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Healing From Emotional Abuse

Healing From Emotional Abuse

Written by: Marissa F. Cohen
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Healing From Emotional Abuse is the award-winning podcast helping survivors recognize red flags, set boundaries, and rebuild their lives after toxic relationships.

Hosted by relationship wellness educator Marissa F. Cohen and co-host Sami Litchert, this show explores emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, gaslighting, trauma recovery, and what healthy love actually looks like—without judgment or expert ego.

What You'll Learn: ✨ How to recognize emotional abuse and manipulation tactics
✨ Setting boundaries in dating, family, and workplace relationships
✨ Healing from narcissistic abuse and rebuilding self-worth
✨ Red flags in relationships (and green flags to look for)
✨ Recovering from sexual assault and intimate partner violence
✨ Communication skills for healthy relationships
✨ Trauma-informed strategies for emotional healing

Why Listeners Love This Podcast: 🏆 Purple Ribbon Award Winner (DomesticShelters.org)
🌍 Top 10% of podcasts globally
🎙️ 130+ episodes featuring survivors, therapists, and relationship experts
💜 Authentic conversations—real stories, practical advice, zero shame

Whether you're healing from past abuse, supporting a loved one, or learning to build healthier relationships, this podcast gives you the tools, community, and hope you need to thrive.

New episodes weekly covering narcissistic personality disorder, codependency, divorce recovery, dating after abuse, consent education, and reclaiming your power.

Your healing journey starts here. Subscribe now.

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Episodes
  • The Files Don't Save Survivors. We Do. | Epstein, Carroll, & Centuries of Protected Predators
    Feb 19 2026

    Everyone is talking about the Epstein files. But the survivors — the actual women and girls whose lives were stolen — issued a statement saying the releases retraumatized THEM while Epstein's enablers stayed hidden. So who are these files actually for?

    In this episode, host Marissa Cohen goes deep on the full Epstein story — the 3.5 million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the devastating 2008 non-prosecution deal that let a convicted predator walk free after only 13 months while 30 identified child victims were never even told, and the system of wealth and power that made all of it possible.

    She centers the survivors who paid the highest price for coming forward: Virginia Giuffre, who fought for 16 years, helped convict Ghislaine Maxwell, and died by suicide in April 2025 at 41 years old.

    Courtney Wild, recruited at 14. Jennifer Araoz, raped at 15. And E. Jean Carroll — the only person in U.S. history to win a civil sexual abuse verdict against a sitting president — who waited nearly 30 years to have her story heard in a room where someone had to listen.

    This episode asks the harder question: when powerful men have been protected from accountability for centuries, what does releasing files actually change? And what do WE need to change instead? The answer isn't in the documents. It's in how we treat survivors when they speak.

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, rape, institutional betrayal, and suicide.

    If you need support: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or RAINN at 1-800-656-HOPE.

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    29 mins
  • Healing From Emotional Abuse: EMDR Therapy Saved Her Life: Healing Childhood Trauma, Sexual Assault & PTSD
    Feb 11 2026
    Anne Catona Lynn survived a traumatic car accident at age 4, multiple sexual assaults in her 20s, and decades of unprocessed PTSD—until she discovered EMDR therapy and began her healing journey. Now a trauma-informed consultant and author, Anne shares her transformative story and the specific techniques that helped her reclaim her life. Discover how childhood trauma affects physical health, why self-medication fails, and the surprising connection between adverse childhood experiences and autoimmune diseases. Learn practical, actionable strategies you can implement today to regulate your nervous system and begin healing. Anne also discusses her groundbreaking work building trauma-sensitive, resilient schools and communities—and how the same principles that heal individuals can heal entire organizations. Topics covered: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy breakthroughChildhood trauma and PTSD recoverySexual assault healing and shameMind-body connection: trauma and autoimmune diseasePractical grounding exercises for nervous system regulationReframing trauma narratives from shame to strengthBuilding trauma-informed schools and communitiesHolistic healing: nutrition, movement, mindfulnessWhen to seek professional help and therapy Resources mentioned: "Shedding Lies: Living Beyond Childhood Trauma" (available on Amazon, Kindle on sale for 99¢)"Depression Lied to Me" (anthology featuring Anne's story)Upcoming book: "Grief, Grace, and Gravity" (with her husband)Website: KatonLynnConsulting.com Keywords: trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, childhood PTSD, sexual assault healing, nervous system regulation, autoimmune disease, trauma-informed schools, healing strategies, adverse childhood experiences, mental health Transcript:   📍 📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so, so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies. Legal rights and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to break your silence from the chains of abuse. I'm your host, Marissa f Cohen, and this is healing from emotional abuse. Let's reclaim our lives and empower one another.   📍 📍 All right. Welcome back to The Healing From Emotional Abuse Podcast. I'm your host, Marissa f Cohen, and today we're joined with Anne Catona Lynn, who is an incredible survivor. She also is a coach, um, an author of a couple books and a consultant. So, uh, consultant, coach, and author. I'm sorry, author and speaker, empowering community leaders. To build safe, supportive schools through authentic engagement, um, and helps communities unite to prevent problem behaviors, crises, and improve school culture. She's the author of Shedding Lies, sharing my Journey, sharing her journey, overcoming Childhood Trauma, and she likes to advocate for younger adults with mental health and substance use disorders. So welcome on. Anne, thank you so much for being here today. Thanks so much for having me. I'm really great. I'm really excited to be here. Oh my gosh. I'm so excited to have you. So tell us a little bit about yourself. I ...
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  • Healing From Emotional Abuse: 33 Years of Emotional Abuse: How Laura Richards Finally Left Her Narcissistic Husband
    Feb 4 2026
    Laura Richards spent 33 years married to a narcissist before realizing she was being emotionally abused. Now nine months post-divorce and thriving, Laura shares the painful truth about what emotional abuse looks like from the inside—and why it took so long to recognize. Discover the subtle manipulation tactics that kept her trapped: constant devaluation, gaslighting, lack of empathy during family deaths, and the shocking discovery that her husband was likely grooming her best friend (who he's now engaged to). But more importantly, learn the exact strategies Laura used to heal: journaling, therapy, vulnerability, and finding a tribe of friends who truly support you. This episode breaks down the difference between high confidence and narcissism, explains why narcissists are often "people-pleasers," and offers hope to anyone still trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship. Topics covered: Red flags you might miss in a narcissistic relationshipGaslighting, devaluation, and emotional manipulation tacticsWhy narcissists lack empathy (especially during grief)The people-pleaser narcissist vs. overt narcissismHow to identify healthy vs. unhealthy friendshipsJournaling as a healing toolTherapy and professional helpUsing humor to cope and surviveBreaking the silence: why community mattersMoving forward with hope after divorceHigh confidence vs. narcissism: understanding the difference Resources mentioned: Laura's Podcast: "That's Where I'm At Podcast"Website: ThatIsWhereImAt.comAmazon Journals: Divorce journals, gratitude journals, and moreAvailable on all podcast platforms and social media Keywords: narcissistic marriage, emotional abuse, gaslighting, narcissist red flags, divorce recovery, narcissistic personality disorder, covert narcissist, emotional manipulation, healing from abuse, toxic relationships, narcissist awareness Transcript:   📍 📍 📍 Welcome to Healing From Emotional Abuse, the award-winning podcast that sheds light on the journey from victim to survivor. I'm your host Marissa f Cohen, and I'm thrilled to have you join us on this empowering and healing adventure, the Healing from Emotional Abuse podcast. Isn't just another conversation. It's a sanctuary for those who have endured abuse and are determined to reclaim their lives. Through interviews with inspiring survivors, experts, and advocates, we aim to break the silence surrounding abuse and empower our listeners with the knowledge. Support and resources they need to break free from their past. Our mission is to provide a safe space where survivors can share their stories, find solace in knowing they're not alone, and discover the strength within themselves to heal and thrive. Each episode is filled with powerful narratives, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to help you overcome the lingering effects of abuse and build a brighter future. It brings me immense joy to announce that the Healing from Emotional Abuse Podcast has been honored with the prestigious Purple Ribbon Award for outstanding domestic violence podcasts by domestic shelters.org, recognizing our commitment to raising awareness about abuse. And offering hope to survivors worldwide. We have hit top 10% globally and top podcast in 25 countries. This accolade is a testament to the incredible guests who have shared their stories and the tremendous support from our devoted listeners. Thank you so, so much. Whether you're a survivor seeking healing, a friend or family member wanting to understand and support, or an advocate dedicated to creating a safer world, this podcast is for you. Our conversations delve into topics such as emotional, physical, financial, and psychological abuse, recovery techniques, self-care strategies. Legal rights and much, much more. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Subscribe to healing from emotional abuse on your favorite podcast platform. And remember, your story matters, and you have the power to break your silence from the chains of abuse. I'm your host, Marissa f Cohen, and this is healing from emotional abuse. Let's reclaim our lives and empower one another.  Hey friends. Welcome back to Healing for Emotional Abuse. I'm your host, Marissa f Cohen, and I'm so excited for this week's episode. Um, this interview is a. A little bit old. I think it's about a year old. Um, but it's with a dear friend of mine, Laura Richards, who is an incredible podcast host. And, um, we talk about her narcissistic marriage. She was married to a narcissist for 33 years, starting when she was a young 22. And. We get into like the nitty gritty of things that he said to like weaponize against her and you know, how it made her feel and then getting out of it and healing and the different techniques that she used to heal. So I am so excited for you to listen to this week's episode. If you have any comments. Questions, concerns, um, anything about it, feel free to email us at Healing from Emotional abuse ...
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