and how to rewrite that story
• The difference between talking about healing and actually healing
• How grief recovery offers an action-based approach to letting go
• Releasing self-blame, guilt, and shame to make room for joy

Grief is not just about death—it’s about every unprocessed goodbye we never made. This conversation peels back the layers of survival and exposes how trauma, when unhealed, keeps us locked in patterns that rob us of love, connection, and peace. Dawn’s story is raw and real, and her healing journey is proof that it’s never too late to let go of what’s hurting you and claim what’s waiting for you: joy, safety, and power.

• 🌐 Website: www.dawnmichellejackson.com
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In this soul-stirring episode of Survival Mode Disrupted, Astra joins Leticia to dive deep into what it really means to heal—not just mentally, but spiritually. They explore the ripple effects of childhood neglect and sexual trauma, and the ways we disconnect from our bodies and ourselves in order to survive.

But survival isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of the return.

• 🌀 Spiritual awakening after trauma and what comes after the breakthrough
• 🧠 The subconscious mind, trauma loops, and how to ask the right questions
• 🧘🏾‍♀️ Reconnecting to your body when it feels like the enemy
• 🕯️ Meditation as a safe space for trauma survivors
• 💥 The power of reframing and emotional curiosity
• 🌸 Why letting go isn’t loss—it’s expansion
• 💬 The one belief that can completely shift your healing: “There is nothing wrong with you.”

• How childhood neglect and early emotional patterns shape our adult lives
• Sexual trauma and the silent disconnection that follows
• The danger of siloed healing vs. integrated spiritual healing
• Why anger, resentment, and overachievement are trauma responses in disguise
• How our emotions serve as messengers—not enemies
• The deep safety that comes from compassionate, question-based coaching
• Why letting go gives us capacity to receive and thrive

So many trauma survivors—especially women—move through life believing they are fundamentally broken. This episode dismantles that lie. It reclaims spirituality as a tool for healing, not bypassing. It affirms that even if your story is messy, painful, and unfinished, you are already enough. You are not behind. You are not too late. You are not unlovable.

This conversation is a permission slip to come home to yourself.

• 🌐 Website: https://higherlove.co/meditate
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In this powerful episode of Survival Mode Disrupted, I sit down with Cari, a survivor whose story will stop you in your tracks. She shares the deeply personal journey from suicidal hopelessness to becoming a coach, speaker, and author. This is not just a conversation—it’s a resurrection.

• 💔 A childhood of hidden abuse and generational silence
• 📉 The mental health system that failed her—three therapists, no real support
• 📞 The miracle phone call that saved her life
• 🧠 Repressed memories, reparenting work, and unorthodox healing
• ✨ From broken to beacon—how Cari now helps others heal their trauma
• 📣 Her rallying cry: Do it scared. Do it anyway.

• What trauma looks like when it hides in plain sight
• The illusion of “normal” in dysfunctional families
• Why traditional therapy didn’t help (and what finally did)
• Repressed memories and the body’s role in trauma
• Healing chronic illness through emotional release
• Rebuilding identity after decades of survival mode
• Creating safe community and becoming a cycle-breaker

This isn’t a feel-good redemption story—it’s a wake-up call. It’s for every woman who’s ever white-knuckled her way through life thinking healing was for someone else. Cari proves that no matter how deep the pain, how long the silence, or how hopeless it feels—you can thrive. But first, you have to disrupt the cycle and do it scared. Because survival mode might feel familiar…

But you were never built to stay there.

• 🌐 Website: Resilience Mind and Body Coaching
• 📧 Email: resiliencemindandbodycoaching@outlook.com
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