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The Audacious Life - Break Free

The Audacious Life - Break Free

Written by: Stephani Roberts
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 If you're in the middle of a life transformation and have a desire to turn things around to create an Audacious Life - the one YOU want, not what others expect - you're in the right place! It's time to live life on your terms, let go of toxic, controlling relationships, old stories, and domestic brainwashing, to allow yourself to dream, go for it, and become your best self. Here you'll find encouragement to find freedom from what's holding you back, hear interviews of healing and profound transformation. Learn how to tap into your intuition, find your voice, and take practical steps to move toward more peace, income, happiness, abundance, and a supportive community that cares about you. Welcome! Lots of Love, Steph xoCopyright 2023 Stephani Roberts Digital Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Identifying Green Flags: 7 Markers of a Healthy Relationship

    Identifying Green Flags: 7 Markers of a Healthy Relationship
    Jun 18 2025
    Identifying Green Flags: 7 Markers of a Healthy Relationship

     In this episode, Steph discusses the characteristics of healthy relationships, especially in the context of those who have experienced toxic or narcissistic dynamics who may not have a sense of what a "healthy relationship" even is.

    With Father's Day approaching, the importance of recognizing positive relationship markers is emphasized.

    Key traits such as calm and steady energy, respect for boundaries without punishment, consistency over time, emotional availability, shared power, and genuine interest in personal growth are highlighted.

    These insights aim to help individuals identify and foster healthy relationships, benefiting romantic partnerships, friendships, and family dynamics.


    00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:35 Understanding Healthy Relationships 01:42 Calm and Steady Energy 02:35 Respecting Boundaries 03:34 Consistency Over Time 04:51 Emotional Availability 06:49 Shared Power, Not Control 08:39 Genuine Interest in Your Life 11:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    What are your greatest take aways and what would you add to this list?

    Comment on the The Audacious Life website
    @audaciouslife on instagram
    Or our YouTube channel

    Thanks for listening! Please share with a friend or loved one who can benefit from this episode.

    Sending Peace and lots of Love! xoxo

    Steph
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    13 mins
  • Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury?

    Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury?
    Apr 7 2025
    Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury? In this raw, in-the-car episode, I open up about something I've never fully talked about — the invisible symptoms of post-concussion syndrome and how they've affected my life and recovery. After overdoing it on a bike ride, I fell into a physical and cognitive relapse that left me confused, exhausted, and deeply frustrated. I now know it was a resurgence of TBI symptoms, something that often gets overlooked in women, especially those with a history of domestic abuse. This isn't medical advice — it's my personal story. But if any of this sounds familiar to you, it might be worth exploring further. 💌 Let me know what you're experiencing. Your story matters too. 🔗 Resources and articles: The Concussion Fix webinar and the checklist by email My daily supplement routine (coming soon!) Brain injuries often go unrecognized among domestic violence victims Nearly a quarter of women experience physical abuse from partners, and up to 90% of those women have had at least one concussion. Most don't get screened or diagnosed. Full article here: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/brain-injuries-undiagnosed-untreated-domestic-violence-rcna183637 Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury: The Chilling Truth of This Hits Home Full article here: https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/domestic-violence-and-traumatic-brain-injury-the-chilling-truth-of-this-hits-home/ This article is about a documentary you can watch about this topic. It's called "This Hits Home" and it's about the prevalence of TBIs in domestic violence survivors as well as the sad fact that many aren't screened for head injuries and they are the ones who have more trouble recovering. I haven't seen it yet but will do a review, when I do. Here are some relevant excerpts from this article. The Silent Epidemic of DV-TBI One in four American women will experience severe violence from a domestic partner in their lifetime, often resulting in significant trauma to the head and neck. Over 75% of domestic violence survivors suffer single or repeated traumatic brain injuries, most of which go unreported. Despite these alarming statistics, DV-TBI is still critically under-researched. "I don't think the connection [between TBI and DV] has been made on a wide scale," Scotia says. This is due in part to the lack of awareness and education about the signs and symptoms of TBI, particularly with regard to instances of domestic violence. Brain banks collect brain and tissue samples from donors after their death, distributing these samples to researchers and labs across the United States. However, current brain banks do not have enough samples from women with documented histories of DV-TBI and CTE, making it difficult to research the link between the two. "It seems obvious that women who suffer repeated TBIs from DV are going to get the same neurodegenerative brain diseases as men," Scotia says. "But it's hard to distinguish whether Alzheimer's disease, CTE, post-concussion syndrome, multiple mental health struggles, or another disease or condition is the main issue for them. Add the fact that nobody wants to talk about DV, and we're getting very little research on women's brains." Update on Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review Full article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8773525/ 💌 Let me know what you're experiencing. Your story matters, too! ✍🏼 I'm wishing you well and looking forward to a followup episode with your thoughts and comments. Much love! Steph xoxo
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    24 mins
  • Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing

    Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing
    Mar 23 2025

    Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing


    After 10 years of podcasting about narcissistic abuse, I've realized something critical: we've been giving narcissists exactly what they want - attention. It's time for a movement where we stop obsessing over abusers and start celebrating ourselves! In this powerful episode, I explain why focusing on "red flags" and manipulation tactics can actually keep us stuck in hypervigilance and fear. Instead, I'm inviting you to share your wins - big or small - as we shift the spotlight onto YOUR healing journey. Whether you've just taken a peaceful bubble bath despite the text bombing, established a boundary, or won a court case, your story matters and can inspire others. Join me in creating a community where survivors lift each other up instead of staying trapped in negativity. 📱 Share your win (anonymously if you prefer): https://theaudaciouslife.com 🎙️ Leave a voice message through SpeakPipe on our website 📧 Or email your story for me to share from the website https://theaudaciouslife.com Your experience is valid, and you are not alone.

    Together, we can change the conversation from fear to empowerment.

    I'm looking forward to hearing some examples you're proud of. 🏆

    What choice did you make that...

    ➡️ protected your boundary
    ➡️ set a boundary
    ➡️ helped you move yourself forward in life vs. allowing the abuser to make you feel small and paralyzed.
    🛀🏻 allowed you to feel good 💃🏽
    ❣️👩‍👧‍👧 supported the stability of your children

    I'm looking forward to reading or listening to your shares and most importantly, sharing them with our community so we can be inspired and celebrate with you! 🥳❤️❤️❤️

    Until the next one. Lots of Love!!

    Steph
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    11 mins
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