Even though you’ve left the relationship, do you still feel embarrassed when you remember the way your ex treated others? Do you find yourself cringing at memories of their public outbursts, apologizing for their past behavior, or worrying that others judge you because of them? This lingering sense of responsibility is called vicarious shame—when you feel embarrassed on behalf of someone else’s actions, even though you weren’t the one who did anything wrong. In this episode, we explore: ✔️ Why vicarious shame lingers long after leaving an abuser ✔️ How abusers used it to manipulate and control you ✔️ The emotional toll of feeling responsible for someone else’s behavior ✔️ Steps to stop carrying their shame and fully step into your own healing Vicarious shame is a tool abusers rely on to keep you second-guessing yourself, isolating from support, and feeling like you need to "fix" things that were never your fault. But the truth is: You are not responsible for their actions—then or now. Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

What if the key to your post-separation freedom wasn’t fighting for control, but letting go of what’s beyond it? Imagine reclaiming your energy by focusing only on what you can control, even in the face of narcissistic abuse or coercive control. How might that shift your healing journey? Our guest Karen McMahon is a divorce coach specializing in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse. Karen shares how to move from helplessness to empowerment. Together, we explore: The power of accepting your current reality and identifying what is truly within your control. How the 7 Layers of Energy Blueprint can help you shift your mindset and reclaim your agency. Practical steps to transform feelings of powerlessness into purposeful action. If you’re ready to let go of the struggle and embrace a new kind of freedom, this episode is for you. Karen McMahon is a High Conflict Divorce Strategist, Certified Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. She began divorce coaching in 2010 after recognizing that the pain of her divorce led her on a transformational journey into a powerful and unexpected new life. Karen leads a national team of divorce coaches in supporting men and women around the world to become calm, clear and confident as they navigate divorce. Karen is also the host of the acclaimed Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, and co-author of ‘Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility”. Website: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/media IG: https://www.instagram.com/journey_beyond_divorce/ Podcast: Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast - http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-beyond-divorce-podcast/id1261400624 Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

You are likely listening to The Rising Beyond Podcast because of coercive control and abuse within a romantic relationship. Unfortunately coercive control often shows up in other relationships as well and can have long term impacts on your mental health and wellness and can interfere with your healing journey. Many of my clients have experienced what they often call a “test” of their healing. This is when they encounter a narcissistic and abusive person in another area of their lives. In this episode we dive into how coercive control and abuse can show up in the workplace, in your family of origin, and within friendships. We touch on how to assess for these relationships in other areas of your life and what you can do to minimize their negative impacts on you. Family of Origin, Referred Episode: Episode 19: Boundaries: I get to decide who’s in my life Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

If you are a survivor in the battle ground of family court, would you say that your attorney is representing you well? Do you feel heard? Or maybe you do not have the financial means to even hire an attorney. And so you find yourself going pro se. Representing yourself in family court. This can be extremely scary and it is possible that you will be able to do an even better job going pro se than with an attorney. On this episode of I have a conversation with Casey Schreiber-Brinkman on how she was able to turn her case around to finally be able to protect herself and her children when she got rid of her attorneys and became pro se. Casey shares her best tips for representing yourself well as well as what a family court coach/consultant can do to help you on this journey. We discuss the importance of documentation, knowing your rights, doing the right research, how to get evidence in as evidence, and more. About Casey: Casey is a dedicated protective mother who spent nearly five years navigating the complexities of the family court system. For just under three years, she worked with an attorney, but it wasn’t until she took on her case pro se in the last two years that she was able to truly have her voice, and her children’s voices, heard. Through her persistence and determination, Casey successfully turned her case around to protect her children, a journey that sparked her passion for helping other protective moms facing similar challenges. Connect w Casey: Tik Tok: @pro.se.strategies IG: @prosestrategiesLLC Email: prosestrategies@gmail.com Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

Have you ever felt like your entire life is consumed by the chaos of post-separation abuse? What if I told you that there’s a part of you—a healing self—that can exist outside of the constant stress and conflict? And what if you could nurture that part of you, even in the middle of everything you're facing? There is the delicate balance between the part of you that is stuck in survival mode—managing the daily chaos of post-separation abuse, family court battles, and co-parenting with a toxic ex—and the part of you that is yearning to heal, grow, and reclaim your life. This episode will help you understand and separate these two selves so you can protect your energy, find moments of joy, and ultimately integrate these parts of yourself to live more fully. We’ll also share powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies to help you navigate this complex journey. If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing yourself in the chaos, this episode is here to offer you hope, clarity, and actionable steps toward healing. Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

When you finally realize that you are being abused in your relationship and that your partner is a narcissist, it can hit you like a ton of bricks. In this episode, I have a conversation with Mita Begum on her experience of realizing that she had been in two different abusive relationships after watching a video on Tik Tok and what she did to start getting her power back before even leaving her relationship. She shares the steps she continues to take as she heals and helps other women heal and find their power. We also talk about: How domestic violence does not discriminate and how she did not fit the “picture” of a victim How your family of origin and culture can make you more vulnerable to finding an abusive relationship The difficulties of breaking a trauma bond and what helped for her Tips to finding your power and sense of self About Mita: Mita is a passionate advocate for personal growth and empowerment, holding certifications as a Life Coach, Mindset Coach, and Domestic Violence and Abuse Specialist. She is the founder of Glowing Beyond, where she helps individuals reconnect with their mind, body, and soul while guiding abuse survivors to reclaim their power and transition into healthier, thriving lifestyles. With 16 years of experience as a makeup artist, including working as a celebrity makeup artist for clients like four-time Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser, Mita’s expertise extends to empowering women through both inner and outer transformation. Her work has been featured in magazines, multiple podcasts, and community platforms. As the host of The Glowing Beyond Show, Mita shares her journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, and abuse through self-acceptance and inner work, inspiring others to embrace their own power to thrive. Connect with Mita: glowingbeyond.com IG: @mindsetcoachmita FB: Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

Explore the transformative power of creativity as a tool for processing emotions and reclaiming your identity after abuse. Learn how engaging in creative expression can help rewire your brain, improve your mood, and reconnect you to your true self. We’ll dive into: Why creativity is particularly powerful for survivors of trauma. Insights from The Body Keeps the Score on how trauma affects brain function. How creative outlets like art, writing, and movement can help you reframe your story and build resilience. Overcoming perfectionism and embracing the healing power of the creative process. This episode includes real-life examples of creative healing and actionable steps to start your own creative journey today. Key Takeaways: Creativity engages the right side of the brain, enabling you to process trauma in ways that words alone cannot. Artistic expression can help you find new strengths, reframe your narrative, and celebrate progress in your healing journey. You don’t need to be an artist—just willing to explore and experiment. Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

We’re diving deep into the world of triggers. A common and often overwhelming experience for survivors of trauma and abuse. We’ll explore what triggers are, why they happen, and how they can actually become opportunities for healing and growth. Whether you’re just beginning your recovery journey or you’re further along, this episode offers practical tools and validation to help you navigate triggers with confidence and compassion. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Understanding Triggers: What they are, how they relate to the brain and body’s fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses, and the difference between triggers and flashbacks. Common Triggers: Examples like certain sounds, behaviors, or phrases that may remind you of past trauma. Recognizing Triggers: Learn how to identify early signs of being triggered and track patterns using a “trigger tracker” journal. Managing Triggers in the Moment: Techniques like grounding exercises, deep breathing, and creating a personalized “calm kit.” Growing Through Triggers: How to reframe triggers as milestones in your healing journey and use them as data to guide therapeutic work. Key Takeaways: Triggers are a normal part of recovery and not a sign of failure. Grounding tools, when practiced consistently, can help regulate your nervous system. With mindfulness and support, triggers can illuminate unresolved trauma and help you move toward healing. Call to Action: This week, choose one grounding tool like deep breathing or the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, and practice it daily. Building this habit can make it easier to manage triggers when they arise. Related Episodes: Episode 133: Polyvagal Healing with Erica Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

Why is it that we can understand the abuse we suffered, understand why we are hypervigilant, and yet not see the progress we are hoping for on the healing front? The trauma of an abusive, narcissistic and coercively controlling relationship affects survivors in such a way that we cannot just think our way out of it. Your brains and nervous systems have been re-wired to protect you and your survival at all costs. And your nervous system will not give up those strategies of survival just because you now understand the abuse. This abuse is held in our bodies as well. So we need a full bodied, holistic approach to healing and this is what I am talking about with Erica Bonham, LPC today. We discuss the different ways in which trauma is held in our bodies and she shares some practical tips and skills you can use today to start to lower your hypervigilance and fight, flight, freeze, and fawning responses. Erica shares her passion in helping survivors heal and how she is offering this healing to a wider audience in her new book, Always Enough, Never Done. Erica Bonham is a certified EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer, and is a licensed professional counselor and nervous system regulation coach in the state of Colorado. She aspires to be a catalyst for change, justice, growth, evolution and all around badassery. She specializes in abuse recovery, trauma related to social injustice, and spiritual abuse. She incorporates her training as a yoga instructor and mindfulness practitioner to deepen clients healing of their bodies and specializes in somatic and attachment EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and ego state work. She is a published author and speaker. Connect with Erica: AVOS practice website: www.avoscounseling.com To order the book, Always Enough, Never Done, the accompanying workbook, course, and/or join coaching calls: https://www.avoscounseling.com/coaching-packages Downlo Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

If you’re a survivor navigating family court, co-parenting with an abusive ex, and just trying to make it through another day, goal-setting might feel like an impossible task. Even though it is a new year, you are expecting the same old BS from your co-parent and the family court system. In this episode, we explore how to set meaningful goals for the year ahead—even when life feels like it’s stuck on repeat and the container you’re in does not seem to be changing. Drawing inspiration from the book 10X Is Easier Than 2X , I share how thinking bigger —instead of smaller—can help you create radical change, even in challenging circumstances. We’ll contrast 10X thinking with the more traditional SMART goals and “1% better each day” theories, highlighting the pros and cons of each approach. Most importantly, I validate the very real feeling that if you’re low on energy or hope, these big ideas might feel overwhelming or out of reach. And that’s okay—we’re meeting you where you are. This episode focuses on balancing outside-the-box thinking with the strategies you already know work for, as well as putting energy into what is in our control: Navigating family court more effectively Parenting and co-parenting in high-conflict situations Protecting your energy and mental health Whether you’re ready to dream big or simply looking for small steps to regain control, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance to help you move forward in your unique situation. cJHs2fzYlu5CvCQx080x Referenced Links: Episode 128 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1991648/episodes/16201738-ep-128-when-hope-feels-out-of-reach-for-domestic-violence-survivors Book: Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

One of the most devastating consequences of coercive control and domestic abuse is the stripping away of the victim’s identity and sense of self. The emotional and psychological abuse leads victims to feel incapable of doing even small tasks that may once have felt easy, let alone the belief that one can follow their dreams. What if finding a way to take that first step towards your dreams could catapult your healing? On this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast, I talk with Lola REid Allin on how following her dreams to become a pilot allowed her to escape her abusive marriage in a time when it was shocking for a woman to leave her husband. In this episode we also discuss the harmful culture in the male dominated profession of aviation and what leads to this harassment and “boys club” culture. Lola shares her reason for writing her memoir, HIGHWAY to the SKY: An Aviator’s Journey. It is a way that she can bring light to the many women’s issues that prevent women from living out their dreams. About Lola: Lola Reid Allin is a survivor, former Airline Transport Pilot, pilot examiner, and the first female flight instructor at two flight schools (BC & ON), and the first woman to fly the Twin Otter (DHC6/300) for a scheduled air service, commemorated on the Wall of Women in Aviation History at the Bush Plane Museum in Sault Ste Marie. In addition, she is a SCUBA Dive Master, and an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in many notable local, national, and international publications, including National Post, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, National Geographic, Santa Fe Centre for Photography, Verge Magazine, & Grapevine Magazine. To promote the role of women in aviation and to encourage other females to consider aviation careers, Lola is a speaker with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation & the Eastern Ontario 99s Education & Outreach Committee. In 2022, she and R Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

What can we learn from all that happened in 2024? In this episode, I share some of the top themes that I have seen throughout the year based on the most listened to podcast episodes, my communications with the other advocates fighting for survivors of coercive control and domestic violence, and most importantly the clients and community members I have the honor to walk alongside every day. I have seen parallels between the podcast episodes that had the highest engagement and that of the typical healing process from abuse. I also discuss the changes legislatively that have happened in 2024, as well as the increased awareness and media coverage of our family court crisis. I also share the common struggles of the survivors I am working with currently. While we have done a better job working together this year, we still have a long way to go including improvements in accountability and enforcement, transparency, and leading people to take the next step when we are doing work to bring awareness to family court and domestic violence issues. Offer your input on what you want to know more about in 2025 - https://us20.list-manage.com/survey?u=7d2b7e1333294299a48cf04aa&id=fd5c41ccdf&e=07c24158c9&mc_cid=a6957ae7b5 Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

Post separation abuse resources are still scarce even though it is no longer a secret that abuse continues after a victim leaves the relationship. Feeling like you are on your own as you read and respond to your co-parent’s messages in your co-parenting app or as you search through hundreds of messages to find that one thread that your attorney has asked you to find by the end of the day is common for survivors dealing with post separation abuse. The Rising Beyond Podcast first introduced Anne Wintemute, the co-founder of Aimee says, the AI companion for survivors of domestic violence in Dec 2023 when this resource was just getting off the ground. A year later, AImee is helping tens of thousands of survivors every month and we wanted to follow up to chat about how this tool continues to help combat the challenges post separation brings and some interesting themes that Anne is seeing with their users. We explore the time and money saved by using Aimee and how "Aimee" combats the loneliness and isolation that survivors experience by offering 24/7 support, from co-parenting advice to emotional validation. Listen now to see if Aimee could be a helpful tool in your post separation abuse tool box. Anne Wintemute is a post-separation abuse consultant and co-founder of Aimee Says, an Al tool for survivors. Her work strives to bridge the gap in understanding that allows perpetrators of abuse to act within a culture of tolerance. Previously, Anne was a Head of School at an independent elementary in Denver. Checkout the app - https://www.aimeesays.com/en/home Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

Navigating the family court system with an abusive ex can feel like an endless, uphill battle. And with our current system broken and the current state of our world, the idea of “finding hope” and positivity may not feel possible. In this episode, we explore how to find steadiness and strength when hope feels out of reach. Instead of relying on external outcomes, we discuss how cultivating resilience and persistence can empower you, and how creating personal anchors can offer daily stability. These tools are practical, actionable, and within your control—helping you stay grounded, no matter what challenges arise. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why “hope” can feel misplaced in the family court system and what to focus on instead. The power of resilience and persistence in staying steady through the process. How to create and use emotional, physical, and mental “anchors” for daily grounding. Practical examples of resilience-building practices and anchoring techniques. How to integrate persistence and anchors for long-term stability and self-empowerment. Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in your head? It may mean that you need to get out of your thoughts and into your body and emotions. On this week’s episode we do a deep dive with Bre Wolta, a relationship coach and certified EFT practitioner, on her experiences leaving an abusive relationship and the invaluable lessons about boundaries, self-worth, and the illusion of "potential land” she learned on her healing journey. She explains how clinging to hope can keep you anchored in dysfunction, and emphasizes the importance of emotional recognition and processing. Discover the transformative power of the "analytical buoy," and how allowing yourself to feel the full range of emotions, from grief to anger, can be healing. While it is important to understand what you’ve gone through it is just as important to allow yourself to feel what you’ve gone through. Healing from abuse takes both. Bre Wolta, EFT and The Clearing Work™ Certified Practitioner, is a Relationship Clarity Coach who is passionate about helping women heal from the mindf*ck of toxic relationships so that they can securely attach and finally experience healthy love. Bre's own toxic relationship healing journey, and her ability to hold safe space allows her to walk alongside clients as they find clarity and build trust from within, rekindling the most important relationship of all: the one they have with themselves. Connect with Bre: Website: www.brewolta.com Podcast (Heartbreak to Healing: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships): https://link.chtbl.com/nGsnWVzZ Episode 25 "What To Do After The Breakup: 4 Steps to Help You Move Through The Grief & Heartbreak Of A Narcissistic Relationship" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-what-to-do-after-the-breakup-4-steps-to-help-you/id1714991254?i=1000655949382 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBd9yoGwfdc-m5RhAUolGwg IG Join community here - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/?msopen=/member/plans/all When you join the RB community, you'll get expert thoughts from me and others on strategy, parenting, family court, healing, all the things, connection with other survivors in a safe place. And in a place where you won't have to defend yourself anymore. We believe you. You'll also have access to live events, workshops, and our online forum. Doors close on midnight, Tuesday, February 11th. Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people. If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee . Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community. If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ Where to find more from Rising Beyond: Rising Beyond Facebook Rising Beyond LinkedIn Rising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7 Enjoy some of our freebies! Choosing Your Battles Freebie Canned Responses Freebie Mic Drop Moments Freebie ...…