Ep. 57- How to Heal After an Abusive Relationship

Abuse isn’t always obvious. It can show up in small everyday behaviours.This is part two of this topic so if you haven’t listened to part 1, head over to last week’s episode!Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of abuse, child trauma, and femicide. Helplines and resources are linked below.Today Carla is focusing on owning our own harmful patterns, and understanding how to heal from being in an abusive relationship.Carla chats about the societal conditioning that teaches women to internalise blame, the role of somatic and breath-based practices in healing trauma, and how we begin to recover from the deep grief that abuse leaves behind.She opens up about her own experiences and offers guidance for anyone currently navigating the shame, confusion, and complexity of abusive relationships.Timestamps:00:00 – Trigger warning00:51 – New moon energy and upcoming event01:10 – The power of somatic movement04:47 – The importance of breath work12:26 – Recognising and addressing abusive behaviours20:02 – Understanding emotional load and abuse22:55 – Identifying covert abuse24:29 – Setting boundaries in relationships25:50 – The importance of accountability26:53 – Healing from abusive relationships29:41 – The role of emotional regulation33:52 – Reconnecting with your body34:40 – Changing patterns and beliefsIreland Support ServicesWomen’s AidSupports women affected by domestic abuse.24hr Helpline: 1800 341 900⁠www.womensaid.ie⁠Rape Crisis HelpFor anyone affected by sexual violence.National Helpline: 1800 77 8888⁠www.rapecrisishelp.ie⁠Childline (ISPCC)For young people up to age 18.Freephone: 1800 66 66 66⁠www.childline.ie⁠UK Support ServicesRefugeFor women and children experiencing domestic violence.24hr Helpline: 0808 2000 247⁠www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk⁠Women’s Aid UKInformation, support, and resources for women.⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠Rape Crisis England & WalesSupport for survivors of sexual violence.Helpline: 0808 500 2222⁠www.rapecrisis.org.uk⁠NSPCCProtecting children from abuse.Helpline: 0808 800 5000⁠www.nspcc.org.uk