Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs
Episodes
Codependency Is Not What You Think, It's a Nervous System Pattern
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Codependency Is Not What You Think, It's a Nervous System Pattern A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever f...
10 Subtle Questions That Expose a Narcissist Without Confrontation
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
10 Questions to Reveal a Narcissist (Without Confrontation) A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever felt co...
Why You Cant Love Yourself If You Grew Up Invisible
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why You Can't Love Yourself If You Grew Up Invisible A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever looked success...
Emotional Unavailability #1 Relationship Issue of 2026
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional Unavailability: The #1 Relationship Issue of 2026 A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano — Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever g...
3 Brain Science Tips The Metacognitive Science of Letting Go of the Past
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck? Have people told you all you need to do is let go? Have you been shamed by others because you find it hard to stop thinking about h...
Why You Cant Set Healthy Boundaries: Hidden Ways You Speak to Yourself Keep You Stuck
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle to set boundaries even after learning how, this episode explains why understanding boundaries is different from feeling safe enough t...
Why Narcissistic Mothers Hurt the Ones They Love
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why You Shouldn't Try to Get Closure From a Narcissist
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel a strong urge to explain yourself to a narcissist or finally have the conversation that fixes everything, this episode will help you under...
Why Healing Codependency Feels Unsafe--That's a Good Sign
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Know if My Parent is a Narcissist
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How to Know If My Parent Is a Narcissist: Signs You Were Raised by Narcissistic Caregivers If you've ever found yourself asking, "Was this normal?" or...
Your Heart is Not What You Think It Is: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Intention
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did you grow up in a home where emotional truth wasn't safe? Were you raised by an alcoholic or narcissistic parent, or in a family where compliance m...
Narcissists Cannot Admit Weaknesses: Questions that Baffle Narcissists
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are codependent, you struggle to hold onto your own voice. You have most likely been raised by those who emotionally neglected you as a child. ...
Waking Up in a Narcissistic Family: Gaslighting, Smear Campaigns, and How to Hold Your Ground
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you awaken to the truth of your toxic family, it is not always easy to stand your ground. The most emotionally honest child in a toxic family wil...
Why Is It So Hard to Set Healthy Boundaries When You Are Codependent
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you codependent? Were you raised in a dysfunctional family? Were you raised to feel like you needed to hide your true self to avoid punishment or ...
Why You Stay Loyal to The People Who Hurt You
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is fine until it isn't. The moment when you start noticing the twinge in your stomach, and you can't ignore it anymore, marks the threshold...
Managing the People and Relationships That Drain Your Energy
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you leave certain conversations feeling drained, anxious, or foggy? Do you notice that some people you speak to have a way of causing you to feel d...
Neuroscience of Trauma: Healing Emotional Wounds in Adult Children
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you are an adult child of emotional neglect, or were raised in an alcoholic, narcissistic, or unpredictable home, you are not aware of how your b...
How to Find Your Purpose After Trauma
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you were raised in a dysfunctional, toxic home, and you struggle today with codependency, self-worth, and relationships, it is easy to lose a sense...
How Childhood Trauma Rewires Your Brain Traps You in a False Identity Neuroscience of Identity
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we get stuck on the path of healing—even when we know what to do? In this profound and spiritually charged episode, Lisa A. Romano explores w...
The ACOA Blind Spot: 5 Patterns Keeping You Stuck & The Road Back to You
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many high-functioning adults secretly feel "something's wrong"—even when life looks fine on paper? In this empowering episode, Lisa A. Rom...
Are You a Grandchild of Alcoholics? Why That One Insight Can Change Everything
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Codependents, people-pleasers, those who fawn, seek approval, and external validation, do not consciously understand why they are so frustrated and un...
When Your Partner Won't Change: Relationship Advice for Codependents: RED FLAG ALERT
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been accused of being a problem simply because you brought up a problem? In healthy relationships, it is essential that couples feel saf...
Letting Go of Those You Love-The Price of Healing and Awakening
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adult children of alcoholics, and those raised in narcissistic, toxic, neglectful and unpredictable homes, who decide to dive into self growth, self h...
Why I'snt Therapy Working I Am Codependent: I am Getting Worse
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Codependency is an umbrella term used to describe a broad spectrum of emotional, mental and behavioral, subconscious, and automatic trauma responses d...
Why You Feel Disconnected And How to Restore Purpose from Within
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt lost, numb, or silently asked yourself "Why do I feel so disconnected from life?" — this episode was made for you. Lisa A. Roman...
Breaking Through the Illusion of Self: Why You're Not Who You Think You Are
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you believe about who you are — your name, your past, your emotions, even your thoughts — is not actually you? In this powerful...
The Hardest Part of Healing: Saying No to Toxic People
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saying NO is the turning point in recovery from codependency, narcissistic abuse, and childhood trauma. But for adult children of alcoholics and trau...
Breaking Free from Shame, Codependency and Toxic Family Systems
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking Free from Shame, Codependency, and Toxic Family Systems Growing up in a toxic family system wires you to live in shame and codependency—and...
Unmasking Parental Narcissism: Codependent Anger's Root
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert, dives deep into the often-overlooked role that ...
Adult Children of Alcoholics: The Cost of Never Feeling Safe
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated that there are at least 28 million adult children of alcoholics in the United States alone. The statistics are staggering. Combine tho...
When Codependent Mothers Misread Their Children: When Innocence Feels Like Rejection
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Innocence Feels Like Rejection: How Codependent Mothers Misread Their Children What happens when a child's innocent comment gets filtered through...
The Truth About Empaths, Childhood Trauma, and Shadow Work
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Truth About Empaths, Childhood Trauma, and Shadow Work Are empaths born—or made? In this eye-opening episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life ...
Unmasking the Truth: When Children Love Monsters
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the very people who were supposed to love us, protect us, and cherish us turn out to be the source of our deepest pain? In this reve...
Why We Crave Connection: Exploring the Roots of Codependency in Attachment Theory
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we cling to people who hurt us? Why does the fear of abandonment feel so unbearable? In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, expert in trauma recovery...
When Life Feels Out of Control: How I Discovered I Was the Adult Child of an Alcoholic
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your life feel out of control? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, angry, and resentful, and no matter how hard you try to be nice, or kind, or c...
Borderline Personality and Codependency: Signs You Were Raised by Narcissistic Parents
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Borderline personality disorder can be understood as the extreme version of codependency, where, at the core are adult adult children who have suffere...
Betrayed by Charisma: When Charm is a Mask for Manipulation
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, trauma-informed life coach and codependency recovery expert Lisa A. Romano explores the hidden dangers of falling for charis...
Codependency and Authenticity: Unmasking the People Pleaser
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano explores how codependency erodes authenticity and keeps people trapped in the exhausting cycle of people-plea...
Codependency: The Invisible Child's Addiction
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you grew up feeling emotionally unsafe, unseen, or like your feelings didn't matter, you may have unknowingly developed codependent behaviors root...
Why They Can't Love You Fully: The Truth About Spouses With Childhood Trauma
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly hurt by a spouse who struggles to prioritize you? Do they avoid setting boundaries with their parents—even when it damages your m...
Raised by a Vulnerable Narcissistic Parent: When Forgiveness Becomes a Weapon
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Lisa A. Romano explores the emotional aftermath of being raised by a vulnerable narcissistic parent—the type who manipulat...
Codependency and Narcissistic Parents: A Toxic Cycle
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the very people who are supposed to love, nurture, and protect you are also the source of your deepest emotional wounds? In this pow...
Trauma Informed Codependency Recovery: It's Not What You Think
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself stuck in a one-sided relationship—where you're the fixer, the rescuer, the peacekeeper—this episode is your wake-up ...
Changing Your Entire Mindset Toward Narcissistic People in Your Life: The Key to Maintaining Sanity
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To thrive after narcissistic abuse, you will need to change your entire mindset toward narcissistic people in your life. The key to maintaining your s...
Say This to a Narcissist and Hold Onto Your Energy
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a significant test of emotional and mental resilience when someone you love attacks you through gaslighting, projection, moral superiority, subje...
Narcissism: Physical Sign Help You Spot Predatory Behavior in the Eyes
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to narcissism, there are physical signs that help you spot narcissistic behavior sooner rather than later. Narcissists often reveal thei...
Narcissists Crumble When You Choose This Path
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to stop focusing and ruminating about narcissists in your life is to close your eyes and fall in love with the self. Ancient Persian Phil...
The Most Dangerous People in our Lives- Partners Parents and Step-parents
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most dangerous people in our lives are not strangers, they are people we know and love. For a child, the most dangerous people are their parents a...
Codependency Communication Struggles No One Talks About
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, learn about the codependent communication struggles no one talks about. In codependency, the focus is usually on keeping the peace, a...
The New Way to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Socrates once said,"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new." If you've ever wondered how lo...
10 Disturbing Ways Narcissists Control You Via Manipulation Tactics
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will explore 10 distinct forms of narcissistic manipulation tactics and the true agenda of a narcissist with whom you must engage...
Signs of Coercive Control by Narcissists in Conversation
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're breaking down the subtle but dangerous ways narcissists use coercive control in conversations to manipulate, destabilize, and m...
Narcissists See You as a Liability or an Asset and Nothing More
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you love a narcissist and you're here listening to this podcast, chances are you are learning to understand that you are not viewed healthily and t...
Stop Apologizing for This: Codependency Recovery
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you look within and hear yourself asking the only questions that have any real potential to change your life, such as, "Who am I?, or "Wh...
Beware: Narcissists Use Your Perception Against You
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with worrying about what others think, you may be vulnerable to narcissistic manipulation. Codependents are often conditioned to seek...
Codependency and Money: Breakthrough this Lack and Scarcity Mindset
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you grew up feeling unworthy, unseen, or responsible for other people's emotions, chances are your relationship with money reflects those same subc...
Narcissists: You're NOT Their Slave But They Treat You Like They Are
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like someone's psychological slave, as if every thought you have, you must worry what someone in your life is going to think or fee...
Codependency and Narcissism: The Paradigm You MUST Escape
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a relationship with a narcissist and do you feel like you need to walk on eggshells to keep them calm? Do you feel easily controlled due to...
Get Selfish Now: Here's Why
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have your inner wounds ever stopped you from setting a boundary or speaking your truth? If so, this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Codepend...
Narcissists are Turned Off by Your Request for Fairness: Warning Signs There's a Narcissist in Your Life
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you might love, know, or be related to someone who is a narcissist or exhibits narcissistic traits? Loving someone with a high-conflict p...
In the World of Narcissists Facts Don't Matter
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of a narcissist, facts don't matter. They lie and rely on coercive control to keep their targets in line, full of cognitive dissonance an...
You Can't Unsee It: Codependency Trauma
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you codependent? If so, you may be suffering from codependency trauma. Once you see codependency traits, signs and symptoms showing up in your...
Universal Lessons You Learn Due to Childhood Trauma and Codependency Recovery
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a caregiver by nature, and do you overgive at the expense of yourself, and wish you knew how to say no, or how to take care of yourself withou...
Codependency Fantasy: When It's Time to Grow Up and Let Go
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you codependent? Do you lack self worth, and focus more on others happiness, needs, and expectations than you do on your own happiness, desires or...
Master Detachment in Relationships: Feel Safe in Your Body Again
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often feel unsafe in your body, and like you have to stay super focused on what people say or do? And are you tired of how exhausted and draine...
Codependent People Live in a Box: Breakthrough Codependency and Start Living an Authentic Life
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do codependents seem to attract emotionally unavailable partners while unknowingly pushing away healthy, loving individuals? In this episode, Lisa...
Narcissistic Mother: Consequences of Maternal Emotional Neglect
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up with a narcissistic mother leaves deep emotional scars. 🌪️ In this episode, we unpack the long-term consequences of emotional neglect...
How to Trust Love Again: Overcoming the Pain of Betrayal
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Betrayal trauma can be one of the most challenging experiences to overcome. Loving and trusting someone such as a friend, partner, lover or spouse onl...
#1 Reason Narcissist Discard You Before You Discard Them
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The narcissistic discard can come on suddenly and when you least expect it. Often, discards occur in the face of conflict when a narcissist is in fear...
Covert Narcissistic Mother: Classic Signs You'll Notice
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has your mother ever ignored you as an attempt to punish you for challenging her or confronting her behavior? Have you ever felt like your mom was int...
Ignoring a Narcissist: The Power They Hope You Never Discover Within YOU
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissistic abuse causes brainfog, mental confusion, emotional insecurity and paralyzing self doubt. Cognitive dissonance implies our minds are at wa...
Why You Love Narcissists: Unveiling the Invisible Attraction
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt unable to break up with a narcissist? Have you ever wanted to understand why you attract narcissists even though you are kind-heart...
Why You Feel Stuck: Confronting Negative Inner Self Talk
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and disillusioned because no matter how hard you have tried, your life never turns out the way you had hoped? If you a...
Joy and Pain: How to Embrace the Inner Healing and Emotional Growth Journey
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to move beyond painful, traumatic circumstances and why others tend to get stuck? Have you ever wonder...
Weaning Yourself Off Of Other People: How to Live an Empowered Life
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard and felt yourself wishing you could say what you meant, with conviction, without worrying about what other people thought or felt ...
Narcissists ALWAYS Lose with Empaths; Here's Why
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever loved a narcissist, you eventually discover that no matter how hard you have tried to empathize, support, and or nurture them, it was...
Narcissists Seek Out Empathic Others: Here's Why
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself in the throws of a toxic relationship, you know all too well how charismatic a narcissistic can be, and how attentive th...
Healing From Parental Narcissistic Abuse
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are millions of adult children of alcoholics and narcissistic parents who have yet to discover the root causes of their toxic relationships, sel...
Codependency and Narcissism: The Dance Between the Moth and the Flame
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you grew up feeling invisible and unworthy, and you do not feel like you know who you are, you may subconsciously seek a sense of worthiness by how...
Narcissists and Boundaries. mp3
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No one enjoys discussing toxic people, but the fact is, narcissists exist, and being unaware of how they operate only makes you more susceptible to th...
Narcissists Will Push These Boundaries Healthier People Won't
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been dealing with a narcissist, you might be feeling extraordinarily confused. You might be starting to doubt yourself, what you heard, pe...
It's Better to Walk Alone Than With Fools: Confronting Toxic Emotional Dependencies
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who has been forced to let go of someone you love, because they hurt you, were toxic, lacked accountability and often caused you to do...
Overcoming Loneliness and Lack of Belonging: Spiritual and Scientific Solutions
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming loneliness and the lack of belonging is a worthwhile journey as humans who were designed for socialization and community, yet, many struggl...
Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Ego Identity: Quiet Your Heart and HEAL THY SELF
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award-winning author, Lisa A. Romano shares how childhood trauma, and emotion...
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA SURVIVORS: WARNING-DO NOT SPIRITUAL BYPASS/ASCEND INSTEAD
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to break free from the emotional chains of childhood trauma and step into your true power? In this podcast episode with Lisa A. Romano...
Childhood Trauma Recovery and Your SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Childhood trauma impeded your spiritual growth and thus your spiritual journey. Trauma is the #1 cause of emotional immaturity, whereas unhealed being...
It's Impossible to Please a Narcissistic Parent: So Stop Being Codependent On Them
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel empty inside, and do you notice you care more about others than they do you? There may be a reason for that and it might all be traced bac...
How To Know You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Telltale Signs to Watch Out For
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, How to Know You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Tell-Tale Signs to Watch Out For, Lisa A. Romano breaks down the emotional rollercoaste...
This is Common With Narcissists
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa A. Romano explores a common trait amongst narcissists and learn why narcissists can dish out criticism, blame, and manipulation,...
Childhood Trauma Recovery and Your Authentic Higher Self
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Childhood Trauma Recovery and Your Authentic Higher Self, we dive deep into how childhood trauma shapes your sense of self and distor...
Stop Suffering and Live From a Higher State of Consciousness Instead
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano, Life Coach and Award Winning Author, you will learn about how humans' innocent ego h...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Link to Childhood Emotional Neglect and Trauma
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often described as a persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, including health, finances, r...
Letting Go of Guilt: Divorce Without Regret
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce can be devastating and the more you understand how fear can keep you stuck, the better able you will be to operate from a higher state of cons...
Awakening to the Authentic Self: You're Not Broken
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a child of emotional neglect, or were you raised by toxic, alcoholic, or narcissistic parents? Abandonment issues from childhood often stem fr...
Healing Emotional Trauma with 3 Spiritual Virtues
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healing emotional trauma with 3 spiritual virtues will help you experience tremendous inner peace and self-love. Dear One, Welcome to today's video on...
3 Things Happen When a Covert Narcissistic Mother Knows You Know Who They Are
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Were you raised by a narcissistic mother and are you the scapegoat daughter ready to let go of the fantasy, trauma bond, cognitive dissonance, and emo...
Narcissistic Mothers and the Scapegoat Golden Child Trap
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissistic Mothers and the Scapegoat-Golden Child Trap In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthrough Podcast, we delve into the toxic dynamics ...
4 Odd Trauma Responses Your Body Holds Onto
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano 4 Odd Trauma Responses Your Body Holds Onto In this insightful episode, Lisa A. Romano explores how un...
5 Toxic Family Members to Avoid On Your Emotional Healing Journey
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthrough Podcast, Lisa A. Romano delves into the five toxic family members you need to avoid while on your he...
What to Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundary: Codependency Recovery in Action
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundary: Codependency Recovery in Action In this powerful episode, we dive into the crucial topic ...