In this empowering episode therapist and author Marcia Williams shares:

• Her story of how she ended up married to a narcissist,
• The definition of narcissistic personality disorder and two of the most common types of narcissists,
• How narcissists often target vulnerable people,
• Why it is so challenging to recognize you are in a narcissistic, abusive relationship,
• Her therapeutic journey,
• How to identify if you’re experiencing narcissistic abuse,
• Why and how personal healing is the number one priority,
• Why narcissistic abuse is a specialty area of therapy, and
• How your voice is your power and why understanding that is so critical to healing.

Website: www.hiddenflamesllc.com

Book: Groomed: Life Married to a Narcissist & How I Overcame Narcissistic Abuse

Instagram: @hidden_flames_llc

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Bio:

Marcia Williams is a seasoned licensed therapist with over 21 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals recover from the traumatic effects of narcissistic abuse. With a master's degree in counseling and a professional license obtained in 2003, Marcia has dedicated her career to empowering both women and men to reclaim their lives from the grip of toxic relationships.

As the CEO of Hidden Flames LLC, Marcia offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic services, including individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as coaching services. Her expertise extends to leading workshops and retreats designed to foster deep healing and personal growth. Drawing on her personal experience of a 30-year marriage to a narcissist and subsequent divorce, Marcia brings unparalleled empathy and insight into her work.

In addition to her private practice, Marcia is the founder of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Program (NARP), a transformative initiative that has guided countless individuals toward healing. She is also the author of the book *Groomed: Life Married to a Narcissist and How I Overcame Narcissistic Abuse*, where she shares her personal journey and strategies for recovery. Her upcoming podcast, "Self-ish," set to launch by the end of the year, will provide a platform for discussions on self-care, healing, and resilience after a narcissistic relationship.

A former manager of a mental health utilization management team for a major healthcare organization for over 17 years, Marcia blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those who have experienced narcissistic abuse. Currently residing in Maryland, Marcia is a proud parent of three sons, ages 23, 25, and 30, and the eldest of five siblings.

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In this insightful episode relationship mentor Emma DeSouza shares:

• Her early diagnosis with depression in high school that led to her bipolar diagnosis,
• Her experience with IVF and bipolar,
• The power in acknowledging challenges and having healthy, open communication with your partner,
• How proactive therapy has helped her accept responsibility for herself and improved her relationship,
• What led her to become certified in mindfulness meditation and yoga,
• How mindfulness can look different for each person and how to learn what works for you,
• How to understand the value of yoga and find what works for you,
• What led to her work as a relationship coach,
• How her personal work learning to manage her bipolar symptoms has helped her be more effective in helping others in their relationships, and
• Her number one tip for getting started improving relationships.

Website: www.emmadesouza.ca

Instagram: @itsemmadesouza

TikTok: @itsemma.desouza

YouTube: @itsemmadesouza

Bio:

Emma is an IVF mom with bipolar and fibromyalgia, a business owner, and a dedicated relationship mentor with over 14 years of personal experience in a thriving relationship and over 4 years as an operations specialist to help women make their businesses & lives run smoother. She has a BSc. in Psychology and Biology, a nursing education, and training in modalities like meditation and yoga.

Emma blends practical advice with holistic insights to guide women in balancing their roles as mothers and partners. Her unique approach empowers women to transform their relationships, support their families, and build passion-based businesses with operational ease.

She is here to start meaningful conversations you can integrate into your everyday lives and share with those close to you. By helping you shift your perspectives, she aims to open up a world of possibilities that may have once felt closed off.

Emma uses her history of navigating her mental and physical health journey alongside her education to share with others how mindset shifts can transform their long-term dreams.

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In this empowering episode Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner Dawn Norton shares:

• Her incredible story of trauma in childhood which motivated her to seek healing as an adult,
• What Emotional Freedom Technique is and how it works and impacts your mind and body,
• The impact of stress on our bodies and how EFT can help,
• How “stuck” emotions and trauma can cause physical pain and illness,
• That emotions are not good or bad, they are just information and EFT helps you process them through your body,
• How connected our thoughts are to our emotions,
• How EFT can truly create emotional freedom by putting you back in the driver’s seat of your mind and emotions,
• That emotions are interconnected and as you process one you also process others,
• What a tapping “script” is and how it helps,
• How EFT helps you regulate your emotions,
• Why it’s called “emotional freedom” technique, and
• How to get started learning EFT.

Website: www.eftcoach.com

Instagram: @the.eftcoach

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YouTube: The EFT Coach

Bio:

Dawn Norton is a wife, mom of seven, and Nanna of ten. For over 20 years, she was a stay-at-home mom, and spent more than 15 years as a realtor. Her passion has always been learning and improving herself, a journey that began with reading self-help books as a teenager.

Dawn’s life has been marked by significant challenges, including her parents' divorce when she was young, growing up without a mom, and coping with her mother’s suicide when Dawn was 19.

Dawn has also faced considerable health challenges such as mold exposure, candida, and chronic fatigue, all of which she has successfully overcome. The last few years she has been navigating the challenges of menopause and is finally seeing the light. She never gives up!

Dawn is driven by a profound desire to help individuals overcome adversity and find inner peace. Leveraging her expertise in mindset principles, functional medicine health coaching, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), she offers personalized coaching to remove barriers in mind, body, and spirit. Through compassionate guidance and accountability, she empowers her clients to embrace peace, confidence, and forgiveness, unlocking their true potential for holistic wellness and personal growth.

With 20 years of experience with EFT and seven years of experience in health and mindset coaching, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to her clients' well-being. She loves people, learning, and investing, and is dedicated to helping others achieve their highest potential.

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