Have you ever felt that something was “off” in a relationship — but couldn’t explain why?

In this deeply grounding and empowering episode, Rose Davidson is joined by trauma-informed relationship recovery coach and author Romilly Golding to explore how women can move from red flags to resilience after toxic relationships.

Many unhealthy relationships don’t begin with obvious abuse. They begin quietly — with subtle control, confusion, self-doubt, and moments that feel small enough to dismiss. Romilly shares how these patterns develop, why they are so hard to name, and what’s actually happening beneath the surface.

Drawing on her forthcoming book 21 Red Flags: Spotting the Subtle Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship and her lived experience, Romilly introduces her powerful four-step recovery framework:

Recognise — identifying subtle red flags and validating your instincts
Respond — coping strategies and protective tools while still in the relationship
Rebuild — restoring safety, stability, and nervous system regulation
Reclaim — reconnecting with confidence, autonomy, and personal sovereignty

Together, Rose and Romilly explore the psychological and physiological impact of prolonged exposure to toxic dynamics, including how the body holds stress, fear, and hypervigilance. Romilly also shares practical tools women can use in real time — from power phrases and boundary setting to understanding the motivations behind controlling behaviours.

This conversation is compassionate, practical, and deeply validating. It’s for anyone who has ever questioned their reality, minimised their pain, or wondered if they were “overreacting.”

If you’re navigating recovery — or supporting someone who is — this episode offers clarity, language, and hope for what healing can truly look like.

CONNECT WITH ROMILLY

Website: https://www.romillygolding.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship_recovery_coach/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HPNbTltLVrZ15k07yITJo

PROMOTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8cKr5qCYgdPCB7AmKYHhPeDJsX0qFJZ/vi ew?usp=share_link
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

What happens when the trauma of a violent childhood goes unseen for decades—and what if misunderstanding that trauma costs someone their life?

In this deeply moving episode, Leigh-Anne Sharland shares a story that challenges how we view trauma, obesity, self-worth, and responsibility. Growing up in a household of physical and verbal violence, Leigh-Anne and her brother carried the impact into adulthood in very different ways.

For her brother, the pain became embodied. His morbid obesity was not a choice, nor a lack of willpower—it was the visible expression of invisible trauma and a deeply rooted belief that he had no worth. Yet time and again, the medical system responded with judgment rather than understanding, pressure rather than support.

He died at 53, not because he failed to change, but because the world failed to see what his body was holding. His story is a stark reminder that unresolved trauma does not disappear—it embeds itself into our nervous system, our behaviours, and sometimes our bodies.

In this episode, Leigh-Anne invites us to rethink long-held assumptions about weight, motivation, and personal responsibility. She speaks with honesty and compassion about grief, loss, and the urgent need for trauma-informed care—not only in healthcare systems, but in how we treat one another as human beings.

This conversation is for anyone who grew up in a violent or unstable home, anyone who has struggled with self-worth, and anyone working with people whose pain may not be immediately visible. It is a call to replace judgment with curiosity, and shame with compassion—because understanding is not optional. It is vital.

CONNECT WITH LEIGH-ANNE

Facebook: https://facebook.com/leigh-anne.sharland

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannesharland

Websites:

https://www.suddenlydifferent.com
https://www.leigh-anne.sharland.com

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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

What if one of the most effective ways to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health was already right outside your door?

In this episode, Julie Beckwith explores the often-overlooked health benefits of outdoor living spaces and how they can play a powerful role in reducing chronic stress and supporting overall wellbeing. As modern life becomes increasingly indoor-focused, many people are unknowingly disconnecting from a natural source of regulation, calm, and healing.

Julie explains how chronic stress impacts the nervous system, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical health—and why spending time outdoors can help counteract these effects. Drawing on lived experience and practical insight, she breaks down the science-backed benefits of nature in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.

This conversation goes beyond aesthetics or expensive renovations. Julie shares simple, no-cost ways individuals and families can gain the benefits of outdoor living, regardless of space, budget, or lifestyle. From intentional pauses outside to creating small outdoor rituals, this episode offers realistic strategies that support wellbeing without adding pressure.

Listeners will walk away with a renewed understanding of how outdoor environments support emotional regulation, connection, and restoration—especially during periods of overwhelm or fatigue. Whether you have a backyard, balcony, or access to shared outdoor spaces, this episode invites you to rethink how you engage with the outdoors as part of everyday health.

This is a gentle yet empowering conversation about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and using what’s already available to support a calmer, healthier life.

✨CONNECT WITH JULIE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Livingonthepatio/100090906502437/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-beckwith-aa0686315

Website: https://www.livingonthepatio.com

📌 PROMOTION: https://livingonthepatio.com/learn-the-surprising-health-benefits-of-an-outdoorliving-space-with-simple-easy-no-cost-ways-to-boost-good-health/

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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.