In this deeply moving episode, host Melissa Etzler welcomes Tina Djuretic to share her transformative "hero’s journey" from a life defined by trauma to one of profound self-love and joy.

Tina opens up about hitting rock bottom in her late 40s after a series of relationships with narcissistic and emotionally unavailable partners. She reveals how she realized she had been "dating her parents" and how a spiritual awakening during the global shutdown of 2020 allowed her to finally face the childhood memories of abuse she had suppressed.

Through the help of a spiritual channeler, Reiki, and the rigorous work of reprogramming her inner child, Tina explains how she transitioned from a life of rage and fear to one of forgiveness and peace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck in toxic cycles or looking for the courage to "clean out the closet" of their own past to make room for a brighter future.

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In this deeply moving episode, Melissa Etzler sits down with MJ, a survivor who has spent the last decade navigating the complexities of trauma and recovery. MJ opens up about her journey from childhood abuse and toxic relationships to finding her voice through the transformative power of art therapy.

MJ shares how a chance encounter with the "Love is Greater Than Hate" organization in college sparked her realization that she could take her power back. However, it was during a mental health hospitalization in 2020 that she discovered her most potent healing tools: watercolor, alcohol ink, and poetry.

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In part two of Jessie's story we explore her marriage with a narcissist and how she was able to finally get away. We also hear about how she's able to help children, as a teacher, detect these signs and get them help. Her healing journey is an inspiring one that gives hope for ending ancestral trauma.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)

Loveisrespect Teen Dating Violence Hotline: 1-866-331-9474

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888