133 episodes

You’re exhausted from over-functioning and managing everything to make it all seem okay. You feel very much alone. Your friends don’t understand. You feel you are the only one who understands you. I understand because I’ve been there. And sometimes the first step in healing is feeling validated and knowing that you are not crazy. I hope this podcast helps you normalize your reality and breakthrough Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse. www.emotionalabusecoach.com

Relationship Recovery Podcast Jessica Knight

    • Society & Culture

You’re exhausted from over-functioning and managing everything to make it all seem okay. You feel very much alone. Your friends don’t understand. You feel you are the only one who understands you. I understand because I’ve been there. And sometimes the first step in healing is feeling validated and knowing that you are not crazy. I hope this podcast helps you normalize your reality and breakthrough Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse. www.emotionalabusecoach.com

    Understanding the Nuance of the Cycle of Abuse

    Understanding the Nuance of the Cycle of Abuse

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    Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com

    {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal
    {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

    • 20 min
    The Danger of Oversimplified Advice

    The Danger of Oversimplified Advice

    Social media platforms are notorious for their bite-sized content designed to grab attention quickly. However, this format often lacks nuance and depth. In the context of relationship advice like Todd's post, there’s no room to address individual circumstances or acknowledge that what works for one couple may be detrimental to another.

    For those entangled in abusive dynamics—where manipulation skews perceptions—it’s essential to dissect whether compliance serves love or perpetuates control. It isn't about rejecting cooperation within a partnership; rather it's about safeguarding against coercion masquerading as compromise.


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    Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach
    Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com

    {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal
    {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

    • 6 min
    Recognizing the Red Flags of Abuse

    Recognizing the Red Flags of Abuse

    In this episode, I speak openly about the red flags of abusive relationships. 

    For anyone feeling entrapped or seeking support in such situations, remember there are resources available to help navigate these turbulent waters—reach out if needed because sometimes validation can be the first step towards unburdening oneself completely.

    Red Flags Discussed:
    Denial of AbuseManipulationSelf-DoubtRecording EvidenceVictim MentalityResistance to Ending RelationshipReaction SuppressionGuilt TrippingFear of Saying No/Enforcing BoundariesBody Language DiscrepanciesSexual CoersionSupport the Show.
    Website: Emotional Abuse Coach
    Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach
    Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com

    {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal
    {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

    • 25 min
    A Guide for Protective Moms with Courtney Gilmartin

    A Guide for Protective Moms with Courtney Gilmartin

    Courtney Gilmartin is at the forefront of advocating change within family courts through her organization New Jersey Protective Moms. On this episode, Courtney brings invaluable insights in navigating the Family Court System that resonate not just in New Jersey but across all states.

    The term "protective mom" might be unfamiliar to some; it refers to mothers who fight tooth and nail within a legal system that often fails to safeguard them or their children against abusers adept at manipulating proceedings.

    Courtney shed light on how domestic abuse isn’t always recognized by those entrusted with justice due to gaps in training regarding coercive control—a subtler form of abuse than physical violence yet equally damaging. 

    Courtney has a wealth of information on her website: https://www.njprotectivemoms.org/

    This is the resource list mentioned on the podcast:  https://www.njprotectivemoms.org/resources

    Follow her on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/courtney.gilmartin/
    Support the Show.
    Website: Emotional Abuse Coach
    Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach
    Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com

    {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal
    {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

    • 46 min
    Further Unpacking Gaslighting

    Further Unpacking Gaslighting

    Gaslighting is an insidious form of mental manipulation where one person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in another individual’s mind. The goal? To make them question their own judgment, memories, and even sanity—essentially discrediting their sense of reality. This nefarious technique can be subtle or overt but always aims to destabilize the victim and gain psychological control over them. This episode unpacks Gaslighting a little further based on recent questions from listeners.


    Support the Show.
    Website: Emotional Abuse Coach
    Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach
    Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com

    {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal
    {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

    • 6 min
    Breaking the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse: Understanding the Discard with Ben Taylor

    Breaking the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse: Understanding the Discard with Ben Taylor

    Ben Taylor joins us again for an in-depth discussion on one of the most bewildering and painful aspects of narcissistic relationships: The Discard. In this episode, we define the Discard, discuss the various forms it can take, and try to understand the "why" behind it. Ben, a self aware Narcissist, helps us understand the complexity of The Discard and why IT IS NOT PERSONAL.

    You can learn more about Ben here: https://www.rawmotivations.com/
    Support the Show.
    Website: Emotional Abuse Coach
    Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach
    Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com

    {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal
    {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner

    • 51 min

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