Emotional Badass

Emotional Badass

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.

Episodes

Call in Show: Why Energy Vampires ALWAYS Find You (And How To Stop It)

April 27, 2025 • 23 mins
Why do certain people always seem to find and drain you? Mental health problems often worsen for Highly Sensitive People when they continually attract energy vampires. If you've experienced trauma, you might feel like you have a target on your back for manipulative, self-serving people. Workshops & Programs: BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries 30 DAYS TO PEACE: https://bit.ly/peace-program ...
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The Positive Side Effects of Healing That No One Talks About

April 20, 2025 • 11 mins
Have you ever wondered what unexpected benefits might emerge from your healing journey? As we work through our pain and trauma, most of us focus solely on reducing symptoms and finding emotional stability. But what if I told you that mental health work creates ripple effects that transform every area of your life? I've witnessed this phenomenon countless times—both in my personal experience and with clients. The positive side effec...
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Narcissists Count on You Making THESE Emotional Mistakes

April 13, 2025 • 32 mins
Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognizing and stopping harmful patterns like self-blame, excessive politeness, emotional avoidance, and denial. Highly Sensitive People often sabotage their recovery by prioritizing others' comfort, minimizing the abuse, or ignoring their gut instincts. To truly heal, it's essential to name abuse clearly, trust intuition, establish healthy boundaries, and choose authenticity over appearanc...
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Am I emotionally constipated? 7 Signs you can't ignore

April 6, 2025 • 9 mins
Ever find yourself apologizing just for having feelings? Congrats, you're officially emotionally constipated—yes, that's a thing. It happens when you stuff your emotions deep down until they burst out at the worst possible moment (hello anxiety, meet embarrassment). This delightful cycle is extra fun if you're an HSP, by the way. Here's an idea: stop shoving your sensitivity into a corner like it’s misbehaving. Feelings need regula...
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How Betrayal Changed My View on Loyalty Forever

April 1, 2025 • 37 mins
Does 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. ♥ PATTE...
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CALL IN: How to Accept Your Family’s Limitations and Still Set Boundaries as an HSP

March 23, 2025 • 22 mins
Highly 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 Boundar...
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7 Quotes That Instantly Shift Your Perspective - from Existentialist Søren Kierkegaard

March 16, 2025 • 36 mins
Are 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 P...
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The Opposite of Anxiety: What It Really Means to Feel Calm

March 9, 2025 • 42 mins
♥ 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...
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Are You Absorbing Other People’s Anxiety? Here’s How to Stop! Call In Show

March 2, 2025 • 21 mins
Highly 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 expl...
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Is Emotional Maturity the Key to Success in the 21st Century?

February 23, 2025 • 39 mins
Emotional 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 i...
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9 Quick and Powerful Strategies to Stop Catastrophic Thinking & Uplift Your Mind!

February 16, 2025 • 48 mins
Discover 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...
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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

February 9, 2025 • 110 mins
Get 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 survivor...
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How to cope with bullying communication, harsh words, and emotional jabs

February 2, 2025 • 50 mins
Harsh 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 refusin...
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Getting to Know YOURSELF in Recovery and Healing

January 26, 2025 • 20 mins
Reconnecting 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-compassio...
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Why Anxious and Highly Sensitive People Struggle with Sleep and How to Fix It

January 19, 2025 • 40 mins
Breaking 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 t...
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The Dance Your Emotional Life Is Craving

January 12, 2025 • 43 mins
Highly 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 ...
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How Does Our Food System Impact Your Mental Health? Interview with Emily Schromm

January 5, 2025 • 60 mins
Explore 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...
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How to Build Your Foundation of Stillness for the New Year

December 29, 2024 • 18 mins
Check 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...
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The Essence of Home: How to Transform Any Space into a Sanctuary of Comfort and Safety

December 22, 2024 • 39 mins
Why 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...
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Empaths and Emotions (Part 2) Managing Anger Effectively

December 15, 2024 • 37 mins
Ever 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 ...
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