Unburdened with Zoe
Episodes
Lydia’s Story: When a Mother Becomes the Enemy, The Fight to Break Free
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the person who should nurture you becomes the one who breaks you down? For Lydia, childhood took a sharp turn when her younger bro...
Diana’s Story: Surviving a Mother’s Betrayal, Abuse, Cancer, and Breaking the Cycle
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the person meant to protect you is the one who sells your safety for their own gain? For Diana, childhood wasn’t just traumatic—...
Alex’s Story: Groomed, Controlled, and Silenced, Escaping a Childhood Built on Fear
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you recognise abuse when it’s disguised as control and manipulation? For Alex, childhood was overshadowed by coercion, fear, and emotional ab...
Paula’s Story: The Illusion of Love, When a Father Puts His Ego Before His Child
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a parent cares more about how they *look* as a parent than actually being one? For Paula, love with her father was never uncondition...
Tyeicha’s Story: The Mother Who Won’t Take Blame - When Denial Becomes Another Form of Abuse
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a parent refuses to take responsibility for the damage they’ve caused? For Tycheica, the deepest pain isn’t just the neglect and...
Mel Bevan's Story: The Shame of Being Left Behind, When a Mother Walks Away and Never Comes Back
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the person who’s supposed to love you most decides not to? For Mel, that reality shaped her entire life. At just five years old, h...
Grace's Story: The #1 Betrayal That Cuts the Deepest (And How to Heal)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones who cause you the most pain? In this episode, Grace shares her story of grow...
Claire's Story: Walking on Eggshells and Healing from an Emotionally Abusive Mother
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in a home where love felt conditional and emotional instability ruled can shape every part of who we become. In this episode, Claire shares...
Hiruni's Story: The Impact of a Childhood Without Intervention
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we talk with Hiruni about her journey of estrangement, resilience, and healing after years of emotional ...
Matt Appleby's Story: Polarity Healing
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Appleby as he shares his journey of healing from a toxic family dynamic shaped by a narcissistic parent. Matt o...
Sarah's Story: Healing from a Narcissistic Mother’s Abuse
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of growing up with a narcissistic mother who relied on guilt, blame, and shame to control and manipulate. As...
Lisa’s Story: Breaking the Cycle of Neglect and Narcissism
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa opens up about her childhood with a neglectful and narcissistic mother who failed to meet her emotional needs and took no accoun...
Ashleigh's Story: Breaking Free and Finding Peace
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up surrounded by chaos, abuse, and dangerous relationships, Ashleigh's childhood was anything but stable. In this episode, she shares her...
Pollyanna's Story: Breaking Cycles and Finding Strength
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Pollyanna, a beacon of hope and healing. Pollyanna opens up about her journey through trauma and how she found stren...
Emily's Story: The Impact of Stepparents
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode, we welcome Emily. Emily shares her journey of overcoming adversity, reclaiming her voice, and finding strength through vul...
Maggie Maher's Story: The Power of Acceptance in Healing
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Maggie Maher, a compassionate advocate for healing and community. Maggie shares her personal story of over...
Sonam Dave's Story: From Scapegoat to Reborn
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of Unburdened!I am so deeply appreciative and grateful to bring YOU on to the podcast for season 2, to share you stories and exper...
Unfollowing Mum with Harriet Shearsmith
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In my favourite episode of Unburdened yet, I am joined by special guest Harriet Shearsmith to tackle the heavy and complex topic of guilt—especially...
Your Christmas Stories!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many, Christmas can feel far from magical—filled with tension, unrealistic expectations, and tricky family dynamics. In this episode of Unburden...
My Top 10 Books That Helped Me Heal
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/iamzoelouise/list/8DTOK1H2AW4K?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m1. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - Dr Joe Dispense...
Breaking the Cycle
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a mother can bring fears of repeating the past, but it also offers the power to break the cycle. In this episode, I share my personal journey...
Bullying and Childhood Abuse
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the deep link between childhood trauma and bullying. Why are some kids more likely to be targeted? How does bullying reinf...
Healing the Inner Child
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the powerful practice of inner child healing, explaining what it is and why it can be transformative. It discusses how self-critic...
Attachment Styles
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our attachment style is formed in the first TWO years on life and affects our adult relationships.Learn about the different attachment styles, so you ...
How To Manage The Guilt with Melissa Byrne
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt. It's the biggest emotion I hear people struggle with. Guilt for feeling different, guilt for having to introduce boundaries, guilt for hav...
Navigating Different Contact Options
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when it's time to reduce contact? What do you do if you want to maintain a relationship? This episode discusses the different con...
Sibling Rivalry
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does your sibling see it differently, despite growing up in the same household? This week, we discuss the responses between siblings, from the dif...
Narcissistic Parents and Special Occasions
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into a topic that so many of you can relate to—birthdays and the narcissist. Whether it’s their birthday, yours, or anyone e...
Pilot
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Welcome to ‘Unburdened.' Let me introduce myself and the podcast!This is the podcast that’s gives a voice to the unspoken, helping...