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

Co-Parenting Apps and AI Platform That Helps Document Post-Separation Abuse

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 29/09/2026

GREAT platform for navigating relational harm and for survivors navigating co-parenting after abuse. Aimee Says (AI platform) can help spot coercive control, document patterns for legal and custody proceedings, lighten the mental load....

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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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