• 192. When It's Finally Your Turn
    2026/08/07

    Hey, Survivor!

    After years of surviving, healing, caregiving, and helping others, many narcissistic abuse survivors struggle with something unexpected: receiving.

    In this episode, I’m exploring why joy, rest, opportunities, and even personal dreams can feel uncomfortable after trauma—and why it's okay to embrace them anyway.

    If you struggle with receiving, or enjoying your life, after doing the most for others, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    21 分
  • 191. Trauma Is Not What Happened To You!
    2026/07/31

    Hey, Survivor!

    What is trauma really?

    In this episode, I share a recent personal experience with a trauma response and explain an important distinction: trauma is not what has happened to you—it's your body's response to what happened.

    We’ll explore how trauma responses can appear years after an event, why panic attacks are not a choice, and how understanding the nervous system can reduce shame and increase self-compassion.

    If you struggle with feeling ashamed of your trauma response, alone, or crazy, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    15 分
  • 190. Why Toxic People Hate Boundaries
    2026/07/24

    Hey, Survivor!

    Why do toxic people hate boundaries?

    In this episode, I explore why healthy limits often trigger unhealthy reactions, how boundaries reduce control and reveal expectations, and why learning to tolerate other people's disappointment is an important part of healing after narcissistic abuse.

    If you struggle with toxic relationships and boundaries, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    21 分
  • 189. Do Narcissists Believe Their Own Lies?
    2026/07/17

    Hey, Survivor!

    Do narcissists believe their own lies?

    In this episode, I’m exploring one of the most confusing aspects of narcissistic abuse: lying, self-deception, gaslighting, and the rewriting of reality. Learn why accountability can be so difficult, how cognitive dissonance influences behavior, and what survivors can do to protect their peace and trust themselves again.

    If you've been stuck trying to uncover the lies in your narcissistic or toxic relationship, this episode is for you. Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    13 分
  • 188. Why Rebuilding Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse Feels So Hard
    2026/07/10

    Hey, Survivor!

    Why does rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse feel so hard?

    In this episode, I explore some challenges survivors face after the crisis ends. Learn how trauma and chronic stress impact the nervous system, why survival mode can make moving forward difficult, and how healing creates the capacity to dream, grow, and rebuild.

    If you're struggling to move forward after your narcissistic or toxic relationship, this episode is for you. Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    16 分
  • 187. Can Food Help You Heal from Trauma? with Dr. Scott Stoll
    2026/07/03

    Hey, Survivor!

    Can food help you heal from trauma?

    In my conversation with Dr. Scott Stoll, board-certified physician, educator, former Olympian, and co-founder of The Plantrician Project, we explore the connection between nutrition, chronic stress, lifestyle medicine, and trauma recovery.

    We discuss how prolonged stress impacts the brain and body, why inflammation matters, how food influences healing, and practical ways to support your wellness journey through nutrition, movement, sleep, and self-care.

    If you're you're struggling with anxiety, fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, or simply looking to improve your health and healing, this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Scott Stoll:

    Instagram: @plantricianproject YouTube: The Plantrician Project Website: plantricianproject.org

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    52 分
  • 186. What Healing Actually Looks Like After Narcissistic Abuse
    2026/06/26

    Hey, Survivor!

    What does healing actually look like after narcissistic abuse?

    Many survivors believe healing means they'll never feel triggered, grieve, or think about the past again. In this episode, I’m offering a different perspective—one rooted in trauma recovery, chronic stress healing, nervous system regulation, personal growth and empowerment.

    Healing isn't about perfection, grief can still show up after closure, and recovery creates the capacity to dream, connect, and thrive again. If you’re feeling “perfection pressure,” or rushed in your recovery - internally or externally - this episode is for you.

    🎙️ Listen now and remember: Grieve what's gone, then carry on.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    17 分
  • 185. Supporting the Survivor Parent After Narcissistic Abuse
    2026/06/19

    Hey, Survivor!

    In this episode, I’m talking about something rarely discussed in trauma recovery: supporting the survivor-parent after narcissistic abuse. We explore caregiving, forgiveness, accountability, aging, trauma, healing family dynamics, and what it looks like to help someone reclaim life after years spent in survival mode. If you’ve ever loved a parent who survived dysfunction while carrying wounds of their own, this episode is for you.

    Listen and remember: Don’t just survive. Heal and thrive!

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    19 分