#65 Understanding and Overcoming Toxic and Abusive Behaviors with Amie Woolsey

In this powerful episode, we sit down with relationship expert Amie Woolsey to delve into the intricacies of toxic and abusive behaviors within relationships. Amie shares her deep insights and practical advice on recognizing these harmful patterns, understanding their roots, and taking steps to move out of these behaviors and protect yourself from abuse.  If you would like to learn more about Amie or work with her, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. You can learn more about her here:  https://amiewoolsey.com/ https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/team/#AmieWoolsey If you would like to explore Brainspotting with Amie: https://amiewoolsey.com/brainspotting If you would like to take her self-guided course called Should I Stay or Go: https://shouldistayorgo.amiewoolsey.com/ The links mentioned in this episode:  Deconstructing Gaslighting with Sarah Morales Hope Ray Please join us at our upcoming Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive in Spanish Fork, UT on August 21-24th!  Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali’s Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie’s Bio Book with Stephanie Email Stephanie: [email protected]  Contact us:  [email protected] Choosing To Stay Webinar: Join Hali as she teaches this monthly free webinar for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Hali Roderick helps men learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. Participants will receive weekly exercises and worksheets to help them gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - Hali Roderick leads a betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community.  Healing Hearts Couples Group - Stephanie Hamby leads Healing Hearts Live Group  a supportive community for couples seeking healing after betrayal and infidelity, emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy, offering practical tools, skills, and a nurturing community to navigate challenges and foster relational growth. Choose Renewal Group for women: Stephanie Hamby leads Choose Renewal: For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Our focus is on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out. This group aims to provide a safe, nurturing community where women can find support and guidance on their journey towards renewal. Healing Hearts Self-paced course: Written by Stephanie Hamby https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/healing-hearts-sp/ a 15-week course for couples healing from betrayal, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy while providing practical tools for relational growth. Each partner takes the self-paced course separately, with weekly lessons, journaling, and note-taking sections. More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women Road to Recovery Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Amie Woolsey teaches this free monthly coaching call for those stuck trying to decide whether to stay in their marriage.  Empowered Divorce Q&A - Amie Woolsey offers a free monthly coaching call to answer questions for women navigating divorce.  The Empowered Divorce Podcast - with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning towards divorce.  Connect with Choose Recovery on Instagram