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Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Elizabeth Jane and Deana Lynn

84 episodes

3 days ago

In this gripping episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships with Deana and Lizzie sit down with Ken Childs, a veteran Los Angeles private investigator whose 25-year career includes celebrity cases, criminal investigations, and exposing double lives. Ken opens up about the rise of online deception, emotional cheating, and how narcissists use manipulation and control to hide their true selves. He shares insider tips on: How private investigators uncover hidden relationships and fraud.Why online “...

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In this gripping episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships with Deana and Lizzie sit down with Ken Childs, a veteran Los Angeles private investigator whose 25-year career includes celebrity cases, criminal investigations, and exposing double lives. Ken opens up about the rise of online deception, emotional cheating, and how narcissists use manipulation and control to hide their true selves. He shares insider tips on: How private investigators uncover hidden relationships and fraud.Why online “...

Show more...

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/84)

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode 82: When Faith, Marriage, and Abuse Collide: My Journey Out of Religious and Emotional Control

In this deeply personal episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie shares her full story—one that spans faith, marriage, motherhood, religious abuse, emotional control, and survival. From marrying young with the belief that God had ordained the relationship, to enduring years of infidelity, manipulation, and spiritual coercion, Lizzie opens up about what it means to love God deeply while living in a marriage that slowly eroded her safety, identity, and voice. She shares the realities of...

4 days ago

18 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode 81: Write Your Next Chapter: Turning Pain into Purpose Through Publishing with Terry Whalin

Episode 81: If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book—or wondered if it’s too late—this inspiring episode is for you. In this powerful conversation on Surviving Toxic Relationships, hosts Deana and Lizzie talk with Terry Whalin—author, editor, literary agent, and acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing—about how midlife can become the perfect time to tell your story, share your testimony, and transform your pain into purpose through writing. Terry has written more than 60 books an...

1 week ago

33 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Podcast Trailer: Surviving Toxic Relationships with The Matadoras (aka Deana & Lizzie)

Welcome to Surviving Toxic Relationships, a faith-based podcast created for women who are healing, rebuilding, and reclaiming their voice after emotional and relational abuse. Hosted by Lizzie and Deana—two women whose lives unexpectedly intersected through a shared past—this podcast offers honest conversations about manipulation, gaslighting, betrayal, trauma bonding, and the long road to recovery. Our goal is not to diagnose or label, but to bring clarity, truth, and hope to women navigatin...

1 week ago

1 minute

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode 80: When the Holidays Don’t Feel the Same: Healing, Grief & Finding Peace After Toxic Relationships

In this deeply personal episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie opens up about how the holidays can feel different—lonelier, quieter, or unexpectedly emotional—especially after walking through heartbreak, divorce, or the loss of family traditions. Midlife brings new realities: children growing up, parents passing on, relationships ending, and identities shifting. What once made the season magical—the gatherings, the laughter, the sense of belonging—can now stir up grief, longing, or ...

2 weeks ago

12 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode 79: Holiday Self-Care for Women Who Are Emotionally Exhausted

The holidays can intensify toxic family dynamics, emotional labor, grief, and high-conflict co-parenting. For many women, this season brings pressure to perform, suppress pain, and hold everything together. In this episode, Lizzie and Deana talk honestly about why the holidays feel so heavy for women navigating emotionally unsafe relationships and life transitions. We discuss guilt, boundaries, caregiving overload, and why real self-care is not selfish—it’s protective. This episode offers per...

2 weeks ago

9 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #78: Adapt & Advance! Faith That Survives the Fire! Dr. Wole Babatunde on Turning Pain into Purpose

What if the greatest pain in your life was also the beginning of your purpose? In this powerful episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, hosts Deana and Lizzie welcome Dr. Wole (Oluwole) Babatunde—a physician, psychiatrist, author, and faith leader whose extraordinary story proves that resilience and divine purpose can rise from even the darkest valleys. In this deeply moving episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships with Deana and Lizzie, we meet Dr. Wole (Oluwole) Babatunde—a man whose life...

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #77: I Put My Fibromyalgia Into Remission!

What happens when the pain and exhaustion isn’t “in your head” — but everyone tells you it is? In this powerful and validating episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie and Deana talk with Tami Stackelhouse, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute and host of The Fibromyalgia Podcast. Tami shares her deeply personal journey from being dismissed and misdiagnosed to finally understanding her chronic pain, and how trauma, stress, and fibromyalgia can feel like an in...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #76: Fear-Based Leaders: How to Spot Them and Stop Them from Breaking You

Have you ever worked for a fear-based leader, a toxic bully boss, or someone in authority who used intimidation and harassment instead of emotional maturity? In today’s eye-opening conversation, Kate Lowry, CEO Coach and Author of "Unbreakable: How to Survive Under Fear Based Leaders" breaks down why so many leaders behave more like emotionally reactive children than competent adults — and how their lack of emotional intelligence can create abusive, chaotic workplaces. Kate explains the...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #75: Feeling Broken After Loss? Listen to This!

After a 25-year marriage ended suddenly, emotional-wellbeing expert and artist Elizabeth Jane turned heartbreak into a mission: to help others climb out of the quicksand of grief, reclaim self-worth, and rebuild a full life. In this episode Elizabeth shares practical, bite-sized tools that helped her move from shock → survival → reinvention — plus mindset shifts every woman leaving a long relationship needs to hear. In this episode we cover: • Quick presence tools to stop the “should’v...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #74: Exposing Serial Predators, How Technology is Helping Survivors Connect & Heal

In this powerful episode, Lizzie and Deana speak with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, a groundbreaking nonprofit using secure technology to connect survivors of serial predators—without forcing them to go public. Tracy shares how the Callisto Vault platform empowers survivors to safely report, match with others harmed by the same perpetrator, and make informed choices about next steps. The conversation dives deep into the psychology of grooming, the myths around “risk reduction,” and how shi...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #73: The "Now What" of Leaving a Toxic Relationship

In this raw & honest episode, Lizzie opens up about her courageous journey of leaving a toxic relationship and rebuilding her life from the ground up. She shares how healing isn't a single dramatic moment, it's a process that unfolds in stages, with every step leading toward self-discovery and empowerment. From surviving emotional turmoil to stepping into a season of reinvention, Lizzie reflects on the power of community support, the importance of self care, and how she's transformi...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #72: From Toxic Patterns to Self Love; Jonathan Aslay on Healing After Loss

In this deeply moving and insightful episode, relationship and self-love coach Jonathan Aslay shares his powerful journey of healing after the tragic loss of his son. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Jonathan explores how grief can become a catalyst for growth, why self-worth is non-negotiable in midlife, and how to build meaningful, lasting relationships rooted in authenticity—not just chemistry. Whether you're navigating midlife dating, recovering from emotional loss, or seeking deeper sel...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #71: Sick, Stuck, and Still Worthy: Deborah Weed’s Powerful Midlife Comeback

In this inspiring episode, Deborah Weed opens up about her powerful transformation—from a high-achieving corporate career to becoming the founder of the Self-Worth Initiative and the Quills Up Movement. 💫 After a life-altering health crisis, Deborah began to reframe her understanding of value, moving from external validation to embracing her intrinsic worth. She shares how a simple 1943 copper penny sparked a personal revolution, leading her to create tools, stories, and a musical called Pais...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #70: How to Stop Being Codependent; Self Esteem, Boundaries, and Inner Healing

In this powerful episode, Lizzie and Deana dive deep into the roots of codependency, how it’s shaped by childhood trauma, and why it often leads to low self-esteem and toxic relationship patterns. Through raw, relatable stories and hard-earned insights, they unpack how codependency shows up in everyday life — from constantly putting others first to struggling with setting boundaries. You’ll learn why self-care isn’t selfish, how to stop minimizing harmful behavior, and the importance of build...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #69: Am I The Toxic One in the Relationship??

Am I the Toxic One? | Surviving Toxic Relationships with Lizzie & Deana Are you the toxic one... and don’t even know it? In this eye-opening episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie and Deana turn the mirror inward to explore a question many avoid: Could we be contributing to the toxicity in our relationships? Together, they unpack the subtle but critical differences between toxic behaviors and trauma responses, and how unresolved trauma might be driving harmful patterns. Th...

3 months ago

20 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #68: Leaving A Narcissist; Why It's So Hard, And How to Stay Free

In this powerful and compassionate episode, Lizzie and Deana dive deep into the emotional complexities of leaving toxic relationships. They explore the internal battles many face—fear, guilt, and trauma bonds—and how these emotions can make leaving feel even more difficult than staying. Through real talk and heartfelt insights, they shed light on: Why the fear of the unknown often feels safer than taking the leap,How guilt and shame can sabotage healing,And most importantly, the critical role...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #67: Strength of Scars: Surviving Childhood Trauma, Adoption, Abuse & Finding God

In this deeply moving episode, Avonley Lightstone, Author of "Strength of Scars", opens up about her powerful journey from unimaginable loss to unshakable faith. After losing her mother at 3 years old in a tragic fire and enduring years of emotional and physical abuse in her adoptive home, Avonley shares how finding God became a turning point in her path to healing. Through candid conversation, she explores the importance of not internalizing trauma, the personal nature of forgiveness, and ho...

3 months ago

46 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #66: From Peanuts to Purpose; Hilary Powers on Recovery, Faith & Forgiveness

In this powerful episode, Hillary Powers, the voice of Sally in the Peanuts cartoons, shares her remarkable journey from childhood trauma and addiction to over 40 years of sobriety, healing, and faith. With raw honesty and deep insight, Hillary reflects on her chaotic upbringing, the path to recovery, and how faith, surrender, and community helped her reclaim her life. She dives into the importance of addressing childhood wounds, the role of empathy and forgiveness, and why we are not defined...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #65: How a DV Survivor Helps Kids Regulate Big Feelings: Jacintha Field on Healing, Play, & Co-Parenting

🧠 In this heartfelt episode, Lizzie and Deana sit down with Jacintha Field—family and child counselor, art therapist, and founder of Happy Souls Kids. Jacintha shares her inspiring personal journey from surviving domestic violence to empowering families through emotional healing. 🌱 Learn how she’s on a mission to help 100,000 children by 2027, and discover powerful tools to help your child navigate big feelings. From the emotional impact of separation to the healing power of play, Jacintha br...

4 months ago

40 minutes

Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast

Episode #64: From Widow to Warrior: Julie Barth on Surviving Grief, Narcissistic Abuse & Rebuilding Life

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Lizzie and Deana sit down with Julie Barth—trauma survivor, author, special needs mom, and passionate financial advocate for women—to share her extraordinary journey of survival, resilience, and transformation. From losing her husband to cancer, to raising a special needs child on her own, to surviving a narcissistically abusive second marriage, Julie has faced unimaginable challenges. But instead of staying silent, she’s using her story to shine a ...

4 months ago

35 minutes