216: Negotiating Past Abusive or Bad Relationships

In this episode, we delve into the challenging and often painful topic of negotiating past abusive or bad relationships. Navigating the aftermath of such relationships requires immense strength, resilience, and wisdom. It's about understanding the patterns of abuse, recognizing your worth, and reclaiming your power. This conversation aims to shed light on the complexities of leaving toxic environments, healing from emotional scars, and moving forward with confidence and hope.    Join your host, Cindy Watson, as she sits down with the insightful and fearless Kate Anthony. Kate is an acclaimed author, the host of a critically acclaimed, number one ranked podcast, and a high-conflict divorce coach. Renowned for her willingness to tackle tough conversations, Kate delves deep into issues surrounding relationships, domestic violence, and the cultural implications of our patriarchal society. Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times and Forbes. Today, Cindy and Kate will be discussing "Negotiating Past Abusive or Bad Relationships," offering valuable insights and advice for those navigating these challenging situations. In this episode, you will learn:   How the media gets it wrong and misrepresents abuse and domestic violence. What is patriarchy and why is patriarchy bad for everyone? How men can be with their emotions, how to share their emotions, how to be in community with one another. How this patriarchal system affects men's behavior, marriage, violence and even our divorce legislation. Tips for women when it is the time  to leave a marriage. Key areas where couples therapy is contraindicated. Why is it difficult to recognize domestic violence. Why women are really hesitant to leave an abusive situation, a bad marriage when children are involved. The warning signs of abusive relationships. And many more!   Learn more about Kate:   Website: www.kateanthony.com   Checkout her book: https://kateanthony.com/dword/   Social Media: IG @thedivorcesurvivalguide   If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  [email protected]