Abuse isn’t always obvious. It can show up in small everyday behaviours.
This is part two of this topic so if you haven’t listened to part 1, head over to last week’s episode!
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of abuse, child trauma, and femicide. Helplines and resources are linked below.
Today Carla is focusing on owning our own harmful patterns, and understanding how to heal from being in an abusive relationship.
Carla chats about the societal conditioning that teaches women to internalise blame, the role of somatic and breath-based practices in healing trauma, and how we begin to recover from the deep grief that abuse leaves behind.
She opens up about her own experiences and offers guidance for anyone currently navigating the shame, confusion, and complexity of abusive relationships.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Trigger warning
00:51 – New moon energy and upcoming event
01:10 – The power of somatic movement
04:47 – The importance of breath work
12:26 – Recognising and addressing abusive behaviours
20:02 – Understanding emotional load and abuse
22:55 – Identifying covert abuse
24:29 – Setting boundaries in relationships
25:50 – The importance of accountability
26:53 – Healing from abusive relationships
29:41 – The role of emotional regulation
33:52 – Reconnecting with your body
34:40 – Changing patterns and beliefs
Ireland Support Services
Women’s Aid
Supports women affected by domestic abuse.
24hr Helpline: 1800 341 900
Rape Crisis Help
For anyone affected by sexual violence.
National Helpline: 1800 77 8888
Childline (ISPCC)
For young people up to age 18.Freephone: 1800 66 66 66
UK Support Services
Refuge
For women and children experiencing domestic violence.2
4hr Helpline: 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid UK
Information, support, and resources for women.
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Support for survivors of sexual violence.Helpline: 0808 500 2222
NSPCC
Protecting children from abuse.Helpline: 0808 800 5000