Are you an adult child from a toxic, narcissistic, alcoholic or emotionally neglectful home? And are you on the inner child healing journey? If so, you'll want to understand how to tell if you're healing and on the right track. In this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough, Lisa A. Romano, codependency expert, and mental wellness coach, shares her #1 sign you're healing from childhood trauma.  Embark on the path to conscious awakening, emotional healing, and transformation with Lisa's...

Leaving a narcissist is never easy, and many people are surprised by the emotional challenges they face even after ending the relationship. In this podcast episode with Lisa A. Romano, we uncover why breaking free from a narcissist often doesn't bring the immediate relief or happiness you might expect. Join us as we explore: The psychological impact of leaving a narcissist Why you might struggle to feel good after ending the relationship Strategies for emotional healing and recovery ...

Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness? Do you often wonder why you don't feel good enough? If so, rest assured that this episode of Breakdown to Breakthrough with Lisa A. Romano will open your mind and offer you the clarity you need to better understand three hidden root causes of feelings of inadequacy. But that's not all! Lisa reveals what research has to say about some powerful life skills anyone can begin incorporating into their healing journey!  Embark on the...

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity with Lisa A. Romano Do you find it challenging to be authentic? Were you raised by parents who conditioned you to live in fear of making mistakes or not appearing perfect? If so, this episode is for you. Lisa A. Romano offers invaluable insights that will help you understand yourself on a deeper level, providing clarity that will leave you amazed. Many children conditioned to fear others' judgments struggle with vulnerability and often live in...

Red flags aren't always red. Sometimes red flags look green, or pink, or sometimes white. If you are an adult child from a toxic, emotionally neglectful, or abusive home, you may not know how to trust your instincts when your gut tells you something is off about a person you are dealing with, and that's why Lisa A. Romano teaches consciousness, emotional intelligence, and mental science; the ability to observe one's self and others, especially what is felt and unseen versus seen.  In this...

Are you easily bothered or upset when others don't speak to you or treat you the way you expect them to? There is a fine line between fair expectation and the unfair expectations of someone struggling with codependency issues. In this episode, Breakthrough Life Coach and Award Winning Author Lisa A. Romano unveils red flags of unhealthy thinking of codependent people. As a recovering codependent herself, Lisa speaks to these issues with authenticity, articulation, and tough love, in the hopes...

Ready to become more emotionally intelligent, and confident when dealing with your difficult emotions? If so, buckle in for one of Lisa A. Romano's 12 Week Breakthrough LIVESTREAMS. Lisa offers weekly group calls with her LIVE 12 Week Breakthrough Program, and in this episode, you will be hearing a segment of this call, where she answers members' questions LIVE.  Lisa is a Life Coach and award winning author, whose books are globally recognized as being amongst the best books of all times on...

Have you been cheated on, and are you feeling the betrayal of a partner's infidelity? If so, you don't want to miss this podcast episode on the 3 Hidden Causes of Cheating with Lisa A. Romano, a sought-after Life Coach and award-winning author who specializes in mental and emotional wellness, specifically for those suffering from codependency and narcissistic abuse. If you are an adult child from a toxic childhood home who grew up feeling invisible, unloved, and like a burden, and as a...

Did you know that the fear of disapproval can stem back to childhood and the fear of abandonment? And did you know that the fear of abandonment is akin to death, and that the human brain responds to this fear with the same sort of hormonal and emotional processes that would occur if your life was in danger? Yep, it's true. In this episode, mental health wellness coach Lisa A. Romano, who specializes in crushing codependency and breaking free of the subconscious chains that keep all adult...

Habits, whether subconscious or conscious will dictate the course of your life, wanted or unwanted. Adult children of trauma, live by default, in survival mode and generally do not operate with a growth mindset. And although this is not their fault, unless they actively seek to develop habits that will lead to successful experiences, they will stay stuck. Listen in as Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach and founder of the Conscious Healing Academy, describes the 3 habits all highly...

Do you come from a toxic, dysfunctional, crazymaking family and do you struggle to set healthy boundaries with them to safeguard your mental health? If so, in this episode, Lisa A. Romano dives into 4 steps you can take to begin creating healthier boundaries with toxic family members. However, be prepared; they might not like the new and more assertive you.  Please like, subscribe, share and leave a review, if doing so resonates with you.  Ready to find the authentic you, beneath the...

In this podcast episode, learn about the hidden signs of childhood trauma as they relate to stuffing your emotions, dissociation, denying what you feel, pretending not to feel what you feel and three life transforming mind hacks that will boost your emotional intelligence, self awareness and success quotient.  Lisa A. Romano shows you how to live an empowered life despite a painful childhood past.  Follow along on Spotify http://bit.ly/2wndwHI_LARSpotify Please subscribe, like, share and...

Elevate Your Authenticity: Embracing Mistakes and Letting Go of Criticism Join Lisa A. Romano in this transformative episode as she guides listeners on elevating authenticity. Discover the power of embracing mistakes as stepping stones to growth and self-discovery. Learn to withstand criticism from others without compromising your true self. Explore the liberating practice of letting go of attachment to specific outcomes, allowing you to flow effortlessly with life's unfolding. Tune in to...

Stop Being Afraid of Everything and Start Trusting Your Body's Intelligence In this episode, Lisa A Romano explores the concept of overcoming fear and learning to trust the innate intelligence of our bodies. She delves into the impact of fear on our mental and physical well-being, offering insights on shifting from constant fear to trust and empowerment.  Join Lisa as she shares practical tips and strategies to help listeners break free from fear and embrace the wisdom of their bodies. Tune...

Shadow work refers to the journey one takes to make that which is subconscious conscious, so to discover the lost facets of the self for the purpose of a more integrated sense of self and being-ness. In this episode, Breakthrough Life Coach Lisa A. Romano, author of the bestselling books The Road Back to Me, (2012) and the award-winning Codependency Manifesto and Codependent Now What? It's Not You, It's Your Programming delves into the specific shadow work necessary for a codependent...

Narcissists can keep you emotionally and mentally enmeshed due to their mind games. If you are involved with a narcissist, you undoubtedly understand what it is like to walk on eggshells and freeze the moment they get in touch with you. You can be thousands of miles away and yet still react with anxiety when they reach out.  Lisa A. Romano, renowned codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse recovery expert and life coach, offers you four mental health hacks to beat the anxiety that shows...

Narcissistic friends enjoy pushing you around, minimizing you, and embarrassing you in the name of a joke. By suggesting their antagonistic communication is a form of play, they covertly incapacitate your ability to push back rightfully.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach, an expert in the field of codependency recovery and narcissistic abuse, explains the best way to confront a narcissistic friend. Learn about the psychological strategies that will help boost your...

Narcissistic abuse is a real thing, and since 90% of the population is considered to be somewhat codependent, it is imperative to find as many empowering and valid reasons to ensure we do not fall prey to emotional manipulators. In this episode, you will find the confidence and encouragement you need to go no contact with those with narcissistic personalities. Narcissists exhibit pervasive patterns of antisocial behavior, and according to Lisa A. Romano, if you can remain aware of how their...

Were you raised to feel not good enough and invisible, and were your emotions treated with indifference? And are you struggling to better understand your attraction to narcissists, sociopaths, or even psychopaths? If so, you're not alone. Many women who were raised by toxic parents, find themselves attracted to people who exhibit narcissistic tendencies, such as intentionally withholding love, in order to reinforce emotional dependency, for the sake of dominating the power in the...

Are you stuck in a toxic relationship and can't seem to end it? And do you feel like you are in a one way relationship and no matter how you try to get heard, the person you are dealing with cannot, will not, or refuses to hear you or meet you half way? If you identify as a codependent, you may recognize that it is not easy for you to stand up for yourself, to speak your truth, or to say no. You may take care of others at the expense of yourself, and then feel incredibly wounded when others...

If you are codependent, you don't know who you are, you lack a sense of self, feel like a feather in the wind and tend to agree with others because you never learned to honor the self. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano the Breakthrough Life Coach, reveals the secrets to why codependents who have suffered childhood emotional neglect tend to develop personality traits that make them a target for narcissistic, toxic and unhappy relationships.  The good news is, Lisa has broken the codependency...

Narcissistic mothers are hard to spot. All children have a tendency to see their mother through a tainted lens, one that causes a child to take responsibility for how a dysfunctional mother might cause them to feel rather than being able to comprehend the challenging dynamics. For example, a highly narcissistic mother, may exploit their child's need for approval, love, and validation. When those necessary needs are exploited, a child will naturally assume blame for not gaining a narcissistic...

Are you concerned about diving back into the dating pool? If so, that's a great sign according to Lisa A. Romano, renowned Life Coach and expert in the field of codependency and narcissistic abuse recovery. According to Lisa, not being concerned is a red flag, especially if your relationship history is not all that wonderful.  In this episode, learn about how you can be assured you're ready to find love again! Learn about the signs that indicate you're operating above the veil of...

Emotional manipulators rely on DARVO, which is an acronym for deny, attack, and reverse victim-offender roles. If you have ever been involved with a narcissist, overtime you noticed a pervasive pattern of denying they did anything wrong. Even when you are convinced you are right, somehow, a narcissist is able to play the victim. IF this happens often enough, a target can develop CPTSD, anxiety, crippling self doubt, and depression. Victims of narcissistic abuse can also isolate as they no...