You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse
You Have the Power: The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse is a transformative podcast dedicated to empowering women on their healing journeys. Hosted by Darla, a certified somatic trauma-informed coach and relationship expert, the podcast offers insightful conversations, expert advice, and practical tools for overcoming the pain of trauma and toxic relationships. Each episode is a safe space to explore topics like self-worth, emotional healing, and reclaiming personal power, providing listeners with the inspiration and guidance they need to rebuild their lives and embrace their true potential.
Episodes
38 episodes
38: Understanding the True Face of Domestic Violence
In the first episode of our powerful new series, Breaking the Silence: Healing From Domestic Violence, host Darla Ridilla opens up about her personal journey and sheds light on what domestic violence really looks like beyond physical b...
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Episode 38
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24:30
37: Talk About It Later: Healing Relationship Communication with Raffi Bilek
In this powerful final episode of the “Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse” series, host Darla Ridilla is joined by therapist, author, and couples counselor Raffi Bilek for a deep and insightful conversation about heali...
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Episode 37
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40:49
36: Speaking Up Without Guilt & Navigating Triggers
Welcome to Part 3 of a 4-part series on Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse. In this soul-stirring episode, Darla Ridilla explores what it truly means to speak up without guilt, and how to navigate the emotiona...
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Episode 36
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24:11
35: Finding Sovereignty - Tina Djuretic on Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse and Generational Trauma
🎤 Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse – Part 2In this powerful second installment of our four-part series, I sit down with author and survivor Tina Djuretic, whose memoir Finding My Sovereignty is a raw,...
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Episode 35
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1:15:49
34: Reclaiming Your Voice: My Story of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Welcome to the first episode of a brand new four-part series: “Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse.” In this deeply personal and vulnerable solo episode, I’m opening up about my own journey—three narcissistic relationships, in...
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Episode 34
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25:02
33: A Tribute to Goliath: Love, Loss, and the Journey Home
In this deeply personal and emotional episode, I share the story of my beloved dog, Goliath, and the profound impact he had on my life. From his role in guiding me through past heartbreaks to his final journey with me to Colorado, this episode ...
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Episode 33
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32:37
32: The Power of No Contact - Breaking Toxic Family Cycles with Becky Nieves
In this episode of You Have the Power, Darla sits down with Becky Nieves, a No BS Cycle Breaker Coach, to discuss the difficult yet empowering journey of going no contact with toxic family members. Becky shares her powerful story of na...
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Episode 32
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1:07:59
31: The Mother Codes - Transforming Wounds Into Wisdom With Ashleigh Sinclaire
In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Ashleigh Sinclaire, transformational storyteller and creator of The Mother Monologues – A Love Story. Ashleigh shares her powerful journey of healing, forgiveness, and reclaiming he...
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Episode 31
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56:33
30: Rising From the Shadows - My Journey From Trauma to Transformation
In today's episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story of healing, growth, and empowerment as I prepare to speak at the Fearless and Flourishing Women's Empowerment Event in honor of International Women’s Day.I open up abo...
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Episode 30
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16:02
29: Rewiring the Mind: Tricia Dycka on Breaking Barriers and Embracing Abundance
In this transformative episode of You Have the Power, I’m thrilled to welcome my very first guest, Tricia Dycka—a powerhouse in intuitive coaching, Reiki mastery, and subconscious reprogramming. Tricia specializes in helping wom...
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Episode 29
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1:02:33
28: From Fear to Freedom: Trusting Your Journey & Embracing Change
Episode Summary: In this episode, I share my journey of trusting my intuition and taking a leap of faith to move to Colorado. From unplugging on a camping trip to navigating fear and uncertainty, I walk you through the emotio...
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Episode 28
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22:56
27: Celebrate Love Every Day—Starting with Yourself
In this episode, Darla emphasizes the significance of self-love and the importance of nurturing one's relationship with oneself. She discusses how self-awareness and setting boundaries are crucial for attracting healthy relationships. Darla als...
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Episode 27
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12:18
26: The Pain and Power of Letting Go
Letting go is never easy—especially when it comes to friendships and long-standing connections that no longer align with who we are becoming. In this episode, I dive into the emotional weight of releasing relationships, the guilt that comes wit...
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Episode 26
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22:35
25: Is He My Person
In this episode, we explore the question every woman in a relationship or dating has likely asked herself: Is he my person? Join me as we dive into the signs of a healthy, fulfilling partnership versus a relationship that may not be se...
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Episode 25
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25:11
24: How to Heal After a Breakup
Podcast Episode Description:In this episode, we dive into the healing journey after a breakup. Host Darla Ridilla reflects on her personal experience of heartbreak following a recent breakup, sharing the raw emotions she felt just...
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Episode 24
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24:31
23 - Stop Being A Good Girl
Stop Being A Good Girl is a transformative episode designed to empower women to break free from societal expectations and reclaim their authentic selves. In this episode, I dive deep into the patterns of people-pleasing, self-sacrifice...
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Episode 23
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23:36
22: Victim Blaming
This episode addresses the harmful practice of blaming survivors for their experiences or reactions to abuse, particularly in cases of narcissistic abuse. Key points include:Definition of Victim Blaming: This occurs when some...
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Episode 22
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11:42
21: Permission to Grieve
In this heartfelt episode, I open up about navigating the end of a relationship that ended suddenly and unexpectedly just before the holidays. Without the usual progression of a relationship fading over time, the recovery has been uniquely chal...
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Episode 21
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22:22
20: We Need a Tribe
This episode explores the essential role of building and maintaining a strong community. It highlights the importance of female friendships as enduring sources of support, especially during times of crisis. While romantic relationships may come...
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Episode 20
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14:29
19: Avoidant Traits
Are you familiar with the traits of a dismissive avoidant attachment style? Join me for a chat to learn the red flags to look out for, particularly in the dating world.If you are interested in hearing more about healthy dating from Sabr...
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Episode 19
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17:39
18: Anxiety vs. Intuition
What if the anxiety you are experiencing in your relationship is your intuition telling you that the relationship dynamics need to change? Join me for a chat on determining whether the anxiety is caused by past or present experiences.
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Episode 18
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16:34
17: Lessons Learned
When I go through a breakup, I think about what I can learn about myself and how I can do better next time. Join me for a chat about the painful process of navigating a breakup and its lessons.
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Episode 17
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15:02
16: Breakups are a B*tch
I unexpectedly had to end a relationship last week. It was very painful, particularly with the holiday season just around the corner but it was necessary to protect my peace. Join me for a chat about the difficult emotions that we encounter whe...
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Episode 16
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23:29
15: Generational Trauma and Narcissistic Families
Trauma often is passed down to future generations. I discovered this week that not only was I abused by the narcissists, I was abused by their entire family. Join me for a chat about the effects of generational trauma and narcissistic families....
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Episode 15
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