Core beliefs are never really “limiting.” They’re just protective in some ways and restrictive in others. This new model of examining internal beliefs takes the stigma and shame away from the term “limiting belief.” Although there’s nothing inherently wrong with the...
So many of us abuse survivors deal with money shame. Is it exploiting others to ask to be paid for mental health work? Why is it so hard to make a living? These were questions I asked myself daily—and they brought up SO much stress. I felt bad and wrong for wanting...
Do you struggle with chronic suicidal feelings? I have almost every day since age 8, and I’m not alone in that. It’s a common challenge those of us who have survived child abuse face—especially when we live with conditions like borderline personality disorder or...
Alright, so you made a mistake. You did something that hurt others…and now you’re feeling like the worst human being on the planet (hello, shame!). That’s a normal experience—and it’s not actually a bad thing. Shame and guilt can guide us towards being a better...
Surviving is tough enough…then you’re adding the work of recovery on top of that! Well, no wonder us abuse survivors are exhausted. Even being kind to ourselves can feel far too difficult. This episode lists four wildly easy types of self care, most of which you can...
You’ve been so focused on surviving abuse that you haven’t had time to learn how to experience joy. But, now that you’re free from that traumatic situation…you can begin this beautiful journey. Here’s an episode all about a secret to feeling joy, even if you don’t yet...
