One Broken Mom Hosted by Ameé Quiriconi

How Trauma Blocks Love with Frank Anderson

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, loving relationships seem impossible. Our culture has given us many lies about love and intimacy, like the idea that we should be abl...

Are You a Boundary Violator with Audrey Holst

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a boundary violator?If we are not aware of our own boundaries and how we violate them, then it's very easy to be unaware that we're ...

Our Traumas Based on Gender Norms with Michelle Morkert

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Michelle Morkert, a global gender scholar with a Ph.D. in women’s and gender studies and specializations in gende...

Breaking Cycles of Childhood Sexual Abuse & Stigma with Dawn Long

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning - If are a sexual abuse survivor, this episode may be very triggering. Are you struggling with how to help your child cope with the ab...

Understanding Our Unconscious Bias with Dr. Tana Session

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Ameé speaks with Dr. Tana M. Session, an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, and Certified Executive-level Performan...

The Emotional Aspects of Money with Barbara Huson

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with money? Do you feel like your life is out of control when it comes to money?In this episode, Ameé speaks with Barbara Huson, t...

Mental Health Made Easy by Texting with Johnny Crowder

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with mental health advocate turned entrepreneur, Johnny Crowder.As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny spent his formative ...

Healing the Mother Wound with Kerri Hummingbird

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Ameé speaks with author and podcaster Kerri Hummingbird. Kerri is a Soul Guide and the #1 internationally best-selling author of T...

Overcoming Perfectionism with Audrey Holst

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your life is out of control?Do you feel like you’re never good enough? Like everything in your life is just one big mess tha...

How to Not Hate Online Dating with Duana Welch

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hate online dating?You’re not alone. In fact, most people do. But what if there was a way to make it fun and even get better results than tra...

Are You Highly Sensitive, Deep Feeling, or Empathic with Lindsay Hindle

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what it feels like to be highly sensitive?Highly sensitive people are often misunderstood. They feel things deeply and have a hard time to...

Healing with God with Erik Allen

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé speaks with Erik Allen, an entrepreneur, and podcaster about his trauma healing journey through his Christian faithIn this episode you will hear...

Financial Impacts of Divorce on Women with Rhonda Noordyk

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Women are disproportionately impacted by divorce when it comes to financial settlements. Many women end up in poverty following a divorce, especially ...

Becoming Unstoppable with Dr. Ronda Beaman

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a week where everything went wrong? It might have been an awful day or even just one challenging situation. But then the next day, s...

Becoming Assertive with Lara Currie

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have difficulty standing up for yourself? If so, this episode of One Broken Mom will be a breath of fresh air. Ameé speaks with Lara Currie, c...

The Big Fear with Lindsay Gibson

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you are too scared to do something? Or have you ever found yourself unable to enjoy success or good luck because you are expecting the ...

Careers That Kill with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that suicide rates are higher in some industries than other?  In this episode, Ameé speaks with therapist and author, Dr. Margaret Ruth...

ADHD and Trust with Melissa Orlov

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Orlov, a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author, returns to speak with Ameé about h...

Gaslighting at Work with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you out there have ever had to deal with a co-worker or boss who has said things to you that have made you doubt yourself and wonder if yo...

Connecting Sobriety and Biology with Gillian Tietz

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with fellow podcaster and mental health advocate, Gillian Tietz. Gill is a recovering alcoholic who uses her scientific ...

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Wendy Behary

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back on One Broken Mom is a listener favorite, Wendy Behary. Wendy is the founder and director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The S...

Toxic Culture & Trauma with Richa Badami

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Richa Badami, a personal transformation coach, author, and trainer about Richa's personal experience with beco...

Trauma and Our Health with Veronique Mead

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode,  Ameé speaks again with Veronique Mead, a family physician and assistant professor who changed careers looking for a better underst...

Deciding to Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Cohen, therapist, repeat guest and author of a new book “Light on the Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You” talks with Ameé a...

Welcome to Season Four with Ameé Quiriconi

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another season of One Broken Mom! In this episode, Ameé brings everyone up to speed on the last several months and what is in store f...

ADHD and Relationships with Melissa Orlov

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author...

Why I'm Right and You're Obviously Wrong with Carol Tavris

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé has an amazing guest on the show. Dr. Carol Tavris's work as a writer, teacher, and lecturer has been devoted to educating...

How To Get Help Leaving an Abusive Situation

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé has been an advocate for raising awareness about domestic violence, in part due to her personal experience with financial and emotional abuse. ...

Are You A People Pleaser with Liz Earnshaw

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with returning guest, Philadelphia based therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw.Liz has her own practice called A Better Life Ther...

FGM & Violence Against Girls with Maryum Saifee

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice decided to drop the appeal on a 2018 Detroit ruling that overturned the federal ban on Female Genital Mutilat...

How It Feels When Your Abuser Dies with Emily Stroia

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Emily Stroia. Emily is a personal mentor for women, meditation teacher, author and speaker. When Ameé first had a ...

Our Veterans and Suicide with Jonah Maddox

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Suicide is a national problem in the United States. Well over 40,000 people die by suicide every year, including adults and children. In those numbers...

Talking Teen Suicide & Racism with Dr. Uchenna Umeh

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Ameé speaks with motivational speaker, suicide prevention advocate and pediatrician  Dr. Uchenna Umeh. Known as “Dr. Lulu” to her ped...

Keeping the Suicide a Secret with Michelle Anhang

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Michelle Anhang, a coach and suicide survivor, and hears her story of grief and healing after the death of her husb...

A Culture of Silence with Richa Badami

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé welcomes to the show Richa Badami. Richa is a healer, author and survivor of father-daughter sexual abuse. Born and raised in India, Richa share...

"We Were Malicious Women" with Lacie Marsh Carroll

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest was introduced to Ameé originally through an old high school friend who ran across her products while shopping in New Orleans. At tha...

Who You Were Meant to Be with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate One Broken Mom's 100th episode, Ameé brings a special guest and the number one favorite for listeners back to celebrate the occasio...

The Science of Persuasion with Dr. Christophe Morin

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with persuasion scientist and author, Dr. Christophe Morin. Christophe is the co-author of the book The Persuasion Code ...

Becoming Unbroken with Michael Anthony

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Michael Anthony. Michael is an author, mentor, and advocate for adult survivors of child abuse, trauma, and CPTSD. ...

How To Harness Adversity with Dr. Ronda Beaman

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, Ameé speaks with resilience expert, TEDx speaker, and lecturer Dr. Ronda Beaman. Over her career, Ronda has been Professor ...

Mothers Who Abuse Their Sons with Dr. Joe Kort

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes from a listener to the show who wrote to Ameé ask if she had any resources for men who have been abused by their mothers. He ...

Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode, Ameé speaks with return guest, Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical Psychologist and the author of the book Perfectly Hidden Depressio...

This is How it Feels (Part 2) with Craig Miller

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2, Ameé continues her conversation with Craig Miller, an award-winner author, speaker and advocate for suicide awareness and prevention.  Af...

This is How it Feels (Part 1) with Craig Miller

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé speaks with Craig Miller, an award-winner author, speaker and advocate for suicide awareness and prevention.  After self-publishing his memoir,...

For Better or For Worse with Dr. Stan Tatkin

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marriage vows are being tested worldwide as we are in the midst of a global pandemic that has forced billions of people to stay home. In addition, in ...

Living with CPTSD During a Crisis with Anna Runkle

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning to the show is Anna Runkle, the creator of Crappy Childhood Fairy, an online resource for understanding and healing from CPTSD related to ch...

Parenting in Unpeaceful Times with Dr. Laura Markham

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First, yes, it was confirmed that "unpeaceful" is a real word. In this episode, Ameé brings back to the show Dr. Laura Markham, creator of ...

Childhood Trauma Behind Bars with Fritzi Horstman

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with me Fritzi Horstman. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Compassion Prison Project.  Fritzi is a Grammy-aw...

Our Ego at Work with Wendy Behary

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the full episode of the interview with Wendy Behary in March. The first 20 minutes is a repeat for anyone who listed to the Special COVID Epis...

Rethinking Narcissism with Dr. Craig Malkin

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it always so wrong to have a sense of pride for you own achievements? Or to feel confident in your skills and abilities? How about selfies? Does po...

Trapped By a Pandemic with Liz Cohen

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just because there are Stay at Home Orders, you do not need to stay in an abusive situation. Shelters are open state-wide and the National Domestic Vi...

Coronavirus SPECIAL Episode: How Our Traumas May Be Triggered with Wendy Behary

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Amee takes a moment out of her upcoming Season 3 episode (launching May 10, 2020) to speak with Wendy Behary about how the 2020...

Parent-Child Enmeshment with Dr. Margaret Rutheford

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the season finale, Ameé welcomes to the show Dr. Margaret Rutherford. She has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. ...

How We Sabotage Love with Darlene Lancer

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ameé speaks with Darlene Lancer. Darlene is is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and relationship and codependency expert. She wrote Cod...

Teens and Anxiety with Jax Anderson

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is a normal and healthy physiological response to a threat in the environment. However, anxiety can be become a disorder when we develop out-o...

Why Women Hate Women with Berit Brogaard

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Berit Brogaard. “Brit” is a Professor and the Director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research at the Uni...

Aftermath: Surviving a Psychopath

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Ameé revisits the topic of psychopathy with Dr. Dave Kossen. Dr. Kosson is a Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medici...

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Lara Currie

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks again with Lara Currie, who is a self-proclaimed communication nerd and author of the book Difficult Happens: How Trigge...

How to Avoid Emotional Takeovers with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many people out there listening who have identified with the realization that they grew up in a household with emotionally immature parentsAnd growing...

How Our Children Help Us Heal with Robin Grille

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Ameé speaks to Robin Grille, a psychotherapist, author and parent coach based out of Australia who has a new book called Inner Child Journ...

Betrayal From The Hypersexual Narcissist with Wendy Behary

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For her 75th episode of One Broken Mom, Ameé brings back a listener favorite, Wendy Behary. Wendy is the founder and Director of The Cognitive Therap...

Meditation for Regular People with Jen Johannsen

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ameé interviews Jen Johannsen, a school psychologist turned meditation teacher to talk about mediation for every day, stressed out pe...

Talking to Teens About Drugs & Alcohol with Geffen Liberman

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ameé speaks with Geffen Liberman about the somewhat normal rite of passage for teenagers with drug and/or alcohol use and experimentation. ...

Understanding Loss and Grief with Shelby Forsythia

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Ameé chats with certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Shelby Forsythia, about how to understand and talk about grief. Sh...

Toxic Families: Holiday Edition with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is nothing like the holidays to add the fun to "dysfunctional families", right? Ameé brings back repeat guest, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen to...

The Neuroscience of the Teenage Brain with Jax Anderson

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For parents with teens, tweens or kids that will be at some point, this episode is another great one to listen to. Ameé speaks with a favorite repeat...

Defense Against Micro-Boundary Violations with Lara Currie

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Lara Currie, who is a self-proclaimed communication nerd and author of the book Difficult Happens: How Triggers, Bo...

The Biggest Taboo: Incest with Nancy Allen

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ameé tackles perhaps the most taboo topic in the world throughout history: Incest.  Her guest, Nancy Allen – a father-daughter incest surviv...

The Psychopaths Among Us with Bill Hirstein

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, in this world of ours, we encounter madness and monsters. And if we have grown up in environments where our sense of safety and survival ha...

Communication Tips for Couples with Elizabeth Earnshaw

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Philadelphia based therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw, about strengthen a relationship someone may already be in through...

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids with Dr. Laura Markham

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So, if you’ve been listening and wondering “Okay how do I do this? What are concrete examples of the parenting modes that don’t work that I thou...

How To Master Your Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Ameé speaks with a return guest, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, about how to handle the stressors and grief of divorce. Dr. Cohen...

Part 2: "You Can't Want It More Than They Do" with Lori Grant

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING STATEMENT:If you are or have been experience suicidal thoughts or have attempted to end your life by suicide, this episode is NOT for you. The...

Part 1: "Believing I Want to Die" with Andy Grant

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is Part 1 in a special double-episode release dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. In Part 1, Ameé speak...

From Tragedy to Triumph: The Daughter Left Behind

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Jen Proctor, the founder and CEO of Cultivated Entertainment, a highly successful talent booking agency out of LA a...

The Truths About Self-Injury with Dr. Jason Washburn

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé chat's with Dr. Jason J. Washburn, the Director of Graduate Studies for the Clinical Psychology MA and PhD Programs at Nor...

The Faces of Suicide Survival with Mariangela Abeo

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé has discussed the topic of suicide many times on this show because it obviously goes hand-in-hand with childhood trauma and adversities. In fact...

Body Shame & Eating Disorders with Carmela Ramaglia

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Carmela Ramaglia, an author, speaker, and coach. At seventeen, she was hospitalized for anorexia weighing only 80 pounds. By twenty...

The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap with Ross Rosenberg

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Ross Rosenberg. He is the owner Owner of Clinical Care Consultants in Chicago and Self-Love Recovery Institute as w...

How To Handle Emotionally Immature People with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé has back on the show one of the One Broken Mom listeners' favorites, Lindsay Gibson. Lindsay is the author of Adult Children of Emotionally...

Understanding the Origins of Violence

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of recent mass shootings, Ameé had an opportunity to speak with Nick Hoffman, the Director of Development with the Avielle Foundation. Th...

How We Are Wired for Love with Dr. Stan Tatkin

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, Ameé talks with renowned couples expert and author, Dr. Stan Tatkin.  Stan Tatkin, is a clinician, teacher, and developer ...

How to Talk to Our Kids About Gender Identity & Sexuality

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Research has confirmed that suicide rates and suicidal ideation among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth are significantly higher th...

How To Cut Ties With Toxic Family with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you are here to listen to One Broken Mom because you identify with the fact that you may have a complicated childhood and family of origin his...

Broken Mom: Mom of 18

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Taylor is a motivational speaker, parenting coach, author, and podcaster. who lives in Reno, Nevada with her husband and 18 children.  That is n...

Bouncing Back From Abuse As A Single Mom

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features Kelly Lynch, a domestic violence survivor. After being trapped in her home at knife-point for two and a half hours by he...

How to Find Love After A Relationship With a Narcissist with Wendy Behary

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a continuation of the topic narcissistic relationships due to many people writing to Ameé  – men and women – expressing their fr...

The Mama's Boy Myth: Unraveling the Big Lie with Kate Stone Lombardi

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Stone Lombardi has been a journalist for more than 25 years. She was a frequent contributor to The New York Times, and for seven years wrote a po...

Healing From Childhood PTSD with Anna Runkle

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode comes from a listener suggestion who emailed Ameé and said "Can you please interview Anna Runkle? Her Crappy Childhood ...

How the Brain Changes in a Relationship with a Narcissist with Dr. Rhonda Freeman

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Freeman is a clinical neuropsychologist based out of Florida. She works with patients diagnosed with many types of neurological conditions includi...

Why Women Don't Know Their Financial Worth with Dr. Brad Klontz

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The statistics are grim and appalling - women are clearly disadvantaged when it comes to wealth and money. So, the current thinking is that if more wo...

What To Do When Your Teen is Acting Like an A-Hole with Jax Anderson

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For parents with teens, tweens or kids that will be at some point, this episode is a great one to listen to. Ameé speaks with a favorite repeat guest...

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Parent: Suzy DeYoung

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Suzy is a parenting coach as well as a community outreach specialist. After a traumatic experience with her own son years ago, she recognized a need f...

Season 2 Intro: My Broken Mom

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time, Amee gets even more personal and shares a few of the details of her life with her own mother, including the "night that broke...

Ending the Cycle of Narcissistic Relationships with Wendy Behary

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode of Season 1 and I want to thank all of my listeners who have joined in with the journey over the past 10 months. Today is no...

Understanding our History of Parenting

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ameé brings back on to the show Karine Bell. Karine is a healing mother as well as a somatic experience therapist who hosts a podcast called “Bold ...

Our Sons, Our Men, Our Relationships

16 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was inspired by a question from a listener who was feeling a bit paralyzed by what is “okay” in terms of teaching her son about bound...

How Moms Need to Talk To Our Daughters about Sexuality

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ameé speaks to Joyce McFadden, a psychologist and author of the book “Modern Mothering: What Daughters Say They Need from their Mo...

Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect with Dr. Jonice Webb

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode features Dr. Jonice Webb.  She is the author of the best-selling book Running on Empty: Overcome your Childhood Emotional Ne...

1.37 Mental Health and Pop Culture: What TV & Movies Can Teach Us

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In a slight departure from the norm of One Broken Mom, Ameé brings on therapist and fellow podcaster, Ryan Englestead from the show Pop Psych 101. B...