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Your Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Joy School Class In SessionJoin Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW in an uplifting and transformative conversation with Lisa McCourt, acclaimed author and joyful living expert whose radiant books have captivated over 9 million readers worldwide. As the dynamic host of the Joy Zone podcast and visionary founder of Joy School, Lisa masterfully teaches the rare art of emotional buoyancy, guiding thousands towards joy and emotional maturity for over two decades.In this deeply personal episode, Lisa courageously explores her "Traitor Within," revealing the internal challenges and transformative journeys that shaped her extraordinary capacity for joy and self-actualization. Jessica and Lisa share insights from...2025-07-0131 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- The Braunwyn EffectJoin Braunwyn Spinner (@braunwynwindhamburke), sobriety and queerness advocate, media personality, and former Real Housewives of Orange County star, as she opens up about confronting her "traitor within"—that internal voice shaped by past experiences that can hold us back. Braunwyn candidly discusses her unique journey through reality TV, sharing the profound challenges and powerful revelations that emerged during her time on RHOC. Despite the stigma and obstacles, Braunwyn remains grateful for the platform NBC and Bravo provided, believing that even reruns of her story could positively impact someone else's path to sobriety.✨ Listen now for an empowering, hone...2025-06-2330 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Chaos to Clarity with Marci HopkinsAward-winning TV host, author, and motivational speaker Marci Hopkins joins Jessica Anne Pressler to share her journey from addiction and shame to sobriety, self-love, and empowerment. After stepping away from her hit show Wake Up with Marci, Marci now hosts her own podcast where she dives even deeper into topics like healing, motherhood, and mental health.She’s also the author of Chaos to Clarity: Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles, an award-winning memoir about breaking toxic patterns and finding joy through recovery.Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late...2025-06-1730 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Owning Your Queendom with Nicole B. GebhardtIn this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with Nicole B. Gebhardt — a best-selling author, transformational coach, and certified child life specialist — to discuss the deep grief of pregnancy and infant loss, and the internal voice that kept her trapped in shame, silence, and survival mode. Nicole shares how she found the strength to break free, step into her healing, and help others do the same.Nicole’s story is one of incredible resilience. A fierce advocate for families healing from loss and individuals navigating addiction, she’s also the founder of The Worthy Femme and has dedicated her life...2025-06-1036 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Running Like Hell With Dr. NaeJoin Jessica Anne Pressler in conversation with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, therapist and real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street. Dr. Nae shares candidly about her turbulent marriage to Jordan Belfort, trauma bonds, and her inspiring journey toward healing.In this powerful episode, you'll learn about:Recognizing and breaking trauma bondsUnderstanding intermittent reinforcement in toxic relationshipsIdentifying your “Traitor Within”—the hidden beliefs keeping you stuckPractical strategies for self-compassion and recovery from narcissistic abuseResources from Dr. Nae:📖 Download the first chapter of Run Like Hell FREE: Cli...2025-05-2724 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within: PART 2- Arci Grey on Survival, Self-Sabotage, and Breaking Free from CPTSDWhat happens when the person you're trying to become is constantly hijacked by the version of you that learned to survive?In this deeply personal episode of Your Traitor Within, Arci Grey shares her story—one that begins with unthinkable trauma: childhood abuse, kidnapping, rape, and an attempted murder that she wasn't supposed to survive.But Arci did survive. And then came the harder part—living.We talk about what it means to rebuild your life when your nervous system doesn’t know the difference between safety and sabotage. Arci opens up about the in...2025-05-231h 27Your Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- PART 1 Break Free From CPTSD with ArciTrigger Warning: This podcast episode contains explicit descriptions and themes of abuse. To prevent overwhelming the audience, the episode will be split into two parts. Please take care of yourself while listening. If you're in distress, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a mental health professional — or call 988 or 911 for immediate help. Stay tuned for Part 2.Arci Grey is a living example of the powerful shift that happens when we reclaim our power from the traitor within. Her life was shaped by a long history of trauma—including chil...2025-05-2032 min
The Break Up Break DownBreak Down Bonus Replay: How is a narcissist created? w/ Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSWSubmit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-More from Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW: https://www.jessicaannepressler.com/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2025-05-1518 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- She Is YOU!Felicity Nicole is the creator and owner of She Is You, the brand for midlifewomen seeking transformation and healing through a community oftogetherness; that’s why Felicity calls it a sisterhood, and her members aremidlife warriors. Felicity is a published author with her second book, Pieces ofMe, a memoir about her life growing up in a dysfunctional, abusive family, onlyto find herself married to an abusive husband. Her strength, courage, andresiliency pull her out of a dead-end marriage only to rebuild her life from theground up...2025-05-1234 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- About All The Feels Healing SpaceBarb Eckert is a breathwork healer with an amazing story. Tune in to hear Barb's Traitor Within journey... Barb feels lucky to call Cape May her home. When not facilitating Breathwork sessions, Barb is devoted to volunteering in her community, playing pickleball, going on long runs and spending precious moments with her loving family and friend tribe.https://www.allthefeelshealingspace.com/home2025-05-0623 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Healing Sucks with Jackey HallJackey Hall is the host of the Healing Sucks Podcast, an abuse survivor, and a passionate mental health advocate. Having personally struggled with the multifaceted effects of trauma—including generalized anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, and more—Jackey openly shares her healing journey daily on social media and through her podcast. She takes pride in providing survivors with a platform to reclaim their voices. Currently, Jackey is back in school pursuing her goal of becoming a psychotherapist. @jackeyhall @jessicaannepressler www.jessicaannepressler.com2025-04-2857 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Traitor As a Voice From Childhood...I’m with Margo Tucker, the founder and president of Tucker Senior Life Care and the author of Aging Guidebooks. For over 30 years, Margo has been a leader in the care management field—helping families navigate the healthcare system, access local resources, and advocate for their loved ones.Her work is deeply personal and profoundly impactful, offering guidance, education, and emotional support to families facing some of life’s most vulnerable transitions.Today, Margo is here to talk about her Traitor Within—the internal voice that creeps in during moments of doubt, and how she found st...2025-04-2141 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within: Your Traitorous Reactions with Anthony LarioToday's guest, Anthony Lario, is a publicist, writer, and content producer who specializes in helping talent authentically shape and share their stories across television, books, and online platforms. Anthony joins us to bravely discuss his personal experience with his Traitor Within—a self-sabotaging inner voice that first emerged during his college years, influencing him in ways he initially couldn't recognize. We're thrilled to have Anthony share his journey of self-awareness and overcoming these hidden obstacles. @jessicaannepresslerwww.jessicaannepressler.com 2025-04-1422 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Self Sabotage with Paulie CalafiorePaulie Calafiore is best known as an athlete and TV personality, with standout appearances on Big Brother and as a long-running cast member on The Challenge. Beyond the screen, Paulie is an outspoken advocate for bisexuality, mental health, therapy, and breaking fashion norms. And soon, you’ll see him in a new light—he’s about to begin filming a feature film.Today, Paulie’s here to share his story about his Traitor Within—his battles with self-sabotage, his path to self-discovery, and how therapy helped him reclaim his truth.@paulcalafiore_www.jessicaannepressler.com2025-04-0733 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Saved By Grace with Sylvia PuentesSylvia Puentes is the host of the Saved By Grace Podcast and owner of Flourish Coach High Mentoring. Today, she shares how childhood influences nurtured her Traitor Within—an inner voice leading to repetitive behaviors in adulthood, especially in romantic relationships. Sylvia reveals the path she took to overcome these challenges and empower others.www.jessicaannepressler.com @sylpuentes www.kingdom-influencer.com 2025-03-3134 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within: M's Traitor WithinM, who would like to remain anonymous, shares her Traitor Within story. Anyone who would like to share their story anonymously is reminded that Your Traitor Within Podcast is a safe space, and your story will be treated with care. If you'd like to record your story, please email yourtraitorwithinpodcast@gmail.com. TW: Themes of abuse.Find resources and more online at www.jessicaannepressler.com Remember, in crisis, call 988 and in emergency, call 911. @jessicannepressler on Instagram@jessicaannepressler0 on TikTok 2025-03-2422 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within- Been There, Got OutLisa Johnson from "Been There, Got Out" @been_there_got_out shares about her Traitor Within.TW: themes of ab*se @jessicaannepresslerwww.jessicaannepressler.com 2025-03-1751 minYour Traitor WithinThe Traitor as a Trigger & Suicidal IdeationThe Traitor as a Trigger & Suicidal IdeationTrigger warning: suicidal ideation.Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW recounts her experience with suicidal ideation, the nuances of the Traitor Within, recourses, and more.www.jessicaannepressler.com@jessicaannepressler2025-03-0722 minYour Traitor WithinYour Traitor Within@JESSICAANNEPRESSLERon all social media platforms.www.jessicaannepressler.com2025-02-2805 minYour Traitor WithinMeet Jess, part 12025-02-2100 min
Adoption & Beyond PodcastEp 5 | Therapists and Adoptees Share about Trauma In AdoptionIn this episode of Adoption & Beyond we were joined by Jessica Anne Pressler and Jennifer Conn. Jessica is an author, psychotherapist and social worker and Jennifer
is a psychotherapist and licensed social worker who specializes in working with young people.
During the episodes Jessica and Jennifer shared about their experience growing up as an adoptees and how their adoption impacted their lives growing up and as adults. They also touched on ways that parents can support adoptees in their journey of self discovery and provide a safe space for them to speak when they need support.
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Healing SucksS2E6 Understanding the 'Traitor Within' Understanding the Stages of Grief and Finding Meaning in Loss with Jessica Anne PresslerIn this conversation, host Jackey Hall interviews Jessica Ann Pressler, a licensed clinical social worker and grief expert. They discuss the different aspects of grief and how it extends beyond the loss of a loved one. They also explore the concept of the 'traitor within' and how it can sabotage happiness and well-being. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and seeking support from professionals to navigate the grieving process. In this conversation, Jessica Anne Pressler LCSW, and Jackey Hall discuss the process of grieving and how to support someone who is grieving. They emphasize the importance of finding...2024-06-0652 min
Always EvolvingGrappling with Grief with Jessica Anne PresslerGrief can manifest in various life events, encompassing not only the loss of a loved one but also other significant transitions. In this episode, Dr. Liz hangs out with Jessica Anne Pressler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as they delve into the complexities of grief, offering empathy and insights for navigating this universal yet deeply personal experience. From the absence of a timeline to the coexistence of conflicting emotions, Jessica provides practical advice and support for anyone grappling with loss. Listen in for a compassionate discussion that reassures listeners that it's okay to grieve at their own pace.
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No Thanks But YesS3/E10: Jessica Anne Pressler – Safe to Be MeJessica Anne Pressler is a social worker, author, and all around lovely human. Her upcoming novel, The Traitor Within, creatively shares her story of toxic relationships, physical and emotional abuse, erotic misadventure, and a host of traumas – all in the company of her personified inner saboteur. We talk about trauma, attachment, and how we come about our adaptive behaviors honestly. I was moved by her compassionate embracing of this endogenous force as they eventually become one and The Traitor is invited to rest. Brilliant. We chat about complex people, loving partners, even more loving dogs, beaches, and mountains. Learn mor...2024-02-2630 minThe Break Up Break DownBreak Down Bonus: How is a narcissist created? (S4E15 reaction) w/ Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSWSubmit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-More from Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW: https://www.jessicaannepressler.com/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabbymurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2023-10-1918 min