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Your Traitor Within
Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW
33 episodes
5 days ago
In Part 2, Jessica and David J. Weeks (@djweeks_) move from the facts of David’s childhood into the adult fallout—and the work of repair. David traces how early chaos trained his body to confuse intensity with intimacy, how disorganized attachment and the survival role of “the chameleon” kept him safe then but costly now, and how narcissistic partners can exploit abandonment wounds through tactics like love-bombing, power imbalance, and data mining (“gaining information to use later against y...
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In Part 2, Jessica and David J. Weeks (@djweeks_) move from the facts of David’s childhood into the adult fallout—and the work of repair. David traces how early chaos trained his body to confuse intensity with intimacy, how disorganized attachment and the survival role of “the chameleon” kept him safe then but costly now, and how narcissistic partners can exploit abandonment wounds through tactics like love-bombing, power imbalance, and data mining (“gaining information to use later against y...
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Episodes (20/33)
Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: David J. Weeks on Surviving Childhood PART 2
In Part 2, Jessica and David J. Weeks (@djweeks_) move from the facts of David’s childhood into the adult fallout—and the work of repair. David traces how early chaos trained his body to confuse intensity with intimacy, how disorganized attachment and the survival role of “the chameleon” kept him safe then but costly now, and how narcissistic partners can exploit abandonment wounds through tactics like love-bombing, power imbalance, and data mining (“gaining information to use later against y...
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5 days ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: David J. Weeks on Surviving Childhood PART 1
(Part 1) Content note: Discussion of childhood abuse and sexual assault/trafficking (non-graphic). Summary Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW, sits with David J. Weeks—a complex-trauma survivor and Trauma & Recovery Coach—to tell the truth of his childhood and the long road back. Raised by a narcissistic mother and an antisocial stepfather, David endured years of torment. By age 14, he had experienced all 10 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). At 13, while searching for love he never received...
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1 week ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: Marge Sr.
Join me with Marge Sr. (Margaret Kiss, @margesr) as she reflects on fleeing communist Hungary as a child, rebuilding her life in the U.S., navigating intergenerational wounds, and choosing daily acts of love over hate—while also offering hard-earned wisdom on mental health, advocacy, and staying grounded in turbulent times. @margesr
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: My friend, Janet
On this episode of Your Traitor Within, Jessica Anne Pressler welcomes a dear friend and creative powerhouse, photographer Janet Barnett. Jessica and Janet’s friendship is rooted not only in their professional collaborations—Jessica has been one of Janet’s subjects, using her portraits across her own platforms—but also in the deep mutual respect and trust they share. That closeness gives this conversation an intimacy and candor that you’ll feel instantly. Janet’s story begins on the Sunset St...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: CPTSD & Jessica' Story
Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW, and producer Anthony have a candid, non-graphic conversation about C-PTSD and Jessica’s experience surviving a suicidal crisis—naming the “Traitor Within,” how emotional flashbacks show up, and the small nervous-system tools that helped her choose to stay. Short, compassionate, and practical. (If you need help in the U.S., call or text 988.)
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: Stephanie Schultz: Art, Anxiety, and the Traitor Within
On this episode of Your Traitor Within, Jessica Anne Pressler sits down with Stephanie Schultz—founder of Blue Blood Metal Jewelry , Senior Art Consultant with SH Modern, and Pure Barre Fort Myers instructor. Stephanie’s journey has taken her from museum fundraising to the world of fine art and one-of-a-kind jewelry, with features in British Vogue and even the Real Housewives universe. But today, Stephanie opens up about something deeper: the “traitor within” that silenced her voice for year...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: April Lynn Kirkwood Drops The Mic
Jessica sits down with April Kirkwood—licensed holistic therapist, ageless style advocate, and TV favorite from The Golden Bachelor and the latest Bachelor in Paradise—to talk about healing as a lifelong commitment. They unpack triggers (“what in me still needs healing?”), boundaries as self-protection (not punishment), and what it means to live “large” in your own power, not for applause. Big themes: Healing is messy, nonlinear—and not a 10-session fix.Triggers as teachers: notice → name → c...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: Laura Richards — Break the Silence. Break the Cycle.
Laura is an international podcaster, #1 bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering women. Through her global podcast That’s Where I’m At and her bestselling book Married To A “Nice” Guy: Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse, she shares her recovery from a 32-year marriage to a narcissist. Her mission: shine a light on narcissistic abuse so women know they’re never alone and that healing is possible—rebuilding self-worth, reclaiming their voices, and stepping into strength. In this epi...
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2 months ago
56 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Treating The Traitor: with Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW & Anthony
In this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW and producer Anthony take listeners into the core concept of the show: the traitor within. Jessica shares her definition of the traitor — the part of ourselves shaped by pain, trauma, and old beliefs that holds us back or keeps us in unhealthy cycles. Anthony offers his perspective on recognizing his own traitor, and together they explore how naming it is the first step toward freedom. They revisit some standout past ...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: The Incomparable John Graham
Finding Strength by Facing Your Inner Traitor – with John Graham In this deeply powerful episode, host Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW, sits down with remarkable guest John Graham, former U.S. Diplomat, adventurer, author, and co-leader of the renowned Giraffe Heroes Project. They explore how confronting your internal “traitor”—the self-sabotaging critic born from past wounds—is essential for discovering authentic courage and purpose. ✨ Key Highlights: Childhood Experiences: John vulnerably...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: From Surviving to Thriving
In today’s powerful episode, Jessica Anne Pressler speaks openly with Amanda Marino, a Certified Intervention Professional, Certified Recovery and Life Coach, international speaker, and the inspiring co-founder of Next Level Recovery Associates. Amanda courageously shares her personal journey, beginning with a childhood scarred by trauma, abuse, and instability. She vividly describes how these early experiences shaped her own internal "traitor," leading to years of harmful coping mechanisms a...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- From Prison to Purpose.
Your Traitor Within Podcast – Special Guest Steve Hopper In today's powerful episode of Your Traitor Within, Jessica Anne Pressler sits down with Steve Hopper, an internationally recognized keynote speaker, author, and peak performance expert. Steve shares his gripping story—from prison inmate to global influencer—and explores how confronting the "traitor within" helped him turn his darkest moments into a mission to inspire millions. Through authentic vulnerability, Steve provides practical w...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- "Trusting Your Inner Voice" with Mike Rudnicki
"Trusting Your Inner Voice" with Mike Rudnicki In this episode of Your Traitor Within, Jessica sits down with Mike Rudnicki, author, mindfulness coach, Reiki master, and devoted advocate for empowering children through self-awareness and mindfulness. Mike shares how he overcame his own internal doubts—his "traitor within"—by learning to trust his intuition rather than relying solely on logic and external expectations. He opens up about the pivotal moments when he chose to listen to his inner ...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Traitor Within- Healing From a Father's Betrayal
🎙️ Episode Show Notes: Bobbi Rudnicki – Healing From a Father's Betrayal Join Jessica Anne Pressler for an intimate and transformative conversation with Bobbi Rudnicki, an accomplished professional, dedicated mentor, and advocate for women’s emotional and career empowerment. In this heartfelt episode, Bobbi courageously opens up about her journey with her "traitor within"—the internal voice rooted in past experiences that fuels self-doubt, fear of abandonment, and patterns of self-sabot...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- Joy School Class In Session
Join Jessica Anne Pressler in an uplifting and transformative conversation with Lisa McCourt, acclaimed author and joyful living expert whose radiant books have captivated over 9 million readers worldwide. As the dynamic host of the Joy Zone podcast and visionary founder of Joy School, Lisa masterfully teaches the rare art of emotional buoyancy, guiding thousands towards joy and emotional maturity for over two decades. Lisa McCourt writes books about joy and love that have sold over 9 milli...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- The Braunwyn Effect
Join Braunwyn Spinner (@braunwynwindhamburke), sobriety and queerness advocate, media personality, and former Real Housewives of Orange County star, as she opens up about confronting her "traitor within"—that internal voice shaped by past experiences that can hold us back. Braunwyn candidly discusses her unique journey through reality TV, sharing the profound challenges and powerful revelations that emerged during her time on RHOC. Despite the stigma and obstacles, Braunwyn remains grateful f...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- Chaos to Clarity with Marci Hopkins
Award-winning TV host, author, and motivational speaker Marci Hopkins joins Jessica Anne Pressler to share her journey from addiction and shame to sobriety, self-love, and empowerment. After stepping away from her hit show Wake Up with Marci, Marci now hosts her own podcast where she dives even deeper into topics like healing, motherhood, and mental health. She’s also the author of Chaos to Clarity: Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles, an award-winning memoir about breaking toxic pattern...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- Owning Your Queendom with Nicole B. Gebhardt
In this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with Nicole B. Gebhardt — a best-selling author, transformational coach, and certified child life specialist — to discuss the deep grief of pregnancy and infant loss, and the internal voice that kept her trapped in shame, silence, and survival mode. Nicole shares how she found the strength to break free, step into her healing, and help others do the same. Nicole’s story is one of incredible resilience. A fierce advocate for families healing from los...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within- Running Like Hell With Dr. Nae
Join Jessica Anne Pressler in conversation with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, therapist and real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street. Dr. Nae shares candidly about her turbulent marriage to Jordan Belfort, trauma bonds, and her inspiring journey toward healing. In this powerful episode, you'll learn about: Recognizing and breaking trauma bondsUnderstanding intermittent reinforcement in toxic relationshipsIdentifying your “Traitor Within”—the hidden beliefs keeping you stuc...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

Your Traitor Within
Your Traitor Within: PART 2- Arci Grey on Survival, Self-Sabotage, and Breaking Free from CPTSD
What happens when the person you're trying to become is constantly hijacked by the version of you that learned to survive? In this deeply personal episode of Your Traitor Within, Arci Grey shares her story—one that begins with unthinkable trauma: childhood abuse, kidnapping, rape, and an attempted murder that she wasn't supposed to survive. But Arci did survive. And then came the harder part—living. We talk about what it means to rebuild your life when your nervous system doesn’t know the dif...
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5 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes

Your Traitor Within
In Part 2, Jessica and David J. Weeks (@djweeks_) move from the facts of David’s childhood into the adult fallout—and the work of repair. David traces how early chaos trained his body to confuse intensity with intimacy, how disorganized attachment and the survival role of “the chameleon” kept him safe then but costly now, and how narcissistic partners can exploit abandonment wounds through tactics like love-bombing, power imbalance, and data mining (“gaining information to use later against y...