Rise Up and Heal: Healing from Narcissistic Relationships

Who are you when the beliefs, community and relationships that once shaped your identity are no longer part of your life?In this episode, I’m joined by Audra Phelps, founder of Mama Audra, for an open and deeply honest conversation about leaving the LDS Church and discovering who she was beyond the identity she had been given.Audra shares the grief, loneliness and loss that followed her decision, including losing people she believed would always remain in her life. We explore faith, motherhood, mum guilt, changing relationships and what it takes to rebuild your identity when choosing what feels true for you comes at a deeply personal cost.This episode isn’t only about leaving a church. It’s about questioning the beliefs that have shaped your life, finding the courage to follow your own path and asking:Who am I now?Audra now supports former Mormon mothers as they unravel old beliefs, reconnect with who they are and build relationships with their children grounded in love and trust.FREE MASTERCLASSDiscover the five shifts every former Mormon mum needs to make:https://mamaaudra.com/trainingSPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERSAudra is offering Rise Up and Heal podcast listeners 50% off their first individual coaching session.This offer is available to any woman navigating a faith transition after leaving a high-control organisation. You do not need to be a former Mormon.Learn more and book a free consultation:https://mamaaudra.com/oneononeMention PODCAST during your consultation to receive the discount.Learn more about Audra:https://mamaaudra.comHealing begins the moment you choose yourself.

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself.What story have you been telling yourself… and is it time to rewrite it?In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with speaker, author, storyteller, and dog walker Jay Waddell from Colorado.Drawing from both lived experience and professional expertise, Jay shares his inspiring journey of rewiring his brain, building resilience, and discovering that healing begins when we choose to challenge the stories that have shaped our lives.Together, we explore how our thoughts influence our reality, why resilience is something we can develop, and how rewriting our inner narrative can open the door to hope, growth, and lasting change.This conversation is a reminder that our past may explain us, but it doesn’t have to define us. Jay offers practical wisdom and heartfelt insights that encourage us to see ourselves with greater compassion and recognise that we all have the capacity to create a different future.If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, questioned your self-worth, or wondered whether change is truly possible, this episode will remind you that healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been beneath the stories you’ve carried.Jay is currently working on a collaborative book that will feature stories of resilience, healing, and transformation from people around the world. If you’ve overcome adversity and feel called to share your story, he’d love to hear from you. You can contact Jay directly at: [email protected] this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to subscribe to Rise Up and Heal for more conversations about healing, self-worth, resilience, personal growth, and living with intention.If you have a story you’d like to share on the Rise Up and Heal podcast, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected] love,Anni xFollow me and stay connected:Instagram: @rise_up_and_healFacebook: Rise Up and HealLinkedIn: Anni NeillTikTok: @rise_up_and_heal🎙️ Listen to the Rise Up and Heal Podcast on Spotify.💌 Join my newsletter for weekly support and inspiration.🌿 Website: www.riseupandheal.com📧 Email: [email protected]

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself.In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Frank Clayton, licensed mental health therapist, speaker, creator of the Happiness 101 course, and author of the children’s book Positives.Known as The Happiest Therapist, Frank shares the remarkable journey that led him from a childhood marked by addiction, abandonment, and adversity to a life dedicated to helping others build resilience, optimism, and lasting happiness.Together, we explore the power of positive psychology, the stories we tell ourselves, and how healing isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about learning new ways to respond, grow, and create a life filled with greater purpose and joy.This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t always choose what happens to us, we can choose how we move forward. Frank offers practical insights into resilience, emotional wellbeing, and the everyday habits that support a happier, more fulfilling life.If you’re ready to move beyond survival and start creating a life that reflects who you truly are, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and inspired.If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe to Rise Up and Heal for more conversations on healing, self-worth, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing.If you have a story you’d like to share on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] love,Anni xFollow me and stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise_up_and_heal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081846249470LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anni-neill-4ba8b3256/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rise_up_and_healListen to the Rise Up and Heal Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZPSGQbaKtGpJ5kZTaJvqU?si=fyfTz-2GT8K7qT-h00HcFAJoin my newsletter for support and inspiration:https://forms.gle/dNfscXfRkFdhigcp7Website: www.riseupandheal.comEmail: [email protected]

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself.What happens when we stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and start asking, “What happened to me?”In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with trauma therapist, university lecturer, keynote speaker, and author Carla Berbary for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, emotional healing, burnout, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.Drawing on both her professional expertise and deeply personal lived experience, Carla shares how childhood trauma can shape our identity, relationships, and nervous system, and why healing begins with understanding ourselves rather than judging ourselves.Together, we explore:• How trauma affects the nervous system• The difference between surviving and truly healing• Why self-awareness is an essential part of recovery• Healing from narcissistic abuse• Finding hope after adversityCarla is also the founder of Not a Life Sentence, a mental health platform dedicated to healing and resilience, and the author of Healing from Within: A Self-Guided Journey to Emotional Growth and Inner Peace. As a special gift, Carla is generously offering listeners a complimentary copy of her ebook,  Healing From within: A Self-Guided Journey to Emotional Growth and Inner Peace. To grab a copy, please click here: https://www.notalifesentence.com.au/book-download-page-pageIf this conversation resonates with you, please follow Rise Up and Heal, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it.Remember, healing doesn’t ask you to become someone else. It invites you to come home to who you’ve always been.

Healing Begins the Moment You Choose Yourself.In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Fran Harper, Founder of Identity Architecture ™, creator of The Identity Architect Method™, Master Trainer in NLP, Time Line Therapy™, and Hypnosis, counsellor, entrepreneur, and international speaker.Fran shares her extraordinary journey through three major life transitions, including divorce, emigrating and rebuilding after the end of a 25-year marriage, and facing bowel cancer. Each experience challenged her sense of identity and became the catalyst for creating the Identity Architecture™ framework, a powerful method for rebuilding your life from the inside out.Together, we explore what happens when life no longer fits the person you've become, why identity is at the heart of lasting transformation, and how healing often begins by rediscovering who you truly are.This conversation is a powerful reminder that while life can change us in unexpected ways, we always have the ability to reconnect with ourselves and create a future aligned with our purpose and values.If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Who am I now?” after loss, change, or adversity, this episode will leave you with hope, clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility.Connect with Fran:Email: [email protected]: +61 434165261Website: www.franharpercoaching.comIf this episode resonates with you, please subscribe to Rise Up and Heal for more conversations on healing, self-worth, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing.If you have a story you’d like to share on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] love,Anni xFollow me and stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise_up_and_heal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081846249470LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anni-neill-4ba8b3256/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rise_up_and_healListen to the Rise Up and Heal Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZPSGQbaKtGpJ5kZTaJvqU?si=fyfTz-2GT8K7qT-h00HcFAJoin my newsletter for support and inspiration:https://forms.gle/dNfscXfRkFdhigcp7Website: www.riseupandheal.comEmail: [email protected]

Healing begins the moment you choose yourself.In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Holly Lasky, founder of Quantum Shift Coaching, Master Certified Hypnotherapist, High Performance and leadership Coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and personal transformation expert. With over 30 years of experience in human behaviour, mindset, and transformation, Holly shares her insights into what it really takes to release old patterns, step beyond limitation, and reconnect with your authentic self.Together, we explore the power of inner change, the process of shifting deeply held beliefs, and how personal transformation can create meaningful shifts in every area of life. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on where you may be holding yourself back, and what becomes possible when you choose growth, awareness, and alignment with your true self.If you’re feeling ready for change, expansion, or a deeper connection with your purpose, this episode offers inspiration and perspective on what’s possible.If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe to Rise Up and Heal for more conversations on healing, self-worth, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing.If you have a story you’d like to share on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] love,Anni xFollow me and stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise_up_and_heal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081846249470LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anni-neill-4ba8b3256/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rise_up_and_healListen to the Rise Up and Heal Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZPSGQbaKtGpJ5kZTaJvqU?si=fyfTz-2GT8K7qT-h00HcFAJoin my newsletter for support and inspiration:https://forms.gle/dNfscXfRkFdhigcp7Website: www.riseupandheal.comEmail: [email protected]

After toxic relationships, many people are left asking themselves a quiet but painful question:Who am I now?In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, we explore how toxic dynamics impact not only your sense of self, but also your nervous system. When your body becomes used to unpredictability, hypervigilance, people pleasing, and survival mode can begin to feel normal.We talk about:how identity slowly gets lost in survivalwhy your nervous system still feels “on alert”the connection between self-trust and healinghow to gently reconnect with yourself againThis is a soft, grounding conversation for anyone learning that healing isn’t about becoming someone new… it’s about returning to who you’ve always been underneath what you had to survive.With love and gratitude,Anni x

Hi Everyone,Today, I’m joined by Cathy, who courageously shares her experience of being in a toxic, narcissistic relationship. Together, we explore the deep confusion that can come with these dynamics, the stories within the story, and the importance of trusting your intuition and staying aware of the subtle red flags that are so often overlooked.Cathy openly speaks about her long-term healing journey and the steps she has taken to rebuild herself, reconnect with her inner strength, and move forward with greater clarity and self-worth.Thank you for supporting the Rise Up and Heal community and the beautiful, brave souls who continue to share their stories so openly and honestly.Some names have been changed for privacy and identification purposes.Trigger Warning: This podcast explores themes of toxic relationships, emotional abuse, trauma, and healing. Some content may feel confronting or bring up personal memories and emotions. Please listen gently and take breaks if needed. Your wellbeing always comes first.If you would like to be a guest and share your story, please contact Anni at [email protected].

In this episode of Rise Up and Heal, I sit down with Laura, founder of Salt Sisters, Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach, and Narcissistic Abuse Specialist.Laura shares her personal healing journey and the experiences that led her to support others recovering from narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships.Together, we discuss the importance of recognising red flags, understanding the impact of trauma on the mind and body, and why somatic healing can be such a powerful part of the recovery process.This conversation explores self-awareness, healing, resilience, and the steps we can take to rebuild trust in ourselves after experiencing toxic relationships.If you’ve ever questioned your instincts, overlooked warning signs, or found yourself on a journey of healing after narcissistic abuse, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope.You can find Laura at any of these spaces below: Substack: https://substack.com/@laurasalltsisters http://www.youtube.com/@laurasalltsisters Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/SalltSisters/Website: http://salltsisters.com/Email: [email protected] Warning: This podcast explores themes of toxic relationships, emotional abuse, trauma, and healing. Some content may be confronting or bring up personal memories or emotions. Please listen with care and take breaks if needed. Your wellbeing comes first.If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe to Rise Up and Heal for more conversations on healing, self-worth, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing.If you have a story you’d like to share on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] love,Anni xFollow me and stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise_up_and_heal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081846249470LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anni-neill-4ba8b3256/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rise_up_and_healListen to the Rise Up and Heal Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZPSGQbaKtGpJ5kZTaJvqU?si=fyfTz-2GT8K7qT-h00HcFAJoin my newsletter for support and inspiration:https://forms.gle/dNfscXfRkFdhigcp7Website: www.riseupandheal.comEmail: [email protected]

Trigger Warning: This episode explores the grief and emotional aftermath of toxic relationships.Sometimes the hardest part of healing isn’t leaving a toxic relationship, it’s letting go of the fantasy you built around it. The version of them you believed in. The hope you held onto.In this episode, I guide you through understanding why the fantasy felt so real, why hope can become attachment, and how to gently return to reality without losing your softness. This is the work I do with clients, helping survivors restore their relationship with themselves and rise stronger than before.🎧 Listen now and start reclaiming your clarity and peace.