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Passion From Pain

Passion From Pain

Written by: Amy Pease
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 Life can be brutal. Trauma, manipulation, & mental abuse leave scars, but here’s the truth: your pain isn’t your prison—it’s your power.

Passion From Pain is the no-nonsense, unapologetic podcast for those ready to break free from the chains of toxicity, take back their minds, & rise up stronger than ever. Hosted by Amy Pease, a woman who fought her way out of a manipulative & mentally abusive adopted family while raising a son diagnosed with autism, this show is for the survivor. Amy turned her pain into purpose, dedicating her life to helping others reclaim their power after life's brutally painful moments.

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  • S2E24 Empty Nest. Empty Tank. The Real Life Rom-Com Adventures of Zeke & Terri

    S2E24 Empty Nest. Empty Tank. The Real Life Rom-Com Adventures of Zeke & Terri
    Feb 20 2026
    They almost filed for divorce. After 25 years together, two kids, and a pandemic that cracked everything open, Zeke and Terri Mead looked at each other and said: we're done.

    But then they didn't leave. In one of the most honest, funny, and real conversations I've had on Passion From Pain, Zeke and Terri walk us through the breakdown — and the accidental, incredibly intentional rebuilding that followed.

    We're talking vulnerability, individual therapy, a whole new approach to intimacy, weekly relationship check-ins, different attachment styles, and the decision to build a travel business together at 55.

    This isn't a love story with a clean ending. It's a love story with guts.

    If you're in midlife, in a long-term relationship that feels like it's running on autopilot, or wondering if reinvention is still possible — this episode is for you.

    In this episode:
    • The pandemic moment they said "we're done" — and what happened next
    • Why couples therapy failed and individual therapy changed everything
    • The weekly check-in questions that rebuilt their relationship from scratch
    • Navigating anxious vs. avoidant attachment styles
    • Building Zeke and Terri Adventures — travel, YouTube, and business at 55
    • Why "someday" is a lie you can't keep telling yourself

    Connect with Zeke & Terri: Website: zekeandterri.com | YouTube: Zeke and Terri Adventures Terri's book: pilotingyourlife.com | Retreats: pilotingyourliferetreats.com

    🔔 Subscribe, follow, and join the community — your story isn't over. It's just getting real.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.

    🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong! Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • PFP S2E23 Why You Keep Choosing the Wrong Person (It's Not What You Think)

    PFP S2E23 Why You Keep Choosing the Wrong Person (It's Not What You Think)
    Feb 11 2026
    💥FREE GIFT from Passion From Pain! Get Amy's Guide: “From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”: https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarityhttps://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERvdzVHZFY1aFlzUEo0bFRrTC01MVpmU3JsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVUk4dm1selVUOHB0MTZfVXFCZmlhUlc0SGRmOF9hek1Xbkg3VTNxQkd5Umk5ck5qSW1FYjAtSFNVSDRURDFtSzljN1Fwa3ZyMkZwVjlwTGJEenp2LUFNRjk1dHQ1NlNvaXU2cjFjVDRoTEJVbmtzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fget.passionfrompain.com%2Ffrom-confusion-to-clarity&v=ssfSuxKf-oo Why do smart, self-aware people keep ending up with the wrong partners? It's not bad luck. It's not low self-esteem. It's your attachment style—and it's been running the show since childhood. Join Amy Pease and author Deborah Lukovich for a thought-provoking discussion from "When Sex Meets God: A Midlife Unraveling." The conversation touches upon themes reminiscent of jungian psychology and depth psychology, offering a nuanced perspective.Listen to the full episode on Passion From Pain, The Podcast!We go deep on:- Why you're attracted to emotionally unavailable people (and they're attracted to you)- The neuroscience behind trauma bonds—and why "just leave" doesn't work -- How your childhood programmed you to accept less than you deserve -- The difference between anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles -- What family court battles reveal about narcissistic manipulation -- Practical tools to break the cycle and build secure relationshipsThis isn't about blaming yourself. This is about understanding the invisible patterns controlling your choices—so you can finally choose differently.If you've ever asked yourself "Why do I keep doing this?"—this episode is for you.ABOUT DR. DEBORAH LUKOVICH: Dr. Deborah Lukovich is a licensed clinical psychologist, attachment theory expert, and trauma recovery specialist. She works with individuals navigating narcissistic abuse, family court systems, and complex relationship trauma. Her approach combines neuroscience, attachment research, and real-world strategies for healing.Find Dr. Deborah:Website: www.deborahlukovich.com When Sex Meets God: A Midlife Unraveling - link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sex-Meets-God-Unraveling/dp/B0FY1WSSJZRESOURCES MENTIONED: -- Attachment Theory 101 -- Trauma Bonding Explained -- Nervous System Regulation TechniquesTIMESTAMPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo - Cold Open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=164s - Welcome to Passion From Pain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=195s - Meet Dr. Deborah Lukovich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=320s - The Midlife Unraveling Begins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=585s - The Magazine That Changed Everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=750s - When Everything Falls Apart at Once https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=970s - The Unconscious Knows Before You Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1165s - The First Twinge of Discontent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1420s - Depression as Communication (Not a Problem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1635s - Sitting in the Dark Night of the Soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=1850s - When Sex Meets God: The Split Between Desire & Spirituality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=2300s - The Fifty Shades Phenomenon & Cultural Wounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=2555s - Online Dating as Unconscious Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=2770s - The Transformative Relationship That Changed Everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3025s - Why We Don't Bash Our Exes (Conscious Uncoupling) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3255s - Dreams: What People Get Wrong About Symbols https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3533s - Final Message: Your Falling Apart Has Meaning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfSuxKf-oo&t=3606s - Outro & Credits 🔥ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN: This is the podcast for survivors of manipulation, mental abuse, and toxic relationships who are rebuilding their lives. No toxic positivity. No fluff. Just raw truth, actionable strategies, and real conversations about the hard parts of healing.Host: Amy PeaseWebsite: www.passionfrompain.comInstagram: @amy.pease.roxTikTok: @og.passionfrompain👉Join the Inner Circle: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hCUHA1SnRQUXdQVVZ2Zm85WDFFTmJESUxpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT0U0dWJrQXczSEFZZHRyakpDUllzMzRMamk0N2RTYnRHcEdBYTRhUGFNdzB2RmNkRkl0ZUttUEotVEZBeDdwbXcwNFBydy16NlpqWkJ6OWpjLTFxdjRyMkJmbjhkTkg2b1pWeWxFVzJ3eXBvRHNGOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F15fhocRYaK%2F&v=ssfSuxKf-oo- FREE GIFT! “From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”: https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarity- SUPPORT THE SHOW: 👍 Like this ...
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S2E22 Your Body is Keeping The Score (Here’s How to Release Trauma You Can’t Remember)

    S2E22 Your Body is Keeping The Score (Here’s How to Release Trauma You Can’t Remember)
    Feb 6 2026
    In this powerful conversation, Amy Pease interviews Dr. Lisha Antiqua, Ph.D., a transpersonal psychology expert and holistic trauma-informed coach, about healing trauma that lives beyond memory—inside the body, nervous system, and identity.Dr. Lisha breaks down why many people stay stuck in “processing the past” and what it looks like to rebuild from the inside out: body, mind, emotions, energy, and soul.Trigger Warning This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse, trauma recovery, and sexuality/intimacy topics. Please listen with care.Dr. Lisha Antiqua, Ph.D. is a Transpersonal Psychology expert, Holistic Trauma-Informed Coach, and Founder of Your Own University (Y.O.U.), a global education platform helping women rise from survival to sovereignty through identity healing, soul alignment, and purpose activation. She is the creator of the Amazing YOU Method, integrating body, mind, emotions, and soul for trauma recovery and empowerment.What You’ll LearnWhy trauma isn’t “fixed” by retelling it forever—and how to stop loopingHow identity gets fractured by trauma and rebuilt through conscious creationSomatic + nervous system tools (EFT/tapping, vagus regulation, movement)What “soul-led” healing looks like in real lifeReclaiming intimacy after trauma with boundaries, self-trust, and a new blueprintConnect with Dr. Lisha Antiqua🌐 Website: www.LishaAntiqua.com🎓 School: www.YourOwnUniversity.com🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrLishaAntiqua📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrLishaAntiqua | www.facebook.com/YourOwnUniversity🎵 TikTok: @Dr.LishaAntiquaPhd📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/DrLishaAntiqua💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/DrLishaAntiqua🎙️ Podcast: More Than Sex & Secrets (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4e44ybpvHVwCW3HIqdrfym?si=JBiSaB1CThqkJkFJamCK2Q📩 Email: LishaAntiqua@gmail.comIf this episode hit home… Like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder: healing isn’t just recovery—it’s reclamation00:00 Intro + why Dr. Lisha’s work matters00:00 Her origin story: abuse, survival, and the turning point00:00 Trauma in the body: cancer, adrenal failure, and nervous system lock00:00 Coaching vs trauma work: why “moving forward” needs foundations00:00 The Amazing YOU Method: rebuilding identity + reclaiming your power00:00 Reclaim Intimacy: healing sexuality after abuse (real talk)00:00 Spiritual healing + transpersonal psychology (what schools won’t say)00:00 Authenticity + purpose: the “steampunk hat” moment00:00 Therapy loops: when “processing” becomes a prison00:00 Training healers: EFT, vagus resets, somatic tools, holding space00:00 “Quick fix” myth: what real healing speed actually looks like00:00 Rapid Fire segment (fan favorite)00:00 Outro + how to connect with Dr. Lisha🎙️ ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN:Passion From Pain is the podcast for survivors of manipulation, mental abuse, and toxic relationships who are done with toxic positivity and ready for brutal truth. Hosted by Amy Pease, we bring you raw conversations with experts, survivors, and healers who understand that recovery isn't about "getting over it"—it's about reclaiming who you were before the pain tried to silence you.We don't rush healing. We don't waste truth. And we sure as hell don't sugarcoat survival.💬 LET'S TALK:What part of this conversation hit you the hardest? Drop a comment and let us know—Dr. Lisha and I are reading every single one.---🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO PASSION FROM PAIN:This channel survives because of YOU. If this episode gave you something you needed, hit subscribe, smash that like button, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. That's how we grow. That's how we reach the people still suffering in silence.📲 FOLLOW PASSION FROM PAIN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.pease.rox/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@og.passionfrompain?_t=ZT-8ukWSUItiv5&_r=1Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381470017Website: www.passionfrompain.comJoin the Inner Circle (free community): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/Get You FREE Guide from Passion From Pain!“From Confusion to Clarity: 10 SIgns of a Manipulative & Mentally Abusive Relationship”:https://get.passionfrompain.com/from-confusion-to-clarity© 2026 Passion From Pain. All Rights Reserved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong! Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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