Emotional Badass

A codependency checklist from page 39 of Susan Forward's book Toxic Parents: Overcoming their hurtful legacy and reclaiming your life. Do you struggle with codependency, constantly seeking approval and fearing rejection? Highly sensitive people (HSP) often find themselves exhausted from helping others at great emotional cost. I share insights on how this dynamic leads to dysfunctional relationships, resentment, and self-neglect. Discover practical strategies to set boundaries, overcome perfectionism, and cultivate self-love for healthier, more fulfilling connections and improved mental health If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am interviewing Lindsey Matthews Cantu, CEO of Birthfit and The Birthfit Podcast to discuss the differences between illness and wellness models in healthcare and birthing, why home birth is up in the US by 20%, and taking back our health by defining our values, understanding suggestibility and propaganda, holding onto our critical thinking, and leaning into radical personal responsibility.  What makes home births safer and more empowering than hospital births? In this episode, I discuss pregnancy and the significant rise in home births and the shift from the illness model to the wellness model in healthcare. We discuss the importance of personal responsibility and education in making informed childbirth choices. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in natural birth, personal empowerment, and challenging the medical industrial complex.  https://www.birthfit.com If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is inspired by a chapter in Susan Forward's book Toxic Parents, The god like parents. I explore the family dynamics of shame, control, dependency, identity, differentiation from the family system, and the tasks that we can engage to grow up and out of this dysfunctional dynamic. What happens when highly sensitive people grow up with god-like parents who dominate and control every aspect of their lives? I delve into this dynamic, exploring the emotional and psychological impact on self-worth, autonomy, and personal growth. Learn effective strategies to reclaim your power, set boundaries, and overcome people-pleasing tendencies. This insightful discussion is essential for anyone seeking to heal from toxic parenting, build emotional resilience, and foster a healthy, independent identity. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode we are exploring self discipline as it relates to authoritarian and passive parenting styles, depression, and ADD or ADHD. What does it take to heal hypervigilance and overthinking? Through my lens, we explore the critical role of self-discipline in re-parenting our inner child. Learn how balancing the impacts of authoritarian and passive parenting, practicing daily patience, and allowing genuine feelings can empower Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) to thrive. This episode provides actionable strategies to improve mental health and foster personal growth, essential for those healing from dysfunctional family systems, trauma, and narcissistic relationships. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of my interiew with Leslie Pate Mackinnon. What are the emotional challenges faced by adopted children and adults, and how can highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate them? In this insightful episode, I delve into the complexities of misattributed parentage experience, attachment issues, and genetic sexual attraction (GSA). Learn how open communication, emotional boundaries, and professional therapy can support emotional healing and foster healthy relationships in the context of adoption and reconnection. You can email Leslie at lesliepatemackinnon@gmail.com If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An incredibly honest deep dive conversation with Leslie Leslie Pate Mackinnon, L.C.S.W. She's a seasoned and well-respected therapist in both the adoption community and MPE (Misattributed Parentage Experience)--finding out you were adopted and your bio parents aren't the people you thought, communities How does adoption and third-party reproduction impact mental health? I dive into the psychological aftermath of adoption, exploring the profound emotional needs and identity struggles of adoptive and donor-conceived children. With expert insights from Leslie Pate McKinnon, we examine the trauma of separation, the importance of open adoption, and the often-overlooked emotional toll on birth mothers. This conversation sheds light on the complexities and ethical considerations of family creation, emphasizing the need for education and support for all involved. You can contact Leslie at lesliepatemackinnon@gmail.com If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Depression invites us to resist what's new and novel or different when exactly what we need to get out of depression is newness, novelty, and difference. In this week's episode we look at poetry through the lenses of 'from the wound' and from our healing to add to our healing tool belts. What if you could transform your depression into healing through creative outlets like poetry? We reveal how shifting focus from depressive experiences to nurturing positive emotions can build emotional resilience. We explore personal anecdotes, the role of creativity in emotional growth, and practical strategies for highly sensitive people seeking therapy and self-improvement. Join us for insights on balancing pain and healing, fostering self-worth, and unlocking the healing power of poetry. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of, if not the biggest questions of our lives is to have children, or not to have children. Few topics are as complicated as this one. This episode is an attempt to scratch at the surface of this deep deep question that we all face. I'm going to shoot this through the lens of a progression---I did an episode on patreon recently about my progression through my relationship with food and patterns. Ya'll gave me great feedback that it was helpful, so this episdoe I'm discussing my progression to childfree. This episode tackles the immense question of whether to become a parent, reflecting on societal pressures, personal experiences, and the emotional journey involved. I share my progression through this life-altering choice, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical considerations. Learn how to find peace and fulfillment, whether you choose to have children or embrace a child-free life. Perfect for HSPs, those healing from trauma, and anyone seeking clarity on this profound decision. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A meditation to melt away stress and tension, inspired by Gusto. Meditation can be simple, easy, and offers us healthy escape and resetting of mind and body.Struggling with stress and tension? Learn how to release it with a unique meditation inspired by the unconditional love of pets. This guided session uses visualization techniques to help highly sensitive people embrace self-love and self-care. Experience emotional resilience and mental peace as you follow the steps to visualize your stress melting away like a candle. Join me in this calming practice and discover how regular meditation can transform your well-being. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manifesting success and money mindset is about exploring your relationship with what you think is possible for yourself, your emotional relationship with money, and taking it to the next level. How does your money mindset affect your mental health and self-worth? I discuss the crucial link between a healthy money mindset and overall well-being, emphasizing how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) can transform their relationship with money to manifest success and financial security. By breaking the money taboo and overcoming financial shame, you can develop a positive money mindset that fosters personal growth, abundance, and resilience. Tune in for practical strategies and affirmations to change your financial outlook and enhance your life. RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices