The Moxie Life
by Katie Sanders
Welcome to a podcast that explores the transformative journey of healing and thriving. Join us as we delve into the crucial topics of mental wellness, domestic violence awareness, and trauma recovery. Discover stories of resilience and strategies to not only survive but thrive after it all. Tune in for insightful conversations, guidance, and empowering narratives to guide your path towards healing and growth.
Episodes
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Episode 20: The Eclipse & A Cheeseburger
In this episode, Katie discusses generational trauma and how it relates to her experience with the recent eclipse. She explains that generational trauma is like an invisible thread that weaves itself into the fabric of a family, perpetuating patterns and behaviors across generations. Katie shares...
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Episode 19: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
Today Katie talks about letting things go! If you feel stuck in life and need a push, this episode might be for you. She gives some tips and tricks to letting go of things and talks about how she has done it personally in her life.
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Episode 18:Trauma Bonds
In this episode, Katie discusses trauma bonding and its effects on individuals. She shares her personal experience of being in a trauma bond and highlights the signs and characteristics of trauma bonds. Katie emphasizes the difficulty of leaving a toxic relationship and the process of detoxing…
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Episode 17: Resilience
In this podcast episode, Katie discusses the topic of resilience. She shares her personal experiences with trauma and emphasizes that everyone's trauma is valid and unique. Katie explains that resilience is not about constantly toughing it out, but rather about allowing yourself to have bad days,...
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Episode 16:Moxie Monday, Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, the host discusses her experience with imposter syndrome and provides strategies for overcoming it. She shares her recent residency experience and how it ignited her passion for counseling. The host defines imposter syndrome as the feeling of being undeserving of accomplishments...
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Episode 15: Moxie Monday
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, the host shares some life lessons that she has learned and reflects on her personal journey. She emphasizes the importance of reading and continuous learning. The host also discusses the need to let go of toxic relationships and embrace one's authentic...
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Episode 14: The Father Wound
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, host Katie discusses the topic of the father wound and its impact on mental health and personal growth. Drawing from her own experiences, Katie explores the challenges and scars that can result from an unhealthy relationship with one's father. She...
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Episode 13: Future Faking.
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, Katie discusses the concept of future faking, a manipulative tactic used by toxic individuals to exploit the desires and aspirations of others. She shares her personal experience of falling victim to future faking in a relationship with a narcissistic...
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Episode 12: Feeling Meh?
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, Katie discusses the feeling of being 'meh' and the impact of the past four years on people's emotional well-being. She emphasizes the need to process trauma and validate experiences, highlighting the importance of talking about and seeking validation for...
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Episode 11: Moxie Monday
In this episode, the host discusses various aspects of personal growth and acceptance. She shares her experiences and insights on accepting situations without closure, understanding that people's actions are often about them and not about you, accepting unexplained circumstances, not expecting...
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Episode 10: Are you being emotionally manipulated?
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, the host discusses signs of emotional manipulation and the importance of recognizing and addressing them. The conversation emphasizes the need to work on personal growth and constantly improve oneself. The host shares personal experiences and highlights...
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Episode 9: Triggers, run into them head on.
In this episode, the host discusses triggers and the importance of working through them. She shares a personal experience of being triggered in a grocery store after her divorce. Triggers are defined as emotional or physical responses to situations that remind us of past trauma. The host…
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Episode 8: You don't have to always forgive!
In this episode, Katie discusses her personal experience with narcissistic abuse and the journey of acceptance and forgiveness. She reflects on the influence of religion on forgiveness and how it can perpetuate shame and silence. Katie emphasizes the importance of healing loudly and empowering...
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Episode 7: Why do we ignore red flags?
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, Katie discusses the topic of red flags and why people often ignore them in relationships. She shares personal stories and insights from her experience as an abuse survivor and mental health advocate. Katie explores the reasons behind ignoring red flags,...
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Episode 6 Moxie Monday
Summary In this episode of Moxie Monday, Katie discusses the challenges she faced in recording her podcast with kids around and the need to adjust her recording schedule. She emphasizes the importance of giving oneself grace and not being too hard on oneself when goals are not met. Katie shares…
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Episode 5 The End Part 2
In this episode, Katie shares the continuation of her personal story, focusing on the end of her abusive relationship. She discusses the introduction of another woman and the suspicious messages and interactions she discovered. Katie recounts conflicts over activities with their children and the...
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Episode 4 The End Part 1
In this episode of the Moxie Life podcast, the host shares her personal experiences as a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She discusses the discarding phase of her relationship and the challenges she faced as a new mother with postpartum depression. The host highlights the isolation and lack of...
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Episode 3 Beginning of the End
In episode 3 of The Moxie Life Podcast, Katie dives deep into narcissistic abuse and all of its stages.
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Epside 2 The Early Days
In Episode 1, we talked about my home life as a kid and all the religious and generational trauma I experienced. Episode 2 starts the journey down the path of my relationships, specifically with my ex partner who verbally and emotionally abused me.
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Episode 1
Welcome to "The Moxie Life," a podcast where we dive deep into the raw and real stories of mental health, resilience, and growth. In our first episode, we take a winding journey into the realm of my childhood, exploring the formative experiences that shaped who I am today. I hope that you get...
About this show
Welcome to a podcast that explores the transformative journey of healing and thriving. Join us as we delve into the crucial topics of mental wellness, domestic violence awareness, and trauma recovery. Discover stories of resilience and strategies to not only survive but thrive after it all. Tune in for insightful conversations, guidance, and empowering narratives to guide your path towards healing and growth.
Hosted by
Katie Sanders