264: Negotiating Past Addictions And Abuse And Other Trauma

There are moments in life when the wounds run deep—when addiction, abuse, or trauma threaten to define us, silence us, and steal our power. But within those moments also lies a quiet strength—the strength to survive, to speak, and ultimately, to heal.  This episode is a journey into that space of resilience and recovery. It's an exploration of how we negotiate with our past—not to erase it, but to understand it, to transform it, and to reclaim our future. Today's episode promises to be especially impactful as we dive into the topic of Negotiating Past Addictions, Abuse, and Other Trauma. Cindy Watson is joined by the remarkable Evelyn Leite—an accomplished author of 18 books and a counselor with over 35 years of experience helping people heal from deep wounds and navigate life's toughest challenges. Evelyn is a featured speaker and active member of Christian Women Speakers. She brings a compassionate and insightful lens to issues like trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, communication breakdowns, and addiction. Known for her transformative seminars in multicultural counseling, Evelyn has a unique gift for reaching people across diverse backgrounds and experiences. Whether you've struggled with addiction, survived abuse, or love someone who has, this conversation is about reclaiming your story, rewriting your narrative, and negotiating a future grounded in healing and hope. In this episode, you will learn: What is mental health and addiction Why addiction is still a taboo subject Why do you feel it's important to be candid about your past? Tips how to negotiate past addiction How to handle a family member who has an issue How we can reduce abuse and addiction How to push past denial The key reasons why negotiations fail And many more! Learn more about Evelyn: Website: https://evelynleite.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingWithSolutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvelynLeiteAuthor/featured Checkout her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KCGHJ0 Free audio book: https://strategies.zoundy.com/freeaudiobook 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]