• 145. Courtroom Stress & Retraumatization: How to Heal Through Hard Moments
    Sep 12 2025

    Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I’m sharing my latest experience at the murder trial. So, please listen to your body and take care as you’re tuning in. I’m talking about what retraumatization looks like, feels like, and how you can navigate it and heal. You’re stronger than you know!

    If you, or someone you know, are dealing with retraumatization through trials [of any kind], this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    20 min
  • 144. Facing the First Trial Hearing After Trauma: What Survivors Need to Know About Processing Hard Emotions
    Sep 5 2025

    Hey, Survivor! This episode may be triggering, so I encourage you to listen to your body and practice self-care as you’re tuning in. I’m sharing my experience at the first trial hearing of the alleged murderer. I’ve also included some takeaways from my counseling session after the hearing. And I’m giving you some healthy ways to navigate any trials, toxic relationships, or traumatic events you may be experiencing. Your life and peace matter!

    If you, or someone you know, are looking for trauma healing real talk, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    36 min
  • 143. SoulCollage & Trauma Healing: Creativity, Community, and Claiming Your Unique Path
    Aug 29 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Have you ever tried SoulCollage? It’s an expressive arts practice developed by Seena B. Frost in the 1980’s that uses images, intuition, and the creation of collaged cards to explore different aspects of yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with this process during a trauma healing group session. And I’ve included 5 C’s of creative healing for survivors. Your unique and creative healing matters!

    If you, or someone you know, are looking for a creative healing tool, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley Here is the study I referenced in this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11725198/#Sec21

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    17 min
  • 142. Adult Self, Best Self: How to Take Back Your Power in Relationships After Trauma
    Aug 22 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Have you ever been told you’re too much? It’s easy to get caught up in drama and what has happened to you in your narcissistic and toxic relationships; however, it's important to explore other aspects of what’s going on: the state you’re in; the state they’re in; what’s happening holistically. In this episode, I’m sharing an exercise, based on psychiatrist Eric Berne’s “Transactional Analysis,” from a trauma healing group session that I recently attended. And I’ve included 5 benefits for survivors. You’re not too much. You are enough!

    If you, or someone you know, need help reclaiming your power, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    10 min
  • 141. Healing From Trauma: Your Path, Your Pace
    Aug 15 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Has your health and well-being taken a hit, after trauma? In this episode, I’m sharing some things to keep in mind when you’re healing from trauma - whether it’s from narcissistic and toxic relationships or otherwise. Your healing matters!

    If you, or someone you know, need help with healthy expectations on your healing journey, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    17 min
  • 140. 5 Ways Narcissistic Leaders Avoid Consequences - And What You Can Do About It
    Aug 8 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Ever wonder how narcissistic leaders manage to avoid consequences? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 shady tactics used to dodge accountability, and what you can do about it - even when the system feels rigged. Your voice matters!

    If you, or someone you know, need help navigating toxic leadership and organizations, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    23 min
  • 139. How to A.R.G.U.E. with a Narcissist - And WIN
    Aug 1 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Have you been told not to argue with a narcissist? In this episode, I’m sharing how you can — but not in the way you may think. I’m flipping the script to give you a framework to respond — not react — after narcissistic abuse. Protecting your peace is powerful!

    If you, or someone you know, need help with healthy boundaries, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    14 min
  • 138. How Narcissists Try to Silence You - And What to Do About It
    Jul 25 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Have you been silenced, shamed, or publicly targeted for telling the truth about narcissistic abuse? In this episode, I’m sharing breaking down a major reason narcissists try to silence you: your truth. Whether it's a family member, coworker, or local leader—abusers often try to silence those who speak honestly and hold them accountable. I’ll share personal insight and practical strategies to stay grounded, keep speaking, and protect your peace—because their fear of truth is not your problem to manage. You and your truth matter!

    If you, or someone you know, need help navigating truth-telling and silencing tactics, this episode is for you.

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

    💚Lesley

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    20 min