Setting Boundaries in toxic vs healthy relationships

In the last episode, I talked about why waiting for clarity keeps you stuck.Today, I go one layer deeper:If every decision suddenly feels heavy.If you overthink, pause, research at 3 a.m., and still can’t move forward with something - this episode is for you!Big life changes don’t just alter your circumstances.They change your internal compass.When roles shift and routines dissolve, your nervous system may step in to protect you — making hesitation feel safer than choosing.In this episode, we explore:• why indecision isn’t weakness• what’s really happening in your body when choosing feels hard• fear vs. discernment — and how to tell the difference• why waiting rarely brings relief• how to take the next step without forcing certaintyIf you’re in the in-between - after something ended and before what’s next becomes clear - I also share details about my upcoming free live workshop for women navigating transition.Did this episode resonate? Please FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and rate and review wherever you listen to this show.Follow me on Instagram: hrrps://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflow

In this episode, I am talking about what happens when you feel a quiet pull toward something new - a change, an idea, a different version of yourself, but you wait for more clarity and certainty before taking the next step.Many times, waiting keeps you frozen and you don't take any action.You'll walk away with how clarity is created through action, why small steps matter more than big decisions and how you move forward even when you don't feel ready. If you've been telling yourself: "I just need more clarity," this episode is for you!Did this episode resonate? Please FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and rate and review whereever you listen to this show.Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflow

In this conversation, Marcela shares her personal journey of navigating a relationship with a narcissist, highlighting the complexities of emotional abuse and the challenges of healing. She discusses her childhood, the confusion she faced in recognizing manipulation, and the patterns of emotional abuse that often go unnoticed. Marcela emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding red flags, and the difficulty of leaving such relationships due to trauma bonds. She also offers insights on how to support loved ones in similar situations, advocating for a compassionate approach that encourages open dialogue and safety.Key Takeaways: Emotional abuse is often invisible and can escalate to physical abuse.Recognizing red flags early can help prevent deeper emotional damage.Healing from a narcissistic relationship requires time and self-reflection.The trauma bond makes leaving a toxic relationship feel like losing a source of love.Support from friends and family is crucial for those in abusive relationships.It's important to understand that healing is not linear and takes time.Self-awareness is key to breaking the cycle of abuse.Healthy relationships can feel boring after being in a chaotic one.Providing a safe space for someone in an abusive relationship can help them find the strength to leave.00:00: Marcela's Journey: From Confusion to Clarity07:12: Understanding Emotional Abuse14:08: The Slow Escalation: Recognizing Red Flags19:40: Healing and Moving Forward: The Path to Recovery20:18: Healing from Narcissistic Relationships26:54: Understanding Trauma Bonds29:26: The Importance of Support Systems33:49: Resources for Recovery and HealingLove this show? Please FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and rate and review wherever you listen to this podcast. Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflowTo learn more about Marcela and her work:https://instagram.com/beyond.the.bruise

Freezing your eggs is an option that may help you realize your dream of motherhood when you are ready. Having your eggs extracted and stored for future use may give you the best chance of conceiving later on.Carla Biesinger lives in Portugal and is a successful entrepreneur and business mentor who teaches women how to grow their existing businesses through online marketing and create passive income.Single at the age of 36, she decided to go through the process to have options. She explains the procedure in detail, the side effects, how it felt emotionally, mentally and physically and also talks about the cost. Especially the price difference between countries like the U.S .vs Portugal.Carla shares how to best prepare for the process and mentions egg freezing coaches you can work with to help you through the process. Get in touch with Carla: https://instagram/com/carlabiesingerFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram/com/anjabergstepintoflowLove this show? Please FOLLOW this show and rate and review it on your favorite platform

In this episode, I am honored to interview the amazing Tina Swithin, a survivor of narcissistic abuse and a 10- year long custody battle during which she acted as her own attorney due to her ex-husbands financial abuse. Tina shares about her life story, how she met her ex-husband, the red flags from the beginning that ended up causing her long term suffering. Tina talks about how she navigated her high-conflict divorce and the family court system. Through documenting her custody battle on her blog: One Mom's battle, she has grown an international community and One Moms Battle has become a hub for many facing a very similar challenge: Divorcing a high-conflict individual To learn more about Tina and all her work: www.onemomsbattle.com https://instagram.com/onemomsbattle Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflow Love this show? Please FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE and rate and review wherever you listen to this podcast

At age 25, Laurel was violently hijacked by 8 men with guns. Because she was not physically hurt, she thought she was fine. She wasn’t. She had been violated in every way possible and unbeknown to her started to develop post traumatic stress. On the outside she continued to live the life of a young woman at the beginning of her career, but on the inside she was a mess. When her son was born after 4 lost babies, she was healing and coming out of the darkness. She realized that she had stopped learning and there were many things she wanted to teach her child. Her husband is in finance and she asked him to do the financial education. Laurel wasn’t happy with how he was doing it and decided to embark on one of the most powerful healing journeys she could imagine - a financial empowerment journey. She realized how many other mothers were in a similar position. As she started to uncover limiting money beliefs, she realized that these same beliefs sit under so many other toxic situations, like food, weight, body image. She started to heal on all sorts of level. She also started to realize how many possibilities and opportunities she let slip by her because of these limiting beliefs. She got qualified as a financial educator and financial empowerment coach for women and knows that what she is doing now is what she is meant to be doing in this world, and that is empowering mothers and daughters through financial education and empowerment.

Setting boundaries is a life skill that you want to nail down. Toxic relationships often require strong and uncompromising boundaries. When we set boundaries in toxic relationships as if they were healthy relationships, we expose ourselves to further hurtful behavior. When we set boundaries in healthy relationships as if they were toxic, we can cause damage and erode trust. It is important to discern when to be firm and unapologetic and when to be more compromising. Sign up for my free Masterclass on setting boundaries to elevate your life: https://www.anjaberg.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflow Love this show? Please FOLLOW and rate and review wherever you listen to this podcast.

When Kelly's second child was born with autism, the mom of 2 under 2, found herself living in survival mode. She was living away from family and support and was soon deep in the grips of depression and anxiety and using alcohol to cope. In her heart she knew that life could be different. She made some bold decisions and followed these little whispers that changed her life completely. She has been alcohol free since 2020, is now a certified This Naked Mind Coach and helps her clients find freedom from what is holding them back. Kelly loves helping other mothers and special needs parents struggling with balance and stress in their lives. Connect with Kelly: https://lifealchemy.info Instagram: https://Instagram.com/lifealchemycoaching Follow me on Instagram:https://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflow Love this show? Please FOLLOW and rate and review wherever you listen to this podcast

One of my goals for 2024 was to change some habits and implement new strategies in my life. I was looking for solutions to my tendancy towards distraction. I‘ll share the 5 hacks I started using to be more intentional with my time and that help me be more productive and manage and prioritize my day better. Follow me on Instagrem: https://instagrem.com/anjabergstepintoflow Learn more about the Divorce to Divone Retreat here:https://anjaberg.com/ Love this show? Please FOLLOW and rate and review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Kristin, a mom of two boys in college, shares how to prepare yourself for the time your kids leave the house. We discuss how important it is to cultivate a supportive community to help make transition so much easier on mothers and families. Kristin Svets is a multi-passionate author, spiritual life coach, meditation teacher and sound healer. She facilitates restoration and evolution for high-achieving women so that they can bridge the gap between outer success and inner peace. As a mom to two boys in college, she is passionate about empowering moms through the stage of kids flying the nest. As a lifelong learner, Kristin holds an MBA in Finance, is a Certified Professional Coach, and has over 500 hours of training in yoga, breathwork, meditation, and more. Her broad experiences in the corporate world, the stay-at-home mom world, and entrepreneurship, combine with her passion for personal growth to help others unlock their potential and design their life in alignment with the vision of their heart and soul. Her work includes her writing, international retreats, signature coaching programs and workshops for both individual and companies.   Connect with Kristin: https://kristinsvets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristinsvetscoaching Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anjabergstepintoflow Interested in my Divorce to Divine transformative retreat in February 2024? Find details here: https://anjaberg.com Love this show? Please FOLLOW and rate and review wherever you listen to this podcast.