Second Act Sessions
Second Act Sessions is a bi-weekly podcast for women navigating midlife and stepping into a new chapter.
Hosted by Stephanie Carmody, the show is rooted in faith, healing, and lived experience and explores what it really looks like to begin again and build a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and true.
It’s for the woman quietly asking, what’s next? The one who thought her life would look different by now and is beginning to realize she may need to start over.
Because starting over sounds inspiring… until you’re actually living it.
And when you are, it can feel uncertain, messy, and overwhelming.
But this isn’t the end of the story.
It’s a second act.
And maybe… a more honest one.
Through real, unfiltered conversations, Second Act Sessions shares stories, perspective, and encouragement for women learning to trust God, rediscover who they are, and rebuild their lives in a way that feels true to them.
No perfection.
No pretending.
Just real life and what it looks like to begin again.
At its core, Second Act Sessions is a reminder that even after the hardest seasons, there is still more life, more healing, and more of you to uncover.
Because it’s never too late to begin again.
New episodes bi-weekly every Tuesday. Follow Stephanie Carmody online at:
Website: www.secondactsessions.com
Instagram: @stephaniefcarmody
Facebook: @stephanie.figuracarmody
YouTube: @secondactsessions
Second Act Sessions
From Trauma to Truth: Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse (Part 2)
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In part 2 of my conversation with Laura Richards, we continue our conversation on narcissists—how to spot them, how to survive them, and what healing actually looks like after the damage is done. And no, it’s not just about romantic relationships. Narcissistic abuse can show up in friendships, family dynamics, and even professional environments. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling crazy, guilty, or drained… this one’s for you.
Laura Richards—international podcaster, #1 bestselling author, and speaker— shares her powerful story of surviving a 32-year marriage to a covert narcissist. Through her podcast That’s Where I’m At and her book Married to a “Nice” Guy: Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse, Laura is helping women all over the world reclaim their voice and rebuild their self-worth.
We talk red flags, trauma bonding, spiritual recovery, and the hard—but holy—work of starting over. This episode is honest, healing, and packed with wisdom for anyone ready to break free from toxic patterns and step into truth.
To learn more about Laura Richards, her work as a narcissistic abuse recovery coach, buy her book and listen to her podcast That’s Where I’m At, follow her on Instagram and all social platforms at @thatswhereimatpodcast, and find her show on Spotify, YouTube, and other podcast platforms.