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Identity Shift from Wife + SAHM to Single and In Mid Life

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Joanna O’Brien, a mother of five who spent over 30 years building a life based on faith and sacrifice, only to disc...

The People Pleasing We Stop Doing After 40

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The "Yes" era is officially over. For years, we prioritized everyone else’s comfort over our own peace. But hitting 40 brings a certain kind of magi...

When Your Ex's Family Abandons You After the Divorce/Break-Up

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the heartbreak of losing a partner, but we rarely talk about the "Secondary Loss" that happens when the people you called family suddenl...

Divorce without Bittnerness with Erica Navarro

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a powerful conversation with Erica Navarro who navigated a 27-year marriage marked by nearly a decade of gaslighting and betraya...

They Moved On Quickly and You're Still Single

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you left or they did, watching your ex jump quickly into another relationship is never easy. It can make you feel like your relationship didn'...

Leaving a Narcissist Twice After 23 Years of Marriage | Erica Spicher

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Erica Spicher shares the story of her 23-year marriage and the difficult realization that she was in a relationship with a narcissist...

6 Steps to Giving Yourself Closure When You Don’t Get It From Them

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today I thought it was important to start breaking down something we all will need to face... moving on. More importantly how to do it and do it with ...

Winning the Break-Up

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most advice tells you to "give it time" but this is a different type of breakup. Most people don't expereince this type of pain. So just giving it tim...

How to Accept What is Happening Sucks!

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When life changes and you can’t control what’s happening, most of us go straight into resistance. Accepting what is isn’t easy especiall...

Always the Strong One

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you spent your whole life being the reliable one, the mediator, or the "emotional glue" of your family? If you grew up in an environment where yo...

How to Build Strong, Healthy Relationships That Last

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually makes a relationship last—and why do so many people repeat the same painful patterns? In this episode, we break down what healthy rela...

Why Your Relationships Keep Failing

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you keep attracting the wrong people or repeating the same relationship patterns? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down ...

When the Breakup Breaks You

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel wiped out after a breakup or divorce, it makes sense. Losing a relationship can take more out of you than people realize. This isn’t jus...

You’re the Red Flag

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I know we all want to think everyone else is the problem, but they are not. I know this is going to trigger some people. That is not to say that you a...

The Father Wound: The Root of Ultimate Abandonment

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether your dad was a constant presence or a total mystery, that first relationship shaped how you see yourself today. He was your first blueprint fo...

The 5 Emotional Wounds You’re Still Carrying

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all carry wounds with us some we know about, some we’ve buried. And when we don’t heal them, they show up in our lives in ways we don’t expec...

Stop Carrying What Isn’t Yours: How to Stop Being the Fixer

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reinvention periods in your life are all about self-reflection, growth, and evolution. And one of the clearest signs that it’s time for change is wh...

Stop Looking Insecure

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode (and video, if you’re watching on YouTube), I break down 5 common behaviors that make you look insecure, even if you think you’re ...

Dealing with Aging Parents

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you’re the responsible one, the one running their finances, dealing with illness, or trying to figure out what their future will look l...

Feeling Stuck in Mid Life

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all hit points in life where we have to stop, reflect, and maybe even pivot. Midlife especially can bring up those big questions: Am I really happy...

Emotional Weight Women Carry

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is something to be said for being a women. We are a mother, daughter, partner, friend, caregiver, career woman, homemaker, mentor, leader, and n...

Fake Confidence Before 40

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re talking about fake confidence that version of “confidence” many of us had before 40 that was really just validation-seeki...

Perimenopause & Weight Gain — Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like your body is working against you as you hit your 40s? Perimenopause can bring changes you weren’t expecting especially when it comes to...

10 Perimenopause Symptoms - that are driving women to feel Crazy!

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The list of perimenopause symptoms you’re dealing with right now can honestly make you feel like you’re going crazy. Perimenopause touches every p...

Finding Your People in Midlife

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Am I the only one who notices that in midlife our social lives and friendships often take a huge back seat? We don’t always have the time or energy ...

You are NOT the "Go-To" Person.. You are the Avoidant Person

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Stephanie opens up about what it’s really like to be the “go-to” person the one everyone calls when they need advice, ...

Putting Yourself Back on the List

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of making yourself a priority is true at any age and stage of life, but in midlife it gets even harder and even more necessary. Today, ...

Perimenopause & Hormonal Shifts: My Experience

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephanie shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the hormonal changes that come with it. From hot flashes and night swe...

What I Learned About Love After My Divorce

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to become bitter, angry, and have your walls up after what you've been through. It's much harder to learn the lessons, recognize what you...

I Was Tired of Being the Strong One

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach who helps people heal after narcissistic relationships so they can stop the rumination, work through their triggers, and...

Why People Never Change After Divorce

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Co-Parenting With Someone You Don’t Trust

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

You’re Not Crazy — You’re Stuck (Here’s How to Shift the Obsession)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Your Ex Moved on Before You

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Trust Issues and Trauma: I Didn't Know I had

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Red Flags You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

How Narcissists Use People for Narcissistic Supply

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Why People Pleasers Are Susceptible to Manipulation

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Healing with No Closure

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Revealing a Narcissist’s True Colors

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

How to Get Over a Toxic Person

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Why It Takes Forever to Meet the Right Person

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Recondition Your Mind after Abuse

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Your Boundaries Suck

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's sponsor is The Open Nesters Podcast! This podcast dives deep into the joys, challenges, and unexpected surprises of life after the kids...

Getting The Better Partner Next Time

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

How a Narcissist Controls You

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Say goodbye to restless nights! Our sponsor, SnoreMedic is here to help you (and your partner) sleep peacefully. No more rolling over 15 times or waki...

Financial Struggles Post Divorce

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

5 Steps to Manifest What You Want

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Raising The Bar: Setting Standards After Narcissistic Abuse

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcom...

Breaking Trauma Bonds

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcom...

Female Narcissists Cannot Connect With You

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcom...

Rebuilding Confidence After Breakup or Divorce

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcom...

Why Narcissists Don't Change

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overco...

Understanding Gaslighting: How They Made You Question Reality

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overco...

From People Pleaser to Boundary Setter

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by My Dry 30 LLC. Join the 30 day journey to truly change your drinking habits at a subconscious level through hypnotherapy,...

Steal My Self-Care Routine That Helped Me Rebuild After Divorce!

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach and Author specializing in personal development, emotional healing, and relationship recovery with a focus on overcoming...

Post Breakup: Why You're Still Feeling Hurt Months Later

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re unpacking a question I hear all the time: Why am I still hurting months after the breakup? If you’ve been wondering why the pain seems to ...

Stop Letting Them Get Under Your Skin

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STOP LETTING THEM GET UNDER YOUR SKIN! I think sometimes we need tough love because we tend to forget who this person is and why they're doing what th...

Bouncing Back Quicker Post Breakup

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bouncing back after a breakup means focusing on yourself. Shift your energy to self-care, embrace new routines, and lean on supportive friends. Hea...

Cutting the Cord

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cutting the cord in a relationship means emotionally detaching from a connection that no longer serves your well-being or growth. It involves lett...

Being Left Behind

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's sponsor is Paper and Wax! You guys know I'm all about healing and rebuilding, and our sponsor, Paper and Wax is a fantastic tool! Begin...

Narcissistic Dating Tactics

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissistic dating tactics often start with "love bombing," where the narcissist showers their partner with attention and praise to create a sense of...

The Controlling Narcissist

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A controlling narcissist is someone who uses manipulation, intimidation, and other power tactics to control those around them, often in relationships ...

Why it took me years to forgive my ex

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Why It Took Me Years to Forgive My Ex, I dive into my personal journey of healing and forgiveness after a painful breakup. I'll ...

From Heartbreak to Feeling Empowered

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the journey of transforming heartbreak into empowerment. We discuss the emotional challenges that come with heartbreak, sh...

Rebuilding Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic: Rebuilding Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse. If you’ve found yourself questioning who you are afte...

Too Much Baggage? Time to Let It Go!

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the emotional and mental baggage we all carry and why it's time to let it go. From past traumas to toxic relationships, ...

We Gotta Move On!

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back you guys we are going to dive into letting go and moving on. Whether it's heartbreak, disappointment, or emotional baggage that feels imp...

Finding the Right One Take Forever!

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the challenges and roadblocks that make the search for true love feel like an endless journey. Whether you're navigating...

You're still in love with a toxic person

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of loving someone who isn't good for you. It's not easy to admit that you're still in love with a ...

Triggered by Envy

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we delve into the complex dynamics of jealousy and how it can cause emotional triggers between people. Have you ever felt the sting of...

Taking Down Emotional Walls

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! In this week's podcast, we're diving into the topic of putting down those emotional walls we all tend to build up. You know what I'm tal...

What I learned being Single, Married and Divorced

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You are in one of these phases right now. Maybe you’re single, you’re dating, in a relationship, married or going through a breakup or divorce. Th...

Living in flight or fight

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s unavoidable not to be living in fight or flight when you’ve been under chronic stress, dealing with financial issues, in a toxic relationship...

The struggles of co-parenting

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s funny, you get divorced, and you still have to spend the next 18 years raising your child/children together. You couldn’t get along and figur...

Emotional Eating with Amber Romaniuk

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have my friend Amber Romaniuk on who is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 11 years’ experience helping women creat...

The Breakup Episode

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I want to examine all things breakup related. We are going to dive deep into the world of feeling like CRAP after you’ve gone through a to...

Time to Shine a Light on Emotional Abuse

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to give you the 101 on Emotional Abuse to help you either understand what you’ve been through or help you to avoid getting hurt in the ...