FAN FAV! Surviving & Thriving After A Narcissistic Relationship: Denise’s Story
11/14/23 • 52 min
Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic relationship and wondered how you could ever escape safely? Well, you're not alone. Join me as I delve into a heartrending conversation with Denise Kavaliauskas an internationally acclaimed author and transformational love coach, who shares her deeply personal story of surviving a 22-year-long toxic relationship. She sheds light on the trauma, the guilt for her children, and the emotional turmoil she experienced before ultimately deciding enough was enough. This is an inspiring journey of resilience and courage you won't want to miss.
In the second leg of our conversation, we peel back the layers on Denise's healing journey post-escape. We navigate her ongoing recovery, the complicated relationship with her children's father, and how this brave journey led to her penning the best-selling book, "Empower the Woman Within: Stepping into Total Freedom." Denise enlightens us about the power of self-love and the steps to create a healthier life after narcissism, emphasizing the importance of being kind and patient with oneself while paving the way for nurturing, loving relationships.
Finally, we discuss her work as a transformative love coach, helping women break free from the shackles of toxic relationships and guiding them toward the path of true love. Denise shares her unique process, the myriad support she provides, and even imparts advice for anyone currently feeling trapped in a toxic relationship. It's an enlightening revelation as Denise opens up about the importance of self-worth, the dangers of lovebombing, gaslighting, and hoovering, and the significance of understanding energies in a relationship. Tune in for a kandid conversation with Denise Kavaliauskas, a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of self-love.
Denise's Contact Info:
https://trueloveaftertoxiclove.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lifeafternarcissism_2018/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmjngJD5iL0j4yKZ9SywQw
Intro Music by: Anthony Nelson aka BUSShttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/buss/252316338
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Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic relationship and wondered how you could ever escape safely? Well, you're not alone. Join me as I delve into a heartrending conversation with Denise Kavaliauskas an internationally acclaimed author and transformational love coach, who shares her deeply personal story of surviving a 22-year-long toxic relationship. She sheds light on the trauma, the guilt for her children, and the emotional turmoil she experienced before ultimately deciding enough was enough. This is an inspiring journey of resilience and courage you won't want to miss.
In the second leg of our conversation, we peel back the layers on Denise's healing journey post-escape. We navigate her ongoing recovery, the complicated relationship with her children's father, and how this brave journey led to her penning the best-selling book, "Empower the Woman Within: Stepping into Total Freedom." Denise enlightens us about the power of self-love and the steps to create a healthier life after narcissism, emphasizing the importance of being kind and patient with oneself while paving the way for nurturing, loving relationships.
Finally, we discuss her work as a transformative love coach, helping women break free from the shackles of toxic relationships and guiding them toward the path of true love. Denise shares her unique process, the myriad support she provides, and even imparts advice for anyone currently feeling trapped in a toxic relationship. It's an enlightening revelation as Denise opens up about the importance of self-worth, the dangers of lovebombing, gaslighting, and hoovering, and the significance of understanding energies in a relationship. Tune in for a kandid conversation with Denise Kavaliauskas, a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of self-love.
Denise's Contact Info:
https://trueloveaftertoxiclove.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lifeafternarcissism_2018/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmjngJD5iL0j4yKZ9SywQw
Intro Music by: Anthony Nelson aka BUSShttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/buss/252316338
Keep it Safe, Keep it Healthy & Keep it Kandid!
www.thekandidshop.com
IG, FB & Tiktok: @thekandidshoppodcast
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Meet Khadijah Butler:
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Khadijah's Contact Info:
https://www.craigdbutlerscholarship.com/
https://twitter.com/CdbFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/cdbscholarship/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066493839809
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WnqGujZnGlJjFVzbp9QtA
Get The Books!!:
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CDB Scholarship is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Federal Tax ID 85-3289572
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The Kandid Shop - FAN FAV! Surviving & Thriving After A Narcissistic Relationship: Denise’s Story
Transcript
KANDIDLY KRISTIN: Hola, Podcast Nation. It's your girl, Candidly Kristen, and this is The Candid Shop. Tonight, I am super-duper excited to be having a candid chit-chat with transformational love coach, speaker, international best-selling author, and founder of Life After Narcissism CSW Coaching, Ms. Denise Kavaliauskus Denise was a special guest on the Life After a Narcissistic Relationship episode and she is also a survivor and thriver of narcissistic abuse. Denise's mission statement is to
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