We all create stories. Stories that make us feel comfortable, safe, and secure. Stories that protect us from the jagged, unpleasant reality of our lives. We project these stories onto the people we interact with and the situations we find ourselves in. Trauma bonding and codependent relationships are an example of how we use stories to protect ourselves. It is very common for victims of abuse to create the narrative that their relationship is somehow special or that their connection has a soulmate status. We must face these stories to escape our toxic cycles.

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Midlife often triggers not only perimenopause but trauma work in women. Hormonal shifts make it difficult for women to continue to pretend and anger begins to surface as they process the many disappointments and injustices of life. Cat and Jayenna discuss the difficulty of processing their personal rage as well as the peace and even 'boredom' that comes from letting go of toxic cycles. Join them as they laugh their way through the hard parts.

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*****Our last episode of 2025!*****

Anyone else struggle to get into the Christmas spirit during the most consumerist time of the year? Cat and Jayenna share their struggles with the holiday season as well as the things that have helped them feel more joyful. If you feel stuck during the holidays, you might just need to embody a little more Grinch and a little less Santa. Say no to the traditions that steal your joy and find your Christmas spirit by discovering what makes Christmas magical for you.

#christmas #pagan #grinch #freewoman

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Inspired by the outcry around "Wicked for Good," Cat and Jayenna discuss their own body journeys. Around 80% of women report being dissatisfied with their bodies and tens of millions of women will suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder in their life. Cat and Jayenna share some of the body insecurities they have faced, along with tools they have used to work through the negative self talk. You do not have to be at war with your body. It is a journey but peace is possible.

#wicked #freewoman #bodyimage #bodypositivity #menopause

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Our increased understanding of nuerological functioning as well as the autism spectrum has caused many late in life epiphanies. As our neurodiverse children are being diagnosed and finding resources, Millenials and even Baby Boomers are realizing traits they'd thought of as family quirks actually fall within the DSM 5. The emotional response around this tends to be relief and a feeling of freedom.

Cat and Jayenna explain how their late-in-life epiphanies about their brains helped heal their self worth and boost their confidence. Part of becoming a freewoman is discovering your mind. Each and every brain is unique and the better you understand yours, the better you can get where you want to go in life.

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Cat and Jayenna share their stories of healing through healthy relationships in this episode. Emotional intimacy whether in a friendship or a romantic partnerships will trigger the unhealed pieces of your heart. It feels like a huge risk to open yourself to another person after being hurt. This is why so much of the healing journey happens through relationships. Our ability to communicate our needs, express our emotions and connect authentically can only happen when we let another person in. And finding love after abuse can feel like the biggest risk of all.

#narcissist #healingjourney #freewoman

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People talk a lot about how to identify narcissists, but what do you do once you've figured out someone is toxic? How do you move forward?

Cat and Jayenna share some of their personal experiences dealing with narcissists, how they handled them and how they escaped their web. It is tricky navigating the narcissist's illusions as well as the flying monkeys they surround themselves with, but it is possible. You can set yourself free from toxic people.

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A key component of being a Freewoman is using your voice. We must learn to use our voices to advocate for ourselves, for our children and for other victims. Our voices can also draw awareness to injustice and speak truth where lies have been allowed to muddy the waters. Sometimes your voice is the only thing standing between an abuser and their victim.

If you have experienced trauma, especially childhood abuse, standing up for yourself can feel like an impossible task. But the only way out is through. The more you use your voice to stand up for yourself, the more your nervous system will learn it's safe to speak.

It's amazing what a difference one voice speaking truth can make. Your voice matters.

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