I Saw My Abuser for the First Time in 7.5 Years—Here's What Happened

Seven and a half years. No run-ins, no sightings, nothing. And then—there he was. In this episode, I'm doing something a little different: I'm telling you exactly what happened when I saw my abuser for the first time since we split. My reaction, what I noticed, what surprised me, and honestly, what it revealed about how far I've come. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to unexpectedly see a narcissist after years of no contact—or near no contact—this one's for you. No filter. Just the story.Ginny is a keynote speaker and a #1 bestselling author.Get "You're My Favorite"Get "I'm My Favorite"Get "UNSUBSCRIBE™"Book Ginny to speakSponsors:ine+ nutrition: save 15% with code GIN15Thrifty Traveler: save $20 with code GINNYPRIEM

This week, You're My Favorite surged to #2 in a category (again) on Amazon. Four years after publication! Ginny was featured on We're All Insane (86K+ views on YouTube and climbing), sat down with Kati Morton, and joined Amy Edwards for a conversation about navigating online criticism. And in between all of it? A DM calling her a horrible person and a comment calling her "stuped" (yes, spelled exactly like that).In this episode, Ginny pulls back the curtain on what a big week actually looks like behind the scenes. This includes the wins, the weird DMs, and the real-time application of her UNSUBSCRIBE™ filter to stay grounded when the volume gets loud.If you've ever been afraid to put yourself out there, struggled with online criticism, or wondered how creators handle the noise, this one's for you.In this episode:Why You're My Favorite is having a second life four years laterThe Apple Podcasts review that stopped Ginny in her tracksHow to handle hate DMs without losing yourselfApplying UNSUBSCRIBE™: BLOCK, MUTE, SWAP, MANAGE—to online criticismThe one rule Ginny uses to limit how much negativity she absorbs per dayMentioned in this episode:We're All Insane podcast: LINKKati Morton's podcast: LINKAmy Edwards' podcast: LINKYou're My Favorite on Amazon: LINKConnect with Ginny:Instagram: @ginnypriemSubstack: ginnypriem.substack.comYouTube: LINKSupport our sponsor:ine+ nutrition: Save 15% with code GIN15Keywords:handling online hate, dealing with negative comments creators, public figure mental health, how to respond to trolls, online criticism, being in the public eye, creator burnout, Ginny Priem, UNSUBSCRIBE, You're My Favorite book, Katie Morton podcast, We're All Insane podcast, Amy Edwards

If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, wanting to be liked, or changing yourself to keep the peace—this episode is going to hit close to home.Someone once told me I was polarizing. I said nothing back. Because at that point in my life, being liked was everything. And polarizing felt like proof I was failing at it. It took years of real work to understand it wasn't an insult at all. It was the most accurate thing anyone had ever said about me.In this episode I get honest about that moment, what the need to be liked actually costs you, and why authenticity and universal approval cannot exist at the same time. I ask the question most people won't sit with: would you rather be liked for who you're not, or disliked for who you are?This is for the woman who has softened her opinion before saying it out loud. Who laughed at something that wasn't funny. Who has been called too much, too direct, too intense ... and believed it long enough to do something about it she now regrets.SPONSORSine+ Nutrition — 15% off with code GIN15Thrifty Traveler — $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM—CONNECT WITH GINNYSubstack — UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny PriemInstagramLinkedInBook Ginny to speakYou're My Favorite—the bookUNSUBSCRIBE book—If this episode gave you something, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify. It's how more people find this show. And if you know someone who needed to hear this today, send it to them.—people pleasing, authenticity, being liked, polarizing, confidence, self-trust, women's leadership, high-achieving women, boundaries, emotional intelligence, imposter syndrome, UNSUBSCRIBE, Ginny Priem, keynote speaker, personal growth, stop people pleasing, too much, women who are too much

What this episode is aboutWhy high-achieving women have the hardest time resting—and why the guilt they feel when they try isn't a conscience, it's a habit. Ginny Priem gives you one specific thing to do tonight.What you'll take away— Why the most capable women are the worst at stopping— The three things that quietly disappear when you're running on empty— Why guilt is a habit, not a compass— One concrete action to take before you go to sleep tonightThe listener challengeOpen your calendar tonight. Block one hour next week. Don't cancel it. Screenshot it and DM Ginny on Instagram.Connect with GinnySubstack — UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny PriemInstagramLinkedInBook Ginny to speakSponsorsine+ nutrition Code GIN15 for 15% offThrifty Traveler Save $20 with code GINNYPRIEMKeywords: burnout, high-achieving women, rest, guilt, ambition, women's leadership, perfectionism, overworking, productivity, work-life balance, women entrepreneurs, UNSUBSCRIBE, Ginny Priem, keynote speaker

Why You Judge Other Women (And What It Really Means)In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE, Ginny Priem reveals the psychology behind why you judge other women, explains projection, and introduces a mindset shift that turns judgment into self-awareness. Learn the three swaps from the SWAP pillar of the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter, the 3-word real-time script that stops judgment in real time, and the Touch Grass Protocol for when you're spiraling.What You'll Learn:Why judgmental energy repels the women you want to be friends withThe Mirror Drop: the 90-second pivot that flips judgment inwardThe Judgment Decoder: three swaps (Curiosity, Inspiration, Compassion)The 3-word script: "Oh. That is mine."The Touch Grass Protocol for resetting your nervous systemHow to win a free 50-minute coaching sessionTimestamps:00:00 The judgment you wrote in your head this week01:30 Welcome to UNSUBSCRIBE02:15 Why judgmental women repel the women they want06:30 [Sponsor 1]07:30 The Mirror Drop — the pivot11:30 The Judgment Decoder — three swaps17:00 [Sponsor 2]18:00 The 3-word real-time script: "Oh. That is mine."20:00 The Touch Grass Protocol22:00 The Mirror Drop Challenge24:00 Next week on UNSUBSCRIBEKey Quotes:"Judgmental women repel the exact women they want to be friends with.""It is not your fault. But it is your job.""She is not in my way. She is on my map.""Mean girl energy thrives in still air and bad lighting. Go touch grass."Resources & Links:ine+ NutritionCODE: GIN15 for 15% off your orderThrifty TravelerCODE: GINNYPRIEM for $20 off your first yearJoin the Mirror Drop Challenge:DM Ginny your 7-day judgment receipts on InstagramFollow Ginny:InstagramSubstackLinkedInYouTubeWork With Ginny:Book the UNSUBSCRIBE™ KeynoteGet The Book:UNSUBSCRIBE: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting Ahead

If you're the one who always gets it done, the one everyone depends on, the one who "just handles it"—this episode is for you.In this solo episode of UNSUBSCRIBE with Ginny Priem, Ginny breaks down the #1 pattern quietly destroying high-achieving, high-performers: over-functioning. Not burnout. Not overwhelm. The root system underneath both.You'll learn:What over-functioning actually is (and why it looks like excellence from the outside)The 3 signs you're over-functioning at work, at home, and in your relationshipsWhy smart, capable women and people get stuck in this cycle...and why "just do less" doesn't workThe UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter applied to over-functioning: what to MANAGE, SWAP, MUTE, and what to BLOCK or UNSUBSCRIBE™ from completelyThe exact 3-sentence script to hand something back without guiltWhy stopping doesn't mean dropping the ball (it means finally picking up the right one)This episode is for the high achiever who's exhausted from being the default, the fixer, the responsible one. If you've been Googling "why am I always the one who has to do everything" or "how to stop over-functioning"—hit play, then leave a rating & review, and share it with someone you care about.Sponsors:ine+ nutrition: Get their super greens, collagen, and new sleep product all for 15% with code GIN15. Support your wellness and the show with each order.Thrifty Traveler: Get flights deals delivered right to your inbox. SWAP things for experiences and get $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM.Connect with Ginny:BOOK GINNY TO SPEAKSUBSCRIBE TO GINNY'S SUBSTACKINSTAGRAMLINKEDINFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

If you’ve ever Googled symptoms at 2 a.m. and spiraled… this episode is for you!In this conversation, I sit down with pediatrician Dr. Tori Niemynski to talk about what’s really happening when parenting turns into panic mode, and how to step out of it without ignoring your instincts.We talk about the pressure parents feel to get everything right, how constant access to information is fueling anxiety, and what it actually looks like to make thoughtful, grounded decisions for your kids.Dr. Tori has stepped away from traditional practice and now focuses on giving parents accessible, ethical guidance online without crossing the line into individualized medical advice.This is not about doing less as a parent. It’s about doing it with intention.If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, second-guessing, or fear-based decision making, this will help you reset.​Why parenting anxiety is higher than ever​The difference between informed and overwhelmed​How to stop spiraling over every symptom​What pediatricians wish parents understood​How to trust yourself without ignoring real concernsConnect with Dr Tori:INSTAGRAMConnect with Ginny:Website: https://www.ginnypriem.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriemYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ginnypriemLeave a rating or review and follow the show so you don't miss an episode!Support the show by supporting our sponsors:ine+ nutrition: Get your Super Greens and Collagen for 15% off with code GIN15Thrifty Traveler: Get cheap flight deals in your inbox. Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM

Ever notice how you just step in and handle things… without even thinking about it?That’s what this episode is about—and what I caught myself doing this weekend.I flew to Chicago to take care of a friend after surgery, and somewhere along the way, I realized I had slipped into an old pattern I know really well.It wasn't even in a stressful way.This episode is a story about that. I talk about what it looked like, what I noticed, and what it made me think about after.If you’re someone people rely on… you’ll probably see yourself in this.If this resonates, follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.And if someone came to mind while you were listening, send it to them.Work with Ginny → ginnypriem.comSponsors:ine+ nutrition. Save 15% with code GIN15Thrifty Traveler. Save $20 on your first year with code GINNYPRIEM

You don’t have to participate in every argument.If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, replaying what you said, or wishing you handled it differently, this episode is for you.In this episode of UNSUBSCRIBE™ with Ginny Priem, we’re talking about what it really looks like to stop reacting to everything—and how choosing not to engage can change your energy, your relationships, and your peace of mind.Ginny shares a personal shift she had to make when she realized that constantly explaining, defending, and responding was keeping her stuck in conversations that were never going to move forward.This episode will help you recognize when you’re engaging out of habit instead of intention—and how to step back without feeling like you’re losing your voice.If you’ve ever felt the need to prove your point, correct someone, or stay in a conversation longer than you wanted to, this is your reminder that you have another option.In this episode:• Why you feel the need to respond to everything• The difference between reacting and choosing• How to shift from participant to observer in real time• When engaging actually makes things worse• A simple way to decide if something deserves your energyA question to sit with:What would change in your life if you stopped participating in the things that drain you?If this episode resonated with you:Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming nextShare this with someone who needs to hear itLeave a rating and review—it helps more people find the showOn Spotify, you can scroll down and answer the episode question or drop a comment. I read those and they shape future episodes.Connect with Ginny:WEBSITEINSTAGRAMLINKEDINNEWSLETTERThank you to our sponsors:Grab your super greens and collagen powderUse code: GIN15 to save 15%LINKThrifty TravelerGet cheap flight deals delivered to your inbox. Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEMDIRECT LINK

*This episode comes with a content warning: we discuss sexual assault and trauma.What happens when anger is the only thing holding your story together… and then you decide to let it go?In this conversation, I sit down with Darlene Lekowski, who shares her experience of surviving years of abuse, what it looked like to carry that pain in silence, and the moment everything shifted.After confronting her past, she expected acknowledgment and an apology. Instead, she was met with a lawsuit that forced her to relive everything all over again. What followed was a legal battle, a counterclaim, and ultimately, a moment of truth that changed everything.But this is not just a story about what happened.It is about what comes next.We talk about anger, control, and the need to win. How it all shows up, how it protects, and how it can also keep us stuck. And we talk about what it actually looks like to move forward without pretending it never happened.If you have ever held onto something heavy, waited for an apology, or wondered what healing actually looks like, this conversation will stay with you.The long-term impact of childhood trauma and suppressed experiencesPTSD, coping mechanisms, and what it looks like when it resurfacesConfrontation, expectations, and what happens when closure doesn’t comeThe emotional toll of legal battles tied to personal truthVindication, being believed, and reclaiming your voiceWhat it really means to let go of anger without minimizing your experienceMoving forward in a way that feels grounded, honest, and self-ledCONNECT WITH DARLENE:WEBSITEHer book releases April 2!CONNECT WITH GINNY:📰 Named one of the top keynote speakers in Minneapolis:ARTICLE LINKINSTAGRAMWEBSITEThis episode is brought to you by:INE+ Nutrition: Grab their Super Greens and Collagen Powder and receive 15% off with code GIN15 at www.inenutrition.comThrifty Traveler: Get flight deals delivered right to your inbox. Save $20 off your first year with code GINNYPRIEM at www.thriftytraveler.comIf this episode resonated with you, follow the show and leave a review. It helps more people find these conversations and keeps them going!#HealingAfterTrauma #SurvivorStory #LettingGoOfAnger #PersonalGrowthPodcast #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #SpeakYourTruth #PodcastInterview #GrowthMindset #GinnyPriem