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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Why do people stay in relationships that emotionally drain them? Because familiar pain often feels safer than unfamiliar peace. In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about trauma bonds, emotional attachment, survival patterns, and why people keep repeating toxic relationship cycles even when they KNOW the connection is unhealthy. Together, we unpack emotional addiction, the nervous system's connection to trauma, and what happens when you confuse being needed with being valued. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #TraumaBonds #RelationshipCycles #NervousSystemHealing #EmotionalExhaustion #SettingBoundaries #PersonalGrowth #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Everybody talks about building generational wealth. Nobody talks about the emotional warfare happening behind the business. In this powerful episode, we sit down with family business advisor and leadership expert René Sonneveld to unpack why family businesses secretly fall apart behind closed doors. Together, we explore power struggles, unspoken resentment, broken trust, succession battles, and the hidden emotional forces that shape the legacy when money, identity, loyalty, and unresolved family issues collide. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #FamilyBusiness #Leadership #GenerationalWealth #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyDynamics #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Trust #Legacy #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Abuse in higher education is more common than people think—and far more hidden than it should be. In this episode, we sit down with Julie Cruse—writer, advocate, and founder of AcademicAbuse.com—as she shares her powerful story of surviving years of exploitation across multiple universities. Together, we expose how abuse of power operates behind the scenes in academic institutions through grooming, harassment, retaliation, and institutional silence, revealing a larger pattern affecting students and faculty who are often left without protection or justice. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #HigherEducation #AcademicAbuse #InstitutionalBetrayal #Leadership #Accountability #Whistleblower #PersonalResilience #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Your life doesn’t go the way you planned… and then you have to find the strength to love, lead, and show up anyway. In this episode, Amanda Wais shares her raw journey of being a parent to a disabled child—opening up about her son, the emotional realities, the profound strength it takes, and what it truly means to navigate life when everything changes. This is a real conversation about love, resilience, redefining what your world looks like, and finding your grounding when life completely shifts. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #Resilience #SpecialNeedsParenting #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #MindsetShift #FamilyStrength #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most people don’t feel lonely because they’re alone. They feel lonely because they’re not seen, not heard, and not connected—even in a relationship. In this episode, Stacy Rocklein and I break down why loneliness shows up in relationships and what’s really behind it. This isn’t about blaming your partner—it’s about understanding the underlying patterns, communication gaps, and emotional habits that keep you disconnected, and learning how to look deeper so you can move differently. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #RelationshipAdvice #OvercomingLoneliness #EmotionalConnection #CommunicationGaps #IntimacyInRelationships #PersonalGrowth #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most business owners think growth is the goal. But what happens when your business grows faster than you’re prepared for? In this episode, Nathan Baws breaks down what smart business owners do differently—they don’t just chase income, they build systems, structure, and strategy that can sustain it. Together, we expose the warning signs that your business isn't ready to scale, what most entrepreneurs ignore until it's too late, and the mindset shift required to prepare smarter instead of just working harder. Join his program and build a system https://numberfied.com/store/?ref=keepingitrealonpurpose27 Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations #BusinessScaling #StrategicGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSystems #LeadershipMindset #RevenueSustainment #SmartBusiness #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most people think their past is what’s holding them back. In this episode, Ken Miller—published author, national speaker, and 7-figure business owner—shares how he went from addiction and incarceration to building a life and business on discipline, purpose, and intentional decisions. This is a breakdown of the profound mindset shift required to stop repeating destructive cycles, challenge how you think, and start creating real results in your life and income. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #MindsetShift #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalTransformation #DisciplineAndPurpose #BreakingCycles #Entrepreneurship #IntentionalLiving #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You don’t have a co-parenting problem—you have a pattern that’s still trying to survive a relationship that already ended. In this episode, we welcome Clover Taylor-Johnston—faith-filled Co-Parenting Coach, author, and founder of The Co-Parent Accelerator Transformation Program. Together, we unpack the hidden emotional landscape of navigating divorce and co-parenting with emotionally unavailable or toxic partners. Clover shares expert strategies to help you break free from old relationship triggers, navigate the aftermath of betrayal, and build an internal trust that protects your peace—and your children—without losing yourself in the process. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #CoParenting #HealingAfterDivorce #SettingBoundaries #EmotionalIntelligence #OvercomingBetrayal #BreakingCycles #PersonalResilience #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Struggling to rebuild trust after infidelity? Feeling disconnected, betrayed, or unsure if your relationship can even be saved? In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Cardenas, Relationship Reset Expert and Certified Betrayal Recovery Specialist, to break down what really happens after trust is broken—and how to rebuild it the right way. Vanessa, founder of Understanding Ear in Westchester County, NY, specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate infidelity, emotional disconnection, and relationship trauma, offering a deep look into the difference between repairing damage versus completely rebuilding your foundation. Your Next Move Reflection What did you hear?What pattern did you recognize?What will you do next?Your Next Move You heard the story. Now let's talk about what to DO with it. Need a simple first step? 7 Signs You Are Operating in Survival Mode Discover the hidden patterns that may be affecting your leadership, communication, confidence, relationships, decision-making, and growth. https://forms.gle/4AikASSJvALWvr1v8 Ready for more inspiration? 📖 Move Higher in Your Purpose: A Woman's Guide to Living Beyond Limitations https://www.amazon.com/Move-Higher-Your-Purpose-Being-ebook/dp/B075QP8S1D/ Ready to make your next move? Book a Your Next Move Strategy Session and uncover the hidden patterns that may be keeping you stuck so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction. https://buy.stripe.com/3cI3cw6Ng6mUaI0b8q43S0a Subscribe for More Real Conversations YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@keeping-it-real-on-purpose Listen to the Podcast: https://media.rss.com/keeping-it-real-on-purpose/feed.xml #InfidelityRecovery #RelationshipAdvice #TrustIssues #HealingAfterBetrayal #RelationshipReset #EmotionalHealing #OvercomingTrauma #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does toxic love really look like—and why is it so hard to walk away? In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Damaris Chanza, author of Breath of a Fallen Angel, a powerful debut poetry collection exploring love, pain, heartbreak, and the emotional reality of toxic relationships. Inspired by the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and the lived experiences of women everywhere, this fictional poetic journey dives deep into the blurred lines between love and hate, attachment and destruction. This is more than a conversation about poetry—this is about recognizing patterns, reclaiming your voice, and choosing yourself. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Most people think they are healing, but they are actually just becoming better at reacting to chaos. In this powerhouse episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Brooke Deanne is not a coach, not a therapist, and not another spiritual influencer with surface-level advice. She is an Initiator for women who have survived trauma but haven’t yet met the woman they’re becoming, while exposing the truth about narcissistic abuse. Discover why your body is still stuck in survival mode long after the relationship has ended and how to identify the invisible strings that keep you tethered to the past. This isn't just about understanding the narcissist; it’s about reclaiming your nervous system and moving from a state of constant defense to true, soul-deep recovery. Here are my links! Love Template Quiz http://lovetemplate.brookedeanne.com/ #NarcissisticAbuse #SurvivalMode #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthMatters

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are you tired of quick fixes that never last? It's time to stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the root cause of your fatigue and health struggles. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we dive into the transformative world of detoxification and gut health with a mentor who has spent over two decades mastering the art of energy restoration. Discover why true health isn't something you buy—it's something you unlock by restoring your body's natural ecosystem. Learn the philosophy of inward healing and gain the clarity you need to reclaim your vitality and achieve your highest wellness goals through a dedicated, natural approach. #GutHealthMatters #NaturalDetox #EnergyRestoration #HolisticWellness

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are you tired of just getting through the day? It’s time to graduate from survival mode and step into a life that actually feels like yours. In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we dive deep into the mythic heroine's journey to uncover the "innate medicine" hidden inside your own body. Learn how to interpret your internal ecosystem—restoring your soil, rivers, and stars—to transform your deepest pain into your greatest superpower. We’re moving past the surface to experience the raw alchemy that occurs when your struggle finally becomes your path forward. #SomaticHealing #SoulAlignment #BreakTheCycle #HealingJourney

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You can’t heal what you keep repeating. If you’re still attracting the same relationships… making the same decisions… or ending up in the same emotional cycles—this isn’t coincidence. It’s a pattern. On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Anne Peshka to break down how trauma cycles are formed—and why awareness alone isn’t enough to break them. In this conversation, we cover: Why you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships and lifeHow trauma shapes your mindset, behavior, and resultsThe difference between understanding your past and actually changing itWhat it takes to interrupt the cycle and create a new outcomeThis isn’t about staying in the story. This is about changing what the story keeps producing. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it. Book your Next Move Profit Strategy Session — the link is under this video: https://payhip.com/b/FXaZh Turning life’s pain into purpose—one real story at a time. #TraumaHealing #BreakTheCycle #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #PatternInterrupter #KeepingItRealOnPurpose

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Grief isn’t just something you “get through.” It reorganizes everything—your identity, your relationships, and the way you move through life. On this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Marcia Earhart for a real conversation about what grief actually does beneath the surface—and why so many people feel lost long after the loss. This isn’t about coping. This is about understanding the shift. In this episode, we break down: Why grief is not a breakdown—but a full life reorganizationHow loss impacts your identity, decisions, and emotional patternsThe hidden behaviors grief creates (shutdown, overthinking, isolation)What it looks like to rebuild your life without abandoning yourselfIf you’ve been told to “move on” but something still feels off—this is the conversation you need. You heard the story. Now let’s talk about what to DO with it. Book your Next Move Profit Strategy Session — https://payhip.com/b/FXaZh Turning life’s pain into purpose—one real story at a time. #GriefHealing #LifeAfterLoss #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #KeepingItRealOnPurpose