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Stop Calling Him a “Narcissist” (Use This Word Instead) – The Narcissism Trap Series Part One [Episode 366]

February 10, 2026

In this kickoff to a powerful new series, The Narcissism Trap, Natalie Hoffman challenges a popular narrative in abuse recovery: labeling an emotionally abusive partner as a “narcissist.”

While that term may feel validating at first, Natalie explains how it can actually work against your healing by keeping you locked in the wrong story.

If you’ve been Googling “narcissist” at 2 a.m. to make sense of your painful marriage, this episode is for you.

She Stopped Asking for Permission: Jillian’s Story [Episode 365]

February 3, 2026

What happens when you stop asking for permission in an abusive marriage?

Today, Jillian shares her story of waking up to covert abuse in her Christian marriage and what it took to finally get out.

You’ll hear how she recognized the patterns, why she chose to leave despite having a young son, and what life looks like now on the other side. If you’ve been wondering whether things could actually be different, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you start rescuing yourself.

Can AI Help Christian Women in Emotionally Abusive Marriages? [Episode 364]

January 27, 2026

What if an AI could help you organize your abuse evidence, understand your trauma, and save you thousands in legal fees?

Aimee Says isn’t just another AI tool—it’s a specialized digital health platform that understands power and control dynamics, helps you document patterns of abuse, organizes your evidence for court, and keeps your data completely private and encrypted. Whether you’re trying to understand what’s happening in your marriage, preparing for custody battles, or just need someone to help you see the patterns you can’t yet name, this tool could change everything.

Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Abuse in a Christian Home – Emotional Abuse 101 | Part 8 [Episode 363]

January 20, 2026

How do you actually break free from emotional and spiritual abuse in your Christian home?

Most Christian women stay stuck because nobody tells them the truth: breaking free requires three specific stages.

In this episode, you’ll find out why you keep falling for the “honeymoon phase” trap, what you need to do first before anything else, and why writing everything down literally saves your sanity. This isn’t feel-good advice. This is the actual path thousands of women have walked to get out and stay out.

How Children are Impacted by Emotional Abuse – Emotional Abuse 101 | Part 7 [Episode 362]

January 13, 2026

If you’ve been told that staying married “for the kids” is the most loving choice you can make, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about protecting your children.

The truth is, emotional and spiritual abuse doesn’t just harm you, it rewires your children’s brains, damages their attachment systems, and poisons their relationship with God. Research shows that staying in a high-conflict, abusive marriage can be up to 10 times more damaging to children than divorce. And when abuse is wrapped in religious language, the harm multiplies. Your kids aren’t just losing safety, they’re losing their ability to experience God as loving and trustworthy.

The Christian Abuser’s Favorite Emotional Abuse Weapon (And How to Neutralize It!) – Emotional Abuse 101 | Part 6 [Episode 361]

January 6, 2026

What is the weapon Christian abusers most commonly use?

In this sixth installment of the Emotional Abuse 101 series, Natalie Hoffman talks about a subtle weapon many Christian men wield in emotionally abusive relationships: criticism. But not the obvious, name-calling type. This is the more insidious, underhanded kind that’s drenched in misogyny and spiritual distortion.

If you’ve ever wondered why your husband criticizes you, even while appearing like a “good Christian man,” this episode will show you the truth behind the curtain. And it will help you take your power back.

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