What Abuse Does to Your Identity with Dr. Brooke Jones

Many people think abuse is only physical. In this episode of Thinking That Matters, Dr. Brooke Jones shares how emotional manipulation, isolation, shame, fear, and control can slowly reshape a person's identity long before physical violence ever appears. Brooke vulnerably shares her journey through domestic violence, trauma, and healing, revealing how abuse impacts self-worth, relationships, boundaries, and the way we think. Together, she and Elizabeth explore why people stay in unhealthy relationships, how trauma affects the brain and nervous system, and what it takes to rebuild trust in yourself after years of fear and control. We discussed: • Why people return to abusive relationships • How trauma rewires thinking patterns • The connection between shame and boundaries • The long-term effects of power and control • Rebuilding identity and self-worth after trauma Whether you've experienced abuse firsthand or recognize patterns of people-pleasing, fear, or emotional exhaustion in your own life, this conversation offers insight, hope, and practical wisdom. Because sometimes the hardest thing to rebuild after trauma isn't your life, it's your sense of self. Support Stronger Women Help support survivors by sponsoring a woman's healing journey for $199, a Single Moms Event Night or Stronger Teens Program for $500, or by sponsoring a room in Stronger Women's new office. About Dr. Brooke Jones Dr. Brooke Jones is a survivor, entrepreneur, and founder of Stronger Women®, a nonprofit helping domestic violence survivors heal through the Stronger than Espresso® Healing Model. She is also the author of Hiding Next Door, A Live Fret: 40 Days of Hope, and Stronger You. Connect with Stronger Women Website: www.strongerwomen.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-brooke-jones/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooke.jones.31521 Loved this episode? Follow, rate, and review the podcast. Because when you cultivate thinking that matters, you live a life that matters. ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ ________ Ready to shift the way you think and lead?Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership.👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.