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What to Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundary: Codependency Recovery in Action In this powerful episode, we dive into the crucial topic of boundaries. Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships and protecting your emotional well-being. However, for those who have struggled with codependency, setting and enforcing boundaries can be particularly challenging. Lisa unpacks the dynamics of boundary violations, offering practical advice and insights to help you confidently reclaim your power and navigate these situations. Key Takeaways: Understanding Boundaries: Boundaries are the invisible lines that define what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior in your relationships. They reflect your values, needs, and limits and serve as a guide for how you expect to be treated by others. Relationships can become imbalanced without clear boundaries, leading to resentment, frustration, and emotional exhaustion. The Link Between Boundaries and Codependency: Codependency often stems from childhood experiences where your needs were dismissed or invalidated. As a result, you may have developed a tendency to prioritize others' needs over your own, making it difficult to set and enforce boundaries. This pattern can lead to a cycle of people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, and emotional burnout, further eroding your sense of self-worth. Recognizing Boundary Violations: Boundary violations can be subtle or overt, ranging from someone dismissing your feelings to outright disrespect or manipulation. Recognizing when someone crosses your boundary is the first step toward addressing the issue. Pay attention to your emotions—feelings of discomfort, anger, or resentment often signal that a boundary has been crossed. What to Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundary: Pause and Reflect: Before reacting, assess the situation. Ask yourself what boundary was crossed and how it made you feel. Communicate Clearly: Express your feelings and needs calmly and assertively. Use "I" statements to avoid sounding accusatory and to keep the focus on your experience. Reaffirm Your Boundary: Reinforce the importance of your boundary and what you expect moving forward. Be prepared to follow through with consequences if necessary. Practice Self-Care: Setting boundaries can be emotionally taxing, especially if you're not used to it. Take time to nurture yourself and seek support from trusted friends or a therapist. Healing Codependent Patterns: Healing from codependency requires recognizing your worth and the right to have your boundaries respected. Challenge the belief that setting boundaries makes you selfish or unlovable. Healthy boundaries are a sign of self-respect and are crucial for fostering mutual respect in relationships. Start small by setting boundaries in less challenging situations, gradually building confidence and assertiveness. Final Thoughts: Establishing and maintaining boundaries is vital to your journey from breakdown to breakthrough. It's about reclaiming your power, honoring your needs, and creating healthier, more balanced relationships. Remember, you have the right to protect your emotional well-being, and doing so is an act of self-love and respect. Tune in to this episode to learn how to navigate boundary-crossing with grace and strength, especially if you're on the path to overcoming codependency. Healing Resources: Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Accountability in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey that requires immense strength, courage, and resilience. The pain inflicted by a narcissist can leave deep emotional wounds that often linger long after the relationship has ended. Amidst this healing process, self-care becomes not just a luxury but a necessity. It is the foundation upon which recovery is built. Yet, true self-care goes beyond the surface—it involves self-accountability, a commitment to nurturing oneself while being honest about the steps needed to move forward. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano, Life Coach and award winning author, learn about the importance of the self care you need on the healing and awakening journey. When you've been through narcissistic abuse, it's common to feel depleted, emotionally drained, and disconnected from your own needs. Narcissists have a way of eroding your sense of self, often leaving you questioning your worth and value. This is why compassionate self-care is so vital. It's about reconnecting with yourself deeply, understanding that your needs and feelings are valid, and treating yourself with the kindness and love you may have been denied in the past. Self-care, in this context, isn't just about pampering yourself with a spa day or a new book—though those things can certainly be part of it. It's about actively prioritizing your well-being in every aspect of your life. It means setting boundaries that protect your peace, saying no to situations and people who drain you, and giving yourself permission to rest and recharge without guilt. By practicing self-care, you're affirming to yourself that you are worthy of love, care, and respect. Embracing Self-Accountability While self-care is about nurturing and protecting yourself, self-accountability is about taking ownership of your healing journey. After experiencing narcissistic abuse, it's natural to feel like a victim—because, in many ways, you were. However, healing requires you to move beyond that identity. This doesn't mean blaming yourself for what happened; it means recognizing your power to change your life moving forward. Self-accountability is about being honest with yourself about the areas of your life that need attention. It's about recognizing any patterns or behaviors that may have kept you stuck in the past and committing to making the changes necessary to break free from them. This could mean seeking therapy, learning about healthy relationship dynamics, or even just making a conscious effort to challenge negative self-talk. It's a process of growth that requires both self-compassion and self-discipline. The Balance Between Self-Care and Self-Accountability The healing journey is a delicate balance between self-care and self-accountability. Too much focus on self-care without accountability can lead to avoidance of the deeper work that healing requires. On the other hand, too much focus on accountability without care can result in self-criticism and burnout. The key is approaching your healing with a gentle heart and a firm resolve. Remember, healing is not a linear process. There will be days when self-care looks like taking a break and nurturing yourself and days when it means pushing through difficult emotions and holding yourself accountable for your progress. Both are equally important, and both require you to be kind to yourself throughout the journey. As you continue to heal from narcissistic abuse, remember that you are not alone. Many others have walked this path and found their way to the other side, and you can, too. By prioritizing self-care and embracing self-accountability, you are taking powerful steps toward reclaiming your life, happiness, and sense of self. You are worth the effort, and your future is brighter than you can imagine. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Understanding the Neglectful Narcissist: Why Recognizing the Signs Matters When we think of narcissism, we often picture the grandiose, attention-seeking individual who craves admiration and validation. However, there is another, less obvious type of narcissist who can be equally damaging: the neglectful narcissist. Unlike their overt counterparts, neglectful narcissists are more subtle in their behavior, making it harder to identify the harm they cause. This type of narcissist may not openly demand praise or validation, but their impact can be just as devastating, especially when it comes to emotional neglect. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Life Coach and award winning author, Lisa A. Romano, you will learn about 5 signs that indicate you are living with, married to, or were raised by a neglectful narcissist. Understanding the signs of a neglectful narcissist is crucial, but it's important to approach this topic with caution. The signs can be ambiguous, often masked by behaviors that might seem normal or even benign on the surface. This subtlety is what makes the neglectful narcissist so dangerous. They might not engage in overtly abusive behavior, but their lack of empathy, attention, and emotional support can leave deep, lasting scars. It's not always about what they do—it's about what they fail to do. Their indifference, dismissiveness, or emotional absence can slowly erode a person's sense of self-worth, leaving them feeling unseen, unheard, and unimportant. Why is it so important to recognize these signs, even when they are vague or ambiguous? Because the impact of living with or being close to a neglectful narcissist can be profound and far-reaching. The emotional neglect that characterizes their behavior can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression in those who are subjected to it. Over time, this can result in a deep-seated belief that one's needs and feelings are not valid or worthy of attention. By becoming more aware of the subtle signs, individuals can begin to protect themselves from the insidious effects of this type of narcissism, reclaim their sense of self, and take steps towards healing. Understanding the neglectful narcissist isn't just about identifying the signs—it's about recognizing the patterns of emotional neglect that can be so easily overlooked. It's about acknowledging that even without overt abuse, the damage can be just as significant. By educating ourselves about the more ambiguous nature of this behavior, we empower ourselves and others to break free from its effects and move towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

The Power of Instant Karma: What Happens When You Cross a Healed Empath When it comes to crossing paths with a healed empath, the repercussions can be immediate and profound. Unlike unhealed empaths, who may struggle with boundaries and absorb the negative energy around them, a healed empath has done the inner work necessary to protect their energy and maintain their emotional balance. The result? An experience of instant karma that serves not only as a consequence for harmful actions but also as an opportunity for growth and transformation. Let's dive deeper into what this instant karma looks like and how it affects those who attempt to harm or manipulate a healed empath. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Are you an adult child from a toxic, narcissistic, alcoholic or emotionally neglectful home? And are you on the inner child healing journey? If so, you'll want to understand how to tell if you're healing and on the right track. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Lisa A. Romano, codependency expert, and mental wellness coach, shares her #1 sign you're healing from childhood trauma. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Leaving a narcissist is never easy, and many people are surprised by the emotional challenges they face even after ending the relationship. In this podcast episode with Lisa A. Romano, we uncover why breaking free from a narcissist often doesn't bring the immediate relief or happiness you might expect. Join us as we explore: The psychological impact of leaving a narcissist Why you might struggle to feel good after ending the relationship Strategies for emotional healing and recovery Discover the reasons behind the lingering emotional pain and learn effective ways to navigate the path to healing. If you're dealing with the aftermath of a narcissistic relationship or seeking to understand the emotional complexities, this video offers valuable insights. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on mental health and recovery! Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness? Do you often wonder why you don't feel good enough? If so, rest assured that this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano will open your mind and offer you the clarity you need to better understand three hidden root causes of feelings of inadequacy. But that's not all! Lisa reveals what research has to say about some powerful life skills anyone can begin incorporating into their healing journey! Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity with Lisa A. Romano Do you find it challenging to be authentic? Were you raised by parents who conditioned you to live in fear of making mistakes or not appearing perfect? If so, this episode is for you. Lisa A. Romano offers invaluable insights that will help you understand yourself on a deeper level, providing clarity that will leave you amazed. Many children conditioned to fear others' judgments struggle with vulnerability and often live in denial of their true selves. They unknowingly act out subconscious patterns designed to protect their ego from the pain of rejection. In this episode, Lisa shares her wisdom on how to break free from these patterns and live above the veil of consciousness, rather than on auto-pilot. Tune in to soak up Lisa's wisdom and learn how to lead a more conscious, authentic life. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Red flags aren't always red. Sometimes red flags look green, or pink, or sometimes white. If you are an adult child from a toxic, emotionally neglectful, or abusive home, you may not know how to trust your instincts when your gut tells you something is off about a person you are dealing with, and that's why Lisa A. Romano teaches consciousness, emotional intelligence, and mental science; the ability to observe one's self and others, especially what is felt and unseen versus seen. In this podcast episode, #1 Red Flag This Person is Going to Make Your Life Miserable, award winning author and sought-after speaker and Life Coach Lisa A. Romano helps you identify a less than obvious trait that will signal that the person who is communicating with your, or who you are dealing with is going to make your life miserable. Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, which includes a 3 tier coaching system that assists with one's awakening, emotional intelligence, and mental and emotional mastery. 12 Week Breakthrough Program (Level One - The Awakening) 8 Week Master Your Reality (Level 2 -- Deliberate Creating) Soul School - (Level Three -- Ascending Ego) To learn more, contact Lisa and her team members here; Contact Website Spotify Award Winning Books Facebook Support Group

Are you easily bothered or upset when others don't speak to you or treat you the way you expect them to? There is a fine line between fair expectation and the unfair expectations of someone struggling with codependency issues. In this episode, Breakthrough Life Coach and Award Winning Author Lisa A. Romano unveils red flags of unhealthy thinking of codependent people. As a recovering codependent herself, Lisa speaks to these issues with authenticity, articulation, and tough love, in the hopes of assisting others to awaken to unhealthy paradigms that sabotage their chance of experiencing loving, balanced and harmonious relationships. If this podcast resonates with you and you wish to join Lisa's Conscious Healing Academy, email her and her team [email protected] Website Are you just awakening from the faulty negative subconscious patterns of the past that have kept you stuck in loops of negative thinking and relationships? If so, start your journey with The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program: Link Below 12 Week Breakthrough Program: Awakening From the Past Facebook Spotify

Ready to become more emotionally intelligent and confident when dealing with difficult emotions? If so, buckle in for one of Lisa A. Romano's 12 Week Breakthrough LIVESTREAMS. Lisa offers weekly group calls with her LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Program, and in this episode, you will hear a segment of this call, where she answers members' questions LIVE. Lisa is a Life Coach and award-winning author whose books are globally recognized as among the best books on codependency. If you ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. Ready to get unstuck so you can finally start living an authentic life? Begin your journey back to the divine self with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Program https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Be sure to continue your journey with the 8 Week Master Your Emotions Master Class https://www.lisaaromano.com/master-your-reality-coaching-program Upon completion of these two programs, you qualify for Lisa's most advanced program, Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciousness. https://www.lisaaromano.com/soulschoolondemand To order Lisa's books, visit: amazon.com/author/lisaaromano Join Lisa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/adultchildrenofalcoholics

Ready to become more emotionally intelligent, and confident when dealing with your difficult emotions? If so, buckle in for one of Lisa A. Romano's 12 Week Breakthrough LIVESTREAMS. Lisa offers weekly group calls with her LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Program, and in this episode, you will be hearing a segment of this call, where she answers members' questions LIVE. Lisa is a Life Coach and award winning author, whose books are globally recognized as being amongst the best books of all times on the topic of codependency. If you ever felt stuck, the next three episodes are for you! Ready to get unstuck so you can finally start living an authentic life? Begin your journey back to the divine self with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Program https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Be sure to continue your journey with the 8 Week Master Your Emotions Master Class https://www.lisaaromano.com/master-your-reality-coaching-program Upon completion of these two programs, you qualify for Lisa's most advanced program, Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciousness. https://www.lisaaromano.com/soulschoolondemand To order Lisa's books, visit: amazon.com/author/lisaaromano Join Lisa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/adultchildrenofalcoholics

Have you been cheated on, and are you feeling the betrayal of a partner's infidelity? If so, you don't want to miss this podcast episode on the 3 Hidden Causes of Cheating with Lisa A. Romano, a sought-after Life Coach and award-winning author who specializes in mental and emotional wellness, specifically for those suffering from codependency and narcissistic abuse. If you are an adult child from a toxic childhood home who grew up feeling invisible, unloved, and like a burden, and as a result, you secretly worry you're not good enough, consider this podcast your safe place. Lisa A. Romano has found a groundbreaking path forward, up and out of the cycles, patterns, programs and paradigms of the past. She has been there, and she knows the path forward. Enjoy! Ready to Breakthrough and find the way forward so you can leave faulty patterns behind? Start your healing journey today with Lisa's transformational coaching courses. Start with Level One The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program. Then move forward with the 8 Week Master Your Emotions Master Class. When these two levels are complete, you are now mentally, emotionally, spiritually and vibrationally ready to ascend ego consciousness with Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciosuness. Learn more by clicking the links below. Level One 12 Week Breakthrough Program Level Two 8 Week Master Class Level Three Soul School

Did you know that the fear of disapproval can stem back to childhood and the fear of abandonment? And did you know that the fear of abandonment is akin to death, and that the human brain responds to this fear with the same sort of hormonal and emotional processes that would occur if your life was in danger? Yep, it's true. In this episode, mental health wellness coach Lisa A. Romano, who specializes in crushing codependency and breaking free of the subconscious chains that keep all adult trauma survivors stuck repeating the patterns of the past, drops infinite wisdom! Lisa is going to share 3 powerful habits that will crush anxiety and fear related to the disapproval of others. Make time for this episode. It is a must! You will repeat the same patterns until you learn how not to! Lisa A. Romano's coaching courses will save you time, stress, anxiety, disappointment, energy, and money! In her courses, you will find the answers you've been looking for and did not even know you had! Start your healing journey with Level One The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program and proceed to Level Two The Master Your Emotions Master Class and then finally, Level Three, Soul School, a Course in the Quantum Science of Love Consciousness. Start today at 50% off. This price is going back up to $999 so do not delay! https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Email Lisa at [email protected] and mention that you have. joined this course via the links on this podcast. She will send you a free gift. (US listeners only) If you live outside the US, email her anyway, and she will send you a personalized thank you and offer you an additional discount on one of her most popular books!

Habits, whether subconscious or conscious will dictate the course of your life, wanted or unwanted. Adult children of trauma, live by default, in survival mode and generally do not operate with a growth mindset. And although this is not their fault, unless they actively seek to develop habits that will lead to successful experiences, they will stay stuck. Listen in as Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach and founder of the Conscious Healing Academy, describes the 3 habits all highly successful people live by and how you can implement them into your life now despite a painful past. Please subscribe, like, share and leave a review if doing so resonates with you. Ready to begin your conscious healing journey? Join Lisa's flagship program today! https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Join her Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/adultchildrenofalcoholics For personal success mentoring and coaching, email Lisa: [email protected]

Do you come from a toxic, dysfunctional, crazymaking family and do you struggle to set healthy boundaries with them to safeguard your mental health? If so, in this episode, Lisa A. Romano dives into 4 steps you can take to begin creating healthier boundaries with toxic family members. However, be prepared; they might not like the new and more assertive you. Please like, subscribe, share and leave a review, if doing so resonates with you. Ready to find the authentic you, beneath the negative subconscious, faulty childhood programming created when you were an innocent, powerless and dependent child? Then start your healing journey today with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Would you like Lisa to be your personal mentor, guide and success coach? Email her team: [email protected]

In this podcast episode, learn about the hidden signs of childhood trauma as they relate to stuffing your emotions, dissociation, denying what you feel, pretending not to feel what you feel and three life transforming mind hacks that will boost your emotional intelligence, self awareness and success quotient. Lisa A. Romano shows you how to live an empowered life despite a painful childhood past. Follow along on Spotify http://bit.ly/2wndwHI_LARSpotify Please subscribe, like, share and review if doing so resonates with you. Register for The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program and begin the journey back to feeling your authentic feelings. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Want Lisa to be your coach and or mentor? Reach out to learn more about coaching packages; [email protected] Mention this podcast episode for a free gift.

Elevate Your Authenticity: Embracing Mistakes and Letting Go of Criticism Join Lisa A. Romano in this transformative episode as she guides listeners on elevating authenticity. Discover the power of embracing mistakes as stepping stones to growth and self-discovery. Learn to withstand criticism from others without compromising your true self. Explore the liberating practice of letting go of attachment to specific outcomes, allowing you to flow effortlessly with life's unfolding. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools for embracing imperfection, standing strong in your authenticity, and navigating the path towards self-empowerment. Ready to level up and to learn how to live a more authentic life? Lisa has created a three part coaching program to help you move from self abandonment to self actualization! Begin here; https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp Contact Lisa at [email protected] for her expert guidance on how to heal and become your true self despite a painful past.

Stop Being Afraid of Everything and Start Trusting Your Body's Intelligence In this episode, Lisa A Romano explores the concept of overcoming fear and learning to trust the innate intelligence of our bodies. She delves into the impact of fear on our mental and physical well-being, offering insights on shifting from constant fear to trust and empowerment. Join Lisa as she shares practical tips and strategies to help listeners break free from fear and embrace the wisdom of their bodies. Tune in to discover how to cultivate a deeper sense of self-trust and navigate life with confidence and resilience. Ready to begin the journey within? https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Shadow work refers to the journey one takes to make that which is subconscious conscious, so to discover the lost facets of the self for the purpose of a more integrated sense of self and being-ness. In this episode, Breakthrough Life Coach Lisa A. Romano, author of the bestselling books The Road Back to Me, (2012) and the award-winning Codependency Manifesto and Codependent Now What? It's Not You, It's Your Programming delves into the specific shadow work necessary for a codependent people-pleaser. Lisa points out that shadow work is the most profound self-discovery journey anyone can take. It should not be viewed as woo-woo or pseudo-psychology but instead, as an opportunity to more fully integrate the not-so-likable and very likable yet denied facets of the self in order to become more fully self-actualized. Lisa has created several online courses and workbooks to assist with the self-discovery journey, otherwise called shadow work. Download the 21 Day Inner Child Healing Adventure Journaling Program today for only $27 and uncover the lost facets of the self so that you can more fully understand and thus integrate. https://www.lisaaromano.com/journaling-adventure

Narcissists can keep you emotionally and mentally enmeshed due to their mind games. If you are involved with a narcissist, you undoubtedly understand what it is like to walk on eggshells and freeze the moment they get in touch with you. You can be thousands of miles away and yet still react with anxiety when they reach out. Lisa A. Romano, renowned codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse recovery expert and life coach, offers you four mental health hacks to beat the anxiety that shows up when a narcissist texts you. Be assured, Lisa has lived through the anxiety loving a narcissist can cause you, and expect to gain invaluable wisdom in this episode. Stop wasting your time and learn the power tools, techniques, and mental training you need to get unstuck! Begin your mental wellness training and recovery journey with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Program. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Narcissistic friends enjoy pushing you around, minimizing you, and embarrassing you in the name of a joke. By suggesting their antagonistic communication is a form of play, they covertly incapacitate your ability to push back rightfully. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach, an expert in the field of codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse, explains the best way to confront a narcissistic friend. Learn about the psychological strategies that will help boost your confidence on how to push a passive-aggressive, narcissistic, and demeaning so-called friend back. Lisa will help you gain the clarity and the strength to hold your ground as you break the patterns that often cause us to be targets of narcissists at the level of the subconscious. Ready to breakthrough and to heal the subconscious energies, patterns, conditioning and programming that keeps so many humans living and reacting from below the veil of consciousness? If so, join Lisa's online subconscious healing and retraining program and put an end to feeling stuck, reactive, and not good enough! https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Narcissistic abuse is a real thing, and since 90% of the population is considered to be somewhat codependent, it is imperative to find as many empowering and valid reasons to ensure we do not fall prey to emotional manipulators. In this episode, you will find the confidence and encouragement you need to go no contact with those with narcissistic personalities. Narcissists exhibit pervasive patterns of antisocial behavior, and according to Lisa A. Romano, if you can remain aware of how their thinking and communicating reveal their lack of empathy and grandiosity, you can initiate and maintain the emotional detachment required to gain the objectivity you need to avoid contact. The clearer you understand their way of communicating and how you, as a wounded adult child and codependent, can become enmeshed and locked in toxic dynamics for a lifetime, the greater your desire and ability will be to stop wasting your precious time! Use Lisa's wisdom to help you find your way back to your authentic self. This episode is full of wisdom and clarity! Lisa's online coaching program has helped thousands transform their lives! To begin finding the strength, courage, systems, processes, and tools you need to take your power back, visit the link below. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Were you raised to feel not good enough and invisible, and were your emotions treated with indifference? And are you struggling to better understand your attraction to narcissists, sociopaths, or even psychopaths? If so, you're not alone. Many women who were raised by toxic parents, find themselves attracted to people who exhibit narcissistic tendencies, such as intentionally withholding love, in order to reinforce emotional dependency, for the sake of dominating the power in the relationship. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, the Breakthrough Life Coach and expert in the field of codependency and narcissistic abuse recovery, speaks to the heart of what makes someone susceptible to narcissistic abuse. The good news is that Lisa shows us why it's not our fault that we attract these types of personalities and offers us a way out of these toxic subconscious patterns so that we might one day set boundaries, learn to love the self, and begin living a truly empowered authentic life. Lisa has done it, and so can you! Ready to breakthrough the veil of consciousness, and ascend the patterns, programs, limiting beliefs, and self sabotaging habits that keep you stuck and stumbling through life? If so, visit the link below to begin your healing journey with Lisa A. Romano's 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program, step one in her Conscious Healing Academy System https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Are you stuck in a toxic relationship and can't seem to end it? And do you feel like you are in a one way relationship and no matter how you try to get heard, the person you are dealing with cannot, will not, or refuses to hear you or meet you half way? If you identify as a codependent, you may recognize that it is not easy for you to stand up for yourself, to speak your truth, or to say no. You may take care of others at the expense of yourself, and then feel incredibly wounded when others do not seem to consider your feelings, wants, or needs. You may or may not be aware of how often childhood emotional neglect, parental gaslighting, and being raised by parents who only offer conditional love have conditioned you at the level of the subconscious to seek approval, all while subordinating yourself to others. So if you are an adult child of an alcoholic, narcissist, or were raised in a home that was unpredictable, critical and lacked emotional authenticity, this episode is for you, especially if you are aching to understand why you attract narcissistic people into your life. Ready to breakthrough and start living above the veil as opposed to recreating unhealthy childhood dynamics? If so, begin your Conscious Healing Journey with Lisa A. Romano's 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program, designed specifically for the adult child who is ready to find their authentic self, despite a painful past. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

If you are codependent, you don't know who you are, you lack a sense of self, feel like a feather in the wind and tend to agree with others because you never learned to honor the self. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano the Breakthrough Life Coach, reveals the secrets to why codependents who have suffered childhood emotional neglect tend to develop personality traits that make them a target for narcissistic, toxic and unhappy relationships. The good news is, Lisa has broken the codependency code and has discovered a holistic healing approach to healing the faulty beliefs that were downloaded into your subconscious mind when you were an innocent child. So, if you're ready to learn more, let's dive in to this episode! Serious about getting in touch with your authentic self? If so, visit https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp to learn how you can begin your journey back to the divine you, the one faulty default settings of the brain have prevented you from accessing all outside of consciousness.

Narcissistic mothers are hard to spot. All children have a tendency to see their mother through a tainted lens, one that causes a child to take responsibility for how a dysfunctional mother might cause them to feel rather than being able to comprehend the challenging dynamics. For example, a highly narcissistic mother, may exploit their child's need for approval, love, and validation. When those necessary needs are exploited, a child will naturally assume blame for not gaining a narcissistic mother's love. This results in feelings of shame and will also create emotional triggers tied to abandonment, rejection, and the fear of disapproval. The consequences of being raised by a narcissistic mother are wide, varied, and lifelong. The fear of criticism, the fear of engaging with others socially, the need to isolate, and avoid social interactions can also be tied to feeling rejected by a narcissistic mother. The stupendous news is, you can heal from maternal narcissistic abuse, IF you are willing to come out of denial, and accept your inner child's truth. Lisa A. Romano is a renowned Life Coach and expert in the field of healing parental narcissistic abuse, and codependency. If you are a victim of narcissistic abuse and you want to know the absolute, proven steps that will help you take your life back, and assist you with individuation as a autonomous human being despite never receiving your mother's love, reach out at [email protected] for next steps, or begin your healing journey today with Lisa's proven program The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Are you concerned about diving back into the dating pool? If so, that's a great sign according to Lisa A. Romano, renowned Life Coach and expert in the field of codependency and narcissistic abuse recovery. According to Lisa, not being concerned is a red flag, especially if your relationship history is not all that wonderful. In this episode, learn about how you can be assured you're ready to find love again! Learn about the signs that indicate you're operating above the veil of consciousness and are aware of past patterns and programs to avoid. Lisa is committed to helping others awaken from the faulty, negative, childhood programming that plagues all those who are codependent, seek approval, abandon the self and fear rejection. Growing up feeling invisible, not good enough, and as if your emotions were irrelevant sets the stage for CPTSD, fawning, people-pleasing, fixing, rescuing and caretaking. Lisa A. Romano creates systems and processes that those who are ready to leave their codependent ways behind can benefit from. Ready to elevate your consciousness with knowledge that has allowed Lisa and thousands of her clients to find healthy love? Contact her and her team at [email protected] To start you healing journey back to the divine self click below. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Emotional manipulators rely on DARVO, which is an acronym for deny, attack, and reverse victim-offender roles. If you have ever been involved with a narcissist, overtime you noticed a pervasive pattern of denying they did anything wrong. Even when you are convinced you are right, somehow, a narcissist is able to play the victim. IF this happens often enough, a target can develop CPTSD, anxiety, crippling self doubt, and depression. Victims of narcissistic abuse can also isolate as they no longer trust their version of reality. Lisa A. Romano is a renowned Life Coach and expert in emotional regulation, codependency recovery, and narcissistic abuse. She develops systematic, re-performable trainings that assist people with regaining their sense of self, identity, and confidence in their decision-making faculties and perception of reality. In this episode, you will learn about DARVO and how to avoid being pulled into this crazymaking behavior. Lisa is the founder of Conscious Healing Academy, a three-part coaching system centered on raising students' consciousness beyond the level of the subconscious and the neurological consequences of emotional trauma, for the opportunity to access the authentic self. To start your conscious healing journey contact Lisa and her team [email protected] or visit https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

If you've ever had to confront a narcissist, you've undoubtedly been met with projection, gaslighting, blame-shifting, accusations, and the twisting of the truth. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, renowned Life Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Conscious Healing Academy, helps you better understand what to say and what not to say to a narcissist. As you begin to understand how a narcissist's mind operates to maintain power and control over their target's emotions, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors, the clearer the boundaries you need to set. If you are someone who has been raised to seek approval, who feels unworthy, and not good enough, you must do what you can to heal the beliefs that subconsciously control your perception of self, and your behaviors. As you elevate your consciousness, you step out of the negative paradigms of the past and step into your authentic life. This is a process of transformation, and although it is not easy, it is your life's greatest quest. If you are ready to begin your transformation, Lisa A. Romano has created three life changing courses that will help you ascend and transcend the limitations of the past. Contact Lisa and her team at [email protected] Or begin your transformation journey today at https://www.lisaaromano.com

Mental health and wellness include feeling confident in your decision making abilities, and the ability to overcome life's challenges. It also includes the ability to make clear and conscious decisions regarding what relationships work in your life and which ones are a source of emotional, mental, spiritual, physical and financial destruction. It also includes the courage to end relationships that make your life worse as opposed to better, the ones in which you are taking care of others at the expense of your own mental and emotional wellness. Often, we are unaware of how our brains operate to keep us safe, rather than happy. If you were raised in a toxic environment, and you felt unsafe when you expressed an emotion, you may have been subconsciously programmed to fear expressing your authentic self. Below the veil of consciousness, you may unknowingly operate your life and make decisions out of survival, and out of needing to deny yourself for the sake of safety, rather than making decisions from a place of authenticity. Although this is not your fault and it is normal, unless you awaken and make mental and emotional adjustments, it is possible your authentic self will remain silent while default processes of the brain and mind control your decision-making. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, respected Life Coach, best-selling author, and creator of Conscious Healing Academy, imparts valuable insights, lucidity, and mindfulness to assist you in enhancing your self-awareness regarding your thought processes, emotional responses, and decision-making. Her guidance aims to support you in cultivating conscious decision-making that resonates with your true, authentic self. Contact Lisa and her team to begin your conscious healing journey, [email protected] Or begin your conscious healing today https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Narcissistic people are not always easy to spot, especially if you struggle with codependency, have been raised in a dysfunctional home, and by those who emotionally neglected you or routinely minimized your emotions. When you are neurologically and subconsciously programmed to look outside of you for a sense of worthiness, and you meet a narcissist, you will easily become swept up in a crazymaking relationship, where they hold approval over your head. And outside of consciousness, an adult child may not be able to recognize they are dealing with a narcissist, because these dynamics seem so normal and familiar. In this episode, learn from esteemed Life Coach and bestselling author; adult child advocate Lisa A. Romano as she unpacks the signs that you are dealing with a narcissist so you can peel back on losing yourself trying to get through to someone who cannot and will never hear you, or agree with you. Once you understand the #1 thing that keeps a narcissist from being able to relate to others in a fair, respectable, empathic way, it will be far easier for you to let go. If you are an adult child and you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of unhealthy relationship dynamics and you are interested in a proven action based, consciousness training program that will increase your mental toughness skills and empower you to become the authority in your life despite a painful past, Conscious Healing Academy is for you. To learn more contact Lisa and her team at [email protected] or start your journey here; https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp

Gaslighting is essential to understand. When dealing with a narcissist or toxic person, it is essential to understand this destructive form of communication. When dealing with a narcissist, you will eventually discover that their agenda is to confuse their victim so that the victim does not have the confidence to own their version of reality. With a narcissist inflicting crippling self doubt it is nearly impossible to stand up for yourself, when gaslighting is present. In this episode, learn what you need to know about gaslighting and arm yourself against this destructive form of manipulative and toxic form of communication. If you are ready to take your emotional intelligence to new heights, first by healing limiting beliefs created in childhood, contact Lisa A. Romano and her team to learn more about how you can begin your inner transformation journey with The Conscious Healing Academy. Email: [email protected] https://www.lisaaromano.com

Childhood trauma helps give rise to specific personality traits. Are you codependent, a helper, fixer, perfectionistic, anxious or controlling person, and wonder how your childhood may have helped shape how you live in the world? If so, this episode is for you. Listen in as renowned Life Coach and bestselling author Lisa A. Romano carefully explains how growing up in a dysfunctional home impacts the developing personality. As she explains, our authentic self is waiting to emerge, however, without inner child and emotional recovery work, our trauma personality remains a mask. The good news is that it is possible to find the road back to the authentic self, set healthy boundaries, and cope with troubling family dynamics in healthier and more productive ways. Learn more about Lisa's groundbreaking approach to healing from codependency and reprogramming the subconscious mind, at https://www.lisaaromano.com To reach Lisa for one to one or group coaching contact her at [email protected]

In this episode, learn how to better manage strong negative emotion with Lisa A. Romano's explanation of the necessity of developing a new cognitive pathway. If you struggle with emotional regulation, it is helpful to understand why before trying to manage strong negative emotions. Feeling invalidated as a child teaches you to deny your emotions. In addition, when you are taught your emotions are wrong, or you should not trust them, as an adult, you are not always conscious of how these faulty pathways can interrupt one's ability to effectively manage strong negative emotions. In this episode, you will discover Lisa A. Romano's third pathway; one you can use to help you better develop emotional regulation. Learn more about Lisa A. Romano's Conscious Healing Online Programs Here: https://www.lisaaromano.com/store

In this episode, learn about 5 specific forms of abuse caused by narcissistic parents and some of the mental health challenges adult children of narcissistic parents have to face as a result. Narcissistic parents exploit the emotions, needs, emotions, and inner reality of their children through gaslighting, parentification, and invalidation, to name a few. In this intriguing and empowering episode, Lisa A. Romano, the Breakthrough Life Coach and bestselling author of The Road Back to Me, explains five forms of emotional abuse narcissistic parents use against their children and as a result, cause mental health issues later on in adult life. It may take a year, but your transformation is worth it. Learn more about Lisa's most popular groundbreaking 12 Week Breakthrough Program, recently endorsed by psychologist Robin Bryman PhD. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

Narcissistic mothers have long-lasting impacts on their adult daughters' mental health, including how they view themselves. If you had a narcissistic mother, you may find that you struggle more than those who were not raised by those with such high conflict personalities. In this episode, offered by Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach, you will learn about how being raised by a narcissistic mother impacts your career. From perfectionism to financial mindset scarcity, being raised by a narcissistic mother has consequences that do in fact, impact you and your career. To learn more about Lisa's most popular online, psychologist recommended groundbreaking, transformational courses visit: https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

In this episode, you will learn about the signs a narcissist is trying to get back into your life. Recognizing the signs of a narcissist attempting to re-enter your life is paramount on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Hoovering, dear one, is the insidious tactic these individuals employ to suck you back into their web of manipulation and control. It often starts subtly, perhaps with a seemingly innocent message or a casual encounter. However, pay heed to the underlying motives masked beneath their charm. Are they showering you with affection one moment and withdrawing it the next? Do you sense a familiar pattern of gaslighting and emotional manipulation resurfacing? These are the red flags waving vehemently, urging you to stay vigilant and protect your newfound sense of self. Coming out of denial requires courageous introspection and unwavering honesty with oneself. It demands a willingness to confront the uncomfortable truths about the dynamics of past relationships and the roles we played in them. By acknowledging the signs of hoovering, you're taking a crucial step toward breaking free from the cycle of toxicity. It's about reclaiming your power and refusing to be ensnared by the false promises and superficial charm of a narcissist. Remember, darling, healing begins when you confront the reality of the situation head-on, even when it feels daunting or overwhelming. Equipped with the wisdom gained from your experiences, you can forge a path towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships in the future. Recognizing the signs of hoovering empowers you to set boundaries and protect your emotional well-being. Trust your intuition, darling, for your inner compass guides you toward authenticity and genuine connections. By staying attuned to the subtle cues and refusing to be lured back into the toxic embrace of a narcissist, you pave the way for a brighter, more liberated future filled with love, respect, and inner peace. Take the Free Codependency Quiz https://www.lisaaromano.com Listen to one of my books for free on Audible.com amazon.com/author/lisaaromano

Gaslighting is a term used to describe the mental, emotional, and psychological abuse that a narcissist relies on to cause their targets to distrust their perception of reality. In this episode, learn about this destabilizing mind game that a narcissist uses creating unhealthy and toxic relationship issues. The five key phrases Romano offers can assist you with creating the mental and emotional space you need to diffuse and disarm a narcissist who is seeking to dominate your perception of reality through such acts as gaslighting. Lisa A. Romano is the Breakthrough Life Coach and author of the #1 Bestselling book, The Road Back to Me. She is an expert in the field of codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse. She has committed her life to helping others awaken to the toxic dynamics that cause couples to become enmeshed and trauma-bonded. Her 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program has helped thousands escape the recycling of generational karma that is so prevalent in codependent narcissistic relationship dynamics. To learn more about Lisa and the invaluable resources she offers, visit; https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp To contact Lisa for one to one or group coaching; [email protected]

Loving a love-avoidant person can be frustrating, but so can be wondering if you are dealing with a covert narcissist in disguise. In this episode, relationship coach and codependency narcissistic abuse expert Lisa A. Romano, the Breakthrough Life Coach, unveils how to tell the difference between a love-avoidant and a covert narcissist. She explains the power of being able to intelligently and clearly identify the key differences so that you can determine what steps to take next in your relationships. Want to know how to avoid getting stuck in relationship dynamics? Learning to use emotional intelligence to your advantage, while healing from the subconscious wounds that were created in childhood offers you the greatest ability to living an empowered life. Ready to get unstuck and gain the emotional, mental, cognitive and spiritual skills you need to live a life of peace, clarity, and confidence? Then, join the thousands who have transformed their lives with Lisa A. Romano's most popular healing and training program, The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program. Lisa offers this class live once a year, so be sure to join before time runs out. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

Subconscious fears destroy relationships. Unhealed, unacknowledged, and unprocessed faulty childhood beliefs are malignant in that even though you may not be actively healing them, they eat at your ability to feel secure and safe in relationships regardless. Codependency is the byproduct of feeling unsafe, invisible, unheard and unwanted as a child. It is a maladaptive way of viewing the self, which causes someone to feel subordinate to others and behave in ways that minimize the chance of rejection. Stuffing your emotions, not telling the entire truth, lacking boundaries, fawning and enabling are just a few ways in which codependency manifests in relationships. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, the Breakthrough Life Coach, bestselling author and creator of the groundbreaking, trauma informed, brain based 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program unravels the origins of codependency through the eyes and experiences of one who has made the transformational journey back to the divine self. She is on a mission to help others awaken to the subconscious world each of us lives in so that we all might learn to ascend the limiting beliefs childhood trauma creates and causes us to remain stuck and settling for far less than we deserve. To learn more about Lisa's most popular healing program, visit: https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

In this episode, learn how to tell if a narcissist is lying by watching for these telltale signs! Liars are not always easy to spot due to their chameleon-like behavior; however, if you take the time to step back and gain objectivity, you will notice pervasive patterns that indicate the person you are dealing with has a propensity to lie. Narcissistic personality disorder is not always easy to spot. Covert narcissists manipulate by mirroring your empathy, for example, and without objectivity, you might be pulled in by their charismatic charm or their sob story. Narcissists manipulate others in various ways, such as gaslighting, projection, triangulation, smear campaigns, coercive control, domination, and power. They can also use stonewalling and the silent treatment to exert control over their targets. To learn how to tell if a narcissist is lying, you may want to sit back and observe consistent and pervasive patterns of inconsistencies, lack of integrity, shapeshifting, twisting the truth, devaluing those who challenge them, as well as noting when they are most reactive, which is often associated with when someone dares to challenge a narcissist's version of reality. Narcissists are grandiose in their self perception. They only hang out with those they consider 'special' or unique or with those who bolster their delusions of superiority. Dare to challenge a narcissist about their beliefs of superiority, and you must prepare to be annihilated. Thank you for listening to How to Tell if a Narcissist is Lying: Watch for THESE TELLTALE SIGNS with Lisa A. Romano Ready to overcome overcome codependency, self-doubt, low self-worth, and the need for validation? Then check out The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp Listen to one of my books for free at Audible.com amazon.com/author/lisaaromano

Women who love men they can't have are those who attract and are attracted to emotionally unavailable men. Emotionally unavailable men, spouses and boyfriends often mirror the relationships women have had with the male role models in their lives. In some cases, women who have suffered emotional neglect of a mother can also find themselves settling for emotionally unavailable partners. Women who lack a healthy sense of self, and who have been conditioned to feel as if they need to prove themselves worthy of love, generally do not attract high quality men. We are women who settle for breadcrumbs, beg for approval, are often codependent and emotionally dependent. The good news is, Lisa A. Romano has found a way to breakthrough the cognitive distortions, subconscious programs, and habitual thought processes that keep women seeking the love of men they can't have. Ready to take a 90 day deep dive into healing from the patterns and programs that keep so many women seeking the love of those they can't have? If so, click this link to learn more about Lisa's highly successful 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp This class starts soon! Participate from anywhere in the world. Follow along on Facebook and join the live Q&A sessions with Lisa herself, as your coach and mentor.

In this episode, learn about why a narcissist gets worse and not better as they age. Whether you are referring to a narcissistic spouse, parent, sibling or friend, narcissists are those who rely on their looks, sexuality, and strength to control and maintain power over others. As narcissists age, they become angrier and more intolerable. Listen in as Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach and author of The Road Back to Me, breaks down what you need to know to prepare yourself as the narcissist you know begins to grow older. Are you ready to heal from toxic family dynamics and to learn how to finally put yourself first? If so, click the link below to learn how you can join Lisa as your Coach and Mentor for the next LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

In this episode, you will learn about the things gaslighters say to create confusion in you. In this podcast episode, learn about 10 gaslighting phrases used to confuse and control you. A gaslighter is someone who needs to keep you off balance. Gaslighting is used to deflect your focus. Gaslighting is the most extreme when you try to hold a narcissistic person accountable for the way they have treated you or for the way they have spoken to you. In a relationship with a narcissist, you will be confronted with crazymaking communication all designed to ensure you never feel self confident. There are common gaslighting phrases narcissists use in a relationship you can learn to help you remain aware so as not to go down a rabbit hole. Gaslighting is a red flag you should be aware of. Narcissist gaslighting phrases are used to confuse and control you. Take Lisa's Free Quiz at https://www.lisaaromano.com And if you are a ready to STOP allowing the past to control you and cause you to end up in relationships with narcissistic people, join Lisa for her next LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

As the child of a narcissistic mother, your subconscious mind has been impressed with concepts, beliefs, and ideas that although helped you survive as a child, may work against your spiritual, mental, and emotional unfolding today. Being raised by a narcissistic mother poses significant risks to one's perception of self, which can taint every area of one's life. Children of narcissistic mothers struggle to honor, love, and respect themselves. They can become stuck in loops of self-sabotaging thinking, feeling, and behaving, leading them to codependent one-way relationships. Depression, anxiety, low self-worth, and a lack of self are just a few of the consequences of being raised by a narcissistic mother. If you have been raised in a toxic family system, if you are the adult child of narcissistic parents, or if you know of an adult child who has come from a dysfunctional childhood home, this episode will shed light on the struggles these adult children face. The good news is, as you awaken and identify toxic family issues, you can liberate yourself from the subconscious patterns, beliefs, and habitual thinking and behaving they have caused. Lisa A. Romano's life is proof that through an elevation of consciousness, it is possible to reclaim authority in your life, as are the thousands of adult children she has helped awaken and break free of the chains of the past. Learn more about how Lisa's online coaching programs, designed specifically for wounded adult children seeking liberation from generational trauma, break free from the bondage of generational trauma by clicking the link below. https://www.lisaaromano.com/store Take Lisa's Free 10 Day Breakthrough Challenge here: https://www.lisaaromano.com/10-day-challenge

Rejecting a narcissist is not like ending a relationship with someone who is emotionally mature, or emotionally regulated. Rejecting a narcissist is akin to sticking your arm into the mouth of a hungry lion. Narcissists require power and control over others, and so when a source of narcissistic supply dares to say NO MORE, there are significant consequences that one must be prepared for. This is part two of Rejecting a Narcissist, and in this episode, you will learn about some predictable behaviors a narcissist will reveal, which can help you get out ahead of what to expect. The more you understand about their predictable behavior, the less controlled you will be by their manipulation tactics. To learn more about Lisa's online coaching programs, designed to elevate your consciousness, heal codependency, and reclaim your autonomy and authority over your life, visit: https://www.lisaaromano.com/store

If you have ever broken up with or ended a toxic controlling relationship with a narcissist, you know first hand how crazymaking and nonsensical communication can be. Understanding the mindset of a narcissist can help you prepare for how NOT to take the bait when they seek to exploit your emotions and sense of reality. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano discusses what you can expect when you end a relationship with a narcissist. This is part one of this episode. Subscribe to Lisa's YouTube Channel to learn more about how to disarm yourself against the highly abusive, controlling, crazymaking tactics of someone who is highly narcissistic, lacks awareness, and acts outlandishly when you dare to stand up to them and say NO MORE. http://bit.ly/32zOvUh

Grandchildren of alcoholics don't always know their parents are adult children of alcoholics, nor do they appreciate what this means for them. Adult children of alcoholics have been raised feeling ignored, invisible, and in fear due to unpredictable homelife experiences. They generally do not know how to have fun, or how to let go. Feeling such a loss of personal power as children causes them to become rigid in their thinking, which leads to the need for control. Adult children of alcoholics often struggle with needing to be needed, with fixing and rescuing others, which are classic signs of codependency. In this episode, listen in to how Lisa A. Romano helps us understand the importance of recognizing how our parent's childhoods have impacted how they have parented us, and what that means if we discover we too struggle with codependency traits and symptoms. Ready to heal the abandonment wounds of the past that keep you stuck seeking approval, and living in fear of rejection? Join Lisa and her team for the next LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program relaunching soon. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp

Regulating strong negative emotions is like having a superpower for your well-being. Managing those intense feelings—like anger, sadness, or anxiety—helps us navigate life's challenges more smoothly. It's like being the captain of your own emotional ship, steering through stormy waters with control. If we let those emotions run wild, they can take over and make everything feel more difficult. Learning to regulate them is like having a toolkit for emotional balance, allowing us to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. It's not about ignoring or suppressing feelings but finding a healthy way to deal with them, so they don't control us. Like superheroes learn to use their powers wisely, regulating emotions empowers us to handle life's ups and downs with resilience and grace. In this episode, learn from Lisa A. Romano how to best regulate strong emotions through the power of validation. Join Lisa this April, as she relaunches her 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program for those wishing to heal codependency and break free of the chains of generational trauma, rooted in abandonment. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp