How Narcissistic Abuse Rewires Your Life—and How to Heal | Alexa Sasha Marshall

How Narcissistic Abuse Rewires Your Life—and How to Heal | Alexa Sasha Marshall

Many survivors of narcissistic abuse struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, burnout, anxiety, and repeating painful relationship patterns. In this powerful conversation, resilience strategist Jennifer (Jena) Taylor sits down with trauma-informed results coach Alexa Sasha Marshall to explore what narcissistic abuse really looks like, how it impacts your nervous system, and what it takes to heal. Alexa shares her deeply personal story of surviving a suicide attempt, navigating a difficult relationship with her mother, and discovering the transformative power of boundaries, self-expression, and self-worth. Together, they discuss: ✔ Signs of narcissistic abuse ✔ Gaslighting and emotional manipulation ✔ Why people repeat unhealthy relationship patterns ✔ How trauma impacts the nervous system ✔ The importance of boundaries ✔ Healing through self-expression and play ✔ Emotional resilience and personal growth ✔ Reclaiming your authentic self ✔ Breaking generational cycles ✔ Self-actualization and recovery If you've ever felt trapped in a toxic relationship, struggled with people-pleasing, or wondered why the same challenges keep showing up in your life, this conversation offers practical insights and hope. Timestamps * 00:00 The Journey of Resilience * 07:20 The Power of Boundaries * 16:02 The Importance of Self-Care * 23:42 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries * 33:06 Empowerment and Transformation * 43:24 Resilience and Self-Compassion * 49:47 The Impact of Trauma * 01:00:48 Understanding Narcissistic Abuse * 01:09:02 Embracing Change and Growth * 01:15:03 The Importance of Self-Expression * 01:22:21 The Journey of Healing * 01:37:49 The Power of Play and Flexibility   Resources Alex Sasha LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-sasha369/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yourhigherselfactualized/]   Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends [https://amzn.to/43iWwyN] The Comfort Trap [https://amzn.to/4mXdQSJ] Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents [https://amzn.to/4cFdhd6] The Body Keeps the Score [https://amzn.to/4mTO022] Gabor Mate's YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsRF06lSFA8zV9L8_x9jzIA] Free Breath work videos on YouTube 🌸 Join Jena’s FREE live Resilience Reset training: https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar [https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar] Free cheat sheet https://resiliencebrilliance.co/resilience-skills-cheat-sheet [https://resiliencebrilliance.co/resilience-skills-cheat-sheet] keywords: narcissistic abuse recovery, gaslighting, emotionally immature parents, boundaries, Narcissistic abuse, Healing from narcissistic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationships, Trauma recovery, Boundaries, Healing childhood trauma, Self-worth, emotional healing, personal growth, trauma-informed coaching

Business resilience: Protect your company from disruption, disasters, & revenue loss | Keith Erwood

What happens when disaster hits your business—a cyberattack, fire, flood, or even sudden growth? Most companies aren’t prepared. In this episode of Resilience Brilliance, Jena sits down with business resilience expert Keith Erwood to discuss how organizations can prepare for disruption, protect revenue, and build systems that hold up under pressure. This conversation goes beyond theory. You’ll learn why waiting until something breaks is often the costliest mistake a business can make—and what practical resilience actually looks like. WATCH THIS EPISODE IF: • You lead a business or team and want to protect revenue • You’ve never created a business continuity plan • You think “it won’t happen to me” ⚠️ • You want to scale without chaos • You oversee operations, IT, or risk management WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ✔ Why most companies are dangerously unprepared ✔ The biggest mistakes businesses make with disaster planning ✔ How to recover operations faster after disruption ✔ The difference between resilience and endurance ✔ Why leaders fail under pressure—and how to prepare ✔ Practical ways to protect revenue, people, and systems ✔ Hidden risks that could impact your business right now KEY INSIGHT Resilience isn’t about reacting after something breaks. It’s about preparing before it happens—so your business keeps moving no matter what. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why business resilience matters 02:12 – Keith’s journey from EMT to resilience expert 04:22 – The mistake that could destroy a business 09:49 – What business continuity really means 15:02 – Building a resilience plan in 6 weeks 19:19 – Why technology alone won’t save you 24:24 – What resilience means for organizations 26:03 – When success becomes a disruption 28:44 – The truth about insurance coverage 39:40 – Why people ignore risk until it’s too late 48:31 – Training leaders for crisis situations 52:47 – Keith’s free resilience community + resources 55:37 – New resilience software reveal 👀 59:27 – Reducing recovery time from hours to seconds RESOURCES Connect with Keith Erwood Website [https://www.erwoodgroup.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitherwood/] Instagram: @protect_er [https://www.instagram.com/protect_er/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Get Keith’s free book: Text “BOOK” to 925-339-8886 🌸 Ready to reclaim your life? Join the free Resilience Reset training: Resilience Reset Webinar [https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌸 Connect with Jena LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferltaylor/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jenniferltaylorauthor?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/resiliencebrilliance/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Resilience Brilliance [https://resiliencebrilliance.co?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Keywords: business resilience, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, organizational resilience, crisis management, IT disaster recovery, leadership in crisis, operational risk, business disruption planning, revenue protection strategies

From trauma to freedom: Healing, forgiveness & reclaiming your life | Helen Valentino

SUMMARY What does it really take to heal from trauma, betrayal, and addiction? In this episode of Resilience Brilliance, Jena sits down with Helen Valentino—ex-army nurse, entrepreneur, and holistic healer—to share a journey most people never talk about. From childhood trauma to addiction and rebuilding from nothing, Helen reveals how she turned pain into purpose—and how forgiveness became the turning point that set her free. This is real resilience. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, stuck, or off, this conversation will meet you where you are. TAKEAWAYS ✔ How trauma impacts identity, relationships, & self-worth ✔ The truth about forgiveness ✔ Breaking patterns of betrayal ✔ The link between trauma & addiction ✔ What real healing looks like ✔ Rebuilding after everything falls apart ✔ Why resilience is about capacity—not pushing through KEY INSIGHT Forgiveness isn’t about them. It’s about freeing yourself. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome 01:54 – Meet Helen Valentino 02:48 – Childhood trauma and abuse 08:42 – Coping patterns and isolation 14:38 – Perfectionism and self-worth 18:35 – Therapy and relationships 22:23 – Business and betrayal 29:00 – Repeating patterns 32:26 – Forgiveness as medicine 35:18 – Loneliness and community 39:40 – Forgiving her parents 42:01 – What forgiveness means 47:37 – Lessons from pain 49:37 – Grief and self-talk 50:39 – Rewiring thoughts 51:34 – Life happens for us 55:40 – Sobriety journey 59:08 – Cacao and healing 01:04:27 – Mushrooms and transformation 01:07:46 – Turning pain into purpose 01:09:22 – Nature and healing 01:10:45 – Final wisdom 01:12:16 – Connect with Helen 01:15:28 – Closing   Resources Women who love too much [https://amzn.to/4cMrpB5] No bad parts [https://amzn.to/41Cdp6F] Little Soul and the Sun [https://amzn.to/4vzjcHN]   Connect-Helen website [http://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk] WhatsApp: +44 7971 798462 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-valentino-04a7714/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helens_inspired_healing/?hl=en]   🌸 Ready to Reclaim Your Life? Free live training [https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar] Free resilience skills cheat sheet [https://resiliencebrilliance.co/resilience-skills-cheat-sheet] 🌸 Connect with Jena LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferltaylor/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jenniferltaylorauthor] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/resiliencebrilliance/] website [https://resiliencebrilliance.co] healing from trauma, emotional healing, resilience after trauma, forgiveness and healing, trauma recovery, overcoming adversity, addiction recovery story, childhood trauma healing, personal growth journey, resilience podcast, how to rebuild your life, mental health and healing, burnout and recovery

Dog nutrition, rescue & resilience: healing pets (and yourself) naturally | Wendy Chow Brown

What if your dog’s food was the key to their health—and your own healing? In this episode of Resilience Brilliance, I sit down with animal rescue advocate and holistic pet health expert Wendy Chow Brown to explore the connection between resilience, grief, and caring for animals. Wendy shares how Lyme disease and personal loss reshaped her approach to dog rescue and nutrition. From medical rescues to natural feeding, this conversation delivers real insight you can actually use. If you’ve ever questioned what you’re feeding your dog—or how resilience is built in real life—this episode will open your eyes.   Watch this episode if you: ·       want to improve your dog’s health naturally ·       navigating grief or life transitions ·       curious about holistic pet care ·       love rescue dogs (especially Chow Chows 🐾 What you’ll learn: ·       Why processed kibble may harm your dog ·       How diet impacts inflammation and behavior ·       The connection between human and pet health ·       What medical dog rescue really looks like ·       How animals help us heal Key Takeaways ·       Diet directly impacts health ·       Behavior signal deeper issues ·       Healing may require non-traditional approaches ·       Rescue animals can thrive ·       Resilience is built through adversity Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:45 Wendy’s rescue journey 03:25 Lyme disease + self-advocacy 06:30 Health → dog care approach 13:00 First rescues 20:00 Dog food turning point 30:00 Behavior + health 40:00 Kibble vs real food 54:00 Cookbook 01:13:00 Grief + resilience Resources Wendy website [www.wendychowbrown.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chowdownwithwendybrown/] cookbook [https://amzn.to/4dVEvNz]: Lily [https://amzn.to/4tRZpBU]1 Lily 2 [https://amzn.to/4mJsrkH] Lily 3 [https://amzn.to/4tRZpBU] Colostrum [https://amzn.to/4cnkyOv] Green lipped mussel [https://amzn.to/3QdRhgD] Bone Broth [https://amzn.to/4u5vdDz]   🌸 Join my FREE Resilience Reset training [https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar] Free cheat sheet [https://resiliencebrilliance.co/resilience-skills-cheat-sheet] keywords: dog nutrition, holistic pet health, dog food vs kibble, dog rescue stories, resilience after loss, natural dog food recipes, chow chow rescue, medical dog rescue, pet health tips, dog allergies and diet, inflammation in dogs, grief and healing, resilience tools, Lyme disease recovery, animal therapy benefits

From Invisible to Unstoppable: Find Your Voice, Build Resilience, and Reclaim Your Life | Jen Sulak

What happens when you stop trying to fit in—and start building a business around who you really are? In this episode of Resilience Brilliance, I sit down with artist and wedding photographer Jen Sulak, founder of Weirdo Weddings, to talk about authenticity, creativity, burnout, and building a brand that actually feels like you. Jen shares how she moved through fear, judgment, and burnout to create a hyper-niche business rooted in self-expression, connection, and freedom. This conversation is a real look at what it takes to trust yourself, find your voice, and build something meaningful—without losing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold… this episode is for you. Watch This Episode If: * You feel burned out trying to prove yourself * You want to build a business that stands out authentically * You struggle with fear, judgment, or imposter syndrome * You’re ready to find your voice and express yourself fully * You’re navigating a life or career transition What You’ll Learn: * How to build an authentic brand without burning out * Why trying to fit in is holding you back * How to overcome fear of judgment and stop people-pleasing * The power of finding your voice and using it confidently * How to create a niche that reflects who you are * Why burnout comes from proving, not serving * How small wins build real confidence * Why your path isn’t linear—and why that’s a good thing * How to balance creativity, business, and life * Simple ways to reconnect with your creativity Key Takeaways: * Your path is yours—and so is your pace * Authenticity beats perfection every time * Burnout is often self-created through pressure to prove * You don’t need to be the best—you need to be yourself * Creativity thrives when you stop forcing and start allowing Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Jena’s resilience story 02:00 – Meet Jen Sulak 05:00 – Finding your niche 08:30 – Why “weird” works 12:00 – Connection and belonging 16:00 – Identity beyond your job 20:00 – Asking for what you want 24:00 – Finding your voice 27:00 – Nonlinear growth 30:00 – Fear and judgment 34:00 – Authenticity vs people-pleasing 38:00 – Small wins + confidence 42:00 – Burnout + sustainable success 47:00 – Creativity and space to “be” 52:00 – Letting go of control 55:00 – Final message Resources: https://pinklightimages.com/ [https://pinklightimages.com/] https://pinklightimages.com/weirdo-weddings [https://pinklightimages.com/weirdo-weddings] From Muted to Magnetic: https://weirdoweddings.myflodesk.com/brilliancepodcast [https://weirdoweddings.myflodesk.com/brilliancepodcast] 🌸 Ready to reclaim your life? Join my FREE Resilience Reset training: [https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar] https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar [https://pages.resiliencebrilliance.co/webinar] Free resilience skills cheat sheet: https://www.resiliencebrilliance.co/resilience-cheat-sheet/ [https://www.resiliencebrilliance.co/resilience-cheat-sheet/]