"Emotional Abuse Is Real" Returns in September!

Emotional Abuse Is Real

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Today’s episode was originally going to feature another emotional abuse survivor sharing her story. But, unfortunately, this person asked me to hold the episode for the time being because she’s still experiencing threats from her narcissistic abuser. I completely understand where she’s coming from, so I agreed to her request.

The podcast is taking a brief hiatus in August, but I promise I’ll be back with all new episodes in September.
The good news is that you won’t be completely bereft of new content: I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be dropping some bonus episodes of my guest appearances on another podcast throughout August -- so make sure you're subscribed wherever you get your podcasts!
Thanks so much for listening, have a lovely rest of your summer, and I’ll see you in September!

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This Is the End, But It's Not Goodbye 6:47

12 weeks назад6:47

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Send us a text After 80 episodes and 25,000 downloads, I've decided to pivot my podcast to a more writing/communications-centric topic. For updates, follow me on Instagram , Threads , and BlueSky -- and sign up for my upcoming Substack newsletter . You can also visit my website or email me at hello@sareneleedswrites.com. Thank you so much for listening to "Emotional Abuse Is Real" -- it's been a pleasure connecting with you all! May you have a wonderful holiday season, and Happy New Year! Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Charlotte's Story: Narcissistic Abuse in the Workplace (Plus IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT) 40:02

13 weeks назад40:02

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I share important news about the future of this podcast before welcoming Charlotte, an emotional and narcissistic abuse survivor. Please note I only refer to Charlotte by her first name to protect her privacy. Charlotte and I have a lot in common because she too experienced narcissistic abuse in the workplace. As you’ll hear throughout our conversation, almost every detail she described was eerily similar to my own Rolling Stone workplace story. The creepy boss ingratiating himself into her life, the lack of support from her colleagues, and the company’s refusal to hold this man accountable for his actions. I am so proud of Charlotte for sharing her story on the podcast because it’s one of the first baby steps she’s been able to take toward healing. I hope her experiences will inspire other emotional abuse survivors to come forward. Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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America Re-Elected Its Narcissistic Abuser, With Lianne Torres 1:02:00

14 weeks назад1:02:00

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Send us a text I am thrilled to welcome Lianne Torres to “Emotional Abuse Is Real” today. Lianne is a self-love coach, speaker, domestic violence survivor and advocate – and she is the host of the “Watch Us Thrive” podcast. Just like I do with “Emotional Abuse Is Real,” Lianne uses her podcast to not only share her own story of abuse but to raise awareness about toxic relationships, overcoming trauma, and healing. Like me, Lianne is devastated that Donald Trump was elected to a second presidential term. The way she sees it, the American people have returned to their narcissistic, abusive partner. We spend most of the episode venting our frustration and voicing our sadness because, even though it’s been a month since Kamala Harris lost the election, many of us continue to deal with a lot of raw emotions. And we're here to tell you that we can still be upset. This was a cathartic conversation for both of us, and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Connect with Lianne: Instagram Website YouTube TikTok Listen to Lianne’s story on “Watch Us Thrive” (episode 12) Listen to Lianne's take on Worst Ex Ever Box breathing primer "The REAL Story of Donald Trump," Johnny Harris On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Navigating Post-Election Triggers, With Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Skye Polk 36:06

15 weeks назад36:06

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Send us a text Although I initially planned to take this week off, I needed to record some episodes that directly addressed the U.S. presidential election, so here we are. For the next few podcast episodes, I'm chatting with women who, like me, are deeply affected by the election results, and still navigating through their sadness. I especially wanted to speak with women who, like me, are narcissistic abuse survivors directly triggered by Donald Trump’s win. On today’s episode, I welcome Skye Polk. Skye is a Dallas-Fort Worth-based content creator focusing on raising awareness about chronic illness and mental health. Several years ago, Skye was diagnosed with a blood circulation disorder called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS. She’s also spent the past six years in narcissistic abuse recovery, having grown up with a narcissistic father. Skye’s mission is to use her voice to help support others dealing with experiences similar to hers, so I’m thrilled that you all will hear our conversation. Connect with Skye: Instagram Threads BlueSky TikTok Learn more about POTS Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Healing From Narcissistic Abuse With Catherine Castillo 49:54

16 weeks назад49:54

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I welcome narcissistic abuse survivor Catherine Castillo. A global citizen with a passion for life, Catherine recently ended a year-and-a-half-long abusive relationship. Although Catherine has lived in Sweden for four years, we recorded our interview while she was back in the U.S., focusing on her healing journey. Despite being out of her toxic relationship for only a month, Catherine offered a huge amount of nuanced perspective for her fellow survivors. Connect with Catherine: LinkedIn Threads Instagram Instagram passion project, "Dear N(ex), It's Me" Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency, and Complex PTSD , by Linda Hill Related episodes dealing with emotional abuse and the brain: Episode 40, "What's the Connection Between Emotional Abuse and the Brain? With Dr. Hayley Nelson" Episode 47, "Why Toxic Workplaces Are Terrible for Brain Health With Dr. Jennifer Fraser" Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Mother, With Lara K. 34:29

17 weeks назад34:29

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I welcome a 26-year-old emotional abuse survivor named Lara. Originally from Germany, Lara was raised in an ethnic Turkish household under an abusive mother. Due to the rules of her culture, Lara was forbidden to move out of her family’s home until she got married. But once she turned 18, Lara realized she was in an untenable situation. With zero family support, and through her therapist's encouragement, Lara escaped her childhood home and moved to France, where she now lives and works as a high school teacher. Connect with Lara: Instagram Threads Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Emotional Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community With Jennifer MD Cox 56:02

18 weeks назад56:02

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I welcome Jennifer MD Cox. Jennifer is a fiction writer, a licensed mental health counselor, a parent, a spouse, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community who identifies as pansexual . Jennifer and I covered a lot of topics throughout our conversation, but in particular, we focused on an emotionally abusive relationship she endured while a college student. What I learned from Jennifer is that members of the LGBTQ+ community are at an increased risk for emotional abuse because many are already cut off from their families due to homophobia. Since they are more vulnerable, we must keep telling these stories of abuse. Also, as the author of the novel Getting to Know You , Jennifer is working to change the narrative about LGBTQ+ relationships and emotional abuse. Connect with Jennifer: TikTok Threads Instagram Nine Star Press #LMHCWholovestowrite Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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[BONUS] Work-Life Balance: "Secret Mom Hacks" Crossover 24:41

19 weeks назад24:41

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Send us a text Instead of my usual “Emotional Abuse Is Real” content this week, I have another special bonus episode for your listening pleasure today. I’m thrilled to present my fourth and final appearance on Krista Dykes’ “ Secret Mom Hacks ” podcast, where I discuss work-life balance and the importance, nay, the necessity, at least in my case, of working from home. As always, I’m so grateful to Krista for letting me chat with her about subjects near and dear to my heart. “Emotional Abuse Is Real” will return with brand-new guests next week on November 6. Until then, please enjoy this bonus episode of my recent appearance on “Secret Mom Hacks.” Get the show notes for this episode here! U.S. listeners: Make a plan to vote! Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Breaking Emotionally Abusive Parenting Cycles With Valerie Probstfeld, RN, MSN, FNP-BC 50:50

20 weeks назад50:50

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Send us a text On today’s episode, I welcome Valerie Probstfeld. Valerie is a nurse practitioner, writer, podcaster, as well as the creator and host of the To Mom Is to Love platform. To quote Valerie, the To Mom Is to Love community embraces imperfection, and promotes love as a verb. My conversation with Valerie touches upon several important topics, including her own childhood emotional abuse, as well as the concept of medical bullying. We also chat about how we are both trying to break harmful generational cycles in our respective parenting journeys. There is something for everyone in this episode, whether you’re a parent or not, and the biggest takeaway is that we’re all guilty of being too hard on ourselves. Connect with Valerie: Website Podcast Instagram Facebook U.S. listeners: Make a plan to vote! Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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[BONUS] Self-Care for Moms & Postpartum Doula Research: "Secret Mom Hacks" Crossover 38:25

21 weeks назад38:25

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Send us a text Instead of my usual “Emotional Abuse Is Real” content this week, I have another special bonus episode for your listening pleasure. I’m back as a guest on Krista Dykes’ “ Secret Mom Hacks ” podcast, and this time we are talking about one of my favorite topics: Self-care for moms (a quick note on that: You do NOT have to be a mom to indulge in any of the self-care suggestions I make on this episode. Everyone needs self-care.) Krista also allows me to share about my terrible experience with a postpartum doula when my daughter was born eight years ago. To be clear, I think postpartum doulas offer wonderful support to moms, but as you’ll discover from listening to my cautionary tale, it’s imperative that you do your research before hiring someone for this critical period after your child arrives. As always, I’m so grateful to Krista for letting me chat with her about these subjects, and I’m thrilled to now share it as a bonus on my own podcast feed. “Emotional Abuse Is Real” will return with brand-new guests next week on October 23. Until then, please enjoy this bonus episode of my recent appearance on “Secret Mom Hacks.” Get the show notes for this episode here, including links to the articles referenced. Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Josephine's* Story, Part 4: Co-Parenting With an Emotionally Abusive Ex 32:10

22 weeks назад32:10

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we conclude my conversation with emotional and narcissistic abuse survivor Josephine*. A reminder that if you haven’t listened to Part 1 , Part 2 , or Part 3 yet, now is a good time to go catch up. In Part 4 of my conversation with Josephine, we wrap up her story by discussing her acrimonious divorce from her first husband, and how she eventually connected with her supportive second husband. Even though Josephine is in a healthy marriage now, she and her daughter are still victims of her ex-husband’s coercive control. We talk about how the systems that should have protected her, like law enforcement and the court systems, failed her and her daughter, and why victims must educate themselves as much as they can when separating from their abusive partners. *Name changed to protect the guest's privacy Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Josephine's* Story, Part 3: The Emotionally Abusive Marriage 41:43

23 weeks назад41:43

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re continuing my conversation with emotional and narcissistic abuse survivor Josephine*. If you haven’t listened to the first two parts of our conversation yet, now is a good time to hit pause and catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 . In Part 3 of my discussion with Josephine, she opens up about her relationship with a man who ultimately raped her, which was followed by a marriage to a different, yet equally abusive guy. Josephine’s first husband was neglectful, battled gambling and opioid addictions, and plunged their family into financial ruin just as Josephine became a mother to their baby daughter. *Name changed to protect the survivor's privacy. Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Josephine's* Story, Part 2: Emotional Abuse + Unplanned Pregnancies 36:47

24 weeks назад36:47

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re continuing my conversation with emotional and narcissistic abuse survivor Josephine*. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of our conversation yet, now is a good time to go listen to last week’s episode . For Part 2 of my discussion with Josephine, we delve further into her relationship with the controlling partner she introduced in Part 1. As you may remember, Josephine discovered she was pregnant by this man, and decided to get an abortion. In this episode, Josephine shares her partner’s complete and utter lack of compassion for her situation, and how his behavior grew more disturbing as time went on. *Name changed to protect the survivor's privacy. Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Josephine's* Story, Part 1: Emotional Abuse Begins at Home 37:09

25 weeks назад37:09

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Send us a text Today’s episode kicks off a four-part series featuring an emotional and narcissistic abuse survivor named Josephine* In Part 1, Josephine and I discuss her childhood experiences with emotional abuse. This, regrettably, led to a pattern of unhealthy relationships. As a young adult, Josephine began dating a controlling partner, and she soon found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy... *Name changed to protect the survivor's privacy Support the show Follow me on Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky Listen to the podcast on YouTube Sign up for my Substack You can also reach me through my professional website You can also drop me a line at hello@sareneleedswrites.com or DM me on Instagram . Podcasting resources: Buzzsprout for podcast hosting and analytics Riverside for remote video and audio recording…

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Breaking Down the Nuances of Narcissistic Abuse With Sarah Jacobs, Esq. and Jamie Berger, Esq. 39:08

26 weeks назад39:08