Podcast Episodes

Episode 82: When Faith, Marriage, and Abuse Collide: My Journey Out of Religious and Emotional Control

In this deeply personal episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie shares her full story—one that spans faith, marriage, motherhood, religious abuse, emotional control, and survival.

From marryi…

Published on 4 hours ago

Episode 81: Write Your Next Chapter: Turning Pain into Purpose Through Publishing with Terry Whalin

Season 1 Episode 81

Episode 81:  If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book—or wondered if it’s too late—this inspiring episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation on Surviving Toxic Relationships, hosts Deana and Li…

Published on 3 days, 22 hours ago

Podcast Trailer: Surviving Toxic Relationships with The Matadoras (aka Deana & Lizzie)

Welcome to Surviving Toxic Relationships, a faith-based podcast created for women who are healing, rebuilding, and reclaiming their voice after emotional and relational abuse.

Hosted by Lizzie and Dea…

Published on 5 days, 19 hours ago

Episode 80: When the Holidays Don’t Feel the Same: Healing, Grief & Finding Peace After Toxic Relationships

Season 1 Episode 80

In this deeply personal episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie opens up about how the holidays can feel different—lonelier, quieter, or unexpectedly emotional—especially after walking throu…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Episode 79: Holiday Self-Care for Women Who Are Emotionally Exhausted

Episode 79

The holidays can intensify toxic family dynamics, emotional labor, grief, and high-conflict co-parenting. For many women, this season brings pressure to perform, suppress pain, and hold everything to…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Episode #78: Adapt & Advance! Faith That Survives the Fire! Dr. Wole Babatunde on Turning Pain into Purpose

Season 1 Episode 78

What if the greatest pain in your life was also the beginning of your purpose?

In this powerful episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, hosts Deana and Lizzie welcome Dr. Wole (Oluwole) Babatunde—a …

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Episode #77: I Put My Fibromyalgia Into Remission!

Season 1 Episode 77

What happens when the pain and exhaustion isn’t “in your head” — but everyone tells you it is?

In this powerful and validating episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, Lizzie and Deana talk with Tami…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Episode #76: Fear-Based Leaders: How to Spot Them and Stop Them from Breaking You

Season 1 Episode 76

Have you ever worked for a fear-based leader, a toxic bully boss, or someone in authority who used intimidation and harassment instead of emotional maturity? In today’s eye-opening conversation, Kate…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode #75: Feeling Broken After Loss? Listen to This!

Season 1 Episode 75

After a 25-year marriage ended suddenly, emotional-wellbeing expert and artist Elizabeth Jane turned heartbreak into a mission: to help others climb out of the quicksand of grief, reclaim self-worth,…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Episode #74: Exposing Serial Predators, How Technology is Helping Survivors Connect & Heal

Season 1 Episode 74

In this powerful episode, Lizzie and Deana speak with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, a groundbreaking nonprofit using secure technology to connect survivors of serial predators—without forcing them…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago