• 152. Anything to Avoid Accountability: The Narcissist's Playbook
    Oct 31 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Have you ever been used by the narcissist to avoid consequences? In this episode, I’m sharing about the latest hearing in the murder trial. I’ll talk about the defense’s strategy, the prosecutor’s insights, and how you can recognize narcissistic manipulation tactics disguised as mental illness, physical ailments, victimhood or rationalizations. You can prioritize your health and well-being by staying grounded in reality and speaking your truth - even when it’s hard and it hurts. Your courage matters!

    If you, or someone you know, have been used to avoid accountability, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    16 m
  • 151. Your Body Wants to Heal: Why Nutrition and Movement Are Trauma Recovery Tools
    Oct 24 2025

    Hey, Survivor! How do you reclaim your body and brain, after trauma? In this episode, I’ll talk about a trauma healing and wellness workshop that I led for an awesome group of survivors. I’ll share why a holistic approach to healing is important, especially whole food nutrition and exercise that’s fun for you. Healing doesn’t begin when the narcissistic or toxic person who hurt you reaps what they’ve sown. Your healing starts with YOU!

    If you, or someone you know, want to tap into the power of meals and movement for healing, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    9 m
  • 150. How to Protect Your Peace When Toxic Systems and Narcissistic Leaders Gaslight & Re-Traumatize You
    Oct 17 2025

    Hey, Survivor! How do you self-regulate, when facing gaslighting, manipulation, and other toxic behaviors? In this episode, I’ll talk about body-based regulation when systems, institutions, and people you thought you could trust turn against you. I’ll share about the second round of hearings for 1 of the 4 school administrators who failed to protect students from a former teacher’s misconduct. You can’t control the narcissist or their tactics; but you can control how you care for your nervous system and your truth. Your health and well-being matter!

    If you, or someone you know, are experiencing narcissistic abuse by toxic systems and leaders, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    24 m
  • 149. Healing in Rhythm: How Drumming Regulates Your Traumatized Nervous System and Restores Safety in Your Body
    Oct 10 2025

    Hey, Survivor! Ever tried drumming, as a trauma healing tool? In this episode, I’ll talk about body-based regulation and the power of drumming. I’ll share about my experience at a group healing session, what it felt like, the science behind it, and how you can put it into practice and improve your health and well-being. Your safety matters!

    If you, or someone you know, are looking to add more tools to your toolbox, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    18 m
  • 148. Why We Laugh in Hard Moments: Making Sense of Trauma Responses, Courtroom Triggers, and Healing After Narcissistic Abuse
    Oct 3 2025

    Hey, Survivor! What’s with the laughing, joking, smirking, during serious court hearings, like a murder trial? In this episode, I’ll explain why people (including the narcissist, witnesses, counsel, judges, even you) sometimes laugh, joke, or smirk during serious hearings — why it can be triggering — and provide holistic tools to protect your body, mind, and spirit. Other people’s behavior is their business. But your health and healing is your business. Your health matters!

    If you, or someone you know, are struggling to understand what’s so funny when lives have been ruined or lost, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    18 m
  • 147. When Trauma Resurfaces: Speaking Truth, Facing Shame, and Healing After Narcissistic Abuse
    Sep 26 2025

    Hey, Survivor! How do you triumph over trauma when testifying? In this episode, I’m sharing my experience interviewing with a detective about the murders. I explain why I decided to speak up after all these years, how I prepared, the feelings that came up, and how I dealt with them. Re-telling what has happened to you can bring up a lot of hard feelings. When and if you feel safe to do so, your voice can bring truth to light, empower others; and the emotional release can be healing. Your story matters!

    If you, or someone you know, are debating over speaking your truth, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    25 m
  • 146. Staying Grounded Through Trauma: Healing Tools for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
    Sep 19 2025

    Hey, Survivor! How do you navigate overwhelming experiences — toxic people, narcissistic family members, work stress, grief, or healing from abuse? In this episode, I’m sharing my emotionally heavy, retraumatizing experience at the murder trial. Every-body experiences trauma differently. It’s not a sign of weakness. It’s human. So, I’m sharing some grounding tools that will help you to calm your body and brain, and support your health and well-being. Your peace is priceless!

    If you, or someone you know, are trying to recover and care for yourself while the hardest moments of your life are replayed, this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    23 m
  • 145. Courtroom Stress & Retraumatization: How to Heal Through Hard Moments
    Sep 12 2025

    Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I’m sharing my latest experience at the murder trial. So, please listen to your body and take care as you’re tuning in. I’m talking about what retraumatization looks like, feels like, and how you can navigate it and heal. You’re stronger than you know!

    If you, or someone you know, are dealing with retraumatization through trials [of any kind], this episode is for you.

    Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

    💚Lesley

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    20 m