Emotional Badass Podcast

Regularly ranked in the top 100 of Mental Health Podcasts. Psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer,
M.Ed, LPC, LCDC, discusses mental health, recovery, and emotional wellness tools for everyday life. New episodes are released every Sunday.

Where Moxie Meets Mindful

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Domestic Abuse: Recognizing the Subtle Signs

In this episode I share my deeply personal experiences of domestic abuse, aiming to shed light on the complexities and red flags of such relationships. Drawing from both my own journey and the collective experiences of my clients, I highlight the nuanced indicators of abuse, ranging from intense early relationship progression to controlling behaviors and isolation tactics.

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Escaping the Cycle of Abuse and Surviving Manipulation: A Personal Story from Nikki - Part 2

Have you ever felt like you were in a toxic relationship but couldn't escape? Do you feel like you're in a situation you can't see a way out of? In this week's episode I share part 2 of my story of breaking free from an abusive marriage. This is a story of strength and resilience, and learning to trust myself and my intuition. I teach through how to take back our power in the face of manipulative and abusive relationships. If you're struggling with abuse, this episode will provide insight and hope that you can start the journey to freedom.

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Considerations in Healing Post Abuse Part 2

Childhood sexual abuse is something I want to discuss more about because most people, even most mental health professionals, avoid or dodge it. One of the reasons is because we don’t have great dialogue around sex in general. In our American society, we have very mixed messages about puritanism and over-the-top sexuality.

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Healing After Abuse: Considerations for the Sensitive Tribe - Part 1

There is a misconception that sexually abused people are delicate. They are quite strong for living through such a violation. In this episode we break down the effects of stranger sexual abuse and ongoing sexual abuse by a care taker, and review guidance on how and where to focus healing in recovery. Learn to care for your inner and outer environment and create sanctuary.

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Our Relationship with Spirituality

Letting go of desperation through understanding and opening to the possibility of spiritual connection in your own way. Cultivating faith and peace through a healing spiritual connection is available to all of us, if we want it.

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Understanding the complexity of the documentary, Leaving Neverland

Using Nikki's story to explore feelings and the complex documentary Leaving Neverland and Michael Jackson. Stages of recovery, letting go of familial secrets, cycles of abuse, grooming, recanting abuse, the power of celebrity and the inner child, low empathy parents. Tips for mental health counselors, social workers, and healers in the art of healing trauma and holding space for survivors.

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    Learn to create and maintain boundaries, to help cultivate peace and relieve stress.

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    If you feel like no matter how hard you try, peace and calm always seem just out of reach, you’re not alone

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    Tips, tricks, and videos of actionable steps and strategies you can implement to improve your mental health.