The majority of my listeners and clients are women. Many people think this is by choice and that I market specifically to women. That’s actually not the case. My theory as to why I have fewer male clients is that men often suffer in silence, especially when they are dealing with a narcissistic spouse or partner. In my opinion, female narcissists can be far more covert and manipulative than male narcissists. Women can be verbally and emotionally abusive to men, but our culture often keeps...
How many times a day do you find your inner critic getting in the way of your success, dreams, or relationships? Are you even aware of how much it sabotages your authentic self from rising and thriving in your life? Today I am talking all about the inner critic with Leadership Expert, Maureen Ross Gemme.Episode Highlights:Maureen’s unique approach to inner critic management begins with giving a name to your inner critic voice Some of the ways the inner critic shows up in our livesWhat t...
I have come to think of Mother’s day like Valentine’s Day. It has so much hype and hope, coupled with all the social media posts we see of happy people, happy couples, or happy families doing their thing… to me, Mother’s day is a huge setup for disappointment and hurt. In this episode, I share how this year’s Mother’s Day was heartbreaking, and the lesson I learned in overcoming the pain. It’s a short but sweet episode, aimed to keep things real and recognize all you moms out there, who...
The most common question I get from my clients or readers is, “What if I'm the narcissist?” This is a question wrought with fear. And it often comes from the actual narcissist, accusing you of being a narcissist. If you think you're a narcissist, then that means you are concerned about other people's feelings, as well as questioning your own behavior and taking accountability for it. This is the exact opposite of how a narcissist thinks and operates. Your biggest problem with a na...
“When you take away the illusions and defenses you had to deal with growing up, the path to authenticity becomes very clear” -Dion, Breakup Breakthrough graduate. Rarely do I get the chance to interview men who have overcome narcissistic abuse, because so few like to openly talk about it. But this week, I’m honored to have you meet Dion, my client and recent Breakup Breakthrough graduate, who shares his rise out of an abusive marriage and finding a life filled with peace and joy. &...
Today I’m sharing an unbelievable story about a miracle that happened in my life and its message of forgiveness. I share my experience in hopes that you can find a piece of my story that is relatable to you and your life. In order to understand the present, I first need to take you back to the past. In this episode, I detail the traumatic event that happened when I was six years old and how it resurfaced in 2020, in more ways than one! The moment I was able to accept not knowing the tru...
You may have heard of law of attraction principles such as “like attracts like,” or whatever you think, you will get. It’s that simple, right? No, it’s not. Most law of attraction books and teachings skip over something extremely important: how the traumatized brain is in exact conflict of the laws we want to attract. In this episode, I explore how the ego, conscious mind, and subconscious mind coupled with trauma can impact (or even sabotage) the things we want to attract into our live...
Today we are going to talk about the authentic self versus the adapted self and how each type affects the way in which you show up in the world. The authentic self is your innate being, your inner knowing. It encompasses your earliest thoughts, likes and dislikes, your passions, and your capabilities. Think of your authentic self as the way you shine for all to see. The adapted self is the opposite. When your personality begins to develop around the age of four or five, you must l...
This week we’re going deep into childhood traumas and how it affects your relationships. A few weeks ago, I was invited by my dear friend and colleague, Jennifer Hurvitz, to join her on her podcast, Doing Relationships Right. The episode turned out great and Jennifer gave me permission to broadcast it on my channel so you can benefit from it too. You have heard me talk a lot about childhood trauma in previous episodes, and it's something that's near and dear to my heart. It is also...
Narcissistic abuse is a heavy topic. It takes a special person to go into the hard discussions that many people don’t really want to talk about, and that is where Tracy Malone comes in. She takes on the nuanced difficulties of narcissistic abuse. She helps victims learn the strategies needed to get through divorce and move on to being “sur-thrivers.” In this episode, Tracy joins Lindsey to discuss narcissistic abuse and divorce. Tracy is an internationally recognized expert on emotional...
Late last summer, Michelle was in the middle of court negotiations with a high-conflict narcissist and she was in a toxic relationship post-divorce, but desperate to get out. Before she found me on my podcast, she was stressed out and could hardly focus on her life and young daughter.But Michelle made the best investment of her life by enrolling in my signature Breakup Breakthrough coaching program. And after just 8 weeks, she had such a remarkable outcome, I knew I had to bring her on my sho...
In theory, boundaries sound like an easy thing, but we all struggle with honoring them. When we don’t have healthy boundaries with ourselves or with other people, we are setting ourselves up for failure in our relationships at work, with family, with siblings, and even with romantic partners. To discuss how to honor and navigate boundaries like a boss, Lindsey is joined by leading boundaries expert, Terri Cole. Together, Lindsey and Terri discuss how cultural upbringing influences bounda...
I'm back with author Robert Jackman, who wrote the best selling book, Healing Your Inner Child. I spoke with Robert in a previous podcast (Season 3, Episode 4) about that book, and now he's back with a new book titled, Healing Your Wounded Relationship. If you are struggling with getting over a breakup, or you're trying to repair an existing relationship, then this is the episode for you. You can find his newest book HERE - make sure you check it out!
In this episode I talk with Dr. Don Russell who specializes in trauma and trauma treatment. We discuss how we can experience trauma in relationships, how to recover, and how to manage trauma triggers or responses. Dr. Don's Trauma Treatment Companion can be found HERE.
If you've been cheated on or if you've been the mistress (or mister) of a cheater, then this episode is for you. I talk with Affair Recovery Coach (and former mistress) Kate London, who unveils the complicated emotions and psychology of those who are in a relationship with a married person. If you've been cheated on, you may see a lot of similarities between you and the mistresses' mind set. Take a listen!Check out Kate's website!
I took almost a year off and have written a new book where I share all the details. I also give you an update on why I took off and share personal details about all that happened, and what's new for this season.
In this episode, I interview Board Certified Therapist Robert Jackman, author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child. When you're having an emotional response, your 5-year-old self may be protecting. That child may be waiting for a trigger to appear. As a responsible adult, you may be trying to figure out why you reacted as you did. In this fascinating conversation, Robert explains why you may be reacting a certain way and how you can heal the Inner Child and change your behavior.Robert Jackman can...
You may consider yourself a perfectionist, which may or may not be a good thing (depending on who you ask), but have you ever wondered where your perfectionism comes from? In this episode, I explore my "issues" around my own perfectionism, and how certain details of my childhood created this oh, so lovely, little trait of mine. Find out why you may be a perfectionist and what you can do to reign it in should it throw you off course.
Hey everyone, I'm back from the dead! Actually, that is almost a literal statement. After taking a few months off, I share with you my very personal story of what happened to me this summer, and why I had to get some help. I hope my sharing can help you on whatever journey you may be on. I am back and so excited to rock a new season, with lots of new episodes and all that I have learned. Subscribe to my channel to get all the new goodies!
Lindsey interviews Dr. Alexandra Solomon, author of Taking Sexy Back about sex and sexuality. As women in our culture, we have been bombarded with messages from the outside world about who we should be, who we shouldn't be, what we should and shouldn't be doing. In this riveting episode, Lindsey & Dr. Solomon discuss how we look at sex as a society, how women can change their perspective on what 'sexy' is and what it means, and how we can feel better about their bodies. They discuss the f...
Jo
This was another fantastic episode. I really appreciated hearing from a lawyer. Sometimes it is so difficult knowing what is true and what I really need to do.
Jo
The stigma and shame podcast was a very good and valuable listen. I was very grateful to Lindsey bringing up the discussion about dad's. I like that she calls out that often dad's feel this pain and shame but it is not often talked about. I like that she is willing to open things to the full discussion not just a one sided viewpoint.
Jo
Lindsey's latest podcast was truly great. I am grateful for her sharing the behind the scenes on the business. Often I have found people who find their path both through pain and success with business, aren't willing to share it. To me this is a sign of insecurity. I am grateful that Lindsey was so open about her business and what it takes. It is a true testament to her strength, how supportive she is, and how awesome she is.
Mr Fowlkes
I kind of feel lost in this cast. I am a man who feels like some of those guys. I didn't want my wife to stay home with the kids but she chose to. I wanted my wife to go back to work to help us financially as a family, but she didn't want to. my wife will become angry that we won't go out on dates but I became angry because there wasn't enough money in the bank to do so. now she wants to leave me to get her needs met. as a guy I feel like I did everything that she wanted me to and now I'm getting the short end of the stick. she just told me yesterday that she didn't want to be with me anymore. I became bitter and I agreed again. maybe I need healing for myself. I'm so lost.
Jo
This episode rocked my core. I spent over a year in therapy unlearning the labels people put on me which impacted my relationships. I think Lindsey really hits it out of the park. Definitely gave me pause about what I say to my child and helps me make sure I am careful. Really appreciated the resources Lindsey shared in this episode. Her personal anecdotes both positive and negative really help. I love the part about overcoming what others say about not being qualified to speak on a subject and the "principle of favorably".