Unburdened with Zoe
by Zoe Louise
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About this podcast
Healing childhood trauma and breaking the cycle of abuse.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 29 episodes
- Lydia’s Story: When a Mother Becomes the Enemy, The Fight to Break Free · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 17What do you do when the person who should nurture you becomes the one who breaks you down? For Lydia, childhood took a sharp turn when her younger brother was born. Her mother…
- Diana’s Story: Surviving a Mother’s Betrayal, Abuse, Cancer, and Breaking the Cycle · 1 h 29 min · Season 2 Episode 16What happens when the person meant to protect you is the one who sells your safety for their own gain? For Diana, childhood wasn’t just traumatic—it was orchestrated cruelty…
- Alex’s Story: Groomed, Controlled, and Silenced, Escaping a Childhood Built on Fear · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 15How do you recognise abuse when it’s disguised as control and manipulation? For Alex, childhood was overshadowed by coercion, fear, and emotional abuse at the hands of her…
- Paula’s Story: The Illusion of Love, When a Father Puts His Ego Before His Child · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 14What happens when a parent cares more about how they *look* as a parent than actually being one? For Paula, love with her father was never unconditional—it was a performance for…
- Tyeicha’s Story: The Mother Who Won’t Take Blame - When Denial Becomes Another Form of Abuse · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 13What happens when a parent refuses to take responsibility for the damage they’ve caused? For Tycheica, the deepest pain isn’t just the neglect and abuse she endured as a…
- Mel Bevan's Story: The Shame of Being Left Behind, When a Mother Walks Away and Never Comes Back · 1 h 14 minWhat happens when the person who’s supposed to love you most decides not to? For Mel, that reality shaped her entire life. At just five years old, her mother moved away, taking…
- Grace's Story: The #1 Betrayal That Cuts the Deepest (And How to Heal) · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 11What happens when the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones who cause you the most pain? In this episode, Grace shares her story of growing up in an unstable…
- Claire's Story: Walking on Eggshells and Healing from an Emotionally Abusive Mother · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 10Growing up in a home where love felt conditional and emotional instability ruled can shape every part of who we become. In this episode, Claire shares her experience of growing…
- Hiruni's Story: The Impact of a Childhood Without Intervention · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we talk with Hiruni about her journey of estrangement, resilience, and healing after years of emotional and physical abuse. Leaving…
- Matt Appleby's Story: Polarity Healing · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode, we sit down with Matt Appleby as he shares his journey of healing from a toxic family dynamic shaped by a narcissistic parent. Matt opens up about how pivotal…
- Sarah's Story: Healing from a Narcissistic Mother’s Abuse · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of growing up with a narcissistic mother who relied on guilt, blame, and shame to control and manipulate. As the scapegoat in her…
- Lisa’s Story: Breaking the Cycle of Neglect and Narcissism · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode, Lisa opens up about her childhood with a neglectful and narcissistic mother who failed to meet her emotional needs and took no accountability for the harm…
- Ashleigh's Story: Breaking Free and Finding Peace · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 5Growing up surrounded by chaos, abuse, and dangerous relationships, Ashleigh's childhood was anything but stable. In this episode, she shares her journey of navigating trauma…
- Pollyanna's Story: Breaking Cycles and Finding Strength · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode, we sit down with Pollyanna, a beacon of hope and healing. Pollyanna opens up about her journey through trauma and how she found strength and purpose in even the…
- Emily's Story: The Impact of Stepparents · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this empowering episode, we welcome Emily. Emily shares her journey of overcoming adversity, reclaiming her voice, and finding strength through vulnerability. She also shares…
- Maggie Maher's Story: The Power of Acceptance in Healing · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Maggie Maher, a compassionate advocate for healing and community. Maggie shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and…
- Sonam Dave's Story: From Scapegoat to Reborn · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome to Season 2 of Unburdened! I am so deeply appreciative and grateful to bring YOU on to the podcast for season 2, to share you stories and experiences and ultimately break…
- Unfollowing Mum with Harriet Shearsmith · 56 minIn my favourite episode of Unburdened yet, I am joined by special guest Harriet Shearsmith to tackle the heavy and complex topic of guilt—especially when it comes to setting…
- Your Christmas Stories! · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 11For many, Christmas can feel far from magical—filled with tension, unrealistic expectations, and tricky family dynamics. In this episode of Unburdened, we dive into the realities…
- My Top 10 Books That Helped Me Heal · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 10https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/iamzoelouise/list/8DTOK1H2AW4K?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m 1. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - Dr Joe Dispense 2. The Subtle Art of Not…
