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Abuse Red Flags

Today, we’re joined by the incredible Terra Newell, who shares her powerful journey of surviving an attack and her path to healing. In this episode, Terra bravely opens up about her harrowing experience with the narcissistic con artist Dirty John, who targeted her mother and subjected her to emotional and physical abuse. Terra’s story serves as a warning about recognizing abuse red flags in relationships, emphasizing the importance of intuition and self-discovery before committing to a partnership.

We also delve into the impact of generational trauma and epigenetics on family dynamics, as well as the critical topic of domestic violence and self-defense, where Terra’s own experience defending herself against her attacker, Dirty John, takes center stage. Terra’s journey to healing is nothing short of transformative, and she shares invaluable insights about therapy, somatic awareness, and connecting with nature.

Terra Newell’s story is one of resilience, strength, and growth. She now offers coaching and ethical true crime podcasting courses to empower others on their healing journeys. Tune in and discover the strength to heal, grow, and achieve your own goals.

“When you’re in it, you’re in it. In his eyes, I was still okay for her to hang out with. If you want to be in with that person, you have to be willing to work with a narcissist.”

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Recognizing red flags in relationships.
• Narcissistic abuse and its impact on family relationships.
• Narcissistic abuse red flags and its impact on a family.
• Domestic violence and self-defense.
• Healing from trauma through therapy and self-care.
• Trauma, healing, and intergenerational impact.
• Healing from past traumas and improving relationships.
• Healing, trauma, and ethical podcasting.

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