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Awakening Women Podcast

511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 140 ratings

Discussing all topics related to holistic health, alternative health, spirituality, psychology, marriage, and personal development.

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230. He Says He Wants To Change | How to Know if You Should Give it More Time

November 05, 2020 19:46 - 28 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode, I'm offering some food for thought on what to do if you're ready to leave the relationship and your partner says he wants to do the work to change.  Join the ETC coaching program  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook for daily posts

229. Random Insights| Overwhelm| Triggers| The State of The World and How You Can Stay in Your Power

October 29, 2020 19:32 - 21 minutes - 23.2 MB

All we have control over is how we choose to respond or react to what is going on around us. In this #randominsights episode Leanne unfiltered (with swear words, so mind little ears) talks about:  How to handle when people don't agree with you How to stay in your power when the world feels chaotic  Our new (non-social media) private forum  Are you ignoring the callings of your soul? Stop blaming your partner for why you don't have what you want How to handle (and what I'm doing abou...

228. Counselling Nightmares | Why Counselling Won't Make Him Change His Behaviour Long Term

October 22, 2020 17:26 - 31 minutes - 33.3 MB

I've been having this conversation on Instagram and in our Podcast discussion group on Facebook this week, and so many women have shared their negative experiences working with a counsellor who inappropriately managed the situation. This is such a big issue, and in this episode I am sharing 4 things you can do to be part of the solution.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on IG and Facebook Book a Private Coaching + Consultation Session:  https://soulworkholisticcounselling.vipmembervault...

228. Counselling Nightmares | What You Can Do to Find the Right Counsellor

October 22, 2020 17:26 - 31 minutes - 33.3 MB

I've been having this conversation on Instagram and in our Podcast discussion group on Facebook this week, and so many women have shared their negative experiences working with a counsellor who inappropriately managed the situation. This is such a big issue, and in this ep I am sharing 4 things you can do to be part of the solution. Part 2 will be directed at therapists and counsellors.  Listen to ep 172 for more on how to find a counsellor that will be a good fit for you.  Follow @awake...

227. Empowered Wellness| What I am Doing Right Now To Stay Healthy

October 15, 2020 17:43 - 42 minutes - 45 MB

A little pivot in the conversation with this episode, today I'm sharing 10 things I am currently doing to stay well and nourish my body, mind, and soul each day.  Join the Awakening Women Community news updates Join the Winter 2021 ETC waitlist Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook 

226. Boundary Mind Games | When They Say You're Not Respecting THEIR Boundaries

October 10, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MB

I have had this question come up several times in the past week, so I decided to do a quickie bonus episode to address it for you guys here.  The Q: What if both are trying to defend their boundaries, each person believes they're right and just standing ground on their boundaries? Join the End The Cycle 2021 waitlist  Join the AW Newsletter  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook

225. Is it Narcissistic Abuse? | 10 Ways to Know For Sure And Stop Questioning Yourself

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 28.6 MB

I get this question often: I think he is narcissistic, but sometimes he can be so wonderful and amazing, I see the good. How do I know if he's a narcissist?  In this episode, I'm breaking down 10 ways to know if what you're experiencing is narcissistic abuse and points toward your partner having narcissistic tendencies and traits.  1) Crazymaking communication  2) Entitled and selfish behaviour  3) WTF moments are a regular occurence 4 You experience frequent confusion regarding th...

224. Transcending Patriarchy | Male Privilege, Entitlement and Toxic Masculinity

October 01, 2020 23:34 - 56 minutes - 61 MB

In this episode I'm talking about how women must wake up to the roles we have taken on we no longer want to take on. Do you feel like all the cooking, cleaning, childcare, housekeeping, laundry, and all the things in between are your job?  Get ready, this episode is firey, real, raw and unedited. There are swear words, so listen with earbuds if you have little ones around! Join the ETC program waitlist Episodes referenced:  EP 220. Stuck is an Illusion| 5 Reasons You Feel Stuck and H...

223. Codependency | 5 Ways We Allow Our Emotions to Be Controlled

September 24, 2020 20:02 - 25 minutes - 27.4 MB

Join me for another edition of the AW podcast as I am sharing 5 ways codependency blocks our emotional freedom, empowerment, and resiliency.  Join the ETC winter 2021 waitlist  Join the Podcast Discussion Facebook Group

223. Codependency | 5 Ways We Block Allow Our Emotions to Be Controlled

September 24, 2020 20:02 - 25 minutes - 27.4 MB

Join me for another edition of the AW podcast as I am sharing 5 ways codependency blocks our emotional freedom, empowerment, and resiliency.  Join the ETC winter 2021 waitlist  Join the Podcast Discussion Facebook Group

222. Nothing Changes Until YOU Change | You Can't Grow In Your Comfort Zone

September 18, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MB

ETC closes TODAY at 6 pm PST until 2021! Get in this round here. I also discuss how we become trapped in our lives and circumstances when we allow anxiety and fear to hold us back.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook

221. Becoming Financially Empowered| Why Self Trust is More Important Than Trust for Others

September 17, 2020 17:41 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

This episode turned in to me sharing my money empowerment and business journey, and we segway into how to know if you lack self-trust, and why self-trust is more important than trusting others when it comes to money and other areas of your life.  Remember that you know yourself better than anyone, and you are more than capable of making your own decisions! Join ETC Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram

220. Stuck is an Illusion| 5 Reasons You Feel Stuck and How to Shift Your State

September 15, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MB

I hear so much from women that they feel stuck, so in this episode, I'm covering 5 big reasons I see women staying stuck, as well as some tips on how to get UNstuck.  Join ETC for the September session   Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook

219. Stop Over Functioning | How You're Feeding the Relationship Dynamic with an Under functioning Partner

September 10, 2020 19:33 - 12 minutes - 14.4 MB

ETC is now open for registration! There are only 50 spots available. REGISTER HERE. In this episode, I'm talking about the payoffs we get as over-functioning women in a relationship with an under-functioning partner.  I also share a quick overview of what we do inside of ETC.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook

218. When You Start Putting YOU first |Handling How Your Partner Responds to Your Changes

September 09, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 36.3 MB

When you start to do the inner work and putting yourself first, your partner likely will not like this newfound empowerment and boundary setting. I did a Livestream in our AWS Facebook community and wanted to share it on the podcast so you may all benefit in case you missed it or are not on Facebook.   To join the ETC program and video series head here.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook

Announcements | The Own Your Power Transformation Series Starts NOW!

September 07, 2020 19:53 - 12 minutes - 14 MB

The OYP Transformation series starts NOW!  Register here so you don't miss a thing.  I've got some exciting new topics coming up for you on boundaries, empaths, HSP's and INFJ personality, so stay tuned for more on that.  Follow @awakeningwomenupport on Instagram and Facebook

217. Numbing Behaviors | How Do You Deal With Difficult Emotions?

September 03, 2020 18:02 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode, I'm addressing something we all have, HABITS. Our habits either build us up, or break us down, so we need to be aware of how we cope with difficult emotions, and if those habits are adding to our life or taking away from our thriving.  Awareness is the first step to transformation.  Join the ETC Waitlist and upcoming video series  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram

216. Listener Question | When Your Partner Says Your Therapist is Brainwashing You

September 03, 2020 17:57 - 9 minutes - 10 MB

In this episode, I'm answering a listener question: "The Narc in my life has begun attacking my therapist ie: I don’t think she is good for you, putting ideas in your head, she twists what actually happens, etc, etc. Is this common for a Narc?" Want your question featured on the podcast? Leave a voice memo and you may be chosen to have your Q answered on the show! To remain anonymous leave your name out of the recording.  Get on the ETC Waitlist

215. Covert Abuse | 5 Types of Verbal Abuse You Are Likely Experiencing in Your Relationship

August 28, 2020 18:33 - 32 minutes - 34.5 MB

Join the upcoming Own Your Power video series. This is specifically created for women who are living in limbo in a relationship and are experiencing covert emotional or narcissistic abuse who want to know the next steps to take. Sign up here. This episode is a recording of a recent Facebook live I did in our private community, and it is so important I wanted to add it to the show so everyone can benefit.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook for daily posts and transfo...

214. Choosing To Stay | 8 Benefits and Drawbacks to Consider

August 25, 2020 18:18 - 25 minutes - 27.3 MB

Join the OYP Video Series and ETC Waitlist  If you are choosing to stay in the relationship at this point, it's important to consider all sides to make a conscious and informed decision based on all the information you have available to you. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 benefits and 4 drawbacks for staying, including a bonus tip for tapping into your higher self to find the answers.  Follow @awakeningwomensuppport on Facebook and Instagram  

213. The Cost of Living in Relationship Limbo | What Are You Committed to?

August 21, 2020 17:45 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MB

End the Cycle runs 3 times per year, and the next 30 day group intensive begins on September 21st! Make sure you're on the waitlist here so you don't miss out.    Have you been stuck in the same place of relationship limbo for what seems like your entire relationship? In this episode, we're talking about how to get out of the limbo trap - even if you aren't ready to leave yet with one mindset shift. We CAN change how we feel by working with the mental loops that keep us trapped.  Follo...

213. Living in Relationship Limbo | What Are Your Committed to?

August 21, 2020 17:45 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MB

End the Cycle runs 3 times per year, and the next 30 day group intensive begins on September 21st! Make sure you're on the waitlist here so you don't miss out.    Have you been stuck in the same place of relationship limbo for what seems like your entire relationship? In this episode, we're talking about how to get out of the limbo trap - even if you aren't ready to leave yet with one mindset shift. We CAN change how we feel by working with the mental loops that keep us trapped.  Follo...

212. Narcissistic Traits vs. Codependent Traits

August 19, 2020 18:25 - 25 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode, we're discussing the Law of Polarity and how this pertains to the narcissistic abuse/codependency dynamic. Many women reach out to me and ask "am I the narcissist"? We all have some narcissism, however, codependent traits can look similar to narcissistic behavior traits.  Disclaimer: I am not saying the two are the same in that intent is everything. One side has the intent to have control and have power over, the other side oftentimes has the desire to feel safe, in cont...

211. Focus on Your Side of The Street| Your Work in an Abusive Relationship

August 14, 2020 19:56 - 18 minutes - 19.2 MB

This episode is piggybacking off of ep 209 where I talk about when you bring up the issues in the relationship to him and he says you need to change too.  In this episode, we are talking about what work it is you do need to be doing, and how to respond to this when he says this to you.  Next ETC Group Intensive runs September 2020! Get on the ETC waitlist 

210. My Response to Instagram Comments on Victim Blaming, Social Media Bullying and Taking Self Responsibility

August 11, 2020 02:12 - 41 minutes - 43.9 MB

I'm fired up in this episode, and what I thought I should say (including censoring my words) to address the social media reactions I received from a post on my Instagram feed this week- is not actually what I want to say. There is zero filtering happening here because this is something I am so passionate about! I have zero tolerance for social media bullies, and others attacking those who have a different viewpoint.   Warning: There are some F words in this episode so listen with headp...

209. When Your Partner Says You Need To Change Too

August 07, 2020 18:24 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MB

Get on the ETC 30 Day Intensive Waitlist  When you bring your desired changes to your partner and he tells you that YOU are also abusive and that you need to change too, how do you respond?  Those well-meaning people and counsellors that tell you "it takes 2 giving 50/50 to make it work" are not understanding the full picture.  Tune in to learn how you can respond to your partner when he says "you need to change too" and why the popular advice that relationships require 50-50 is not tr...

208. Setting Boundaries That Stick | Boundaries Are Not Optional

August 05, 2020 00:15 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MB

Boundaries won’t work without accountability and consequences when they are broken. If you don’t follow through with the consequence it’s a request or preference, not a boundary. Join the waitlist for the next ETC Group Intensive Get on the weekly email newsletter list  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook

207. Is there hope for an emotionally abusive partner to change?

June 27, 2020 18:39 - 35 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode, I am answering the question that was posted by an Awakening Women Community member: "Is there really hope for narcs to change?" This is the big question in so many women's minds, so I decided to answer this Q as directly as possible in this episode.  For more on the ETC program head to leanneoaten.com/evolve

207. Is there really hope for my narcissistic partner to change?

June 27, 2020 18:39 - 35 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode, I am answering the question that was posted by an Awakening Women Community member: "Is there really hope for narcs to change?" I am taking a recording break over the month of July, but will be back in August with more epic episodes.  Need support with ending the cycle of narcissistic abuse?  Join the ETC Self Study Course and monthly membership  Once you enroll in the ETC course, you will see an option inside the modules to upgrade into the VIP Membership for extra ...

206. Gaslighting | How To Stay In Your Power

June 19, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 27.2 MB

Join the Own Your Power Boot Camp to learn how to step in to your power in a narcissistic relationship.  In this episode I am discussing the effects of living in a relationship with a chronic gaslighter, and how you can stay in your power during gaslighting attempts.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook for daily posts and inspiration  Episodes referenced:  185 + 186

205. Guilt | What it is And How To Move Through It

June 18, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 19.5 MB

Intense feelings of guilt are a common experience for women who are in a narcissistic relationship. Whether still in the relationship, or exiting the guilt can cripple you, if you let it.  Get the Pain to Power Masterclass  Join our private Facebook community 

204. Grief | Feeling The Loss in a Narcissistic Relationship

June 14, 2020 02:26 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MB

The grieving process begins the moment you awaken to the truth about the abuse you've been experiencing, and often continues long after you've left. In this episode I am talking about why this is the case, and how you can help yourself so that it doesn't consume you and take over your life and ability to function.  Get my free Pain to Power Masterclass  Join the Awakening Women Facebook group 

204. Grief | Feeling The Loss Within an Empty Relationship

June 14, 2020 02:26 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MB

The grieving process begins the moment you awaken to the truth about the abuse you've been experiencing, and often continues long after you've left. In this episode I am talking about why this is the case, and how you can help yourself so that it doesn't consume you and take over your life and ability to function.  Get my free Pain to Power Masterclass  Join the Awakening Women Facebook group 

203. Suffering is Optional | Are You Committed to Suffering or Growth?

June 04, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Pain is part of life, suffering is optional. When you choose to stay committed to suffering, you will find your entire life is full of suffering.  Join the brand new End The Cycle 1 Year Membership to get monthly mentoring from me.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook   

202. Financial Abuse | How to Take Your Financial Power Back

May 28, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 28.1 MB

Let's talk about financial abuse, and how you can take your power back around money. Get my ETC Self Study Course  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook  Join the Awakening Women Support Facebook group 

201. For The Moms | YOU Must Be the One to Lead The Change and RISE

May 24, 2020 00:07 - 17 minutes - 13.2 MB

This is a raw and unedited episode of me chatting with you during my afternoon hike. If you're a mother, and are in a narcissistic abusive relationship, this is my message to you. Join End the Cycle Evolve leanneoaten.com/evolve Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook 

200. Taking Self Responsibility|Act Your Way to A New Reality

May 22, 2020 02:31 - 24 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode learn why you are staying stuck in the same situation and what it takes to move your life forward within the relationship you're in. Just because you're in the relationship, and don't know what to do yet, doesn't mean you have to stay in the same place.  Join the June round of End The Cycle  Join the Boot Camp 

199. Coming Out of The Abuse Fog| Learning How to Trust Yourself And Your Experience with Ashley F.

May 18, 2020 19:47 - 33 minutes - 25.7 MB

Join the End the Cycle Program In this episode, I have a special guest who is sharing her journey in her very recent marriage with a narcissistic spouse, and how she had to begin learning how to trust her inner guidance.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook   

198. You Can't Transform Your Life From Victim Mentality

May 14, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MB

Register for the upcoming Own Your Power Boot Camp! Awakening Women support is a community and podcast for women who are awakening to narcissistic abuse in their relationship, and offers programs and community, so that you will never feel alone on your journey to deciding whether to stay or leave your relationship.  In this episode, I'm diving in to a statement you have heard me say if you've been with me for awhile "you can't transform your life from a victim mentality". I'm also sharin...

198. Shifting From Powerless to Powerful| You Can't Transform Your Life From Victim Mentality

May 14, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 25.9 MB

Get on the waitlist for the next ETC group intensive Awakening Women support is a community and podcast for women who are awakening to narcissistic abuse in their relationship, and offers programs and community, so that you will never feel alone on your journey to deciding whether to stay or leave your relationship.  In this episode, I'm diving in to a statement you have heard me say if you've been with me for awhile "you can't transform your life from a victim mentality". I'm also shari...

197. Moving Through Emotions is The Path To Healing| The Power of Awakening Your Emotions with Robbin C.

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MB

Get on the wait list for the OYP boot camp and next ETC round.   Awakening Women support is a community and podcast for women who are awakening to narcissistic abuse in their relationship, and offers programs and community so that you will never feel alone on your journey to deciding whether to stay or leave the relationship.    Follow us @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook    Join our community on Facebook

197. The Power of Awakening Your Emotions with Robbin C

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MB

Get on the wait list for the OYP boot camp and next ETC round.   Awakening Women support is a community and podcast for women who are awakening to narcissistic abuse in their relationship, and offers programs and community so that you will never feel alone on your journey to deciding whether to stay or leave the relationship.    Follow us @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook    Join our community on Facebook

197. Case Study: The Power of Awakening Your Emotions with Robbin C

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MB

Get on the wait list for the OYP boot camp and next ETC round.   Awakening Women support is a community and podcast for women who are awakening to narcissistic abuse in their relationship, and offers programs and community so that you will never feel alone on your journey to deciding whether to stay or leave the relationship.    Follow us @awakeningwomensupport on Instagram and Facebook    Join our community on Facebook

Ep 196: What is Healthy Conflict Resolution?

May 07, 2020 18:07 - 29 minutes - 45 MB

Ready to turn your pain into POWER? Join the Own Your Power Boot camp, May 18th -20th by registering here.  We talk a lot about unhealthy communication, and dysfunctional dynamics here on the podcast, but when an ETC student of mine raised this question "what does healthy conflict look like"? I decided to share my thoughts on this.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram Join the Awakening Women Support Facebook community by searching #awakeningwomensupport hashtag in ...

196. Healthy Conflict Resolution |How To Know the Difference Between Healthy Conflict and Abuse

May 07, 2020 18:07 - 29 minutes - 45 MB

Ready to turn your pain into POWER? Join the Own Your Power Boot camp, May 18th -20th by registering here.  We talk a lot about unhealthy communication, and dysfunctional dynamics here on the podcast, but when an ETC student of mine raised this question "what does healthy conflict look like"? I decided to share my thoughts on this.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram Join the Awakening Women Support Facebook community by searching #awakeningwomensupport hashtag in ...

196. What is Healthy Conflict Resolution?

May 07, 2020 18:07 - 29 minutes - 45 MB

Ready to turn your pain into POWER? Join the Own Your Power Boot camp, May 18th -20th by registering here.  We talk a lot about unhealthy communication, and dysfunctional dynamics here on the podcast, but when an ETC student of mine raised this question "what does healthy conflict look like"? I decided to share my thoughts on this.  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram Join the Awakening Women Support Facebook community by searching #awakeningwomensupport hashtag in ...

Ep 195: What Keeps So Many Women Trapped

April 30, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 30.6 MB

Let's talk about what keeps women feeling trapped in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner.  Get the ETC Course Get the Pain to Power Masterclass  Get on the wait list for the next ETC group coaching program Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram

195. What Keeps So Many Women Trapped in Destructive Relationships

April 30, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 30.6 MB

Let's talk about what keeps women feeling trapped in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner.  Get the ETC Course Get the Pain to Power Masterclass  Get on the wait list for the next ETC group coaching program Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram

195. What Keeps So Many Women Trapped

April 30, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 30.6 MB

Let's talk about what keeps women feeling trapped in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner.  Get the ETC Course Get the Pain to Power Masterclass  Get on the wait list for the next ETC group coaching program Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram

Ep 194: Passive Aggressive Narcissism

April 24, 2020 14:33 - 30 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode we're diving into a topic I hear so many women experiencing in a narcissistic relationship. Passive aggressive behavior is a covert abuse tactic, and it can be hard to spot, yet you know something feels 'off'.  Join the ETC Self Study community  Get on the wait list for the next ETC Transformation Coaching Program  Join the Awakening Women Facebook Community  Follow @awakeningwomensupport on Facebook and Instagram

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