Guiding you to emotional freedom. Lucas Mack is on a mission to see the hurting get healed, the voiceless find their voice, and for leaders to go from their heads into their hearts and lead from there. Discover how to live a life full of love and gain the power to make social change from people who are difference makers and how to apply those lessons in your life. Join author, speaker, life coach, and podcast host Lucas Mack as he shares thoughtful ideas and inspired stories from his life an ...
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The Patrauma Party - Heal from trauma, improve self worth, and learn to love yourself, dammit
Remy Ramirez - Your Trauma Bestie™️
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Trauma, but lol. My guests are mental health professionals, and every other episode, I coach a listener through real-life struggles. Why does healing feel so damn hard? Why do we keep chasing emotionally unavailable people, doubting our self-worth, or feeling stuck in the same cycles no matter how much we try to “just move on”? And most importantly… how do we actually change? Hey, I’m Remy, and on this podcast, we’re diving into all things healing, transformation, and self-worth, without the ...
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The Mama Shrink Podcast with Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver is a raw, compassionate space for midlife moms navigating the emotional aftermath of toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, divorce, and burnout. Hosted by a licensed psychologist and certified coach with 25+ years of experience (and lived it herself), Dr. Cynthia dives deep into the hard stuff: gaslighting, single parenting, parallel parenting with a high-conflict ex, emotional exhaustion, identity loss, grief, and healing. Each epis ...
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Gaslighting Explained: The Ultimate Guide to What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop It
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Key Takeaways Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that makes victims question their memory, perception, and sanity through deliberate manipulation The term is originally derived from the 1938 play “Gas Light” where a husband manipulates his wealthy wife into doubting her reality as he attempts to steal her generational wealth Common tactic…
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#320 The Journey of The Chosen Ones with Ralph Amato | Amato the Mentor on The Lucas Mack Show
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In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, Lucas sits down with Ralph Amato — known online as Amato the Mentor — to explore The Journey of the Chosen Ones: what it means to awaken, live with purpose, and use your unique gifts to elevate humanity. Ralph shares his incredible transformation from investment banker to spiritual mentor and entrepreneur, bu…
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95 - Avoidant Attachment Style: Real talk—emotional intimacy isn't easy. Let's build effective communication skills & get your relationships back on track.
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This is a continuation of the attachment style series! So many of us are avoidant *and don't even know it.* We avoid conflict, people please, shut down, and/or chronically fail to voice our needs in relationships (yes! this is what a fear of intimacy looks like!). So how do we go from avoidant attachment to a healthier, more secure attachment? In t…
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#319 Krystal Bronson: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Strength Through Mental Health | The Lucas Mack Show
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Welcome back to The Lucas Mack Show! In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, Lucas Mack reconnects with his high-school friend Krystal Bronson for a raw and beautiful conversation about mental health, healing, and the courage to speak truth. Krystal opens up about her own journey—being misdiagnosed, over-medicated, and hospitalized—and how s…
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Is My Spouse a Sex Addict? Understanding This Massive Challenge and Reclaiming Your Marriage
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Discovering that your partner might be struggling with sex addiction can feel overwhelming and frightening. You may be experiencing confusion, deep hurt, or uncertainty about your next steps. If you’re asking yourself, “Is my partner a sex addict?” this article is here to provide you with the understanding and clarity you deserve during this diffic…
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#318 Elizabeth Troy on Healing Through Nutrition, Faith, and Self-Discovery | The Lucas Mack Show
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In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, author and healer Elizabeth Troy shares her transformative approach to healing — blending functional medicine, emotional awareness, and holistic nutrition. Elizabeth has guided thousands toward balance and self-understanding through her unique blend of science, compassion, and spirituality. She helps clients …
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94 - Talkin' 'Bout Reactive Defense AKA Reactive Abuse - Let's look at how we show up around abuse, mistreatment, & chronic defensiveness (ahem, emotionally immature parents) and reclaim our power.
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Have you heard about reactive defense, AKA reactive abuse? This is super important to know about if you've been in relationships with abusers (your family counts!), especially when narcissistic abuse is at play and YES, even chronic defensiveness. We're getting clear on what this looks like and how to get off the hamster wheel so we feel focused, c…
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#317 Matthew Gauger of Greenhorn Grove — Rooted in Real Life
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“Sometimes the most powerful conversations aren’t about success — they’re about what it costs to grow.” In today’s episode, I sit down with Matthew Gauger, founder of Greenhorn Grove, a homesteader, husband, and father who’s learning to build a life from the soil up — both literally and emotionally. Matthew opens up about his journey into homestead…
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#316 We the People: Lewis Herms on Truth, Freedom, and Fixing California
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In this episode, Lucas sits down with Lewis Herms, entrepreneur, activist, and California gubernatorial candidate, for a candid conversation about his journey from business owner to outspoken advocate for government transparency and reform. Lewis shares how his early experiences shaped his work ethic, why he believes citizens need to “take back the…
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Loving a Sexual Abuse Survivor: A Partner’s Practical Guide
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Loving someone who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a journey many walk but few discuss openly. As the partner, you stand in a unique and often challenging place. You may feel confused by triggers, hurt by what feels like rejection, and helpless in your desire to connect with the person you love. The past trauma can feel like a thir…
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93 - Human Design for People Pleasers - For all you human design types & newbies alike, we're getting a map into your people pleasing tendencies AND learning how to heal it.
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It's the 3rd epi in my people-pleasing series! I have been DYING to know what human design really is, how it works, and if it can help us with people pleasing. Turns out, not only can it help, it can give you a map that shows exactly where your people pleasing started, how it works, and how you heal it. Human design expert and confidence coach Kell…
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#315 Ebie Lynch — Faith, Service, and the Future of California
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In this inspiring conversation, Ebie Lynch — veteran, nurse, mother, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California — joins Lucas Mack to share her vision for a stronger, fairer, and more resilient California. From her years in the military and healthcare to her work as a labor advocate, Ebie opens up about the values that shaped her leadershi…
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Is Past Trauma Affecting Your Singing Voice?
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For many performers, the voice can feel like a mystery. You practice the techniques, you know the music, but a persistent block, chronic tension, or crippling stage fright holds you back from your true potential. What if the root of that struggle isn’t in your technique, but in your history? The body keeps a score of our experiences, and for a sing…
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92 - The People Pleaser Guide: How to Deal with Conflict - Less people pleasing, more conflict resolution strategies for standing in power and authenticity, bb.
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This is episode 2 in my people-pleasing deep-dive! One of our biggest fears as people-pleasers is speaking up for ourselves during conflict—it can literally make us feel like we're going to pass out from anxiety! So how do we move from the knee-jerk "Sounds good, no worries!" to a thoughtful, authentic: "Actually, here's what I need..."? In this ep…
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How Do I Know When My Marriage Is Beyond Repair?
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Key Takeaways Dr. John Gottman’s research identifies four critical predictors of divorce: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling Safety must come first – marriages involving abuse cannot and should not be repaired until the abusive partner commits to change Many seemingly hopeless marriages can be saved through emotion-focused therapy…
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91 - People Pleasing at Work Gotcha Down? If you're a people pleaser from 9 to 5, it's time to start setting boundaries so you can take your power back.
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It's my first in a series on people pleasing! We're looking at it from all angles, starting with people-pleasing at work. We do it to stay safe, even to get ahead in our careers—but it's actually sabotaging our success! The problem is, half the time, we don't even know we're doing it, and the other half, we've people pleased before we even have a c…
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#314 Holding the Line for Humanity's Awakening with Matt Kennedy
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Everything that's lived in the shadows and the darkness is coming into the light and people who are holding the line and speaking up are rare, but in this episode Matthew Kennedy and I have a powerful conversation as he shares his story of awakening and the powerful nonprofit he's working for today! Check out Matthew Kennedy here: https://www.insta…
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Symptoms of Pornography Withdrawal: A Complete Guide to What to Expect
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Key Takeaways Pornography withdrawal can cause both psychological symptoms (anxiety, depression, irritability) and physical symptoms (insomnia, fatigue, headaches), commonly referred to as porn addiction withdrawal symptoms (PAWS). The most common porn withdrawal symptoms include intense cravings, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, and sleep di…
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90 - When Should You End a Relationship? - How get out of toxic connections and into reciprocal, loving relationships as recovering people pleasers and children of gaslighters.
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How do you know when it's time to end a friendship, or any relationship for that matter? How do you know when you're just being "dramatic," like your family of origin always told you you were, and when you're self-advocating and standing in your power? How do you balance healthy boundaries with healthy compassion, especially when a person's toxicit…
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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Pornography Addiction?
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If you’re struggling with pornography addiction, you’re not alone in wondering how long the road to recovery might be. The journey to break free from compulsive pornography use is deeply personal, but understanding what to expect can provide hope and direction during what may feel like an overwhelming time. Recovery from porn addiction is absolutel…
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89 - How to Heal Anxious Attachment Style Part II - A deep dive into healing anxious attachment, bc it's time to enjoy secure attachment, babe.
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We've all been there—trying to figure out the exact right way to phrase the text so we sound cool and aloof when actually we've been crying for the last two hours. Anxious attachment style can suuuckkkkk so bad because it's rooted in deep feelings of not being good enough, not trusting people, and not loving ourselves. But what if I told you there'…
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Understanding and Navigating a Controlling Spouse
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What if I told you that the people who seem the most controlling are often the ones who feel the most out of control on the inside? This paradox is a profound truth frequently encountered in couple’s counseling. That constant need your spouse might have to check who you’re texting, manage your schedule, or question your spending—it’s almost never r…
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88 - Anxious Attachment Style, Breakup Edition - Codependency in relationships can surge in the breakup stage for anxiously attached folks—let's get you out of despair and into thrive mode.
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Being anxiously attached in a relationship is hard enough, but anxiously attached during a breakup?? The feelings of abandonment, the hopelessness, the sense that you'll never get your life back—it can be a real codependent spiral. In this episode, we dive into what the breakup process can look like for anxiously attached folks, what lies we tell o…
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What Do I Tell My Wife About My Affair? A Guide to Disclosure and Healing
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Disclosing an affair is one of the most critical and challenging conversations a husband can have with his wife. When mishandled, this revelation will certainly extend the healing process and possibly could mean the end of the marriage. However, for those who genuinely want to save their relationship and show as much care to their betrayed partner …
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87 - Burnout Recovery 101 - How to break free from people-pleasing and emotional exhaustion (and the subconscious childhood wounds behind it)
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A lot of times, we think the antidote to burnout is a nap or a vacay (which, no shade, we love a vacay) but a lot of us are struggling with burnout from our own—often *subconscious*—repeated behaviors like perfectionism, overachieving (in an attempt to feel worthy or valid), people pleasing, or not setting appropriate boundaries. AKA, the call is c…
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For centuries, female sexuality has been misunderstood, wrapped in myths that have been presented as truth. From assumptions that a woman's sex drive diminishes after kids or is inherently lower than a man's, to beliefs about what visually stimulates women, or that a "perfect body" is essential for great sex, these ideas often create unnecessary ch…
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Cultural scripts and traditional myths often oversimplify male desire, shrinking it into a single, physical dimension. But the reality is far more complex and beautiful. What if your understanding of male desire is only part of the picture? Consider these real-life scenarios: A paramedic is drawn to a nurse, not because of her looks, but her streng…
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#313 From Communism to Deep Spirituality with Roman Lifson
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Growing up in the USSR Roman Lifson had zero relationship with anything spiritual. He and his family eventually moved to the United States and Roman became an attorney. But, as life would have it he met his soul mate and his life was forever changed. In this beautiful episode find how how he went from communism to a deep spirituality and relationsh…
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Overcoming Porn Addiction: How to Heal Your Brain and Break the Relapse Cycle
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If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a frustrating cycle of trying to quit pornography—which can take many forms, including images, videos, and artwork—only to relapse days or weeks later, you’re not alone. Many people experience this pattern, often feeling like it’s a lack of willpower. In fact, many individuals are actually addicted and recogn…
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What if the struggles you face today are actually signs of childhood trauma you never knew you had? When we think of trauma, we often picture extreme events. But it's possible that the persistent big emotions, the relentless perfectionism, or the constant people-pleasing you've experienced for years are actually signs of something deeper rooted in …
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