
Episode #63: Untangling Complex Shame: A Journey to Healing with Dr. Zoe Shaw
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Zoe dives into the often misunderstood world of complex shame—how it silently shapes our relationships, distorts our identity, and hinders our ab...
13 Aug 202538min

Episode #62: He Controlled Everything: My 29-Year Marriage to a Covert Narcissist
What happens when the person you vowed to spend your life with turns out to be living a double life — not in secret affairs, but in hidden abuse? In this eye-opening episode of Surviving Toxic Relatio...
7 Aug 202529min

Episode #61: Samia Come Forth: From Rock Bottom to Purpose-Driven Powerhouse
What happens when pain meets purpose? Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Samia Young, a powerhouse of resilience, faith, and redemption. Once a foster youth who endured unspeakable abuse, ...
30 Jul 202554min

Episode #60: Why Wives Feel Invisible At Home; With Dr. Becky Whetstone
In this candid and powerful episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships with The Matadoras, Lizzie and Deana are joined by therapist and author Dr. Becky Whetstone to unpack the real dynamics behind rela...
24 Jul 202543min

Episode #59: When the Affair Goes Viral; But You're the One Left Bleeding
In this powerful Talk It Out Tuesday episode, Lizzie and Deana talk openly about the emotional toll of public betrayal, using the viral Andy Byron affair as a lens to explore the very personal pain of...
22 Jul 202522min

Episode #58: Navigating High Conflict Divorces: Insights from Lisa Johnson
In this conversation, Lizzie and Deana speak with Lisa Johnson, a high conflict divorce strategist and advocate, about the complexities of navigating high conflict divorces and legal abuse. Lisa share...
15 Jul 202542min

Episode #57: Gaslighting, Blame Shifting & Minimizing; 3 Toxic Tactics That Keep You Stuck
In this episode, Lizzie and Deana delve into the complexities of manipulation, focusing on gaslighting, blame shifting, and minimizing. They share personal stories and insights on how these tactics ca...
8 Jul 202524min

Episode #56: When the Marriage Ends in Midlife: Healing After Betrayal & Financial Devastation
On the first episode of "Talk It Out Tuesdays", Lizzie and Deana discuss the phenomenon of "gray divorce", particularly focusing on the emotional and financial impacts of divorce for individuals over ...
23 Jun 202516min




















