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.
You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse
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 healing through healthy communication. With over a decade of experience helping couples reconnect and recover from hurt, Raffi shares practical tools and compassionate wisdom from his book The Couples Communication Handbook.
Together, Darla and Raffi explore:
- Why small disagreements escalate—and how to stop them before they do
- The myth of "never going to bed angry"
- How to use timeouts as a relationship-saving strategy
- What to do when your partner refuses to take space
- Navigating triggers, emotional flooding, and C-PTSD in real-life conflict
- How empathy, validation, and "I statements" can transform the way we communicate
- Dating again after abuse: building trust and green-flag communication
Whether you're in a relationship, healing from one, or preparing for a healthier future, this episode will empower you with real, human strategies for reclaiming your voice—and your peace.
🔗 Learn more about Raffi and grab his book at thecommunicationbook.com
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