Ever walk away from an argument thinking maybe I'm the crazy one?

If you've ever tried to bring up a concern and suddenly you’re the problem—you might be experiencing DARVO.

DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. It’s a psychological abuse tactic used to flip the script—and it’s more common than you think.

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia breaks it all down:

• What DARVO looks like in real life (with examples involving partners, kids, and co-parents)
• Why this tactic is so confusing and effective
• How it impacts your nervous system, your confidence, and your kids
• What to do when it’s happening—and how to protect your truth

🎧 A must-listen for any mom navigating emotional manipulation, co-parenting with a toxic ex, or feeling constantly blamed in her own home.

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Too many women stay stuck in toxic relationships because they’re trying to “figure it out.”

Is it narcissism? Addiction? Passive-aggression? Something diagnosable?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver challenges the belief that we need a perfect label before we’re allowed to leave. What if the pain is enough? What if the confusion, exhaustion, and emotional fallout are the evidence?

You’ll learn:

• Why obsessing over a label keeps you stuck in analysis paralysis

• How to validate your reality without outside proof

• What to pay attention to in your body, mind, and home environment

• How toxic behavior—no matter what you call it—impacts your kids

• Questions to ask yourself when you're stuck between fear, guilt, and clarity

🎧 A must-listen for any mom wondering, “What if I’m wrong?” or “Do I have the right to leave?”

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Cognitive dissonance is one of the most powerful forces keeping women stuck in toxic relationships. It’s the reason you doubt yourself, excuse red flags, and feel like you're going crazy—while holding onto hope.

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver explains how cognitive dissonance plays out in toxic marriages, narcissistic relationships, and parallel parenting—and why it leads directly to burnout.

You’ll learn:

• How cognitive dissonance causes confusion, guilt, and emotional shutdown

• The sneaky link between toxic relationships and physical burnout

• Why high-functioning women blame themselves—and how to stop

• How to begin seeing the truth clearly (even when it hurts)

• Practical steps for healing your mind, body, and boundaries

🎧 This one is raw, real, and validating for any midlife mom wondering, “Is it really that bad, or is it me?”

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