Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Practical Growth , we're peeling back the curtain on the enigmatic world of narcissistic relationships. Have you ever found yourself ensnared in the web of a partner’s universe, or do you struggle to understand why friends can't easily leave these destructive ties? You're not alone, and this conversation is for you. " What is a narcissistic relationship? " We'll kick off our discussion with a clear breakdown of this complex dynamic, shedding light on...
Apr 04, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 406
Send us a text Join me this week on a heart-wrenching yet uplifting journey with our latest episode, where we peel back the layers of the poignant documentary, Quiet on Set . 🎥 Listen as we not only explore the film's intricate development but also its profound impact on shedding light upon the hidden scars of childhood trauma. In this episode, we are diving deep into the often-unseen long-term effects that complex trauma imprints on individuals and, by extension, society at large. How do these...
Mar 28, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 405
Send us a text Could you become the most powerful version of yourself through a single question? In today’s episode, I ask, "What would you do if you were the richest and most powerful person in the world?" Join me on a profound exploration of self-worth, where I unearth the role of self-reflection in fertilizing the seeds of true self-esteem. 🌱 It's not about wealth or status but about piercing through the ordinary to reveal your extraordinary desires and the values that shape them. "Imagine u...
Mar 21, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 404
Send us a text In this heart-to-heart episode of the #PracticalGrowthPodcast, we unwrap the invisible blueprints that lay the foundation for our relationships – yes, we're talking about attachment styles . 🧩 "Are you seeking closeness or space in relationships?" 🤔 We all dance to a unique rhythm in our partnerships, often choreographed by our attachment styles. Whether you're the secure-confident type, the freedom-loving avoidant, or the warm and sometimes anxious sort, recognizing how these s...
Mar 07, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 403
Send us a text Your life is a reflection of your beliefs, woven deeply into the fabric of your daily existence. But what if we told you that a shift in these silent narratives could unlock a transformation like no other? This week, we aren't just scratching the surface; we're diving deep. 🤿 "To change your life, you have to change your behaviors. And to change those, you start with your beliefs." Have you felt stuck in a loop, witnessing the same outcomes, no matter how much effort you put in? ...
Feb 29, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 402
Send us a text When life handed Melanie Branch lemons, she didn't just make lemonade—she built an empire. Join me on Practical Growth , where Melanie, a business mindset coach and the co-founder of Neuro Spicy Academy, shares her riveting transformation. From the dark trenches of a negative mindset to the empowering light of energy healing and coaching, her journey is a testament to the profound impact of reprogramming our internal narratives. Together, we dissect the critical role of mindset in...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 401
Send us a text Are you neurodivergent and looking for peace after a lifetime of trauma? Struggling to feel comfortable in your own body? Fed up with feeling constantly anxious and burnt out wherever you go? In this episode, we'll uncover why you're stuck in this never-ending burnout cycle. The neurodivergent nervous system is wired differently from neurotypical people, and that has a huge impact on the healing process. To find healing, you need to create safe environments and improve the connect...
Nov 30, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 318
Send us a text Welcome back to the Practical Growth podcast! 🌟 Join me for a feel-good episode where I will be spilling the secrets of tackling life's uncertainties like a champ. Life's full of surprises, and guess what? You've got the power to turn those curveballs into your greatest victories. I'm sharing the lowdown on building a rock-solid foundation for embracing change and rocking a growth mindset. Get ready for the usual practical tips and mindfulness magic that'll have you navigating li...
Nov 16, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 317
Send us a text Have you ever encountered someone who seemed to always be more concerned with their own interests than anyone else's? Perhaps they were willing to use deceit, manipulation, or even cruelty to get what they wanted... If so, you may have encountered a Machiavellian personality. Machiavellianism refers to a personality trait characterized by a tendency to prioritize one's own goals and desires over the wellbeing of others, and to be willing to use any means necessary to achieve those...
Nov 09, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 316
Send us a text Do you find yourself trapped in the cycle of overthinking , plagued by self-doubt? It's a common struggle, but there's a way out. Join me in this episode as I delve deep into the roots of overthinking and self-doubt. Discover the underlying factors that drive these habits, and gain insights into regaining control over your decision-making. In this engaging conversation, I'll give you a practical framework designed to help you break free from the chains of overthinking and self-dou...
Oct 26, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 315
Send us a text In the last week, we have all watched as horrific events have continued to unravel around the globe. It's a lot to take in and process. There's been a huge debate around these events. Compassion fatigue is real. Do we look away from the horrific events that are happening, to save ourselves? Or do we keep our eyes on the pain occurring in the Middle East and beyond? The answer, just like the problem, isn't a simple one. No. None of us can afford to look away. Yes. We can burn our c...
Oct 19, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 314
Send us a text Have you gotten yourself stuck in the trigger trap? Do you keep running through the same painful memories over and over again? This is a pretty common mistake that most survivors make at some point. Trying to uncover what went wrong in the past, they can get caught up in anxious and negative thought loops. These loops cause rumination, which is an emotionally painful experience. Getting lost in rumination will make you more anxious, hopeless, and lost in the journey. For you to st...
Oct 12, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 313
Send us a text Feel like you don't have enough "juice" to get through the day? Do you feel like you can't concentrate on the people and things that matter? Are you foggy or exhausted all the time? These could be the signs of a low emotional bandwidth. What's that? It's a concept that describes the amount of emotional energy you have to deal with the people and experiences in your life. If your "bandwidth" is low, you have a harder time regulating your emotions and responding to the pressures in ...
Oct 05, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 312
Send us a text Do you have a bad habit of gaslighting yourself? Do you tell yourself your trauma wasn't so bad? Or that maybe you had a hand to play in it? Survivors do a better job of gaslighting themselves than their abusers do. It's one of the reasons it's so hard to accept what happened and heal. Instead of staring their trauma in the face, survivors get trapped in a cycle of downplaying and dismissing it. In this episode, I'm going to give you my top technique for beating this toxic gasligh...
Sep 21, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 311
Send us a text Last week, the world was horrified when the news about Ruby Franke broke. The popular Youtube "momfluencer" had done the unthinkable... In this week's episode, we're going to get into this unfolding horror. Who is Ruby Franke? What did the popular 8 Passengers mom do? What are we going to see out of her trial moving forward? There's no doubt we're seeing a narcissistic mother face her fears on an international stage. That will have big consequences for children and mothers across ...
Sep 14, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 310
Send us a text Are you still trying to figure out why your parent hurt you? Feel a deep need to identify the causes behind that last abusive relationship? Here's the deal: your nervous system doesn't care why any of it happened. It doesn't care if that person who hurt you was a narcissist. It doesn't care if they have BPD or autism. All it knows is that it was traumatized. All your body knows is that it's in pain and it doesn't want to be in pain anymore. Too many survivors get caught in the tra...
Sep 07, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 309
Send us a text Feel like you're drowning in debt? Do you think you'll never be able to live a comfortable, abundant life? That's what I thought too after decades of narcissistic abuse and a history of childhood trauma. As it turns out, that history of family dysfunction had turned into an obstacle that was blocking my own ability to create a financially and emotionally abundant life. In this episode, I'll detail the ins and outs of childhood trauma and how it shapes our relationship to financial...
Aug 31, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 308
Send us a text What does it look like when a child is spiritually victimized by their parent? I've been pretty quiet about my story and my experiences with spiritual abuse...until now. In this episode, I'm going to break down my relationship with spiritual abuse and explain how narcissistic parents use this weapon against their children. This is a must-listen-to for anyone who has been gaslit or manipulated by a spiritually toxic (or narcissistic person). Learn to spot the signs and recover your...
Aug 24, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 307
Send us a text Have you been putting in the work of making major manifestations happen? You've probably done the journaling, you've done the meditation, and changed your energy...but nothing is happening. Why? Why aren't you getting what you want? In this episode, I'm going to reveal the truth about manifestations . Specifically, I'm going to show you why your manifestations aren't working and how you can turn that around. Let's face it, you're not getting the truth from your gurus. You're not g...
Aug 17, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 306
Send us a text Spiritual practices are all the rage right now, but some of them aren't leading people into the light. They're banishing people into the darkness of mental illness... We've all seen the videos. People are in full-on spiritual psychosis, starting cults and forming extreme communities all over the world and the web. What is happening? Why are so many people turning away from reality to their detriment? Some of it comes back to spiritual bypassing . It's easier to look to the sky tha...
Aug 11, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 305
Send us a text There is a terrifying new trend taking root in vulnerable spaces on TikTok. Have you fallen prey to it? Today, I'm breaking down a scary new trend overtaking the #NarcTok communities on TikTok. Over and over again we see it happen. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder gaining massive platforms of avid (mostly female) followers that they exploit for views, validation, and money. What is behind this worrying trend? Is there anything we can do to stop it? I'm going to explai...
Aug 03, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 304
Send us a text Do you feel lonely? Do you feel like you don't have any friends? Or that you don't know how to make friends anymore? If so, you're not alone. Making friendships in adulthood is one of the hardest things you can do. It's like starting over in a relationship. You have to put yourself out there and meet new people all over again. But what really makes a friendship? What helps us escape the rejection loop and get into better social circles? In this episode, I'm going to help you tackl...
Jul 27, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 303
Send us a text We are living in a new age. Now, more than ever people know more about their mental and emotional health. We're becoming an informed public, but we're not quite taking that knowledge far enough... As we become more informed on the realities (and long-term effects) of trauma, we have to face a lot of hard truths. Specifically, our trauma has deep links to our genes and history as human beings. If the human brain hasn't changed in 10,000 years, it means our physiological reactions t...
Jul 20, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 302
Send us a text Have you ever been manipulated by a narcissist? Shamed by them? Coerced through therapy-warped language? That's what we're talking about today as we explore the Jonah Hill controversy and what real boundaries look like in a relationship. We dive into how narcissists exploit therapy terminology to manipulate and even shame their partners. Even more intriguing, we'll question the effectiveness of treating a narcissist and examine their toxic entitlement to control in a relationship....
Jul 13, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 301
Send us a text Do you want to improve your emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience? Join me, E.B. Johnson, in the final episode of season two, as we dive into this groundbreaking approach and reveal how you can implement these life-changing techniques. Listen in as we explore why cognitive reappraisal is so powerful and discuss three ways for you to embark on a journey of emotional transformation this summer. As the season comes to an end, I want to encourage you to think differe...
Jun 15, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 242
Send us a text How much fun are you having on your healing journey? It seems like the wrong question to ask. Healing? Fun? That's not how it's supposed to work. Healing is tough. It's all about facing our pain and accepting the part of ourselves that we don't like...right? Yes, but that's only half of the work. The truth is that you're healing to achieve peace and fun in your life. But there's no magical finish line to be reached for you to gain those things. You have to find joy and start havin...
May 18, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 241
Send us a text Like it or not, there's power in having a realistically positive mindset . It changes everything in your life. Why? It's because all our behaviors and decisions begin there, in how we think and what we believe. Our thoughts shape the decisions we make and the actions that we take. The people you choose, and the career paths you take, all of it is affected by your mindset. Be careful, though... It's easy to take this idea and fall into the toxic positivity trap. We don't want that....
May 04, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 240
Send us a text Are you stuck in the grips of a manipulative person? Is someone trying to pull your strings? Are they trying to call the shots in your life? It can be hard dealing with someone who tries to control you through your emotions, or the close bond you share with them. You're always being diminished and forced to put yourself on the back burner. No more. In this episode, I'll help you identify the manipulative relationships in your life and the tools you need to stop the endless string-...
Apr 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 239
Send us a text Last week, it was all about forgiveness. This week? We're tackling the next step in the recovery journey...self-compassion. It's easy for victims to have self-compassion for others. After all, they're conditioned by abusive parents and partners to have compassion (and empathy) for some of the most unforgivable and brutal of behaviors. The problem comes when they try to extend that same compassion to themselves. While survivors may learn to extend compassion to those who hurt them,...
Apr 06, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 238
Send us a text There are a lot of lies that self-made "healing gurus" peddle in online recovery spaces. The worst? That you have to forgive your abusers to heal. How much truth is there in this? Are we really required to extend the grace of forgiveness to someone who doesn't show remorse? Do we have to hold that kind of space in our hearts for someone who made a choice to damage us mentally, emotionally, and physically? In this episode, we're going to dispel one of the biggest and most dangerous...
Mar 30, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 237
