Linda Johnson: Unmasking the Four Horsemen in Emotionally Abusive Relationship | Reloscope #56

This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Linda Johnson, to uncover the four horsemen of emotionally abusive relationships and how they manage to ride through undetected. With over two decades of experience providing psychotherapy and supervision services, Linda specializes in helping individuals and couples overcome relationship issues, addictive disorders, and unresolved trauma. Her expertise extends far beyond the therapist’s couch, as Linda has overseen the professional growth of numerous interns and trainees throughout her years. In this episode, Linda starts off by shedding light on the history of the term ‘four horsemen’, and what they represent in the context of emotionally abusive relationships. Together, Marie and Linda discuss signs—both internal and external—of emotionally abusive relationships, as well as the psychological and emotional effects it can bear on parties involved. To top it off, Linda shells some heartfelt advice for anyone currently in an emotionally abusive relationship. So, tune in for insights on how to identify if you’re in one or if a friend of yours is in one—and it might not be now, but it’s always good to know for later. Follow Linda and her work via the following platforms: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindajohnsontherapy  Website: www.lindajohnsontherapy.com  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://relationship.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Relationship Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@relationshipsciencelabs      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationship.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship.science.labs/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReScienceLabs  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/relationship-science-labs    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshipsciencelabs    You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reloscope-the-relationship-science-insights-podcast/id1648297613   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4By5jqMt6V0Co77Dsa1CgM    Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8ac0e92-9ca2-4e05-80e0-9b86f36da79f/reloscope-the-relationship-science-insights-podcast  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-reloscope-the-relationship-102784435/   Podbean: https://relationshipscienceinsights.podbean.com/   PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3401809 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/reloscope-the-relationship-sci-4911255