Find the transcript for this episode at transformintowisdom.com/18 When Valerie left home in her mid-twenties, she thought she was stepping into a new chapter. But like so many survivors, the past wasn’t left behind—it showed up again, this time in the shape of a relationship On the surface, she looked like she had it together: a career as a teacher, a stable life. But behind closed doors, she was living in a secret storm. It was the same survival pattern she learned as a ch...

Find other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/17 My next guest is 71 years old. She still rises each day with curiosity, passion, and a deep love for life — proving that healing isn’t bound by age, and growth has no expiration date. She is warm, patient, kind, and with a great personality! Like so many women, her story began in a family shaped by both love and pain — a tapestry of warmth and joy interwoven with betrayal, violence, and trauma. And yet, she chose to ...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/16 A while back, a client reached out to me at the very early stages of our working relationship and said, “According to Google, you are a scientist and researcher, how did you pivot into this work?” And when I shared my journey with her, she said I should share it with my listeners because people seem to be afraid to step into the unknown. People seem to be afraid to step ...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/15 There comes a moment when you stop trying to figure out what they did —and start asking: “What do I believe now?” In this episode, we’re not focused on the abuser. We’re focused on you — and how to reclaim the reality that was taken, twisted, or silenced. We’ll talk about what gets in the way — like rationalization, the stories we tell to survive...and intellectualization, where we ...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/14 The first puzzle piece in healing from gaslighting and cognitive dissonance is understanding the core template of a narcissist, which is who they truly are beneath the charm, the chaos, and the illusion. Not the version they sold you. Not the mask. But the actual inner blueprint—the narcissistic template that runs on repeat. And when you see it clearly, stripped of all the theater a...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/13 Have you ever questioned your memories… Felt like something was wrong — but couldn’t explain why? Have you ever heard the words “You’re too sensitive.” “That never happened.” “You always twist things.” ...and slowly began to doubt your own reality? You’re not alone. And you’re not crazy. You may have grown up with a narcissistic parent — specifically, a father who distorted yo...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/12 Today, we continue with our ongoing series into the The Active & Passive Harm from a Narcissistic Father and go into the unseen underbelly of coercion, intimidation, and blame shifting from a father; its impact on the psyche; and the path to integration. Why is this important? Because verbal abuse (which includes things like intimidation, coercion, berating and belit...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/11 Today we are deep diving on what daughters of narcissistic fathers need to know—Part 3. Why is this important? Because after a narcissistic relationship, it’s crucial to find the source of where it all started. And in most cases, it starts at home. There are special toxic effects that are a result of being born in a narcissistic family. In episode 9 we talked about the p...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/10 Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into what daughters of narcissistic fathers need to know — and this is Part 2 of the series. Why does this matter so much? Because if you’ve found yourself in a narcissistic relationship later in life... it didn’t just start there. It started somewhere much earlier. Somewhere closer to home. And in many cases, it started with him—your father. An...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/9 A father is the first man a daughter ever loves. It’s the sacred divine love for her father…the kind that sees him as larger than life. To her, he is strength. He is safety. He is a protector, provider, a hero. In the eyes of a little girl, her father is God-like. And that love becomes the blueprint. It sets the tone for how she will expect to be treated by men in the future—wh...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/8 Parents are supposed to protect and nurture a child, to provide, guide and help in the development of the child’s interests. What happens when these caregivers who were supposed to love, protect, and guide you… become the ones who harm you the most? As you will see some caregivers don't just damage their children in the moment—they shape generations with their dysfunction. The ...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/7 Some families are ruled by silence, where emotions are buried, and unspoken pain lingers. Others are controlled by chaos—where walking on eggshells becomes second nature. And then, there are the families where perfection is a mask, but behind closed doors, love feels conditional. Does this sound familiar to you? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of dysfunction—exploring ...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/6 Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, you’re just never enough? Like you’re carrying an invisible weight that holds you back in relationships, at work, and in your own self-worth… Many of us grew up in families that failed us in ways we never fully understood. Some failures were loud — harsh words and punishments. Others were quiet —subtle manipulations, unspoken expectation...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/5 Have you ever felt like something was "off" in your family, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? Maybe your feelings were dismissed, love felt conditional, or you were forced into a role that never quite fit. If any of that resonates, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what makes a family dysfunctional — beyond the obvious signs of abuse or negle...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/4 Destruction is an inevitable part of life, often raising questions about its purpose and meaning. Is it divine punishment or karma for past mistakes? Is it an indication of personal unworthiness? Is it random and purposeless? OR is there a deeper meaning that is more relevant in today’s society? Many people grapple with these thoughts when faced with loss, failure, or sud...

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for sensitive souls at transformintowisdom.com/3 You’ve probably heard versions of this story. Imagine … Everything was going relatively well, but suddenly cracks started to appear in your life. You wake up one morning and discover you have lost your job. You had just purchased a new car a few months prior and have a huge loan to repay. In a few months, your close family member passes away suddenly. Not long after that, your ...

When I started my inner work, it was because I had endured a toxic relationship, and I could not understand why I had to experience this particular type of relationship. I am highly intelligent, kind, and funny, with a great personality, and my first instinct was that this was some kind of mistake. I thought I had simply taken a wrong turn in life, that instead of going right, I went left. It seemed to make sense because the person I was involved with had deceived me from the very begi...

As a sensitive soul, there are those days when something happens that triggers the pain body, and you find yourself sobbing uncontrollably. Have you ever had one of those days? It was one of those days for me. I was a graduate student at the time, living in NY. There is something about the Upstate New York winters that can sometimes be so biting. Wind howling through the barren branches, and some days of feeling the gloom that can accompany the lack of sunlight. It started out as ...

Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) or sensitive soul born into a toxic family carries with it obstacles and life-altering gifts that, if understood, accepted, and cultivated, would grow and elevate you into who you truly are meant to be. Through this podcast, I will offer practical guidance and inspiration to sensitive souls who want to move beyond therapy and transform emotional abuse into wisdom to reach their highest potential. Episodes will cover topics like how the t...