S3 Ep3 Episode Shownotes:

“I'm waiting at the sunset, in the light of the moon for tomorrow, where they'll come running on the horizon.” —Jodi LaRae Cunningham

It can be such a heartbreaking experience when someone just drifts away and cuts off contact. It can happen for all sorts of reasons but whatever they are, it can be really tough to deal with. The good news is, that there are ways to work through it and find a path towards healing, even if the relationship can't be fully repaired.

Jodi LaRae Cunningham never imagined she’d go through estrangement with her own family. After years of being cut off from her own children, Jodi channeled her pain and wisdom into writing ESTRANGEMENT, a book that's equal parts heartfelt memoir and practical guide for anyone struggling with broken relationships.

In this week’s episode, Jodi offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for navigating the complexities of estrangement, from setting healthy boundaries to finding peace through self-love and faith, all while maintaining hope for healing and reconciliation.

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Episode Highlights:

01:32 Talking About Estrangement

08:37 Suffering as a Scapegoat for Others’ Choices

16:46 The Reset

21:40 The Truth About Smothering

27:40 The Truth About Expectations

32:52 Hope for Reconciliation

34:39 The Power of Counselling

36:33 Do No Harm

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S3 Ep2 Episode Shownotes:

“You can go when you want to go. You deserve something more than that. You're worth more than that.” —Allyn Amerongen

Narcissistic partners can be the ultimate masters of manipulation— one minute they'll shower you with love and the next they'll tear you down. They’ll slowly chip away at your confidence until you're questioning everything. But you know what? You're stronger than their games!

Our guest this week, Allyn Amerongen, has been through the wringer with a narcissistic ex. But instead of letting that experience break her, she's using it to lift up other women.

Buckle up as Allyn spills the tea on the red flags of narcissistic abuse, the incredible strength it takes to break free, how subtle manipulation can chip away at your self-worth, the importance of having a strong support system, the healing power of sharing your story, and the unbreakable strength you'll discover on the other side of trauma.

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Episode Highlights:

02:11 How Trauma Impacts Relationships

08:42 The Narcissist’s Game of Deception

15:55 Recognizing Red Flags

20:26 The Real Person Behind the Mask

28:22 Subtle Abuse, Love Bombs, and Coercion

32:33 Characteristics of a Narcissist

39:01 It’s Not Something You Can Fix

43:33 Facing the Devastating Aftermath and The Road to Healing

47:30 Change Starts with You

52:25 You Deserve More

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S3 Ep1 Episode Shownotes:

“The last thing I want is to lose connection with the people who matter most to me.” —Carly Burr

The social media pandemic has really taken over, hasn't it?

It seems like everyone is constantly glued to their phones, scrolling endlessly through the highlight reels of everyone else's lives. It can be so easy to get caught up in the comparison trap and feel like we're just not measuring up. But you know what they say— comparison is the thief of joy!

Several years ago, Carly Burr made the bold decision to ditch social media altogether, and she hasn't looked back since! As a mom and business owner, Carly has found that living life offline has allowed her to cultivate deeper connections with her family and build a thriving business in a refreshingly authentic way.

In this insightful conversation, Carly shares her journey of going offline, the benefits she and her family have experienced, the importance of building community and relationships through intentional, offline methods, and her upcoming projects aimed at helping others shift their perspective and prioritize meaningful offline connections.

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Episode Highlights:

03:01 Living Offline

10:35 The Biggest Problem

16:18 Are Massive Platforms Really Necessary?

21:35 The Power of Staying Grounded

25:42 How to Go Offline

32:17 Building Quality Connections

37:47 Beware Not to Send the Wrong Message

41:53 Social Media is Not the ONLY Tool

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