Stop Shrinking So You Can Start Living

Nita Kruger
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Helping trauma survivors rebuild self-trust, heal their nervous system, set healthier boundaries, and create a life that feels bigger than survival mode. Join Nita Kruger for honest conversations about trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, grief, personal growth, and the practical work of rebuilding your life after difficult experiences. Each episode offers insights, tools, and hope for anyone ready to stop shrinking, reclaim their voice, and start living with greater confidence, freedom, and purpose.

  1. 10/02/2025

    (79) Why Therapy Is Essential to Healing After Trauma

    Starting therapy can feel terrifying, especially when you are breaking free from trauma. That fear often comes from the voices of abusers who do not want you to change, rather than from your own truth. Therapy is where silence is broken, survival patterns are untangled, and the nervous system begins to heal. It is where we reclaim our story, rebuild trust, and stop the cycles that have been passed down for generations. In this episode of Infinity Within, I share why therapy is essential to healing. We will explore how therapy gives us back compassion, accountability, and a roadmap forward so that we can move beyond survival and step fully into living. I also open up about my own journey... how terrifying it felt to confront the thought of therapy, and how many times fear tried to convince me to stay in silence. I share the moment I realized that the voice telling me not to go wasn’t mine at all, but the echo of abusers who benefited from my silence. Walking into therapy was not just an act of courage, it was an act of defiance against everything that once tried to break me. Therapy has given me more than coping tools. It has given me a sacred space to grieve, to rebuild, and to remember who I truly am underneath all the survival patterns. It has brought me self-respect, clarity, and the kind of inner strength that only grows when you are willing to face your truth. This is why I treasure this journey, it is not just about healing my past, it is about creating a new legacy for the future. If you are ready to understand how therapy transforms not only your life but also the legacy you leave behind, this conversation will guide you toward your next step in healing. (**Explicit language towards end and references to sexual assault of trauma survivors) #TherapyForTrauma #HealingAfterAbuse #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #CPTSDRecovery #BreakTheCycle #TherapyWorks #SurvivorStrong #GenerationalHealing

    38 min
  2. TRAILER Introduction

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    TRAILER Introduction

    A quick intro💜 This is Infinity Within — the unfiltered space for breaking trauma cycles and rebuilding from the inside out. I’m Nita. Trauma recovery expert, speaker, and survivor of five decades of codependency, narcissistic abuse, and toxic, evil relationships. I didn’t read this in a book — I lived it, realized I didn't want this to be the life that I lived or my legacy, and I made the courageous decision to heal. Piece by piece out of the darkness of a soul lost, adrift and disconnecting from reality I began to build the woman I dreamed of becoming. Now I help others do the same — no fluff, no fake positivity, and no playing small. If you’re waking up, breaking free, or barely holding on — you're not broken, you're just learning how to live without the b******t. It’s time to stop normalizing pain and start claiming your power. Let’s talk truth. Let’s heal out loud and GTFO all the normalized abusive relationships.

    1 min

  3. 08/31/2025

    (78) No More Pretending: Start Here - The Healing Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding

    What happened to you was real. But it’s not where your story ends, if you choose getting real about what happened to you is the beginning of everything that you've ever dreamed of. In this episode of Infinity Within: The Nita Kruger Podcast, we’re talking about what it actually takes to begin healing from narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, and codependency.. especially when the world of toxic abusers has told you to forget, minimize, or keep living small, surviving is enough. There are five steps to authentic healing and these are Nita's go-to truth zones anytime I need to center and find a path forward. You’ll learn: Why trauma gets stuck in the nervous system How to begin separating your identity from your pain The truth about survival mode and why it’s not your fault How to start your rise with clarity, boundaries, and self-trust If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your voice, or your memories... this episode is for you. You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re becoming who you were always intended to be. 🎧 Listen now and begin your healing. 📝 Grab the 90-Day Transformation Journal to turn insight into action. 🦋Follow @InfinityWithin for more trauma-informed tools, nervous system support, and soul-deep healing. 🧭Get your grounding tool kit free gift here 💜 🔬 References and Further Reading: van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking. Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W. W. Norton & Company. Siegel, D. J. (2010). The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician's Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration. W. W. Norton & Company. Herman, J. L. (1992). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Basic Books. Psychology Today. (2023). Why Trauma Survivors Struggle to Feel Safe Even When They Are. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2022). Understanding Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders.

    35 min

  4. 10/25/2024 ·  Bonus

    (#77) Toxic People Unmasked: How to Protect Yourself from Narcissists & Manipulators

    In this episode of Infinity Within, we dive into the truth about toxic relationships and toxic people. What does “toxic” really mean? How do you identify the behaviors of a toxic person? The manipulation, gaslighting, control, and emotional abuse, they push onto us and expect us to tolerate? You’ll learn how to: Recognize the red flags of toxic relationships. Understand the behaviors common in narcissists, manipulators, and abusers. Decide if, when, and how you truly need to deal with toxic people. Build boundaries and protect your energy so you can heal. 🎧 This conversation is for survivors who want to stop the cycle, reclaim their power, and finally walk away from toxicity. Listen now 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5qGuuABnfCnAWuut39x7c5 #ToxicRelationships #ToxicPeople #NarcissisticAbuse #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #HealingJourney #CodependencyRecovery #TraumaHealingPodcast #ToxicBehavior #RedFlagsInRelationships #Boundaries

    36 min

  5. 06/01/2024

    (#76) From Survival Mode to Self-Worth: How to Show Up Authentically for Your Dreams

    In this powerful episode of Infinity Within, Nita dives into the truth about why simply “showing up” isn’t enough to light your soul on fire or create the life you dream of. If you’re checking boxes but still feeling unfulfilled, it may be because you’re chasing your goals through the lens of trauma, survival mode, low self-esteem, and codependency. You’ll discover: Why trauma recovery and self-belief systems are key to manifesting the life you want. How subconscious programming rooted in low self-worth sabotages relationships, success, and happiness. The steps to shift from surviving to authentically showing up for your deepest desires. How to invest in yourself, build courage, and attract the love, fulfillment, and joy you deserve. Whether you’ve already left an abusive relationship, created financial stability, or started healing, this conversation will help you uncover why certain areas of life still feel out of reach—and how to finally break through. 🎧 Tune in now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qGuuABnfCnAWuut39x7c5 #TraumaRecovery #SelfLove #HealingJourney #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #CodependencyHealing #ToxicFamily #SelfWorth #SelfEsteem #ManifestYourDreams #HealingPodcast

    35 min

  6. 05/26/2024

    (#75) Done Playing the Narcissist’s Game: Reclaiming Your Power & Your Life

    How much of your life have you invested in hurt, pain, and honoring abusers instead of honoring yourself? In this raw and candid episode of Infinity Within, Nita shares her truth about surviving covert narcissistic abuse, growing up in a narcissistic family system, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself in order to finally heal. We explore: Why covert narcissists rarely “hit” but still push you to the edge through psychological and emotional abuse. The hidden cost of people-pleasing, survival wounds, and putting everyone else ahead of yourself. How generational trauma creates survival mechanisms, and how you can choose to heal them. What it takes to stop dancing to the narcissist’s tune and finally step into your light. This episode is an invitation to break free, reclaim your worth, and begin building the life of your dreams. You are not alone, you are capable of healing, growing, and rising. 🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qGuuABnfCnAWuut39x7c5 #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #CovertNarcissist #GenerationalTrauma #TraumaHealingPodcast #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #NarcissisticFamily #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #CodependencyRecovery #SurvivalWounds #DomesticAbuseAwareness

    29 min

  7. 05/19/2024

    (#74) Toxic vs. Safe Love: How Survivors of Abuse Can Trust the Signs

    🚦 Red, Yellow, Green: What does it all mean in relationships? In this episode of Infinity Within, Nita breaks down the confusing world of relationship signals and how to spot the difference between toxic, unsafe patterns and safe, authentic connection. For survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, and codependency, it can feel impossible to know what healthy love looks like. Many of us learned to confuse love with pain, sacrifice, or survival. But you can unlearn these patterns and begin to trust what people actually show you. You’ll discover: The meaning of red, yellow, and green flags in relationships. Why codependents and abuse survivors struggle to identify safe love. How generational trauma, abusive family systems, or caretaking roles distort your self-worth. What steps to take when you recognize the signals and how to GTFO of toxic spaces to reclaim your authenticity. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to trust yourself and build the life you deserve: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5qGuuABnfCnAWuut39x7c5 #ToxicRelationships #RedFlags #CodependencyRecovery #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #EmotionalAbuse #TraumaRecoveryPodcast #HealingFromAbuse #GenerationalTrauma #PTSDHealing #SelfWorthJourney

    35 min

  8. 05/12/2024

    (#73) Who Stays, Who Goes: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse & Building Boundaries

    In Episode 73 of Infinity Within, Nita explores one of the most important questions in recovery: Who gets to stay in your life—and who needs to go? Survivors of narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and codependency often struggle to separate genuine love from manipulation. In this conversation, Nita shares how to witness your own weaknesses, heal the wounds that make you vulnerable to abusers, and develop the skills that protect your future. You’ll learn: How to identify patterns that keep abusers in your life. Why codependency and trauma bonds blur your boundaries. Steps to build self-worth and emotional resilience so you stop attracting toxic people. How to confidently close the door on abuse and open the door to authentic, safe relationships. 🎧 Listen now to reclaim your power and protect your healing: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5qGuuABnfCnAWuut39x7c5 #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #CodependencyHealing #ToxicRelationships #TraumaRecoveryPodcast #HealingJourney #Boundaries #SelfWorth #EmotionalAbuseRecovery

    16 min
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Helping trauma survivors rebuild self-trust, heal their nervous system, set healthier boundaries, and create a life that feels bigger than survival mode. Join Nita Kruger for honest conversations about trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, grief, personal growth, and the practical work of rebuilding your life after difficult experiences. Each episode offers insights, tools, and hope for anyone ready to stop shrinking, reclaim their voice, and start living with greater confidence, freedom, and purpose.

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