Welcome to the Aware and Prepared podcast

where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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You deserve to live in peace and safety! Hear safety tips that will help us enjoy empowered lives. Let’s leave worry behind so we can be savvy, aware, and prepared

Mindfulness for Managing Emotional Triggers, Even When Co-Parenting with a Narcissist – Dr. Dorian

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 10/12/2024

Master The Art of NOT “Biting The Hook” with Dr. Marina Dorian, a psychologist and meditation instructor. She shares wisdom from her personal journey of co-parenting with a narcissist. Building on last week’s conversation about her challenges, Dr. Dorian dives into practical mindfulness strategies to help anyone avoid being emotionally "hooked" by others' triggering behaviors. She shares about our tendency to get attached or triggered—and provides actionable steps to recognize and interrupt emotional reactivity. Whether you're dealing with difficult co-parenting dynamics or simply navigating daily stressors, her advice is universally valuable. Dr. Dorian also explores the power of self-compassion and loving-kindness meditation as tools for grounding and emotional resilience. Listeners will learn how to redirect their energy and cultivate inner peace amidst external chaos!

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Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse and Complex PTSD: Dr. Dorian’s Story and Advice

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 02/12/2024

What happens when the person you most trusted turns out to be the source of your deepest pain? Hear Dr. Marina Dorian, a psychologist and mindfulness-based counseling professor share her powerful journey of reclaiming her life from narcissistic abuse. She unveils the psychological and physical toll of living with and co-parenting alongside a narcissist, offering a profound exploration of manipulation, gaslighting, and coercive communication. What are the different types of narcissists, the signs of abuse, and its complex impact on survivors? Learn invaluable tools for healing!

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Healing the Nervous System: Reclaiming Space and Our Voices After Trauma, Therapist Keean Kirk - Part 2

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 25/11/2024

Want to feel safer in your body, embrace your voice, and be ok with taking up space? Listen in as Mandi and Keean explore how being present and reconnecting with your body can transform emotional wounds into self-love. Join host Mandi Pratt and psychotherapist Keean as they discuss the role of movement, witnessing emotions, and reframing shame in finding freedom and empowerment after trauma. Discover practical tools to feel safer in your body, embrace your voice, and take up space again!

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Healing the Nervous System: Reclaiming Space and Our Voices After Trauma, Therapist Keean Kirk - Part 1

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 19/11/2024

Whether you're a trauma survivor or simply curious about the connection between mental and physical well-being, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on healing and empowerment. In this episode, Keean, a psychotherapist and life coach, dives deep into the impact of trauma on the nervous system and how it shapes behaviors like taking up less space and silencing our voices. He shares powerful insights on unlearning these patterns through self-compassion, reconnecting with the body, and embracing self-defense as a transformative tool. Together, we explore the journey from survival to thriving, emphasizing the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and awakening dormant parts of ourselves.

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