What happened to you Matters

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a narcissist feeling completely drained — more confused, more anxious, and somehow more responsible for their emotions than you were before? Do you find yourself over-explaining, endlessly apologizing, or desperately trying to ma ...  Show more

Many people recognize narcissistic abuse and psychopathy—but Machiavellianism is a Dark Triad personality style that is often much harder to spot. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano breaks down how Machiavellian individuals use strategic kindness, emotional intelligence, patience, a ...  Show more

Understanding your past is key to building solid mental health.In this episode of Take Out Therapy, we explore the surprising link between your past experiences and present-day behavior. By understanding how brain development and childhood experiences shape your adult responses, ...  Show more

This healing conversation delves into the author's book, 'It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping,' and explores themes of family, trauma and transformation. Lisa Jo shares her emotional response to the book and engages in a deep discussion about her personal journey and the impact of ...  Show more

What if your triggers weren’t the problem... but the doorway?In this episode, we unpack the layers of trauma that shape our reality: emotional wounds, parent dynamics, trust issues, physical pain, and more. Whether you think you’ve been through trauma or not, this conversation wi ...  Show more

Many of us are haunted by experiences that happened to us as children. In Morrie's youth, he faced a trauma that shaped his life. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses childhood trauma and how we can overcome our past by creating our own fut ...  Show more