Rewriting Your Life: Brooke's Secrets to Overcoming Narcissistic Trauma
Release Date: 10/16/2024
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info_outlineRewriting your life after experiencing narcissistic trauma in a marriage is a profound and transformative journey. Narcissistic relationships often leave deep emotional scars that can persist long after the relationship has ended, affecting one's self-esteem, trust, and overall well-being. However, true healing is possible through the powerful process of subconscious reprogramming. By delving into the depths of the subconscious mind, survivors of narcissistic abuse can uncover and rewrite the harmful beliefs and patterns instilled during their toxic marriages.
In today’s episode of the That’s Where I’m At Podcast, Laura Richards, the host, is joined by Brooke Kekos, a trauma healing coach and a rapid transformational therapist who specializes in empowering survivors to rewrite their stories. Brooke, a survivor of complex PTSD and narcissistic abuse, shares her transformative experience of accessing her subconscious mind to rewrite her life story. Through her struggles with dissociation, self-doubt, and codependency, Brooke discovered the profound impact of positive self-talk and the power of challenging ingrained thought patterns. Her journey from victim to coach demonstrates that healing from narcissistic trauma is possible and that by carefully examining our thoughts and beliefs, we can break free from the cycle of narcissistic abuse, reclaim our authentic selves, and live a very happy life.
Brooke Kekos is a Trauma Healing Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner, Brooke specializes in empowering survivors to rewrite their stories. Her personal path, a testament to overcoming indoctrination, abuse, and toxic bonds, ignites her profound insight and unshakeable dedication.
A sought-after speaker, author, and fervent advocate against religious abuse and domestic violence, Brooke's voice resonates far beyond the confines of her coaching practice. With Brooke as your ally, embrace a voyage of transformative healing, armed with potent tools, nurturing guidance, and profound revelations. Step into an existence where authenticity thrives, drawing soul-aligned relationships that foster your truest self.
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Timestamps
[03:15] How Brooke got into coaching
[07:38] Brooke’s Complex PTSD
[12:36] How dissociation looks like in someone’s body
[14:34] How it was like for Brooke to write her book
[19:02] Does Brooke unpack people when coaching?
[20:23] Rewriting our lives
[23:03] Brooke returns to her family and church
[27:13] Things Brooke talks about in her coaching sessions
[28:36] Cutting ties
[30:37] How Brooke rewrote her life by accessing her subconscious life
[32:14] Talking and thinking positively about ourselves
[38:55] Being co-dependent as mothers
[44:17] Brooke’s final remarks
Notable Quotes
- “A lot of times, you are always doing that thing you are passionate about.”
- “You don’t need faith for the whole staircase. It’s just that first step.”
- “Just be careful what you are thinking about because it might not be your thoughts.”
- “If you tell yourself the same thing every day, you are going to recreate the same thing over and over.”
- “What you judge in another is a reflection of what you judge in yourself.”
RESOURCES:
MARRIED TO A “NICE” GUY: GETTING OVER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE: SHOP HERE
PRIVATE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedtoaniceguy/
FOLLOW THE PODCAST: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com
BOOKS & JOURNALS: https://www.amazon.com/author/laurarichards
RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/resources
FOLLOW BROOKE:
WEBSITE: https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachinggoddess/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brooke.kekos/