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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) healing childhood sexual abuse, incest, family dysfunction Christina Enevoldsen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/5jdjsvfi4vuxpp05nvp2elmz8izr?.jpg Overcoming Sexual Abuse https://overcomingsexualabuse.com 035: 7 Love & Boundary Myths That Ruin Relationships 035: 7 Love & Boundary Myths That Ruin Relationships There are common misconceptions about love and boundaries that are meant to protect relationships but actually sabotage them. I'll clear up the confusion and share the truths so you can care for yourself and others for deeper love and connection. 

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]]> There are common misconceptions about love and boundaries that are meant to protect relationships but actually sabotage them. I'll clear up the confusion and share the truths so you can care for yourself and others for deeper love and connection. 

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-17467881 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0700 1852 35 full false 034: The 3 Stages of Self Care 034: The 3 Stages of Self Care If you're a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and neglect, chances are, you've developed habits and a lifestyle that perpetuate mistreatment. Based on the 3 Stages of Self Care, I'll help you identify which stage you're in and your top needs and strategies to support you. You'll be empowered to reverse unloving patterns and create a life where you're well cared for. 

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]]> If you're a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and neglect, chances are, you've developed habits and a lifestyle that perpetuate mistreatment. Based on the 3 Stages of Self Care, I'll help you identify which stage you're in and your top needs and strategies to support you. You'll be empowered to reverse unloving patterns and create a life where you're well cared for. 

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-17391694 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0700 1670 34 full false 033: Why You’re Still Controlled By Your Family of Origin 033: Why You’re Still Controlled By Your Family of Origin Even if you've developed boundaries in other relationships, it can be especially difficult to set boundaries with your family. They may still see you as a child and might even feel entitled to have a say in your life. Though it can feel frustrating and even shameful to revert to childhood roles, I share powerful tools for finally asserting yourself so you're free to live on your own terms. 

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]]> Even if you've developed boundaries in other relationships, it can be especially difficult to set boundaries with your family. They may still see you as a child and might even feel entitled to have a say in your life. Though it can feel frustrating and even shameful to revert to childhood roles, I share powerful tools for finally asserting yourself so you're free to live on your own terms. 

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-17230123 Wed, 28 May 2025 22:00:00 -0700 1394 33 full false 032: Grieving the Losses of Childhood Sexual Abuse 032: Grieving the Losses of Childhood Sexual Abuse When you’ve experienced childhood sexual abuse, you’ve suffered profound losses. Until you acknowledge and grieve the losses, a part of you remains shut off and shut down. I’ll share the 5 stages of grief you experience as part of healing from abuse and the mistakes to avoid at each stage.

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]]> When you’ve experienced childhood sexual abuse, you’ve suffered profound losses. Until you acknowledge and grieve the losses, a part of you remains shut off and shut down. I’ll share the 5 stages of grief you experience as part of healing from abuse and the mistakes to avoid at each stage.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-16999129 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0700 1267 32 full false 031: Leaning into Discomfort to Create Your New Life 031: Leaning into Discomfort to Create Your New Life Avoiding discomfort is wired into your brain as survival but it keeps you trapped in survival. To flourish in life, you have to experience discomfort. I’ll give you a new perspective when it comes to avoidance and share the empowering keys you can use to escape the comfort addiction and create your new life.

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]]> Avoiding discomfort is wired into your brain as survival but it keeps you trapped in survival. To flourish in life, you have to experience discomfort. I’ll give you a new perspective when it comes to avoidance and share the empowering keys you can use to escape the comfort addiction and create your new life.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-16980182 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0700 1918 31 full false 030: What Will Healing Do For You? 030: What Will Healing Do For You? I’m joined by Andrea Tokheim and she shares where she started in her healing journey, the challenges, the milestones, and the twists and turns along the way. You’ll be inspired and encouraged and take away some  very helpful insights for your own healing journey.

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]]> I’m joined by Andrea Tokheim and she shares where she started in her healing journey, the challenges, the milestones, and the twists and turns along the way. You’ll be inspired and encouraged and take away some  very helpful insights for your own healing journey.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-16878730 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 3977 30 full false 029: Healing Versus Learning About Healing 029: Healing Versus Learning About Healing There’s never been more information about healing from trauma. Information might equip you for healing or it might distract you from healing. Learn the hidden traps of more information and how to recognize if it’s actually a coping method and the steps to make your quest for knowledge empowering and fruitful.

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]]> There’s never been more information about healing from trauma. Information might equip you for healing or it might distract you from healing. Learn the hidden traps of more information and how to recognize if it’s actually a coping method and the steps to make your quest for knowledge empowering and fruitful.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-16824547 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0700 1200 29 full false 028: The Secret Shame of Wanting to be Rescued 028: The Secret Shame of Wanting to be Rescued When your needs aren’t met in childhood, you may still crave to be rescued now. Whether you’re hyper-independent or still feel powerless, there’s a secret shame in wanting to be taken care of. I’ll show you where that comes from and how you can heal the original wound and use that desire in a way that actually empowers you.

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]]> When your needs aren’t met in childhood, you may still crave to be rescued now. Whether you’re hyper-independent or still feel powerless, there’s a secret shame in wanting to be taken care of. I’ll show you where that comes from and how you can heal the original wound and use that desire in a way that actually empowers you.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-16796923 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0700 1142 28 full false 027: The Healing Power of Processing Anger 027: The Healing Power of Processing Anger Processing anger is a vital part of healing from abuse. The sad fact is, abuse also sets us up to suppress our anger, where we turn it inward or we lash out indiscriminately.  I’ll show you how you can use anger as your ally and to heal your past and present wounds. There’s no doubt anger will be expressed, but will it hurt you or protect you?

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]]> Processing anger is a vital part of healing from abuse. The sad fact is, abuse also sets us up to suppress our anger, where we turn it inward or we lash out indiscriminately.  I’ll show you how you can use anger as your ally and to heal your past and present wounds. There’s no doubt anger will be expressed, but will it hurt you or protect you?

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-16730055 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0700 1831 27 full false 026: Being There For Yourself 026: Being There For Yourself Growing up in abuse and neglect likely means nobody was there for you. You learn to abandon yourself the way that you were abandoned. If you’re there for everyone else while you still feel alone, I share how you can learn to be there for yourself so you can guarantee you’ll never be neglected again.

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]]> Growing up in abuse and neglect likely means nobody was there for you. You learn to abandon yourself the way that you were abandoned. If you’re there for everyone else while you still feel alone, I share how you can learn to be there for yourself so you can guarantee you’ll never be neglected again.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14658662 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0700 888 26 full false 025: Overcoming Your Fear of Conflict 025: Overcoming Your Fear of Conflict In a dysfunctional family, rupture and repair, disconnection and reconnection isn’t modeled to you.  Conflict is threatening so you  betray yourself and work to keep the peace so you can avoid being abandoned. I share from my own life how I’ve overcome this and give you the specific steps for not only engaging in healthy conflict but using it for deeper connection.

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]]> In a dysfunctional family, rupture and repair, disconnection and reconnection isn’t modeled to you.  Conflict is threatening so you  betray yourself and work to keep the peace so you can avoid being abandoned. I share from my own life how I’ve overcome this and give you the specific steps for not only engaging in healthy conflict but using it for deeper connection.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14624796 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 1516 25 full false 024: Controlled By People’s Expectations 024: Controlled By People’s Expectations When you’re raised in abuse and neglect, you become very aware of other people’s feelings and needs to keep yourself safer and to get your needs met.  You become sensitive to disappointing people or losing their approval or acceptance and that can lead to exhausting yourself trying to meet their expectations.  I’ll share the powerful keys for working through that so you’re in control of your own life and can finally care for yourself.

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]]> When you’re raised in abuse and neglect, you become very aware of other people’s feelings and needs to keep yourself safer and to get your needs met.  You become sensitive to disappointing people or losing their approval or acceptance and that can lead to exhausting yourself trying to meet their expectations.  I’ll share the powerful keys for working through that so you’re in control of your own life and can finally care for yourself.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14581013 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0700 1169 24 full false 023: Learned Helplessness & Taking Back Your Life 023: Learned Helplessness & Taking Back Your Life Childhood is supposed to prepare you to be an empowered adult but childhood abuse leaves you feeling not only powerless and helpless as a child but throughout your life. The learned helplessness can impact everything from the relationships you settle for to the risks you’re unwilling to take. I’ll share the indications you’re still in learned helplessness and how to own your power and take back control of your life.

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]]> Childhood is supposed to prepare you to be an empowered adult but childhood abuse leaves you feeling not only powerless and helpless as a child but throughout your life. The learned helplessness can impact everything from the relationships you settle for to the risks you’re unwilling to take. I’ll share the indications you’re still in learned helplessness and how to own your power and take back control of your life.

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14365963 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0700 1025 23 full false 022: How Childhood Neglect Impacts Your Relationships 022: How Childhood Neglect Impacts Your Relationships Emotional neglect in childhood has far reaching effects in your life. In fact, most relationship troubles are rooted in the ways you coped with not getting your needs met and the way you learned to attach to people or detach from people. You’ll learn your particular attachment style, not only to transform your relationships, but to heal from the wounds of neglect. To get the masterclass, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/022

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]]> Emotional neglect in childhood has far reaching effects in your life. In fact, most relationship troubles are rooted in the ways you coped with not getting your needs met and the way you learned to attach to people or detach from people. You’ll learn your particular attachment style, not only to transform your relationships, but to heal from the wounds of neglect. To get the masterclass, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/022

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14317002 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0700 2191 22 full false 021: 7 Hidden Ways Abuse Teaches You Self-Neglect 021: 7 Hidden Ways Abuse Teaches You Self-Neglect With childhood sexual abuse, your needs for protection and nurturing weren’t met. And chances are, the neglect didn’t end in childhood because the way you were treated becomes the way you treat yourself. I’ll share the 7 hidden ways you’re likely perpetuating the cycle of neglect and how to reverse the effects of neglect and abuse. To get the masterclass, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/021

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]]> With childhood sexual abuse, your needs for protection and nurturing weren’t met. And chances are, the neglect didn’t end in childhood because the way you were treated becomes the way you treat yourself. I’ll share the 7 hidden ways you’re likely perpetuating the cycle of neglect and how to reverse the effects of neglect and abuse. To get the masterclass, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/021

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14276500 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0700 1595 21 full false 020: Boundaries With Your Dysfunctional Family 020: Boundaries With Your Dysfunctional Family If you grew up in dysfunction, it can be very difficult to develop boundaries with your family in adulthood. I’ll share how to overcome the pressures to go along with the way things have been. Then I’ll give you a simple formula for expressing boundaries and some practical tips for thriving during family events. To get the boundaries formula I shared and the boundaries preparation checklist, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/020

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]]> If you grew up in dysfunction, it can be very difficult to develop boundaries with your family in adulthood. I’ll share how to overcome the pressures to go along with the way things have been. Then I’ll give you a simple formula for expressing boundaries and some practical tips for thriving during family events. To get the boundaries formula I shared and the boundaries preparation checklist, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/020

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14149154 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1574 20 full false 019: Saying Yes When You Mean No 019: Saying Yes When You Mean No Childhood sexual abuse can lead to perpetual people pleasing even after the abuse ends. I’ll share the damage it causes to yourself and to your relationships and why it’s vital to treat your yes as sacred. I’ll show you the best way to own your no and take back control of your life.  For a list of gracious ways to say no, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/019

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]]> Childhood sexual abuse can lead to perpetual people pleasing even after the abuse ends. I’ll share the damage it causes to yourself and to your relationships and why it’s vital to treat your yes as sacred. I’ll show you the best way to own your no and take back control of your life.  For a list of gracious ways to say no, go to the show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/019

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14130875 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0700 1393 19 full false 018: Deciding to Go No-Contact With Family 018: Deciding to Go No-Contact With Family The relationship with your family of origin is for your survival and well-being. But what if the relationship is actually harmful? At what point is estrangement a good option? I'll share the pros and cons of staying and leaving, the specific ways you can gain more clarity, and the hidden signs that the relationship is actually already over. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/018

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]]> The relationship with your family of origin is for your survival and well-being. But what if the relationship is actually harmful? At what point is estrangement a good option? I'll share the pros and cons of staying and leaving, the specific ways you can gain more clarity, and the hidden signs that the relationship is actually already over. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/018

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14089960 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0700 1218 18 full false 017: Family Loyalty & Betrayal 017: Family Loyalty & Betrayal It can be excruciating to really see the level of betrayal you’ve experienced with childhood sexual abuse. The betrayal wound creates a chasm in all your relationships until you face and heal it. I share my family’s betrayal and how I navigated that as well as how you can heal the wounds in your own life. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/017

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]]> It can be excruciating to really see the level of betrayal you’ve experienced with childhood sexual abuse. The betrayal wound creates a chasm in all your relationships until you face and heal it. I share my family’s betrayal and how I navigated that as well as how you can heal the wounds in your own life. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/017

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-14046198 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0700 1549 17 full false 016: Exposing Your Abuser Part 2 016: Exposing Your Abuser Part 2 In the last episode, I shared the truths behind those internal and external pressures that keep us locked up with the secrets. I ended with my parents hearing about me speaking out and the certified letter from my mother demanding that I stop. We’ll continue with how I processed her threats, the subsequent lawsuit and how you can better protect yourself from the social and legal consequences of exposing your abuser. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/016

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]]> In the last episode, I shared the truths behind those internal and external pressures that keep us locked up with the secrets. I ended with my parents hearing about me speaking out and the certified letter from my mother demanding that I stop. We’ll continue with how I processed her threats, the subsequent lawsuit and how you can better protect yourself from the social and legal consequences of exposing your abuser. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/016

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13967938 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1535 16 full false 015: Exposing Your Abuser Part 1 015: Exposing Your Abuser Part 1 There are internal and external pressures to protect your abuser and keep the secret of sexual abuse and speaking out sometimes comes with very real social and legal consequences.  I uncover the hidden attitudes and beliefs that position us as protectors of the secrets and lies as I share my process of speaking out. Then I share how to process those things so you’re free to decide if speaking out is best for you. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/015

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]]> There are internal and external pressures to protect your abuser and keep the secret of sexual abuse and speaking out sometimes comes with very real social and legal consequences.  I uncover the hidden attitudes and beliefs that position us as protectors of the secrets and lies as I share my process of speaking out. Then I share how to process those things so you’re free to decide if speaking out is best for you. Show notes page: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/015

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13905422 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0700 1804 15 full false 014: Finding Your Voice After Being Silenced By Abuse 014: Finding Your Voice After Being Silenced By Abuse Neglect and abuse make it a matter of survival to not only silence your speaking voice but your internal voice. I share the specific reasons it was survival to shut down your voice, the hidden effects of that now, and how to work through the fear of using your voice so you can regain your power. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/014

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]]> Neglect and abuse make it a matter of survival to not only silence your speaking voice but your internal voice. I share the specific reasons it was survival to shut down your voice, the hidden effects of that now, and how to work through the fear of using your voice so you can regain your power. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/014

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13870479 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:00:00 -0700 1639 14 full false 013: 3 Vital Ways to Care for Yourself As You Heal 013: 3 Vital Ways to Care for Yourself As You Heal Healing from abuse requires extra time and energy. While we can’t stop regular life to make room for healing, we can make adjustments to create the space that we deserve. I’ll share the 3 most important ways you can care for yourself as you heal so you’re empowered to move forward. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/013

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]]> Healing from abuse requires extra time and energy. While we can’t stop regular life to make room for healing, we can make adjustments to create the space that we deserve. I’ll share the 3 most important ways you can care for yourself as you heal so you’re empowered to move forward. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/013

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13688591 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1593 13 full false 012: How Abuse and Healing Impacted My Marriage 012: How Abuse and Healing Impacted My Marriage The effects of abuse are particularly felt in an intimate relationship. I’m joined by my husband, Don Enevoldsen, and we share the specific ways abuse affected our marriage and the healing process, and the insights we gained as we navigated through to create stability and true partnership. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/012

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]]> The effects of abuse are particularly felt in an intimate relationship. I’m joined by my husband, Don Enevoldsen, and we share the specific ways abuse affected our marriage and the healing process, and the insights we gained as we navigated through to create stability and true partnership. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/012

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13688580 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700 3181 12 full true 011: Taking Back Your Story After Abuse 011: Taking Back Your Story After Abuse Childhood abuse forces us into a role and story that isn’t our own. If you feel that someone else or some outside force has control over your life, this is how to take back control. You can rewrite your story and create the ending YOU want. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/011

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]]> Childhood abuse forces us into a role and story that isn’t our own. If you feel that someone else or some outside force has control over your life, this is how to take back control. You can rewrite your story and create the ending YOU want. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/011

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13687764 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0700 978 11 full false 010: Soothing the Pain While You Heal 010: Soothing the Pain While You Heal If you've started to face your past, you already know that it's very painful. So many survivors think they have to choose between the extremes of being overwhelmed by pain or else avoiding it. I show you how to instantly feel better without relying on unhealthy coping methods so you can follow through with your commitment to heal. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/010

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]]> If you've started to face your past, you already know that it's very painful. So many survivors think they have to choose between the extremes of being overwhelmed by pain or else avoiding it. I show you how to instantly feel better without relying on unhealthy coping methods so you can follow through with your commitment to heal. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/010

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13646520 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0700 1135 10 full false 009: Reconnecting to Your Inner Voice 009: Reconnecting to Your Inner Voice In childhood abuse, shutting down your inner voice is survival, but in adulthood, it's dangerous. I share how you silenced your voice in the first place, why it feels so threatening to hear yourself, and how to work through that fear so you can learn to listen to yourself so you're able to keep yourself safe. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/009

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]]> In childhood abuse, shutting down your inner voice is survival, but in adulthood, it's dangerous. I share how you silenced your voice in the first place, why it feels so threatening to hear yourself, and how to work through that fear so you can learn to listen to yourself so you're able to keep yourself safe. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/009

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13611427 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700 1592 9 full false 008: How to Protect Yourself From Gaslighting 008: How to Protect Yourself From Gaslighting Gaslighting is when someone tries to dismantle your reality by invalidating your thoughts, observations, perceptions, and feelings. Survivors of abuse are particularly vulnerable. I'll share how to identify gaslighting, how to escape it and then keep yourself safe from it in the future. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/008

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]]> Gaslighting is when someone tries to dismantle your reality by invalidating your thoughts, observations, perceptions, and feelings. Survivors of abuse are particularly vulnerable. I'll share how to identify gaslighting, how to escape it and then keep yourself safe from it in the future. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/008

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13553276 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0700 1470 8 full false 007: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection 007: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection As humans, rejection is one of the things we fear the most. Even something as simple as criticism can trigger our fight or flight response.  so I'll help you break through the pain and fear of rejection so you can feel accepted, secure and loved. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/007

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]]> As humans, rejection is one of the things we fear the most. Even something as simple as criticism can trigger our fight or flight response.  so I'll help you break through the pain and fear of rejection so you can feel accepted, secure and loved. Go to the show notes page for the free healing resource that accompanies this episode: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/007

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13509764 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700 974 7 full false 006: Guilt Over Setting Boundaries 006: Guilt Over Setting Boundaries After the violation of abuse, it can feel wrong to deny access to things that actually belong to you. What's yours doesn't feel like yours and that can trigger feelings of guilt when you start to say no. I'll lead you through some simple exercises so guilt will never stand between you and your boundaries again. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/006

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]]> After the violation of abuse, it can feel wrong to deny access to things that actually belong to you. What's yours doesn't feel like yours and that can trigger feelings of guilt when you start to say no. I'll lead you through some simple exercises so guilt will never stand between you and your boundaries again. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/006

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13476815 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1505 6 full false 005: Standing Up to Our Incest Family Pt 2 005: Standing Up to Our Incest Family Pt 2 I’m joined again by my daughter, Bethany, who is also the cofounder of Overcoming Sexual Abuse. We continue to share how we stood up to our incest family together with both the painful and yet empowering effects of that. Then we share how that helped us as we started on the healing journey. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/005

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]]> I’m joined again by my daughter, Bethany, who is also the cofounder of Overcoming Sexual Abuse. We continue to share how we stood up to our incest family together with both the painful and yet empowering effects of that. Then we share how that helped us as we started on the healing journey. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/005

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13440099 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1375 5 full false 004: Standing Up to Our Incest Family: Part 1 004: Standing Up to Our Incest Family: Part 1 I'm joined by my daughter, Bethany, who is also the co-founder of Overcoming Sexual Abuse.  Bethany shares what it was like to grow up in an incest family and how that sabotaged our mother-daughter relationship. We talk about how we stood up to our incest family together and then started on the healing journey. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/004

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]]> I'm joined by my daughter, Bethany, who is also the co-founder of Overcoming Sexual Abuse.  Bethany shares what it was like to grow up in an incest family and how that sabotaged our mother-daughter relationship. We talk about how we stood up to our incest family together and then started on the healing journey. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/004

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13406876 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0700 1768 4 full false 003: Overcoming Toxic Shame 003: Overcoming Toxic Shame Toxic shame and abuse go hand in hand. I’ll share the purpose of shame, the difference between healthy shame and toxic shame, and how it comes in. Because chances are, if you have toxic shame, you’re vulnerable to more shame. I’ll help you process the shame you’re carrying and protect yourself from more coming in. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/003

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]]> Toxic shame and abuse go hand in hand. I’ll share the purpose of shame, the difference between healthy shame and toxic shame, and how it comes in. Because chances are, if you have toxic shame, you’re vulnerable to more shame. I’ll help you process the shame you’re carrying and protect yourself from more coming in. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/003

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13367827 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1348 3 full true 002: When Fear Tries to Stop You From Healing From Abuse 002: When Fear Tries to Stop You From Healing From Abuse If you’ve experienced the fear about facing your past, and find yourself avoiding the real work of healing, this is for you. I’ll show you why it feels impossible to move past the fear. I’ll give you some very powerful and practical steps to take so you can get on with your healing and life. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/002

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]]> If you’ve experienced the fear about facing your past, and find yourself avoiding the real work of healing, this is for you. I’ll show you why it feels impossible to move past the fear. I’ll give you some very powerful and practical steps to take so you can get on with your healing and life. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/002

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13367671 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1309 2 full true 001: 8 of the Biggest Mistakes While Healing From Abuse 001: 8 of the Biggest Mistakes While Healing From Abuse These are the top 8 things that may already be frustrating you or stopping you from healing. I’ll share how and why these things slow you down and what you can do to avoid them. And then I’ll give you empowering alternative approaches so you can heal and finally put your past behind you. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/001

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]]> These are the top 8 things that may already be frustrating you or stopping you from healing. I’ll share how and why these things slow you down and what you can do to avoid them. And then I’ll give you empowering alternative approaches so you can heal and finally put your past behind you. Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/001

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]]> Christina Enevoldsen Buzzsprout-13367459 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1602 1 full true 000: Introduction 000: Introduction In this introduction episode, I share who I am, some of my story and why I’m passionate about helping you overcome abuse. I share the topics coming up to help you move through your healing so you can live beyond the abuse.  Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/000

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]]> In this introduction episode, I share who I am, some of my story and why I’m passionate about helping you overcome abuse. I share the topics coming up to help you move through your healing so you can live beyond the abuse.  Go to the show notes page for the healing resources: https://overcomingsexualabuse.com/000

Special thanks to my producer, David Ruck. 

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