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Hope when there was none

After leaving a toxic relationship over a decade ago I embraced a journey to share my story and help others that are healing from emotional traumas, learn about self-care, and find empowerment to re-invent themselves. Here you will hear about the journey of courageous Survivors and many experts that share a passion for helping and inspiring others to awaken the beauty of life without abuse. Thanks for tuning in! I hope your day is filled with blessings, magic, and miracles!

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00:19:01

Unseen Wounds: Understanding the Many Faces of...

Hope when there was none ·

2025/10/02

It's day 2 of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. "Unseen Wounds- A look into the other faces of abuse". Domestic violence isn’t only hitting—it shows up in many forms:1. Physical abuse 2. Emotional & Psychological Abuse3. Sexual Abuse4. Financial/Economic Abuse5. Digital Abuse 6. Elder Abuse 7. Immigration-Related Abuse8. Religious/Spiritual Abuse9. Child Abuse 10. Teen Dating Violence If something here feels familiar, know you’re not alone. Help is out there! Local and national

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00:21:31

What is Domestic Violence? – Breaking down myths vs...

Hope when there was none ·

2025/10/01

October is domestic abuse awareness month and I'll be coming on for the next 31 days to talk about all things related to abuse. In today's episode I'm going to break down common myths and facts of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation and you need help message privately for national contact info for help. Stay safe! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an

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00:17:55

Insiders details about upcoming events

Hope when there was none ·

2025/06/12

I'm diving into news about re-releasing my books, my healing journey, and details about June 20,2026 retreat! Find out about this and more on today's episode. Join me for coffee on June 21st! Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1378681035089?aff=oddtdtcreatorHere is a link to the books I discussed: No Bad Parts- https://a.co/d/5obocJASomatic Internal Family Systems Therapy- https://a.co/d/264Q7jfThe Energy Codes- https://a.co/d/6yKAHpySelf-Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your

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00:09:23

What does healing trauma look like?

Hope when there was none ·

2025/06/08

What does healing trauma look like?Here are a few things you may experience while going through your healing journey. Have you experienced any of these?Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠Find help and info here-National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠Safe Horizon-

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00:18:31

Revelations in healing

Hope when there was none ·

2025/05/27

I will put on a trigger warning. Not that I was too graphic but just in case. This is a car version podcast and there is no video. I didn't want that distraction while driving. As always, please do something for you on your healing journey today. Whether it is to journal, talk with a friend, watch a funny movie, get out and exercise, create something, or dig out your bible. I share a bit of my recent memories that bubbled up the surface! After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any

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00:19:19

Safety planning for the holidays for Survivors in an...

Hope when there was none ·

2025/05/22

As a side note, I reference "she" but men can also be survivors in an abusive situation. Apps ideas mentioned here can be found here: https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/mobile-apps-for-victims-and-survivorsIf you need to talk feel free to message me privately.After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life?Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠Find help and info here-National Domestic Violence Hotline-

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00:20:56

Signs of Financial abuse

Hope when there was none ·

2024/12/26

What is Financial abuse? It's deeper than you think! It can look like:Giving an allowance to your partner with accountability for all of it. Not allowing your partner to have his/her name on any credit cards, banking, or loans. Not sharing decision making with your partner pertaining to financial issues. This and more in today's episode. After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life? Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠ Find help and info

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00:21:11

Do you know what Emotional abuse looks like?

Hope when there was none ·

2024/12/18

I'm digging into Emotional abuse on today's episode!Here's what it can look like: Emotional abuse- The abuser's psychological or mental violence can include anything that impacts the mental health and well being of their partner. Examples- name calling, insults, put downs crazy making, blaming the victim for everything jealousy, unfounded accusations of cheating intimidation shaming, humiliation socially isolating the victim from friends and family getting angry if a victim does not immediately

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00:11:31

What does Verbal abuse look like in a relationship?

Hope when there was none ·

2024/12/12

Verbal abuse is the first topic of an 8 part series where I dig deep into what abuse is and the different types. You can find more information here- httls://facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnoneHave you ever heard the childhood rhyme, "Sticks and stones, may break my bones, but words can never hurt me?" You can actually find many examples of this here- https://literarydevices.net/sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones/ Words can make you laugh or hurt you deeply wounding your soul. You can carry those

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00:19:25

Let me go... Tips for leaving your abuser

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/27

Leaving someone that is toxic in a relationship is hard! The decision is not made lightly or without much thought. This can be between you and a family member or an intimate partner. I mentioned copying documents and here is the list: If you are concerned your partner will notice these are gone make copies of the original and leave the copies! Marriage/Birth certificates Social Security cards Bills- Student loans, Credit cards, medical Financial records Medical records/shot

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00:11:06

Do you know what "Gatekeeping" is in a relationship?

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/20

Gatekeeping sounds like some sort of gaming thing, but it can be darker than this. It is where someone is controlling opportunities, power, resources, and who get these. You can see this in any type of relationship, and you are also capable of doing this! Anytime you have monitored someone and nitpick or take over the task... Yep, that is gatekeeping! There are questions you can use yourself and tools to help you heal on today's podcast episode. Have you experienced this before? I'd love to know

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00:13:54

Am I imagining the abuse?

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/17

Abuse can happen between anyone. Whether this is between you and a family member, friend or intimate partner. Answer me this:Do you make excuses for this persons poor behavior? Do you dread seeing them or feel exhausted with them or after seeing them? Is there always the same excuse for why they hurt you? Does this person say that "they" are the victim? If this person makes you cry, intimidates you, or hurts your feeling more than once a month this is a RED flag. More in today's episode. Stay safe

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00:15:20

Dealing with toxic people in your life

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/16

Abusers don't see the world as we do. They see no fault in their behavior. Abusers will tell others that you were the cause of the demise of the break-up. Question your sanity. You may feel: Scared, depressed, confused, and angry The abuser may: Use the legal system against you. Pressure the kids to tell him things about you. If your kids have a cell phone/computer he may gather information about your social media/friends/location/numbers. Give yourself permission to: Cry, scream, or break things

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00:07:39

What is the difference between a Narcissist,...

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/15

With any one of these there can use the tactics of - isolating the victim, creating a dependency with the abuser, or may have other mental health issues. Can cause victim to become depressed, have a breakdown, or commit suicide. A proper diagnosis needs to be from a licensed Counselor or Therapist. Find me here- ⁠https://linktr.ee/melindajkunst⁠ Find help and info here- National Domestic Violence Hotline- ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠ Safe Horizon-

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00:07:21

What does Sexual Abuse look like?

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/14

*Trigger warning!* Sexual abuse can be hard to talk about. Victims can experience a wide range of unwanted assaults. It may become difficult for a victim to develop trust with intimate partners. Here are a few examples of what it can look like. If you relate to any of these please contact a shelter, counselor, or law enforcement. If you need to talk I am happy to hold space for you. After listening into today's broadcast, do you recognize any of these in your own life? Find me here-

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00:29:18

Tips for starting over after a toxic relationship

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/13

*Trigger warning!* This month has been a bit busy and I have not gotten these out as planned. Life happens! On today's unscripted episode I dove into answering a common question that I often hear. How do you start over after a toxic relationship? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-j-kunst/support

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00:24:05

Common words you may hear when dealing with an abuser

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/10

Words you may come across frequently while dealing with an abuser: Baiting Boundaries Hoovering Love bombing No Contact and more on today's episode. #healingjourney #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticabuseawareness #narcissistsurvivor #toxicrelationship --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-j-kunst/support

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00:10:02

Pet Abuse

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/09

Pet abuse is a difficult topic as well as reason many survivors stay in abusive relationships. An abuser may threaten harm to kill the pet if the survivor wants to leave. Signs to looks out for: - Anxiety- Fear responses- Flinching- Limping and many more Abusers may harm pets by/with: - Physically harming - Torture - Neglect - Sexual abuse... For more information on the Purple Leash Project: https://www.purina.com/purple-leash-project Two other resources are: RedRover- https://redrover.org/ Safe

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00:13:24

How to spot an abuser

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/08

It can be hard to spot an abuser but there are things you can look out for. Is this person: - Controlling - Moody - Complaining all the time - Have strange sexual needs or requests, and they don't respect your boundaries? - Jealous - Cruel/ Sarcastic and find more on today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-j-kunst/support

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00:07:12

What is Grooming?

Hope when there was none ·

2024/10/07

Grooming is the topic for today's episode. We usually picture grooming as something that happens between a child and adult but this can happen between adults as well. This is a gradual process in order to gain the trust of a person in order to have control and take advantage of someone. This can look like: Romantic, sexual, financial, materially and more! The victim can become withdrawn or depressed. They may suddenly be without money. Have new things or clothes. May not want to talk about the new

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