That's Where I'm At

By: Laura Richards
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  • Welcome to "That's Where I'm At" with your host, Laura Richards! Join Laura Richards, a survivor of narcissistic abuse with 33 years experience, as she guides you through the journey of identifying, healing from, and thriving after emotional and psychological abuse. With a mission to raise awareness, foster emotional recovery, and empower you to love yourself, Laura brings honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor to every episode. Dive into deep, meaningful conversations, tackle tough topics, and uncover moments of hope and healing. Our supportive community is here for you, offering insights, support, and a shared path to recovery and empowerment. Subscribe now and be part of a transformative journey that’s messy, real, and truly inspiring!
    2023
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Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Success Psychology
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Episodes
  • From Silence to Strength: How Jennifer Found Her Voice After Domestic Violence

    From Silence to Strength: How Jennifer Found Her Voice After Domestic Violence
    Dec 25 2024
    From the depths of silence, women who have endured domestic violence are rising to reclaim their power and find their voices. This journey of empowerment is not just about breaking free from abuse but about rediscovering one's strength, worth, and resilience. Through support networks, self-care practices, and advocacy, survivors are transforming their pain into purpose. They are learning to trust themselves again, make their own decisions, and rebuild their lives on their own terms. By sharing their stories, these women not only heal themselves but also inspire and empower others. In this episode of the That's Where I'm At Podcast, Laura Richards welcomes Jennifer Peterkin, an avid traveler, a lover and collector of stories, and the host of the podcast The Human Experience - a platform that seeks to elevate stories, empower the storyteller, and invite the listener into a place of validation, understanding, and compassion. Through her personal story, she illuminates the path from silence to strength, exploring how survivors of abuse can rediscover their worth and resilience. Jennifer discusses the crucial role of support networks, therapy, and self-reflection in her healing process, as well as the red flags she overlooked in her marriage. The conversation delves into societal conditioning that often silences women, the importance of telling one's own story, and the healing power of sharing experiences. Tune in to get insights on recognizing narcissistic abuse, the challenges of marriage counseling in abusive relationships, and practical steps toward healing and empowerment. Timestamps [02:13] Why Jennifer started her podcast [04:04] Were some of Jennifer’s friends sharing their experience of divorce? [08:52] Jennifer’s therapist and friends were her biggest validators through divorce [13:50] What made Jennifer wait before launching her podcast [18:10] Red flags Jennifer ignored in her marriage [19:25] Did Jennifer’s parents contribute to her being in this toxic marriage? [23:55] How Jennifer got some clarity of who she really was after her divorce [33:02] How young girls are trained not to ruffle up the feathers [36:04] The things that helped Jennifer heal [46:22] Marriage counseling and therapy Notable Quotes “When you are going through domestic violence, everything in your mind is turned upside down.”“Everybody deserves to tell their own story from their own perspective in their own voice.”“Most of the times narcissists are not going to leave because they have to play the victim.”“We all have moments in our lives that make us stop and do a 180.” RESOURCES: MARRIED TO A “NICE” GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources FOLLOW JENNIFER: www.thehxpod.com THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-experience/id1667193007
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    55 mins
  • Trusting Intuition and Embracing Your Calling: Ange’s Journey to Spiritual Empowerment

    Trusting Intuition and Embracing Your Calling: Ange’s Journey to Spiritual Empowerment
    Dec 11 2024
    Self-doubt can be a formidable obstacle for women on their spiritual journey, often hindering them from embracing their true calling. Many women struggle with feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome, and self-sabotage, which can prevent them from fully realizing their potential. By nurturing a strong spiritual foundation, women can tap into their inner strength, recognize their unique gifts, and courageously pursue their authentic calling. This process of spiritual empowerment enables women to rise above societal expectations and limitations, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. In today's episode of the That's Where I'm At Podcast, Laura Richards is joined by Ange de Lumiere, a spiritual lawyer and mother of four children with autism. Ange, born in Paris and now residing in the UK, shares her unique path to becoming a spiritual lawyer and how she helps ambitious entrepreneurs trust their intuition for success. She talks about her initial hesitations about pursuing psychic work and the pivotal moments that encouraged her to embrace her spiritual calling. Ange discusses the impact of therapy on her childhood resilience, the importance of understanding our body's language, and strategies for dealing with energy vampires. Ange de Lumiere is the mother of four children with autism aged 28 to 12. Born in Paris, she now lives in the UK and helps ambitious entrepreneurs trust their intuition to make smart decisions in order to create success on their terms, rather than someone else's. She calls herself a Spiritual Lawyer and has authored two books and three podcasts, her latest being True Spirituality with Ange. Tune in and gain profound insights on overcoming self-doubt, the power of mindset in achieving success, and the significance of recognizing and trusting one's intuition. Timestamps [02:10] How Ange became a spiritual lawyer [08:02] How Ange works with her clients as a spiritual lawyer [12:06] What led Ange to become a spiritual lawyer [18:06] What happened after Barbra talked to Ange in the lecture [25:18] Why Ange was hesitant about doing psychic word [27:24] What really encouraged Ange to start doing spiritual work [34:35] The mindset of thinking you cannot go forward [41:20] How therapy made Ange so strong as a child [48:00] Our bodies have a language [55:30] How to deal with an energy vampire Notable Quotes “People can feel intuitively that you are hiding something. They just don’t know what it is.”“With psychic readings, if you get things wrong, you can really have a massive impact on someone’s life.”“Be careful what you think because it may not be your thoughts.”“Success is 50% mindset.”“What you are going through is in your body; you just don’t realize it.”“People don’t need to understand about energy or know about energy in order to use your energy.” RESOURCES: MARRIED TO A “NICE” GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources FOLLOW ANGE: WEBSITE: https://www.angedelumiere.biz/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ange-de-lumiere-992545109 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AngedeLum THE FREEDOM PROGRAMME: https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Life After Discard: Identifying the Subtle Traits of a Covert Narcissist with Lauren Wickline

    Life After Discard: Identifying the Subtle Traits of a Covert Narcissist with Lauren Wickline
    Nov 27 2024
    Covert narcissists exhibit subtle signs of narcissism, often masked by a facade of humility. They possess an inflated sense of self-importance yet express it through passive-aggressive behavior and subtle manipulation. Hypersensitive to criticism, they may respond with intense emotions or withdrawal. Their relationships are typically superficial, characterized by emotional withholding, gaslighting, and blame-shifting. Covert narcissists struggle with chronic envy and often play the victim to gain sympathy. They lack genuine empathy and have difficulty forming deep connections. In romantic relationships, they may display jealousy and possessiveness and use tactics like stonewalling or guilt-tripping. Their behavior can significantly impact the mental health of those around them, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and depression in partners and family members. In today's episode of the That's Where I'm At Podcast, Laura Richards welcomes Lauren Wickline, a licensed mental health therapist and podcaster. Lauren shares her personal journey into podcasting and discusses her experiences with covert narcissism. The conversation delves into the traits of covert narcissists, exploring Lauren's own experience of being discarded in public. Lauren reflects on her healing process, addressing whether she's still grieving and if she would have stayed in the relationship had she not been discarded. Lauren sheds more light on the inability of narcissists to be alone, healing from trauma bonds, and practical ways to recover from narcissistic relationships. Throughout the episode, Lauren offers insights on getting back to oneself after such experiences, providing valuable advice for women navigating similar situations. Lauren is a licensed mental health therapist in the state of Virginia. She has been practicing in a variety of settings since 2017 to include public schools, acute inpatient hospitals, and outpatient. She has always been passionate about the performing arts to include, singing, theater, and Irish dance. She is passionate about implementing these experiences to include expressive arts, metaphor, and storytelling in all settings as a form of healing. In April of 2023 Lauren experienced a discard from someone she thought was the love of her life. While she began her spiritual/healing journey, Lauren had some professional as well as personal revelations which has motivated her to tell this story in order to help others. She discovered a concept that was first coined in the 1980s by Dr. Dan Kiley called Peter Pan and Wendy’s Syndrome. While these aren’t official terms and diagnoses in the DSM-V, she couldn’t help but find that these pop culture psychology terms are very relevant in today’s society. She hopes to use her story to help and educate others about the damages caused by emotionally unavailable, narcissistic, people. She also hopes to also share information on ways to move past the “Wendy’s Syndrome” which includes anxious attachment, people pleasing, and codependent tendencies. As a recovering people pleaser herself, Lauren hopes that her podcast, Life After Discard, will help others see their worth and bring to light ways to avoid being caught in a Peter Pan and Wendy Syndrome dynamic in their relationships. Tune in to gain empowering strategies for recognizing covert narcissism, rebuilding self-esteem, and fostering healthier relationships, as well as practical tools for healing and reclaiming your identity after narcissistic abuse. Timestamps [02:22] How Lauren got into podcasting [06:00] Is Lauren still grieving? [08:07] Traits of a covert narcissist [10:53] How Lauren was discarded in public [14:00] How Laura was reverse discarded by her ex-husband [22:04] Would Lauren have stayed if she had not been discarded? [28:30] Narcissists cannot be alone for long [34:39] How to heal from a trauma bond [38:05] Ways to help heal from a narcissistic relationship [43:38] Getting back to yourself Notable Quotes “A narcissist is someone who has a high need for control and a lack of empathy.”“They are attracted to those people pleasers, the people who are givers, but you have to remember that takers will take.”“When you are so manipulated, you allow almost anything.”“When you have that revelation, there is no going back.”“Not everybody is going to like the healed version of you, and not everybody deserves the healed version of you.” RESOURCES: MARRIED TO A “NICE” GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources FOLLOW LAUREN: WEBSITE: https://laurenwicktherapist.blogspot.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_wickywicky PODCAST: Life After Discard, available on Spotify, Amazon,...
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    49 mins

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