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What Is Gaslighting? A Personal Story of Domestic Violence with Deborah Griffiths

Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life

02/06/25

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What is Gaslighting? This is a personal story of domestic violence and becoming a survivor.

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In this powerful episode, host Julie Lokun sits down with author and domestic abuse survivor Deborah Griffiths to discuss her journey from an abusive marriage to helping others find their strength. Deborah shares her raw and honest story of experiencing gaslighting and psychological manipulation during her 17.5-year marriage, eventually leading to a suicide attempt that became her wake-up call to make changes.

Learn more about Deborah: www.brokentoboldness.com

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Understanding gaslighting and psychological manipulation in relationships
  • Recognizing early warning signs of abuse and controlling behavior
  • The impact of isolation tactics used by abusers
  • Breaking free from abusive relationships and starting over
  • Finding strength through faith and family support
  • The importance of trusting your instincts

Resources Mentioned:

  • Deborah's Website: www.brokentoboldness.com
  • Deborah's Book: "Torched"

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help. You are not alone.

Guest Bio: Deborah Griffiths is an author and advocate who helps others move from broken to boldness after experiencing domestic abuse. Through her work at Broken to Boldness, she provides support and resources to those looking to rebuild their lives after abuse.

Connect with the Show: Host: Julie Lokun (she/her) Guest: Deborah Griffiths (she/her)

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, psychological abuse, and suicide.

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⭐Get OBSESSED with changing your life. We are all on a journey to do things better, consider us your guides to living your best life.

⭐Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms.

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We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living.

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⭐Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms.

⭐Visit our website and share your story! Home | Obsessedwith Life (getobsessedpodcast.com)

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We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living.

We are Julie Lokun, JD, Tia Morell Walden, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Mika Altidor, Certified Life Coach. Join us for the conversation, and more importantly be a part of the conversation. Reach out with a question or comment about an episode or suggest a personal development topic you are obsessed with. After all, the Obsessed Podcast is for you and about you.

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For More About Julie Lokun Check Her Out: Here

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