logo
episode-header-image
Aug 18
35m 44s

056- Healing the Part of You That Stayed...

Najwa
About this episode
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked back on a relationship, friendship, or situation that hurt you and wondered: "Why didn't I leave sooner?" It's one of the most painful questions we ask ourselves after experiencing heartbreak, betrayal, toxic relationships, or trauma bonds. And often, hidden beneath that question is something even deeper: shame. In this ... Show More
Up next
Aug 11
055- The Final Step in Breaking a Trauma Bond
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the final episode of the How to Break a Trauma Bond series.After learning how to recognize a trauma bond, decide whether to stay or leave, grieve what you thought you had, stop waiting for the apology, and become your own fixer, there is one final step: ... Show More
39m 56s
Aug 4
054- How to Break a Trauma Bond (Part 4): Become Your Own Fixer
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Part 4 of How to Break a Trauma Bond.So far, we've learned how to recognize a trauma bond, decide whether to stay or leave, grieve what we thought we had, and stop waiting for the apology.Now comes one of the most transformative steps of all:Becoming yo ... Show More
48m 29s
Jul 28
053- How to Break a Trauma Bond (Part 3): Stop Waiting for the Apology
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Part 3 of How to Break a Trauma Bond.One of the hardest steps in healing is accepting that the apology you're waiting for may never come.In this episode, Najwa explores what happens when you stop waiting for validation from the person who hurt you. Whet ... Show More
39 m
Recommended Episodes
May 2025
Understanding and Healing Avoidant Attachment.
One of the most sought after answers in our time now is how to manage a relationship with an Avoidant Attached person and, what is really going on in their minds. This episode helps an Avoidant Attached person understand themselves better, as well as starter healing journey. It a ... Show More
29m 32s
Feb 2024
007 - Be the Narrator of Your Story
Send us Fan MailWho's been writing your story up til now? If the answer isn't "me", this episode is for you. You may not have been in control of how certain beliefs started forming within you, but it is within your control to change how those beliefs end or change. It is time to ... Show More
57m 30s
Jun 2025
436: Not Everything Needs to Be Said: The Energetics of Unsolicited Advice
You’ve been told to “speak your truth.” But what if that truth-telling… is actually pushing people away? In this fiery mini-sode, I’m unpacking the energetics and trauma patterns behind unsolicited advice, oversharing, and feeling the need to "educate" someone we don't agree with ... Show More
26m 16s
Jul 2022
E04: The End of Trauma & Suffering: Learning how to Feel, Heal, & Grieve
When we experience emotional pain, it can feel as if we are the cause. We beat ourselves up and blame ourselves for things that may not have anything to do with us. In this episode, Tarek opens up about his journey through the healing process to overcome the systematic grief that ... Show More
50m 11s
Jun 2025
166: The One Tool That Changed My Life: Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say
Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t…If you’ve said “yes” when you wanted to scream “no”…If you’ve silently hoped someone would just know what you need…This episode is for you.We’ll explore how not speaking your truth leads to resentment, burnout, and d ... Show More
18m 53s
May 2025
It’s Time to Stop Calling Suffering Love
You were taught to equate love with pain. With disappearing. With giving until there’s nothing left. But what if that wasn’t love? What if it was survival—masquerading as devotion?In this episode, we break down the lies you’ve been sold about love, from loyalty that punishes to s ... Show More
17m 43s
Sep 2023
Why You Take No Personally | Episode 43
<p>In this episode of LaYinka Speaks, I unpack the reality of what&#39;s going on when we take someone&#39;s no personally, and give you some useful questions to help you pause getting into a funk. DISCLAIMER: This is not referring to abusive situations or toxic relationships.</p ... Show More
11m 25s