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Regarding ConsciousnessEmpathy, Simplicity, and Imperfection: The Real Competitive Advantage feat. Bryan KramerIn this episode of 'Regarding Consciousness,' host Jennifer K. Hill discusses the significance of human connection and the art of sharing with two-time bestselling author, Bryan Kramer. Known as the 'Zen Master to Digital Marketers,' Kramer introduces concepts from his books 'Human to Human' and 'Shareology,' emphasizing how sharing bolsters human connection. He explores how societal shifts towards AI and automation make authentic, human interactions more crucial than ever. You'll hear Bryan outline the different sharing types and the importance of empathy, simplicity, and imperfection in building human connections. Finally, we'll hear...2024-11-0728 min
Art That Overcomes117. Art Task: How to Prevent Being Hurt [SPECIAL SERIES]Let's finish our conversation about taking control over your emotions so that you're not hurt by the narcissist again.
How do we stay centered and in control of our emotions when we have to continue communicating with the narcissist?
This is a tough one, for sure.
It all starts with addressing the trauma that is stored inside our bodies. When you become anxious or enraged at the abuser, you're not merely having an emotional reaction -- you're experiencing a trauma response.
2024-09-2609 minArt That Overcomes116. How to Prevent Being Hurt by the Narcissist Again [SPECIAL SERIES]How do you prevent being hurt by the narcissist again down the road (when you can't go no contact)?
I know from first hand experience that this is one of the most difficult challenges to overcome.
All the advice you read on the internet about how to heal after narcissistic abuse emphasizes the importance of going "no contact".
But what if you can't???
What if you have to co-parent with your abuser?
What if you're still tied t...2024-09-1909 minArt That Overcomes115. Art Task: Trusting Your Intuition [SPECIAL SERIES]Let's finish our conversation about trusting yourself and trusting others...
This can really be a challenging concept to grasp if you've never fully trusted your own inner voice...always people pleasing and deferring to others.
In my experience, I've found that just like any skill in life, learning to trust your intuition starts with small steps that eventually add up to big results.
This month on the Art That Overcomes podcast, I'm sharing a very special series with you.
...2024-09-1214 minArt That Overcomes114. How to Trust Yourself and Others [SPECIAL SERIES]Will I ever trust myself or others again?
This is so foundational to your healing.
Once you begin to trust yourself again (or maybe for the first time), so much is going to open up for you.
How do I know for sure?
I've been there.
And it's my mission to teach you everything I've learned so that you can start feeling confident an empowered to live your own life...NOW.
2024-09-0509 minArt That Overcomes113. How to Play, Let Go, and Trust Your IntuitionHey there, Overcomer! Today I’m sharing the final lesson of the four most important lessons I have learned from art and the practice of art therapy. If you haven’t heard my first three, you can go back and catch the last three episodes… Okay, so here is thing number 4 that art and art therapy have taught me:
Art has taught me to play, to let go, and to trust my intuition.
Narcissistic abusers have trained us (they’ve brainwashed us) to not trust ourselves, to always defer to them, to please them, to not consi...2024-08-2910 minArt That Overcomes112. How Art Teaches You to be Present in Your BodyHey there, Overcomer! Today I’m sharing another one of my top 4 important lessons I have learned from art and the practice of art therapy. This is number 3.. So if you haven’t heard my first two, you can go back and catch the last two episodes… Alright, so number 3 thing that art and art therapy have taught me:
We know that trauma is stored in our body, in our nervous system. So, the most effective trauma treatments and even self help activities are ones that engage our physical bodies. One way to do this i...2024-08-2208 minArt That Overcomes111. Why Art Media is Straight Up MagicalListen up! This will change your life!
Hey there, Overcomer! Today I’m sharing an important lesson I have learned from art and the practice of art therapy. And it might sound a bit out there at first…
But here it is:
You can strategically use different art media in order to access and have an effect on your emotions in different ways. I think this feels straight up magical!
So, let me explain…
All art media can be categorized on a spectrum from fluid to resistive...
2024-08-1507 minArt That Overcomes110. Why You Don't Need Therapy for EverythingHey there, Overcomer! Today I’m sharing an important lesson I have learned from art and the practice of art therapy. And it’s a bit controversial….
You don’t need therapy for EVERYTHING.
There it is! I said it! Now, here’s why…
We deceive ourselves into thinking that there’s something magical about the therapy process, to the point where sometimes we can even become dependent on our therapist. We can get trapped in the mindset that we can’t do anything without “professional help”.
Now, don’t get me wrong, therapy is ama...2024-08-0806 minArt That Overcomes109. Can you be TOO POSITIVE?We’ve all heard the phrase, “too much of a good thing.”
This thought is usually associated with the concept of moderation.
For example, ice cream is yummy, but eating it all day every day would be too much of a good thing.
It wouldn’t be healthy for your body.
You’d feel like crap.
You wouldn’t be getting all the nutrients that your body needs.
Ice cream in moderatio...2024-08-0116 minArt That Overcomes108. My 3 Tips to Reframe Negative Self BeliefsWe’ve all got a story to tell about ourselves.
And whether your story is negative, positive, or a little bit of both is completely up to you.
If you’re thinking: “Well, somewhat… But so much of what has happened to me has been out of my control!”...then let’s break this down a bit more.
Yes, of course you can’t control everything that’s happened to you. We especially tend to think of this lack of control when it comes to the bad or stressful experiences in life.
The abuse.
2024-07-2517 minArt That Overcomes107. What Are You Manifesting? [PART 3]Hey, Overcomer… welcome back to this special little podcast series called What Are Your Manifesting? Today I’m excited to bring you the final part, episode 3 of the series. If you haven’t listened to parts 1 and 2 yet, I suggest you scroll down and click play on those episodes first. Then I’ll still be here when you get back.
One of the words that came up for me as I was doing the art and writing exercise suggested in last week’s episode was NEW.
As a refresher, I was drawing an image to represent h...2024-07-1817 min
The Dignity LabThe Dignity of Choice with Danielle KramerJoin the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Griggs engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Danielle Kramer, a board-certified clinical sexologist and expert on misogyny.Dr. Kramer delves into the complexities surrounding abortion care, reproductive autonomy, and the broader implications of bodily autonomy. They emphasize the importance of moving away from black-and-white debates and fostering nuanced discussions.The discussion also includes the critical role of bodily autonomy in reproductive rights and highlights the intersection of misogyny and...2024-07-1452 minArt That Overcomes106. What Are You Manifesting? [PART 2]Last week on Art That Overcomes, I encouraged you to consider whether you are operating out of an “unhealed” energy, or a “healed” energy.
I always emphasize that our healing journey is endless, so there’s no one, perfect endpoint or destination to this journey that we’re all striving for… but that said, it’s ideal to actually be moving along on that journey at any given time…or most of the time, anyway…at least moving...not stuck.
Movement means we’re living out of this healed or healing energy.
...2024-07-1118 minArt That Overcomes105. What Are You Manifesting? [PART 1]Welcome to episode one of a three part series that I am calling, What are You Manifesting?
Now, the term “manifestation” can mean different things to different people. For the purpose of this series, what I mean by this question is basically, “what are you creating in your life?”.
I’ll talk more about my thoughts on manifestation in part two. But today, let’s lay a little more groundwork first…
Sometimes, in our journeys of healing from narcissistic abuse, or whatever other trauma we’ve experienced, we unintentionally keep ourselves stuck in the beginning st...2024-07-0417 minArt That Overcomes104. Art is a MirrorThe power of art to act as a mirror for the artist (a way to reflect back the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and sense of self) is not a concept unique to the field of art therapy.
If you’ve ever created art, in any discipline (music, dance, theater, writing, or visual art) then you likely know what I’m talking about. There’s something about engaging in a creative project that forces you to look at yourself, your identity, and even your place in the world.
And this requires a lot of bravery. It requires...2024-06-2726 minArt That Overcomes103. Inviting God into Our HealingOur brains naturally want to keep us in survival mode, ready for the next threat around the corner….just in case. It’s a trauma response that is designed to help us when there's an imminent threat to our safety. But it does not serve us well once we’re safe from the abuse and don’t have an immediate reason to stay on high alert all the time.
In order to heal, we need to live life in between therapy sessions, reflect on how far we’ve come (even if it’s only an inch and you want to r...2024-06-2027 minArt That Overcomes102. Why it's Safe to Return to YourselfI believe that we were all created to thrive. We were designed for it. You have a purpose here on this earth, whether you know it or not.
Period.
You were created for so much more than your trauma story.
SO. MUCH. MORE.
And it’s okay to feel that…to really own it. It’s not arrogant or rude or self absorbed or self-righteous to say, “I have value! I have worth! I have a purpose!” and “I was created and designed intentionally by my God to be exactly who I am, right no...2024-06-1314 minArt That Overcomes101. Spirituality + Identity + ArtHey there, Overcomer.
I believe that YOU were designed with a purpose, a passion, and a mission all your own.
Yes, YOU.
I believe this is true because I also believe that you were created by a creative Creator.
On today's episode, I want to share with you a recording that is available within my Redefined coaching app. This is from a video included in one of four video bundles that I offer to those paying for my monthly Redefined Membership. 2024-06-0632 minArt That Overcomes100. GIVEAWAY + How I’m Still Learning to be PresentIt can be really hard for me to stay present. Like, really hard! My mind is prone to wander and I could literally spend hours daydreaming and not get bored. I attribute some of this tendency to my introverted, artist brain who would rather live in fantasy and watch the clouds roll by, thinking in detail about all the vacations I want to take, the clothes I’ll wear, how I’ll feel, what art I’ll be making, and who will be with me on my adventures… than actually do anything that others would qualify as “work” or “practical” thin...2024-05-3027 min
Madness Cafe152. Erotica with guest Rachel Kramer BusselJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What comes to mind when you hear the word "erotica"? This week's conversation with guest erotica author Rachel Kramer Bussel may change your mind. Or maybe it won't, but why not listen to the episode and see what comes up. Raquel and Jennifer talk to Rachel about her new book, Lap Dance Lust: A Collection of Erotic Stories, as well as the joys and benefits of erotica.Where to find Rachel Kramer Bussel:Newsletter: https://rachelkramerbussel.substack.com/2024-05-231h 01Art That Overcomes95. What's Really Keeping You Stuck (Replay)“I long to let it go and I don't know how.”
Have you ever felt this way, Overcomer? Like there's something you long to move past, get over, or let go of....and you just can't seem to do it. It doesn't make sense. It's confusing. It feels like you're working against yourself, even though you don't want to be.
Not only have I been there in the past, but I honestly think it's an ongoing part of the human condition. It's something we have to constantly be aware of and address.
2024-04-2521 minArt That Overcomes93. Anxious, Confused, and Indecisive? Listen to this. (Replay)"How do you work through confusion to find direction and clarity after leaving an abusive relationship with a narcissist? That’s a good question, right?
It’s hard to know which way is up when you’re in survival mode, and then even as things start to calm down in life, we can get so stuck in indecisiveness that we’re not really moving forward.
We’re living an 'ok' life…but are we growing? Are we progressing? Have we gone beyond just a feeling of basic safety into a place of actually being fulfilled and feeling secure in who we are?
...2024-04-1124 minArt That Overcomes91. What's Coming Next for Art That Overcomes!Sometimes we come to a place in life where we realize that certain people or situations are not fulfilling us the way they used to. And sometimes, those people or situations are not only failing to give us what we need, but they are also draining and depleting us. Our energy is low, and we don’t have the time, space, or resources to fill ourselves back up as long as we stay in the same place.
I’ve been feeling this lately, in a few different areas of my life....
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Interested in being...2024-03-3113 minArt That Overcomes89. I am confident in my abilities.Feelings of self-doubt and lack of confidence are so common for Overcomers of narcissistic abuse to experience. The narcissist made it their job to instill this self-doubt in us, so that we would always follow their lead and look to them for guidance and answers. They trained us to question our own thoughts and opinions, which kept us trapped under their control.
So, understandably, we come out of these abusive relationships continuing to doubt ourselves, and feeling a lack of confidence in our ability to stand firm on our own.
But the good news is th...2024-03-1407 minArt That Overcomes88. I am strong.What does it mean to have strength?
Of course, one definition of “strong” refers to physical strength - “having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks”, or “exerting great force.”
People also use the term “inner strength” when referencing an individual’s ability to overcome hardship and have resilience. Corresponding definitions for this type of “strong” could be - “not easily disturbed, upset, or affected” or perhaps “showing determination, self-control, and good judgment”.
Today’s mantra is: I AM STRONG.
To view the Art That Overcomes Instagram page...2024-03-0710 minArt That Overcomes87. I trust myself & I trust my inner voice.On last week’s episode, we started exploring the concept of trust. I talked about how this is a very difficult exploration, and that’s why we’ve eased into it.
For those who have been in any kind of abusive relationship, trust has been broken. Trust has been severed. It has been torn up into tiny pieces and stomped on, burned, or buried.
We have possibly trusted others too readily in the past, and not trusted ourselves enough. Now we don’t know who to trust, and our identity was so enmeshed with the abuser th...2024-02-2909 minArt That Overcomes86. I trust the process & I trust my Creator’s voice within me.Today, we are talking about TRUST. I believe that cultivating a sense of trust in ourselves, our Creator or higher power, and in others is a key part of getting us unstuck.
Similar to last week’s mantra (I am safe and I am protected), this week’s mantra has two parts:
I trust the process, and I trust my Creator’s voice within me.
To view the Art That Overcomes Instagram page, sign up for weekly emails, schedule a FREE 15-minute Coaching Call, order Jennife...2024-02-2210 minArt That Overcomes85. I am safe & I am protected.The concept of “safety” is complex and multifaceted.
Once you’ve experienced trauma, your brain and body can stay hypervigilant and on guard, continually telling you the story that you are not safe.
Your brain wants you to stay alert and aware of the potential for future danger. This is your brain’s way of trying to keep you safe.
But, what happens when we stay in this mode, day after day, year after year, even once there is no imminent threat to our wellbeing? Or...2024-02-1508 minArt That Overcomes84. I am creating space for change.In the introduction to the second session of my coaching program, The Redefined Process, I say:
“In order to allow for change to enter our lives, I believe we need to create some emotional and mental space. Just as a room in our house can become cluttered with junk, our brains get cluttered too. We need to clear that stuff out! Consistently! We need to consciously create the mental and emotional space to connect with our minds, bodies, and spirits on a regular basis.”
We need to actually create space...2024-02-0809 minArt That Overcomes83. I am open to the process.After surviving narcissistic abuse, we tend to think we’re aware of our feelings, and that we’ve learned to express those feelings in a way that helps us.
However, reality can be quite the opposite. Sometimes we use our thinking brain to rationalize our way out of feeling, and often we haven’t even stopped to truly experience our emotions. They get shoved to the side, and we continually tell our brains and bodies emotions don’t matter. We begin to wonder why we’re exhausted, negative, impulsive, and easily pushed to anger.
Sound familiar?2024-02-0109 minArt That Overcomes82. You Are Allowed to Get Back Up and Try Again [Replay]Are you being too hard on yourself? Are you beating yourself up over things that are in the past, or that weren’t even yours to take responsibility for in the first place?
After surviving narcissistic abuse, it can be difficult to focus on the positive. We can’t quite envision a better future. Or, we’re not willing to do the work to set those goals.
Our brains like patterns, and it’s easier to let ourselves stay stuck in the negative, rather than give ourselves permission to move forw...2024-01-2518 min
Maryland Real Estate InfluencersEpisode 33: Building a Legacy in Real Estate: Insights from Jennifer Kramer-dela CruzIn this episode, host Jennifer Healy has an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Kramer-dela Cruz of Keller Williams Legacy. Jennifer shares her expertise on building a lasting legacy in the Maryland real estate market, offering invaluable advice for agents, buyers, and sellers alike. To connect with Jennifer and learn more, visit http://www.delacruzteam.kw.com.You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Maryland Real Estate Influencers Podcast at http://www.MarylandRealEstateInfluencers.com Tune in to the Maryland Real Estate Influencers Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Healy, as we explore the dynamic landscape...2023-12-0635 minArt That Overcomes72. The Uncommon Guide to Healing from Narcissistic AbuseTODAY IS THE DAY!
Now is the time to order your copy of The Uncommon Guide to Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: How I Used Art to Break the Pattern and Redefine My Identity!
Are you a woman who has survived narcissistic abuse, gone to therapy, attended support groups, tried countless healing modalities — yet you still feel stuck in life?
The Uncommon Guide to Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: How I Used Art to Break the Pattern and Redefine My Identity hones in on the root issue behind your struggle to keep growing now that th...2023-11-1707 min
Maryland Real Estate InfluencersEpisode 33: Building a Legacy in Real Estate: Insights from Jennifer Kramer-dela Cruz of Keller Williams LegacyIn this episode, host Jennifer Healy has an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Kramer-dela Cruz of Keller Williams Legacy. Jennifer shares her expertise on building a lasting legacy in the Maryland real estate market, offering invaluable advice for agents, buyers, and sellers alike. To connect with Jennifer and learn more, visit www.delacruzteam.kw.com.You can follow watch and listen to additional episodes of the Maryland Real Estate Influencers Podcast at http://www.MarylandRealEstateInfluencers.com Tune in to the Maryland Real Estate Influencers Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Healy, as we explore the dynamic landscape of b...2023-10-2235 minArt That Overcomes65. Let's Get Our Priorities StraightWhen you’re in survival mode right after leaving an abusive relationship, your priorities are clear. Safety. Stability. And that’s about it.
But after a while, that isn’t enough to keep us going. It’s important to consistently stop and assess our priorities at each stage of life.
Today I’m going to give you a practical exercise to help you stop and reflect on what your life is telling you that it needs more of…. Let’s assess what your body, mind, heart, and spirit need in this particular season of healing.
To view the...2023-10-1219 minArt That Overcomes64. Making Meaning of Our AbuseThere’s a question that I hear a lot in the personal development space: “Did it happen to you or did it happen for you?” It’s a question to ask yourself, intended to help you get out of a victim mindset and see the bigger picture. It’s intended to help us reframe the way we view our abuse, trauma, or other life struggles, and to help us look for the positives we can pull out of the experience. I encourage you to ask yourself, “Did the narcissistic abuse only happen TO me? Or is there something…anything… about my story o...2023-10-0528 minArt That Overcomes63. My Love/Hate Relationship with Vision Boards, Part 1Have you ever created a “vision board”? Maybe it was something you did towards the end of the calendar year, in preparation for your New Year's resolution… sort of a visual representation of what you hoped to accomplish in the new year. Well, I have a love/hate relationship with new year's resolutions, and also with the concept of vision boards… no matter what time of year you create them.
On one hand, I absolutely love the idea of setting goals, getting specific about them, envisioning our Future Self, and feeling all the feelings of already having accomplis...2023-09-2824 minArt That Overcomes62. Are You Being Authentic?Hey, Overcomer! Do you know what your top values are? For me, honesty and authenticity are definitely in my top five. I consider these two concepts to be one in the same. In my opinion, striving to live as authentically as possible, as true to yourself as possible, is a matter of honesty. Much of this comes naturally to me. I find it very hard to lie. I’m not saying I’ve never told a lie before, but it’s just not something that is generally very tempting for me to do, and it never has been. Living truthf...2023-09-2122 min
Marc KramerJennifer Mrozek Sukalo author of "Claim Your Swagger"Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo author of "Claim Your Swagger" by Marc Kramer2023-05-161h 01
Marc KramerJennifer Brown author of "How To Be An Inclusive Leader"Jennifer Brown author of "How To Be An Inclusive Leader" by Marc Kramer2023-05-021h 01Art That Overcomes41. Poor Impulse Control RequiredI’ve often said that within the creative process there is no impulse control required. By which I mean that as long as you’re being safe and not harming yourself or others, the creative artmaking process is one of the few places in life where you can truly be free, let loose, be yourself, and express what you need to express. All without judgment, expectations, or limitations. I believe this is true for any creative expression, whether visual art, writing, drama, dance and movement, or any form of play. And today, as I share the piece of art that...2023-04-2616 minArt That Overcomes40. Your voice matters.Learning to use our voice, speak our truth, and honestly share our opinions and preferences isn’t something that comes easily for Overcomers of narcissistic abuse. We’ve been taught that our voice doesn’t matter, and then, even after the abuse ends, our brains tend to stay stuck in a subconscious pattern of making ourselves small. If learning to use your voice has been difficult as you’ve transitioned out of an abusive relationship, then you're going to want to listen to this.
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You’ll hear art therapist and coach, Jennifer Kramer, share a glimpse in...2023-04-1918 minArt That Overcomes39. Four Things Art Has Taught Me About Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
Today I'm sharing four quick insights that art has taught me about recovery from narcissistic abuse. While there are countless personal, individual lessons I’ve learned over the years of using art in my healing journey, there are also bigger, overarching themes. And I’m sharing four of them today!
As you listen to me list out the four things I’ve learned, I encourage you to reflect on which one sounds the most interesting to you.Which one stands out? Maybe it’s one that you can relate to…you’ve learned that too!Maybe it’s so...2023-04-1210 minArt That Overcomes36. I am CONFIDENT in My Abilities [SPECIAL SERIES]
Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
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Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
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Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
In...2023-03-2233 minArt That Overcomes33. I TRUST the Process & I TRUST My Creator's Voice Within Me [SPECIAL SERIES]Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
In each ep...2023-03-1837 minArt That Overcomes32. I am SAFE and I am PROTECTED [SPECIAL SERIES]Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
In each ep...2023-03-1528 minArt That Overcomes31. I am Creating SPACE for Change [SPECIAL SERIES]Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
In each ep...2023-03-1126 min
Cultivating PlaceBringing Back the Natives Tour, Kathy KramerIn a continuation of Women’s History Month and our ongoing exploration of who gardeners are, where gardeners are, and what they are growing in this world, especially as it relates to improving the impact of our gardening lives on the larger planet, I am so pleased to be in conversation this week with Kathy Kramer.
Kathy is a long-time advocate for native plant and ecological gardening based on the natives of your area, and she has been determined for many, many years to demonstrate just how beautiful that concept of gardening can be. She is the founder of The Br...2023-03-091h 01Art That Overcomes30. I am OPEN to the Process [SPECIAL SERIES]Welcome to this special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
In each ep...2023-03-0833 minArt That OvercomesQuick Announcement!Next Wednesday, we'll be starting a special series of the Art That Overcomes podcast to kick off the spring season! For me, this time of year symbolizes a spirit of newness and growth. Temperatures are gradually getting warmer, the sun is rising earlier and setting later, trees are budding, and flowers are starting to bloom. My invitation for you in this season is to bravely open yourself up to new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. What might happen for you this spring?! What new experiences, relationships, and confidence will you find?! I promise, it’s all up to you.
...2023-03-0401 minArt That Overcomes29. The Growing Pains of Leaving CODEPENDENCY BehindCodependency. This is no doubt a word you’ve heard a lot during your recovery from narcissistic abuse, especially if you’re in therapy or coaching of any kind. And we can have a lot of different reactions to this word. Some view codependent traits as extremely toxic, some don’t like this term at all and claim we’re all codependent in one way or another, and some people, like me, feel that the answer is somewhere in between those two extremes. What I’ve discovered in my own healing, is that becoming aware of and growing out of my code...2023-03-0143 minArt That Overcomes28. MY #1 Tip for Healing from NARCISSISTIC Abuse!For so many survivors, trauma symptoms linger on for months, years, and even decades after the relationship has ended. My advice today might challenge you, but I promise it is the single most important step I took to move me toward healing. It’s not a popular opinion. It’s not what the most successful narcissistic abuse coaches are teaching. It may be hard for you to hear. And that’s okay. My approach isn’t for everyone, but I’d argue that’s because we’re all at different places in our journey, and my number one tip isn’t for thos...2023-02-2218 minArt That Overcomes27. Our Potential for Growth is LIMITLESSHey, Overcomer. I want to do a couple of things on today’s episode. First, I want to take some time to sum up my final thoughts related to the artwork I shared in the previous two episodes, about, ‘What does it mean to be a work in progress?’. Since I was sharing the artwork in real time, there was a lot for me to process, and I’ve since realized there are some final insights that I haven’t communicated yet. So, we’ll do that… Then I want to share with you a blog article that I wrote right ar...2023-02-1521 minArt That Overcomes26. What does it mean to be a work in progress? [Part 2]As promised, I’m back with part two of 'What does it mean to be a work in progress?'. Last week I shared about the feeling of discomfort around receiving positive attention (even though deep down, that’s exactly what I want from others), and ended up uncovering feelings of being scared and trapped and disconnected from my sense of self. I’d pulled out two old self portraits from nearly 20 years ago, and attempted to create a present day version of them. I started my artmaking time last week, thinking that I’d end feeling more connected to my id...2023-02-0840 minArt That Overcomes25. What does it mean to be a work in progress? [Part 1]I’ve got these two pen and ink self portraits that I drew soon after I graduated college, around the fall of 2004. I was feeling very lost in life, not sure what to do next. Maybe you’ve been in a similar situation…I had spent the previous 17 or 18 years as a student. My identity was very much wrapped up in that role. So, now that I’d graduated and didn’t have a firm career plan laid out (or, let’s be honest, I had exactly zero career plans), who was I? Where was my place in the world?...2023-02-0128 minArt That Overcomes24. What new thing is being birthed in you now?Have you ever read the children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? I love this book because I think all of us can relate to Alexander. It seems that nothing is going right for him, and he can only see his circumstances through a negative lens, where he’s the victim to everyone and everything. He repeatedly tells his friends, family, and teachers that he’s having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, and he thinks he’ll move to Australia. I guess he figures that’s far enough away that none of hi...2023-01-2520 minArt That Overcomes23. Anxious, Confused, and Indecisive? Listen to This."How do you work through confusion to find direction and clarity after leaving an abusive relationship with a narcissist? That’s a good question, right?
It’s hard to know which way is up when you’re in survival mode, and then even as things start to calm down in life, we can get so stuck in indecisiveness that we’re not really moving forward.
We’re living an 'ok' life…but are we growing? Are we progressing? Have we gone beyond just a feeling of basic safety into a place of actually being fulfilled and feeling...2023-01-1824 minArt That Overcomes22. The Power of Art as a Visual Record"Something I love about being an artist and writer is that the work I create continues to exist long after I create it (whether in digital or physical form) and I can access it and reflect on it weeks, months, and years later. In this sense, it kind of has a life all its own. As I said…it exists. It is its own thing. I’ve supplied the thoughts, words, colors, emotions, and actions to make it come to life. I’ve taken the thoughts, words, colors, emotions and actions out of my body and brain and put them o...2023-01-1122 minArt That Overcomes21. Goodbye, Fear…the New Me is Here! + ANNOUNCEMENTI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2023-01-0710 minArt That Overcomes20. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: Why I Don't Like New Year's Resolutions, and What to do InsteadI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2023-01-0408 minArt That Overcomes19. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: Go Ahead, Feel ItI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-3105 minArt That Overcomes18. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: LonelinessI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-2806 minArt That Overcomes17. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: You Deserve a Quiet MomentI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-2406 minArt That Overcomes16. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: You're Allowed to Start AnewI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-2106 minArt That Overcomes15. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: Speaking YOUR TruthI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-1707 minArt That Overcomes14. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: Permission to ImagineI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-1407 minArt That Overcomes13. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: You Actually DO Have a ChoiceI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-1007 minArt That Overcomes12. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERIES: Find Safety Within Your BodyI know that this holiday season may be hard for you. From reminders of past traumas, to navigating difficult schedules with co-parents, to putting on a fake happy face for family and friends… the holiday season is anything but merry and bright for so many Overcomers of narcissistic abuse.
I can relate.
That’s why I’m bringing you a very intentional series of podcast episodes to help support you through this time of year. I’ll be posting short episodes every Wednesday AND Saturday, from December 7th through January 7th. Then we’ll regroup and get ba...2022-12-0707 minArt That Overcomes11. Integrating Sexual Identity After Narcissistic Abuse“....It is the opening of the up and out of here, [out] of being bogged down, down into the dumps, into the depths. Depths of despair and uncertainty and un-reality of caring. Caring for my wound. His wound”
Narcissists don’t know how to truly engage with us emotionally, and that means sexual interactions with them are empty and abusive as well.
Emotional intimacy feels threatening to a narcissist, because it requires vulnerability, transparency, and trust. They can’t present themselves as perfect and in charge when they’re so intimately engaged…so they’ll avoid it at al...2022-11-3020 minArt That Overcomes10. My Interview on Think Unbroken Podcast - How ART can HEAL YOUHey Overcomer, this week I want to share with you a very special podcast interview I did with Michael Unbroken on the Think Unbroken Podcast. I’ve gotten so much out of Michael’s work, and it was such a privilege to appear on his show. In this interview, you’ll hear me share more of my backstory than I have anywhere else, and you’ll also learn more about some foundational principles behind art therapy. I know that Michael likes to go deep with his guests, so I didn’t hold anything back. I really hope you get a lot out...2022-11-2351 minArt That Overcomes9. Who am I, anyway?“…what if the trial you want me to overcome is my fear of truly being me…my creative self…totally putting myself out there for all to see? What if my flaw is not in failing to be practical enough, but in failing to JUMP…fully into the waves, trusting your love will catch me there. There’s love beneath the waves.”
I'm sharing with you in real time today, Overcomer.
I'm not sitting up high on a pedestal of self-actualization, condescending to share my knowledge with you. I am a survivor...an Overcomer...of narcissistic a...2022-11-1628 minArt That Overcomes8. From Trapped to Transformed“…I’m being held back- from exploring, traveling, from joy! from being fully comfortable in my own skin.”
What happens when we feel restricted and trapped by abusive individuals, BUT we take a risk and trust ourselves for a change?
Everything, that's what.
Everything in our life starts to shift from that point...for the better.
Today I'm excited and honored to share an insightful piece of art and writing from Alex, one of my group coaching clients.
She took...2022-11-0920 minArt That Overcomes7. What's really keeping you stuck.“I long to let it go and I don't know how.”
Have you ever felt this way, Overcomer? Like there's something you long to move past, get over, or let go of....and you just can't seem to do it. It doesn't make sense. It's confusing. It feels like you're working against yourself, even though you don't want to be.
Not only have I been there in the past, but I honestly think it's an ongoing part of the human condition. It's something we have to constantly be aware of and address.
The...2022-11-0222 min
KOFFEE & KRAMER PODCASTKOFFEE AND KRAMER EPISODE 21Koffee and Kramer are back from their weeknd adventures! Every couple can relate to Jennifer Koffee and Joe E Kramer. Listen Now!2022-10-2836 minArt That Overcomes6. I am Whole.“...I am me and that's ALL I will ever be. And all I need. ME- she's protected, she's cared for, she's whole."
It all comes back to identity. Every single time.
I've found that the root cause of our feeling of stuck-ness in life, lack of confidence, self doubt, you name it... those lingering symptoms from the trauma of narcissistic abuse...they hang around because we've lost our connection to our identity.
We don't know who we are anymore. Our sense of self was so enmeshed with the...2022-10-2626 minArt That Overcomes5. How to do this art process.The best part about escaping narcissistic abuse is that we are finally free to make our own choices!
This can feel daunting at times (trust me, I know the struggle is real), but ultimately it's the best thing ever.
One of the places I've found the greatest sense of freedom on my healing journey is within the creative process. It's a place to play, explore, discover, learn, and test the waters of what it feels like to truly embrace all my emotions...the good, the bad, the ugly...it's all come out in my artmaking practice, for sure. And...it's...2022-10-1923 minArt That Overcomes4. Why this art process works.“It feels luscious and open and like there’s more to find, more to be, places to go, oceans to swim in and new people to love.”
Where are you going, Overcomer?
Have you given yourself permission to explore a new world of joy that lives somewhere beyond the trauma reactions you feel so stuck in today?
I know first hand how hard it can be to pull ourselves out of those familiar (yet unwanted) emotional and behavioral patterns. But...it can be done!
...2022-10-1225 min
Finance 4Future#33 - Finanzberatung oder Selbstmachen? Money Coaching oder Videokurs? Was ist für wen das Richtige? Mit Jennifer BrockerhoffIn der Finanzbranche will einem ja Jeder was verkaufen. Aber was ist für wen das Richtige? Lohnt sich heutzutage überhaupt noch eine Finanzberatung? Was kann ein Money Coaching - was ein Onlinekurs? Gibt es nicht schon genug Information kostenfrei verfügbar, also einfach alles selbst machen?
Wir sprechen mit Jennifer Brockerhoff, Buchautorin und ECOanlageberaterin mit 20 Jahren Erfahrung. Und wir verkündigen unser neues Projekt: den Online-Kurs "In 6 Wochen zu deinen grünen Depot!" - mehr Infos und die Eintragung zur Warteliste gibt's HIER.
Für mehr zu nachhaltiger Geldanlage und finanzielle Bildung schau vorbei auf www...2022-10-0732 minArt That OvercomesWhy we need to feel grief“The black is more at the bottom. I put it there. The other top colors needed to fall…to dissipate into the darker floor. They needed to trickle and be enveloped and held there by the anchoring grief.”
The narcissist isn’t in charge anymore. It’s your turn, Overcomer. You’ll hear art therapist and coach, Jennifer Kramer, share a glimpse into her unique art and writing process that helps women redefine their identity after narcissistic abuse, one drawing or painting at a time. Jennifer also invites you to imagine what encouraging words your Future...2022-10-0523 min
Think Unbroken with Michael Unbroken | Childhood Trauma, CPTSD, and Mental Health RecoveryJennifer Kramer - How ART can HEAL YOU | Trauma Healing PodcastIn this episode, I speak with Jennifer Kramer, founder of The Redefined Process. She is an artist, art therapist, single mom, and trauma survivor. Over the past several years, she has used art techniques to begin redefining her identity after narcissistic abuse.
She wants to empower you to find your voice again after surviving abusive and manipulative relationships. I hope you listen because she shares how art therapy techniques have helped you cope and thrive.
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Learn how to heal and overcome childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, ptsd, cptsd, higher ACE scores, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues and illness...2022-10-0351 minArt That OvercomesSelf Sabotage or Victim Blaming?“But you choose to feel like you're failing. You choose to look at this picture and you need to turn the page and make a new one - constantly, every day. More than once per day. Make a new picture until the old one stops feeling real...”
The narcissist isn't in charge anymore. It's your turn, Overcomer.
You'll hear art therapist and coach, Jennifer Kramer, share a glimpse into her unique art and writing process that helps women redefine their identity after narcissistic abuse, one drawing or painting at a time...2022-09-2825 min
Art That OvercomesWhen things feel…heavy“It feels so heavy and stuck in the middle, but it can flow, if I release it. I do have the choice.”
The narcissist isn’t in charge anymore. It’s your turn, Overcomer. You’ll hear art therapist and coach, Jennifer Kramer, share a glimpse into her unique art and writing process that helps women redefine their identity after narcissistic abuse, one drawing or painting at a time. Jennifer also invites you to imagine what encouraging words your Future Self may have for you today.
To view the art image discussed in the episode, sign up for...2022-09-1710 minKOFFEE & KRAMER PODCASTKOFFEE AND KRAMER EPISODE 5Jennifer Koffee and Joe E Kramer talk about relationships, family and this week chopping down a tree....yes a tree. Don't miss it!2022-06-3036 minKOFFEE & KRAMER PODCASTKOFFEE AND KRAMER EPISODE 1Jennifer Koffee and Joe E Kramer talk about relationships, parenting and everything in between. They have been together for 34 years, married for 27 since meeting at the age of 15. They also have two daughters and plenty of stories!2022-06-0134 min
Marc KramerJennifer Bickel Cook author of "Pass it On"Jennifer Bickel Cook author of "Pass it On" by Marc Kramer2022-03-2753 min
Humanly PossibleHealing by Being Seen with Jennifer Quinn @JennyQJennifer Quinn, known by her followers as JennyQ, is a podcaster, digital marketing expert, live-streaming pro and champion of her life story. She helps companies Be Seen with compelling video-driven content. Now, she's using those talents to help individuals Be Seen with resources to transform their life.Learn how JennyQ’s life transformed once she found one safe person to tell her story to and truly felt ‘seen’ for the first time.In This Episode:How JennyQ and Bryan’s friendship beganFinding that one safe person to open...2022-01-1927 min
The 3 Minute PodcastHealthy Tensions: Jennifer Kramer“Healthy tension pushes thinking and allows relationships to stay intact,” says Jennifer Kramer. 2022-01-1204 min
CERTIFIED MAMA'S BOY with Steve KramerEP. 297: Who Is Jennifer?!Certified Mama’s Boy Merch is NOW AVAILABLE! Shop nowBecome a Certified Fan! Help support the podcast!Vote for “Certified Mama’s Boy” in the Podcast Magazine Hot 50Listen to my other podcast, “Kramer and Jess Uncensored”!Refer Certified Mama’s Boy for prizes! On Today’s Show:
I’m having a midlife crisis.
My mom beat the wedding venue.
ASK MY MOM: Who is Jennifer??
Today’s Quote:Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it! –...2021-06-0350 min
Live Without a NetLive Without A Net Episode 3: Marc KramerThis week on Live Without A Net episode 3, host Jennifer Sherlock features guest Marc Kramer, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He never imagined himself as an entrepreneur, but one day realized it could open up excellent opportunities. He decided to take the risk and hasn’t looked back since! Listen to the full inspiring podcast to hear his personal experiences, and why you should explore the entrepreneurial journey yourself.
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Women of Dodgeball PodcastS1 E4: Brenda Kramer (Part 2) - Team USA & GrowthWant to know what it takes to make Team USA? Check out PART 2 of our episode with Brenda Kramer, member of Team USA and Gold Medalist at the 2019 World Dodgeball Championships in Cancun.Listen in to hear us talk over Brenda's experience on Team USA and what it takes to play at the top. We also cover ways to improve the combine, how the women’s game has changed, and growing women’s dodgeball!2020-09-211h 13Women of Dodgeball PodcastS1 E3: Brenda Kramer (Part 1) - Fitness & DodgeballWant to find out how to train specifically for dodgeball? Check out PART 1 of our episode with Brenda Kramer, member of Team USA, Gold Medalist at the 2019 World Dodgeball Championships in Cancun, and founder of Body By Brenda.Listen in to hear us talk over Brenda's experience as a fitness trainer and what goes into a dodgeball fitness regime. We also cover her competitive team Finesse, what goes into making a successful team, and her views on coed dodgeball!2020-09-141h 26