

Emotional Badass
Nikki Eisenhauer
Hosted by psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer, M.Ed. LPC, LCDC. This show provides essential emotional education on Mental Health, HSP (Highly Sensitive People), Narcissists & Manipulative personalities, healing from Trauma and PTSD, calming your nervous system, inner child work, and setting healthy boundaries. 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. Nikki Eisenhauer is an International Life Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. This show is designed to mindfully 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.
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May 9, 2021 • 30min
The Ferry Visualization: Improve Mental Health by Learning to Go with the Flow
Feeling burnt out from constantly trying to control everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? We discuss a mindfulness visualization technique to let go of anger, frustration, fear, through inviting acceptance and flow. This episode addresses the mental health struggles associated with trauma and hypervigilance. Find freedom by confronting the expectation to control and some practical advice on enhancing your mental health and healing journey as an HSP.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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffWork with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coachingJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2021 • 28min
Mother's Day and Family Trauma: Managing Dysfunctional Family Systems for Improved Mental Health
A personal story of brief spiritual parents, Margo and Bob. This episode is for anyone who struggles with Mother's Day and Father's Day due to childhood trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics and is seeking spiritual mindset to lighten the load in healing and improve their mental health. 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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2021 • 23min
Overcoming Loneliness: Strategies for HSPs to Attract Emotionally Healthy People
How do we find meaningful connections as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Today's episode shines light on how to practice personal responsibility within feelings of loneliness. In personal development we learn how to let go of low vibes and vibrate higher; this changes how we attract and relate to others, and our mental health. We seek safety as Survivors and Sensitives and that is most definitely available. Understanding how to overcome loneliness and attract emotionally healthy people requires HSPS to align their energy with self-compassion and personal responsibility.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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2021 • 26min
Seeking Seekers, Self Love, and Self Acceptance
We discuss SEEKER and SEEKING to increase self acceptance, understanding, self love, and compassion for how we think, feel, behave, and move through the world as we learn to embrace our authentic selves in healing, self development, and Mental Health. Nikki shares a story about her very 1st boss in mental health. Embracing your inner seeker can lead to significant mental health improvements and personal growth. This insightful discussion delves into the role of seeking in healing from trauma, developing self-love, and achieving peace.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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2021 • 36min
How HSPs Can Turn Pain into a Teacher For Better Mental Health
Can emotional pain be a pathway to personal growth for Highly Sensitive People? In today's episode I wanted to share a current struggle and my pain process for moving through the feelings of shock, powerlessness, anger, triggered abandonment wounds, hurt, and sadness. I highlight how to observe vs. absorb someone else's pain for HSPs, recovering codependents, people pleasers, care takers and survivors. I hope this episode shows you how to move through your own pain vs. getting bogged down, and see the strength that is most definitely within you. This episode explores the essential role of experiencing and processing emotions in improving mental health and healing. We address the stigma surrounding emotions, the transformative power of pain, and strategies for setting boundaries and practicing self-compassion. 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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2021 • 25min
Tame your Victim Story: Using Roadblocks and Mistakes to Improve Our Mental Health
This episode is about taming the destructive victim story of the dysfunctional ego to use roadblocks, mistakes, and struggle to grow our worth, esteem, and resiliency and mental health. It is a sign of great maturity and emotional evolution when we can practice gratitude when things are not going our way. We do this work because life is struggle but we do not have to suffer.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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2021 • 24min
How Saying Yes Can Transform the Lives of Highly Sensitive People
Learning how to say no, leads us to how to say yes. Nikki shares some personal stories of how YES has changed her life. We let go of survival mode and grow into thriving by showing up for ourselves with YES. Do you struggle with boundaries and personal growth as a highly sensitive person? Embracing healthy yeses can be a game-changer for your mental health. Discover how saying yes to the right opportunities can help you overcome trauma and build resilience. Visit https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass for exclusive episodes, videos, & Mental Health tips for HSP's, Highly Sensitive People, & Empaths.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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2021 • 15min
Are You Overthinking? Learn to Trust Your Intuition for Better Mental Health
Are you struggling with anxiety and overthinking? Discover the transformative power of understanding the distinction between intuition and anxiety. Let go of the stories & confusion that keep you lost by leaning into intuition and learning to trust your gut. Healing is learning to ACT from intuition without self-talking ourselves in circles. By fostering self-trust and overcoming codependency, you can make more authentic decisions and improve your mental health Nikki shares what's she's intuitively learned from being proposed to 3 times. Help us reach our Patreon goal and celebrate 3 years of weekly releases, we only need 8 more!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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2021 • 47min
Little Observers & Shame. How we Hurt and Heal Ourselves: The Hidden Burden of Self-Blame in Highly Sensitive People
A vulnerable self shaming story from Nikki's childhood. This episode is about looking back into childhood to explore the shame and blame we can carry from the limited ways we processed problems in youth to find our growth edge, let go of shame and blame, and dialogue with our inner child to fill the voids, heal the wounds and level up our self love and like. What if healing your mental health as a highly sensitive person begins with self-forgiveness? Dive into the world of HSPs and uncover the deep-seated self-blame that often stems from childhood trauma and empathy overload. Learn how to reframe your inner narratives and embrace your sensitivity as a source of strength and growth.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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2021 • 25min
The ORANGE Guided Sensory Meditation to Reduce Anxiety and Stress
This Intuition growing meditation will help grow patience and mindful muscles, reduce anxious thinking, and increase our awareness of the subtle voice of intuition, through the strengthening and focusing of our sensory systems. Dive into a sensory meditation that promotes mental health and mindfulness, perfect for Highly Sensitive People (HSP). This guided meditation focuses on the sensory experience of an orange, helping you build intuitive muscles and improve emotional awareness. 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, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineJoin the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


