Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose.
I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected.
This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not broken.
You’re not crazy.
You’re just the canary.
Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.
Just honest conversation.
If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here.
🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.
Canaries in the Coal Mine
What Does Gaslighting Mean? 10 Everyday Examples & Hope
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Gaslighting is emotional abuse and psychological manipulation that makes us question our memory, perception, and reality. In this video we define gaslighting, share everyday examples, and give tools to rebuild trust.
In this video you’ll learn:
- What gaslighting 'really' is — and where the term comes from
- Everyday examples: families, relationships, workplaces, friendships
- Practical tools to recognize gaslighting, set boundaries, and rebuild confidence in your own reality
Gaslighting doesn’t just make you doubt the abuser — it makes you doubt yourself. You are not crazy. You are not imagining things. Your clarity is still inside you — and it’s time to turn the light back on. 💛
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🔄 NEED A NEXT STEP?
Watch next → 'Signs It Was Trauma (Not Just “Childhood”)'
https://youtu.be/M8NOmHApwfw
Or try → 'The Hidden Ways Childhood Trauma Affects Your Adult Life'
https://youtu.be/LcCcdDhE6_U
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🎁 FREE HEALING PDF TOOLS:
Living Through Gaslighting — Free Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/vcu5aailmk
Complex PTSD Companion Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/wr4dlz92c3
Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7
7 Tools for Sensitive Souls — Survival Guide → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide
Canary Love Notes (weekday support) → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti
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💬 LET’S TALK:
Have you ever doubted your memory or feelings after someone said “that never happened”? If you’re comfortable, share your experience below — it helps others know they’re not alone. 💛
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not sponsored.
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💛 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
A space for cycle-breakers, highly sensitive people, and deep feelers. We aren’t “too much” — we’re wired for truth, and our healing matters. New cinematic episodes every other Sunday at 2 PM, plus podcast uploads.
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