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 bold and empowering podcast for high-performing women who are done settling. Hosted by Darla Ridilla—a certified somatic trauma-informed coach, relationship expert, and survivor of narcissistic abuse—this show cuts through the noise to help you stop attracting the wrong partners and start creating the relationships you truly deserve.
If you’re successful on the outside but feel stuck, unseen, or disconnected in your relationships, this podcast is your wake-up call. You’ll hear raw personal stories, practical tools, and unfiltered conversations that help you break unhealthy patterns, reconnect to your intuition, and heal at the nervous system level. Each episode is a truth-telling space to help you uncover the real reasons behind your relationship struggles and guide you toward embodied self-worth and emotional freedom.
You’ve done the work in every area of your life—now it’s time to reclaim your power in love and connection.
Episodes
44 episodes
44: Choosing Rest Over Hustle - A Revolutionary Act of Self Trust
In this solo episode, Darla Ridilla continues her powerful series The Body Remembers by exploring what it truly means to choose rest over hustle—and why, for trauma survivors, that choice can feel revolutionary.Darla shares real...
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Episode 44
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20:29
43: Why Butterflies Are Sometimes Warnings, Not Love With Corissa Stepp
This is Part 2 of The Body Remembers: Somatics & Trauma Recovery, a special series exploring the intersection of trauma, the nervous system, and healing.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Corissa Stepp, Holistic Trauma Recove...
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Episode 43
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42: How Trauma Lives in the Body & the Path Back to Yourself
Welcome to the kickoff of my powerful 4-part series, The Body Remembers: Somatics & Trauma Recovery. In this solo episode, I dive deep into an introduction to somatic healing—what it is, how trauma lives in the body, and how reconn...
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Episode 42
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26:32
41: Creating the Higher Self After Abuse With Stephany Ann
In this powerful episode of Breaking the Silence – Healing from Domestic Abuse, we welcome internationally recognized speaker, author, and transformation mentor Stephany Ann.Formerly a high-level domestic violence advocat...
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Episode 41
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1:11:15
40: Why We Stay: Understanding Trauma Bonds and the Nervous System
Why do so many people stay in abusive relationships—even when they're hurting?In this powerful solo episode, Darla Ridilla shares personal reflections and hard-won insights to unpack the emotional, psychological, and neurological reasons...
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Episode 40
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22:58
39: From Trauma To Triumph - Roaring Back to Life With Lady V
In this raw and soul-stirring episode of Breaking the Silence: Healing from Domestic Abuse, your host Darla Ridilla sits down with the remarkable Tivona Elliott, known as Lady V—a spiritual release coach, CEO, lupus warrior, and...
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Episode 39
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1:13:37
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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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: 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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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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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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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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