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Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Hosted by psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer, M.Ed. LPC, LCDC. This show provides essential emotional education on Mental Health, HSP (Highly Sensitive People), Narcissists & Manipulative personalities, healing from Trauma and PTSD, calming your nervous system, inner child work, and setting healthy boundaries. Emotional Badasses are survivors, thrivers, seekers, and healers! Expand and awaken to your higher purpose, be more present and authentic, find strength in spirituality, quiet the monkey mind of

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24:26

What My Grandpa's WWII Survival Story Taught Me About...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/06/29

THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE:⁠⁠ https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries⁠⁠If you’ve ever felt behind in life or overwhelmed by pressure to be further along, I hope this episode gives you space to pause and really honor how far you’ve come. I reflect on the unexpected gift of this podcast becoming a record of my own growth and share a deeply personal story about my grandfather’s survival during WWII. His decision to float alone in shark-infested waters, instead of clinging to others in panic, taught me

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55:31

Avoidant, Anxious, or Secure? What are attachment...

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2025/06/22

Many people misunderstand their attachment style, overidentify with labels, or confuse trauma responses with personality traits. Today we break down secure and insecure attachment, discuss how anxious and avoidant dynamics form, and look at how emotional abuse and trauma erode self-trust. Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) often internalize critical voices and lose their sense of emotional safety. With radical honesty, self-awareness, boundaries, and emotional maturity, we can rebuild secure

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21:50

Sean Combs AKA Diddy on Trial - How to recognize...

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2025/06/15

Are you seeing yourself or someone you know in the Sean Combs AKA Diddy trial footage and wondering if you're in a similar toxic dynamic? In this raw episode, we look at the abuse Cassie allegedly endured as a lens to examine coercion, emotional abuse, and how power gets weaponized. Recovery from manipulative abuse often starts when high-profile cases like this one help us recognize the patterns in our own relationships. Abuse survivors know that feeling of being forced to play games without knowing

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32:25

Sean Combs AKA Diddy on Trial - How to recognize...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/06/08

What if the alleged stories coming out of the Diddy Sean Combs trial feel more familiar than shocking? What can the trial teach us about recognizing psychological abuse in our own relationships? When domination hides behind fame and money, abuse can seem like something that only happens to the rich and powerful. But the truth is, coercion, manipulation, trauma, and control are far more common than we admit. In this episode, I speak from both lived experience and clinical work—on what it’s like to be

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12:45

Why Highly Sensitive People Feel Different

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2025/06/01

Why do HSPs feel like they're fighting an uphill battle in a world that's lost its conscientiousness? After working with HSPs for nearly two decades, I've learned we're the people who value conscientiousness in society - that's our gift, not a weakness. Through therapy and self-awareness, sensitivity transforms from burden into extraordinary beauty. The sunrise that makes you cry with joy, the stranger's child who warms your heart - these experiences are available to every HSP who learns effective

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44:15

Types of Grief You Carry Without Realizing & How to...

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2025/05/26

Feeling swallowed by grief’s endless waves? I unpack anticipatory loss, disenfranchised pain, and the ripple-effect grief few name, guiding highly sensitive people toward emotional boundaries, mental health balance, and steady peace. We explore why numbness can protect, how self-permission heals, and which daily practices anchor life when everything changes. Let every layer of loss be felt, honored, and released.30 DAYS TO PEACE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://EmotionalBadass.com/peace⁠⁠ BOUNDARIES

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37:29

Empathy Has a Price: Balancing Compassion with...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/05/18

In this episode, we explore how empathy can become costly when not balanced with healthy discernment. Childhood trauma often creates "red flag erasers" that prioritize relationships over personal wellbeing. Learn how to maintain your compassionate nature while developing the wisdom to protect yourself from one-sided connections.BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE WITH NIKKI:⁠⁠ https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries⁠⁠ 30 DAYS TO PEACE:⁠⁠ https://EmotionalBadass.com/peace⁠⁠ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY

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53:32

Reflecting & The Truth About Student Loans They Never...

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2025/05/11

Is your inner critic louder than your inner nurturer when you think about past money mistakes? I’ve wrestled with reflection that felt like punishment instead of growth. This conversation on student loan debt, financial shame, and reclaiming self-authority explores how we begin to shift toward healing. Mental Health isn’t separate from money. And when we face our past with compassion, we start living with more financial clarity and emotional strength.Workshops & Programs: BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE

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40:06

The Soulful Bucket List That Healed Me and Changed...

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2025/05/04

Many Highly Sensitive People live in constant survival mode, feeling burnt out, anxious, and disconnected from joy. In this episode, we offer a soulful alternative: a bucket list of simple, healing experiences that shift us from surviving to truly living. I share powerful practices like witnessing a sunrise in stillness, writing to your younger self, dancing barefoot, and forgiving without needing closure. These small yet meaningful acts nourish mental health, support trauma recovery, strengthen

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23:51

Call in Show: Why Energy Vampires ALWAYS Find You...

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2025/04/27

Why do certain people always seem to find and drain you? Mental health problems often worsen for Highly Sensitive People when they continually attract energy vampires. If you've experienced trauma, you might feel like you have a target on your back for manipulative, self-serving people.Workshops & Programs: BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries 30 DAYS TO PEACE: https://bit.ly/peace-program NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP:

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11:50

The Positive Side Effects of Healing That No One...

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2025/04/20

Have you ever wondered what unexpected benefits might emerge from your healing journey? As we work through our pain and trauma, most of us focus solely on reducing symptoms and finding emotional stability. But what if I told you that mental health work creates ripple effects that transform every area of your life? I've witnessed this phenomenon countless times—both in my personal experience and with clients. The positive side effects of healing extend far beyond the emotional realm, creating a

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32:19

Narcissists Count on You Making THESE Emotional Mistakes

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2025/04/13

Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognizing and stopping harmful patterns like self-blame, excessive politeness, emotional avoidance, and denial. Highly Sensitive People often sabotage their recovery by prioritizing others' comfort, minimizing the abuse, or ignoring their gut instincts. To truly heal, it's essential to name abuse clearly, trust intuition, establish healthy boundaries, and choose authenticity over appearances.Courses & Programs: ♥ BOUNDARIES COURSE WITH NIKKI:

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10:56

Am I emotionally constipated? 7 Signs you can't ignore

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2025/04/06

Ever find yourself apologizing just for having feelings? Congrats, you're officially emotionally constipated—yes, that's a thing. It happens when you stuff your emotions deep down until they burst out at the worst possible moment (hello anxiety, meet embarrassment). This delightful cycle is extra fun if you're an HSP, by the way. Here's an idea: stop shoving your sensitivity into a corner like it’s misbehaving. Feelings need regular release, or they'll make your life awkward real fast. You're

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37:48

How Betrayal Changed My View on Loyalty Forever

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2025/04/01

Does your loyalty ever feel like a never-ending burden? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), loyalty is deeply emotional, intensifying after betrayal. Through my journey, I realized loyalty without limits harms Mental Health and fuels resentment. It’s essential to balance giving with receiving, using clear boundaries to preserve emotional energy. Learn how reshaping your approach to loyalty transforms pain into empowerment.♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH

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23:31

CALL IN: How to Accept Your Family’s Limitations and...

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2025/03/23

Highly sensitive people must accept that low empathy and low maturity family members may never offer the understanding or support they crave, and instead prioritize emotional boundaries and self-protection. In this episode we explore: Understanding Emotional Boundaries for HSPs in Dysfunctional Family Systems How Low Empathy and Low Maturity Impact Family Relationships Breaking Cycles of People-Pleasing to Model Healthy Boundaries for Children Grieving the Loss of Idealized Family Relationships

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37:34

7 Quotes That Instantly Shift Your Perspective - from...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/03/16

Are you craving more meaning and direction in your life? These 7 life-changing existential quotes from Søren Kierkegaard will inspire you to take back your power and create a life filled with purpose. When we feel lost or overwhelmed, anchoring into purpose is the key to better mental health. I’ll show you how these timeless quotes can shift your mindset, reduce anxiety, and help you live your best life—right now. ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS

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43:32

The Opposite of Anxiety: What It Really Means to Feel...

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2025/03/09

♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peaceWhy is it so easy to name stressful emotions but hard to describe peace? Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) are conditioned to focus on anxiety and tension, making peace feel unfamiliar. In this episode, we explore how to recognize and cultivate peace as a natural state. By understanding the physical, emotional, and mental cues of peace, you can shift your nervous system from stress to calm. Discover simple, practical steps to

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22:07

Are You Absorbing Other People’s Anxiety? Here’s How...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/03/02

Highly sensitive people often struggle with absorbing others’ emotions, but by setting emotional boundaries, practicing self-permission, and using grounding techniques, they can maintain their own energy without taking on external anxiety. Many Highly Sensitive People struggle with taking on emotions that aren’t theirs, leading to exhaustion and overwhelm. Mental health starts with emotional boundaries, and in this episode, we explore powerful strategies to protect your energy, shift from absorbing

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38:50

Is Emotional Maturity the Key to Success in the 21st...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/02/23

Emotional maturity is the foundation of healing, yet trauma, manipulation, and survival strategies can keep us trapped in immature coping patterns. In this episode, we uncover how trauma disconnects the mind and body, why boundaries are essential for healing, and how true growth requires self-reflection and accountability. If you’re ready to break free from hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, and manipulation, this conversation is for you.♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK:

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49:47

9 Quick and Powerful Strategies to Stop Catastrophic...

Emotional Badass ·

2025/02/16

Discover nine effective strategies to stop the habit of catastrophizing, a cognitive distortion that exaggerates potential disasters. Are you often overwhelmed by fearing the worst in every situation? Discover strategies to control and eliminate the habit of catastrophizing, which not only distorts your perception but can also significantly impair your mental health. In this episode, we discuss how acknowledging what is within your control can help shift your focus from fear to factual thinking,

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