Have you ever started second-guessing yourself in a relationship, like maybe you’re too sensitive or just imagining things? In this episode, I’m talking about how to recognize the signs of a toxic husband or boyfriend, and how to start trusting yourself again. If you've been feeling confused, drained, or like you’ve lost your voice, this one’s for you.

✅ What emotional gaslighting looks like in toxic relationships
✅ Common phrases toxic partners use to make you doubt yourself
✅ The difference between lying and emotional manipulation
✅ Why trusting your gut is your greatest protection
✅ How to stop self-gaslighting and start rebuilding self-trust
✅ Five empowering steps to help you heal and reclaim your voice

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📕Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence

📕Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger

📕Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness

📕Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach

📕Making the Team: Jack’s Missed Goal

📕I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

📕Living With Grandma and Grandpa: Jack and Alice’s Challenges

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The Lessons For Life With Gramma Kate Podcast and content posted by Cathy Barker are presented solely for general information, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified healthcare professional, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have. They should consult their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

Have you spent years keeping the peace in your family — only to realize you're being ignored, dismissed, or disrespected? In this episode, I share a personal story about drawing the line and finally being heard. If you're tired of being the “nice one” who never gets a say, this episode will show you exactly how to set boundaries without becoming the bad guy.

✅ Why being the “peacekeeper” can silently train people to ignore your needs
✅ How to set a boundary without yelling, guilt-tripping, or shutting people out
✅ The difference between a boundary and a rule (and why this matters for kids!)
✅ Real-life example of holding someone accountable with calm, assertive communication
✅ How your response to being disrespected teaches people how to treat you
✅ Five parenting strategies to model and teach healthy boundaries at home
✅ Why teaching your child to say “no” is one of the greatest gifts you can give
✅ The truth about boundaries: it’s not rejection — it’s respect

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📕Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence

📕Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger

📕Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness

📕Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach

📕Making the Team: Jack’s Missed Goal

📕I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

📕Living With Grandma and Grandpa: Jack and Alice’s Challenges

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The Lessons For Life With Gramma Kate Podcast and content posted by Cathy Barker are presented solely for general information, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified healthcare professional, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have. They should consult their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

Is your child acting out, feeling down, or saying things like “I’m dumb” or “No one likes me”? You’re doing your best to help, but nothing seems to work, and it’s frustrating.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple yet powerful tool that can make a significant difference: daily affirmations. These are short, positive sentences that help your child develop a positive self-image.

You’ll learn why your words matter so much and how five daily phrases can help your child feel more confident, loved, and ready to handle whatever comes their way.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode will help you bring more encouragement and self-worth into a child’s life one phrase at a time.

✅ 5 important ways daily affirmations help children grow
✅ Simple affirmations you can start using right away
✅ How to use affirmations in everyday routines (without making it awkward)
✅ Why consistency matters more than perfection
✅ How to model positive self-talk so your child learns by watching you

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📕Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence

📕Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger

📕Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness

📕Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach

📕Making the Team: Jack’s Missed Goal

📕I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

📕Living With Grandma and Grandpa: Jack and Alice’s Challenges

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The Lessons For Life With Gramma Kate Podcast and content posted by Cathy Barker are presented solely for general information, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified healthcare professional, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have. They should consult their healthcare professional for any such conditions.