Synopsis
Emotional Badasses are survivors, thrivers, seekers, and healers! Expand and awaken to your higher purpose, be more present and authentic, find strength in spirituality, quiet the monkey mind of modern society with meditation, and connect deeply with yourself and safe others. We let go of what doesn't serve us to heal old wounds, find our voice guilt-free, and learn to be the hero in our own story, embrace guerrilla self care, and laugh with lightness on the self development path. This show is designed mindfully to be the emotional education so many of us crave; Emotional Badass is where we learn to love ourselves without apology. Emotional Badass is where Moxie meets Mindful. Hosted by Nikki Eisenhauer, International Life Coach, Professional Psychotherapist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher.
Episodes
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How Betrayal Changed My View on Loyalty Forever
01/04/2025 Duration: 37minDoes your loyalty ever feel like a never-ending burden? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), loyalty is deeply emotional, intensifying after betrayal. Through my journey, I realized loyalty without limits harms Mental Health and fuels resentment. It’s essential to balance giving with receiving, using clear boundaries to preserve emotional energy. Learn how reshaping your approach to loyalty transforms pain into empowerment. ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg ♥ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3QHLH3W ♥ BOUNDARIES COURSE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries ♥ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/newsletter ♥ WEBSITE: http
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CALL IN: How to Accept Your Family’s Limitations and Still Set Boundaries as an HSP
23/03/2025 Duration: 23minHighly sensitive people must accept that low empathy and low maturity family members may never offer the understanding or support they crave, and instead prioritize emotional boundaries and self-protection. In this episode we explore: Understanding Emotional Boundaries for HSPs in Dysfunctional Family Systems How Low Empathy and Low Maturity Impact Family Relationships Breaking Cycles of People-Pleasing to Model Healthy Boundaries for Children Grieving the Loss of Idealized Family Relationships as Part of Personal Growth Finding Supportive Relationships Beyond Biological Family Systems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7 Quotes That Instantly Shift Your Perspective - from Existentialist Søren Kierkegaard
16/03/2025 Duration: 37minAre you craving more meaning and direction in your life? These 7 life-changing existential quotes from Søren Kierkegaard will inspire you to take back your power and create a life filled with purpose. When we feel lost or overwhelmed, anchoring into purpose is the key to better mental health. I’ll show you how these timeless quotes can shift your mindset, reduce anxiety, and help you live your best life—right now. ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg ♥ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3QHLH3W ♥ BOUNDARIES COURSE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries ♥ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/newsletter ♥ WEBSITE: https://Emoti
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The Opposite of Anxiety: What It Really Means to Feel Calm
09/03/2025 Duration: 43min♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peace Why is it so easy to name stressful emotions but hard to describe peace? Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) are conditioned to focus on anxiety and tension, making peace feel unfamiliar. In this episode, we explore how to recognize and cultivate peace as a natural state. By understanding the physical, emotional, and mental cues of peace, you can shift your nervous system from stress to calm. Discover simple, practical steps to train your body and mind to embrace inner peace, no matter what life throws your way. In this episode we explore the opposite of anxiety, peace, and we learn: What are the physical signs of peace? What are Internal Sensations of Peace? What are the Mental Responses to Peacefulness? What are some Practical Strategies to Cultivate Peace? How to overcome Barriers to Experiencing Peace? ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/worksho
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Are You Absorbing Other People’s Anxiety? Here’s How to Stop! Call In Show
02/03/2025 Duration: 22minHighly sensitive people often struggle with absorbing others’ emotions, but by setting emotional boundaries, practicing self-permission, and using grounding techniques, they can maintain their own energy without taking on external anxiety. Many Highly Sensitive People struggle with taking on emotions that aren’t theirs, leading to exhaustion and overwhelm. Mental health starts with emotional boundaries, and in this episode, we explore powerful strategies to protect your energy, shift from absorbing to observing, and rewire your subconscious patterns for peace. ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg ♥ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3QHLH3W ♥ BOUNDARI
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Is Emotional Maturity the Key to Success in the 21st Century?
23/02/2025 Duration: 39minEmotional maturity is the foundation of healing, yet trauma, manipulation, and survival strategies can keep us trapped in immature coping patterns. In this episode, we uncover how trauma disconnects the mind and body, why boundaries are essential for healing, and how true growth requires self-reflection and accountability. If you’re ready to break free from hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, and manipulation, this conversation is for you. ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg ♥ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3QHLH3W ♥ BOUNDARIES COURSE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries ♥ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/newslett
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9 Quick and Powerful Strategies to Stop Catastrophic Thinking & Uplift Your Mind!
16/02/2025 Duration: 49minDiscover nine effective strategies to stop the habit of catastrophizing, a cognitive distortion that exaggerates potential disasters. Are you often overwhelmed by fearing the worst in every situation? Discover strategies to control and eliminate the habit of catastrophizing, which not only distorts your perception but can also significantly impair your mental health. In this episode, we discuss how acknowledging what is within your control can help shift your focus from fear to factual thinking, thereby enhancing emotional resilience. Join us to learn how cultivating mindfulness can empower you to lead a more balanced and less fear-driven life, crucial for anyone struggling with anxiety or stress. ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTI
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Andrea Dunlop and Mike Weber: The Mother Next Door - The Hidden Truth About Munchausen by Proxy & Why Legal Justice is Rare
09/02/2025 Duration: 01h51minGet the book here. The Mother Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Next-Door-Deception-Munchausen/dp/B0D2FPM3GY Why is Munchausen by proxy one of the hardest crimes to prosecute? Find out how abusers deceive medical professionals and how survivors fight for justice. Munchausen by proxy is a complex form of medical child abuse where perpetrators manipulate medical professionals and legal systems, making it difficult for survivors to seek justice. What happens when a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child? Munchausen by proxy is a form of medical child abuse that leaves survivors struggling with mental health, trauma recovery, and self-trust. Perpetrators manipulate doctors, courts, and even social services, making it incredibly difficult for survivors to seek justice. Learn how this form of abuse works, why it’s so hard to prove, and what survivors can do to heal from the psychological scars left behind. Resources: ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEAC
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How to cope with bullying communication, harsh words, and emotional jabs
02/02/2025 Duration: 51minHarsh communication transforms into a powerful opportunity for emotional strength and healing. This episode explores how verbal attacks, criticism, and manipulative communication erode self-worth and contribute to mental health struggles. It emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience, boundary-setting, and self-compassion as tools to navigate toxic interactions. By recognizing dysfunctional communication patterns and refusing to internalize negativity, we can reclaim our power and protect our emotional well-being. Practical strategies such as mindfulness, reframing negative words, and knowing when to disengage from harmful relationships provide a path toward healing. Ultimately, transforming verbal wounds into personal growth strengthens self-trust and fosters lasting emotional strength. ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ EMOTIONAL BADASS STORE: https://shop.emotionalbadass.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: h
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Getting to Know YOURSELF in Recovery and Healing
26/01/2025 Duration: 20minReconnecting with your wants and needs through self-awareness, self-compassion, and mindful practices fosters deep healing and inner peace. Have you struggled to identify what you truly want or need? Many Highly Sensitive People and trauma survivors lose touch with their intuition due to chaotic childhoods or emotional neglect. Discover simple practices to reconnect with your body, trust your inner voice, and embrace self-compassion. By listening to your feelings and needs, you can create a foundation of inner peace and resilience, even amid life's chaos. Start your healing journey with strategies designed for HSPs seeking meaningful growth. Resources: ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ♥ A
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Why Anxious and Highly Sensitive People Struggle with Sleep and How to Fix It
19/01/2025 Duration: 40minBreaking free from anxiety-fueled worry cycles and practicing intentional rest empowers highly sensitive people to cultivate better sleep and mental health. Do you feel trapped in cycles of nighttime overthinking and sleeplessness? For highly sensitive people, breaking free from anxiety-fueled worry is essential for mental health. This episode offers practical sleep hygiene strategies, like creating a calming routine and shifting to gratitude, to strengthen restful practices and reclaim peaceful slumber. Learn how to retrain your mind and body for better sleep while protecting your emotional well-being. Resources: ♥PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg
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The Dance Your Emotional Life Is Craving
12/01/2025 Duration: 43minHighly sensitive people can cultivate peace and navigate life's challenges by learning to feel emotions fully, set boundaries, and embrace a balance between rest and action. Are your emotions controlling your life, or are you learning to flow with them? This episode offers highly sensitive people actionable steps to process emotions fully and embrace peace. By integrating boundaries, finding purpose in the face of chaos, and using practical tools like mindfulness and wellness exercises, you can move from surviving to thriving with grace and resilience. Get The Patternscapes Wellness Deck Here: www.getpatternscapes.com Check out the Breakthrough Peace Program here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Does Our Food System Impact Your Mental Health? Interview with Emily Schromm
05/01/2025 Duration: 01h01minExplore personal and global transformation through insightful discussions on mental health, self-awareness, and how societal systems shape individual well-being. Are you curious about how your environment influences your mental health? In this episode, we delve deep into the significant impact of food systems on our health, examining how agricultural practices and dietary choices can affect our mental wellness. Join us as we reveal the critical links between nutrition and emotional resilience. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass The Breakthrough Peace Program: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narra
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How to Build Your Foundation of Stillness for the New Year
29/12/2024 Duration: 19minCheck out the Breakthrough Peace Program: https://bit.ly/peace-program Embrace the power of stillness and letting go to rebuild and strengthen your emotional foundation for the coming year. Does your emotional foundation feel shaky? Let's talk about how to strengthen it through the practice of stillness. By incorporating mindful breathing and letting go of outdated struggles, you can establish a robust foundation that supports your mental health and prepares you for a fruitful year ahead. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass The Breakthrough Peace Program: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated
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The Essence of Home: How to Transform Any Space into a Sanctuary of Comfort and Safety
22/12/2024 Duration: 40minWhy is feeling at home important to your emotional health? Join me as we discuss how the concept of home extends beyond walls and furnishings into emotional and psychological spaces. Learn how to create an environment that fosters safety, comfort, and a deep sense of belonging, enhancing your mental health. Great tips for HSP to help cultivate a cozy space that calms your sensory and nervous system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Empaths and Emotions (Part 2) Managing Anger Effectively
15/12/2024 Duration: 38minEver wonder why empaths suffer from prolonged emotional pain? It's the struggle with balancing anger and compassion. This guide provides essential techniques for maintaining mental health and finding peace amidst the emotional storms. Dive deeper into the unique challenges empaths face with emotional regulation, and discover strategies that foster emotional stability and resilience. By mastering these techniques, you can transform your emotional responses and develop a more balanced and fulfilling emotional life. Equip yourself with the tools to navigate the complex world of emotions, ensuring a healthier, more balanced approach to both personal and professional relationships. Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass The Breakthrough Peace Program: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.Emot
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Empath Survival Guide (Part 1) Emotional Intelligence and Boundary Setting
08/12/2024 Duration: 26minDo you find yourself absorbing the emotions of others and feeling overwhelmed? As empaths and highly sensitive people (HSPs), our finely tuned nervous systems can make navigating the world a challenge. By understanding emotional intelligence and developing strategies like setting boundaries and simplifying emotional processing, we can protect our mental health and turn our sensitivity into a powerful tool for personal growth. Trauma recovery and self-care are essential for reclaiming energy and peace. Let’s uncover the secrets to thriving as an empath in a world that often feels too much. Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for
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How Embracing Presence Can Help You Reclaim Mental Health and Thrive as an HSP
01/12/2024 Duration: 43minAre you caught in the exhausting loop of replaying the past or worrying about the future? For many Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), survival often becomes second nature, leaving little room to thrive or truly live. This episode reveals how being present in the now is the key to reclaiming your mental health and breaking free from cycles of overthinking and anxiety. We explore why acceptance of the past, as unchangeable as it is, can free up precious energy for the present, and how releasing the need to control the future reduces stress and overwhelm. Through embracing presence, HSPs can reconnect with their inner peace, reframe their struggles, and create a path to a fulfilling, joyful life where thriving isn’t just a dream but a daily practice. 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video
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Top Signs You’re Stuck in Desperation and How to Break Free for Mental Health
24/11/2024 Duration: 28minWhat would it take for you to let go of desperation and embrace peace? Desperation is a learned survival mechanism that keeps Highly Sensitive People stuck in cycles of anxiety and overthinking. This episode explores how recognizing physical and mental health cues like restlessness, compulsive behaviors, and irrational thinking can help you reclaim control over your emotions and nervous system. Learn to use mindfulness and self-compassion as tools to shift from reactive survival patterns to a better mental health state of calm, thriving, and emotional resilience. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/mor
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Want to Know The Hidden Costs of Retaliation on Mental Health?
17/11/2024 Duration: 40minHow can choosing not to retaliate impact mental health? Understanding the value of self-respect and a personal moral compass can be transformative, especially for HSPs. This episode explores how retaliation drains energy and adds to suffering, while choosing positive actions supports inner peace and resilience. Mental health improves as we commit to the next right thing, fostering self-respect and empowering healing from trauma. Learn why building a moral compass can be a powerful foundation for lasting emotional growth and peace, especially for those navigating a sensitive world. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emoti