Natalie and Relationship Counselor Elaine Conway discuss strategies for domestic abuse survivors to help prioritize their health and well-being, no matter where they are in their journey. 

After an extended break our  hosts come together to discuss what has kept them busy over the last 18 months and what they plan to cover in the second series of Finding Me: Rebuild You and Your Life After Domestic Abuse. 

In this series, we are hearing direct from survivors who have experience abuse, in  today's show I am talking to Pippa. Pippa lived in an abusive relationship for five years before escaping, taking 13 years to fully get her life back on track. 

You've been in a relationship for many years, many of which have been characterised by abuse. You have finally found the strength to leave and move on. Nevertheless, you must co-parent with the person who caused you so much pain and anguish. In today's episode, we discuss some essential tips for co-parenting with an abusive ex.

We are discussing the different phases of breakup and how to deal with them. There are all these feelings of loss that women can't handle, and this can lead people to return to a relationship no matter how bad it is. Knowing and understanding the phases means you are more likely to successfully advance through each stage and not go back to an abuser. 

After experiencing abuse, women often put themselves and their own self care last on their list of priories, especially when children are involved. The reality is, if you don't look after yourself and spend time on your positive inner voice, your ability to look after anyone else's needs is greatly reduced. In today's show, our special guest is Michelle Reese, Michelle is a is a wellness therapist, running her own holistic business for the last 15 years; Be Well With Shell. Michelle explains what self care really is, and the importance of daily affirmations.

The terms 'Narcissist' or 'Narcissism' is being used with increasing frequency in recent times. With guest and resident Relationship Councillor,  Elaine Conway we discuss what the term really means, and whether women can have a successful relationship with someone who is on the narcissist spectrum. 

In this series, we are hearing direct from survivors of abuse. Today's show we hear from Diem Mooney. Diem is a male survivor of abuse, from a relationship which lasted seven years. Diem found the courage to get out, with his young son, in 2019, we will hear about how Diem rebuilt his life and the advice he offers to others in the same situation.