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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Our inner world is greatly influenced by the seasons. As the trees drop their leaves and farmers harvest their crops our minds begin exploring the lessons of harvest and death. Halloween is a great opportunity to engage in shadow work. Shadow work is like a spiritual harvest--gathering truths from your experiences, releasing what no longer serves and preparing for rebirth. We must honor all aspects of the self, even the parts that seem dark and terrifying. Go towards the ghouls and ghosts and find the treasures waiting in their outstretched hands.

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Every fall the trees drop their leaves. But what nature does so beautifully, humans struggle to practice. Loss is a painful part of life but also a gift when seen through the bigger picture. Cat and Jayenna explore the losses in their lives and how those dark periods ended up creating the most fertile grounds for new beginnings. If you are struggling with loss or feeling weighed down by the heaviness of life, Freewoman, remember to honor this sacred season. Spring can seem so far away in the dead of winter, but it is closer than you think.

#loss #freewoman #community #grief #healingjourney

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Cat and Jayenna discuss becoming mothers and how the reality of motherhood compares to their childhood fantasies. From delivery to teenagers, nothing about raising children was what they'd thought it would be. They hope to provide support and community for other mothers facing the same difficulties. We're not alone. None of us are alone.

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The body is a great teacher and aging is one of its most powerful lessons. As middle age creeps in, you find your doctor's appointments becoming more extensive. You are no longer in the driver's seat so to speak and must instead listen to your body and let it lead when it comes to daily routines, exercise and nutrition. It is a process of surrendering that is not for the faint of heart.

Cat and Jayenna share how perimenopause coupled with trauma has effected their bodies and their journey to let go of their fantasy around the body in order to accept the reality of aging. Showing one of the core foundations of being a freewoman, having the courage to let go of what we wish in order to face what is.

#menopause #aging #traumahealing

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Everyone regardless of income, race or gender deserves to have shelter and safety. But as housing costs skyrocket and wages stagnate more and more are facing the possibility of homelessness. In this episode, Cat shares the story of how she lost her home, shedding light on the many misconceptions around poverty and homelessness.

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Going no contact is a painful and difficult choice that children of toxic family systems face. Cat discusses in this episode the difficulty of answering questions about her family in every day life as well as the struggle of deciding to go no contact.

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