Equilibrium Echoes

S2, Ep16 - In this episode of Equilibrium Echoes, host Alyssa Decker and guest Mia Hanks delve into the complexities of narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Mia shares her personal journey of surviving a 29-year marriage to a covert narcissist, highlighting the subtle red flags, the impact of gaslighting on identity, and the challenges of leaving such a relationship. They discuss the

S2, Ep15 - In this conversation, Alyssa Decker and Emily Hawkins delve into the intricacies of having hard conversations, exploring personal experiences, the impact of assumptions, and practical strategies for effective communication. Emily shares her journey from a corporate leader to a fractional COO, emphasizing the importance of clarity and understanding in conversations. They

S2, Ep14 - In this episode, Alyssa Decker interviews Tina Sasso, a holistic wellness health coach, about the stories we tell ourselves and our internal dialogue. They discuss how these stories and beliefs affect our lives and what we can do to change them. Tina shares her personal journey of healing and replacing the belief that she is not good enough with the truth of her worth. T

S2, Ep13 - In this episode of Equilibrium Echoes, Alyssa Decker discusses her upcoming book, 'Relationships Are Hard and Other Lies I Believed.' She explores the complexities of relationships, emphasizing that while they require work, they should not be hard all the time. Alyssa shares insights on emotional safety, the importance of boundaries, and the dynamics of healthy versus un

S2, Ep12 - In this episode, Alyssa Decker shares insights from her new book, 'Relationships Are Hard and Otherwise I Believed.' She discusses the burden of feeling responsible for others' emotions, the exhaustion that comes with managing those feelings, and the importance of allowing oneself and others to experience pain as a part of growth. Alyssa emphasizes the need for self-care

S2, Ep11 - In this episode of Equilibrium Echoes, host Alyssa Decker speaks with trauma support specialist Gabby Hull about the intricate connections between trauma, attachment styles, and addiction. Gabby shares her journey through childhood trauma, addiction, and her path to healing. The conversation delves into the neuroscience behind trauma, the importance of self-care, and how

S2, Ep10 - Changing Your Internal LandscapeIn this episode, Alyssa Decker interviews Dr. Marcia Martin from the Heart Healing Foundation about creating your internal landscape. They discuss how trauma and abuse are often connected, the impact of the pandemic on trauma, and the importance of healing and changing the internal narrative. Dr. Martin explains that the internal landscape

S2, Ep9 - In this episode, Alyssa Decker interviews Gina Fox about trauma recovery and living a healthy life after trauma. Gina shares her personal experience as a childhood trauma survivor and how she helps her clients through her coaching practice. They discuss the four categories of childhood abuse (emotional, physical, verbal, and sexual) and the different healing modalities Gi

S2, Ep8 - Vicki Goodman shares her inspiring perspective on grief and loss after the passing of her husband. She discusses the messages and insights she received from a higher power, which helped her move forward and find new passions in life. Vicki emphasizes the importance of not feeling guilty for moving on and embracing new experiences. She encourages individuals to balance eng

S2, Ep7 - In this conversation, Alyssa Decker interviews Megan Farison about her journey of healing and overcoming trauma. Megan shares her experience of discovering that her high school band director, with whom she had a secret relationship, was arrested for child sexual abuse and pornography. She discusses the challenges of coming to terms with the abuse, navigating the legal pro