Announcement: The Jan Broberg Show will be rebranding to Trauma Interrupted Mitigated and Expressed (T.I.M.E.) with Jan Broberg in the near future, so just know it’s us in your feed when the change takes place.

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words and topics we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on Recovery. Jan discusses the importance of storytelling as a first step in healing, the challenges of breaking trauma cycles, and the signs of being in recovery, such as self-love and emotional regulation. Sharing a personal story about her son's struggle with addiction and her own moments of despair, Jan emphasizes that recovery is a non-linear journey of self-awareness, resilience, and mindful action. She encourages listeners to engage, share feedback, and continue supporting each other through shared experiences of trauma and healing.

Mentioned Resources:
How to Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week & Also for the Rest of Your Life by Rachel Madorsky
Trauma Recovery Scale

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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[Content Warning]: Coercive control, narcissism, child abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Vanessa Reiser, LCSW, a psychotherapist and narcissistic abuse survivor specializing in narcissistic and cult abuse. They delve into the insidious nature of manipulators, exploring how grooming and mind control operate in relationships, families, and systems. Vanessa shares her personal story of manipulation and her mission to raise awareness, including her famous run across New York in a wedding dress. The conversation powerfully reframes narcissistic abuse as a form of cult-like mind control, whether it's a "cult of one" or a large group. They discuss the devastating impact on children, the failures of the family court system, and practical strategies for teaching critical thinking and resilience to protect ourselves and our loved ones from predators.

Buy Vanessa’s Book: Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People

Where To Find Vanessa:
Insta: @Vanessareiserlcsw
X: @Vanessareisersw
TikTok: @VanessaReiser
Tell A Therapist

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

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[Content Warning]: Child abuse, emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, gaslighting, suicide attempt, physical abuse

Today, Jan is joined by Serfine Okeyo, a Johns Hopkins University student studying economics, shares her journey of surviving systemic abuse from her mother, a psychiatric nurse who for years denied her medical treatment for chronic depression and suicidal ideation. Serfine recounts witnessing her mother's abuse of a disabled patient, which allegedly led to the patient's death, and her ongoing fight for justice. Despite the trauma, she found healing through therapy, medication, and support at Johns Hopkins. Now estranged from her mother, Serfine is reclaiming her life, advocating for mental health awareness, and building a chosen family. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of human connection.

Serfine is in the process of writing a book, if you feel you can assist with this, or just need someone to talk to, her inbox is always open:
Insta: @dreamingdragonf1y

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

Subscribe / Support / Contact:
🍎 Review on Apple
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Jan Broberg Foundation:
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