Not That Girl Anymore
A podcast for women on a healing journey, reclaiming their voice, worth, and personal story. Each episode features conversations with women who have endured hardship and found their way back to themselves, sharing raw and powerful stories of pain and rising. The show is a space for truth-telling, amplifying women's voices, and building a sisterhood rooted in healing, wholeness, and radical bravery.
Episodes
Good Girls Don't Protect Themselves
What happens when girls are taught that being “good” means being nice, forgiving, selfless, obedient, and endlessly understanding—even when something inside them is screaming that they aren’t safe?In this deeply personal episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn explores how women can be conditioned to override their instinct for self-preservation. From religion and purity culture to marriage, sexual
Death of a Pastor’s Wife: Religious Trauma & Narcissistic Abuse
In this raw and deeply personal episode, Dawn is joined by Meg and Misha for a powerful conversation sparked by the documentary Death of a Pastor’s Wife. What begins as a discussion about the story quickly becomes something much bigger: an exploration of religious trauma, narcissistic abuse, purity culture, coercive control, and what can happen when women are taught to sacrifice their own identity
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
What is narcissistic abuse—and how do you know if it’s happening to you?In this episode, Dawn goes back to the basics to explain what narcissistic abuse actually looks and feels like. Narcissistic abuse isn’t simply dealing with someone who is selfish, difficult, or hurtful. It is a pattern of emotional and psychological abuse that can slowly undermine your ability to trust your own reality, feeli
Healing Trauma with EMDR: Reclaiming Your Power After Emotional Abuse
What happens when you stop looking at your past only through the lens of what happened to you and begin recognizing the strength that was inside you all along?In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Dawn and Meg continue exploring Meg’s journey of healing from emotional abuse, manipulation, complex PTSD, and painful relationship and family dynamics. Meg shares how EMDR therapy is helping her
Religious Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse & Deconstruction: Seminary Wives to Divorced AF (And FREE) Part 2
In Part 2 of this deeply personal conversation, Meg picks up exactly where Part 1 left off: “And so I moved to the beach.” But leaving was only the beginning.Meg opens up about what it looks like to rebuild your life after abusive relationships, religious trauma, and years of being taught to put everyone else before yourself. She shares what she is learning about self-love, freedom, boundaries, an
Religious Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse & Deconstruction: Seminary Wives to Divorced AF (And FREE)
n Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Dawn sits down with her longtime friend Meg to unpack a story that began years ago in seminary—and eventually forced Meg to question everything she had been taught about marriage, faith, womanhood, and herself.Meg opens up about life inside an abusive marriage, the religious expectations that kept her trying to make it work, and what happened when she finall
Who Taught You Not To Trust Yourself
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Who taught you not to trust yourself?In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon explores one of the deepest wounds many survivors carry—the loss of self-trust. Whether you've experienced narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, religious trauma, childhood trauma, gaslighting, or codependency, healing often begins b
The Wrong Question: Are Therapists Breaking Up Families?
Are therapists really encouraging people to cut off their families—or are we asking the wrong question?In this thought-provoking episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist Dylan Bunion explores the growing debate around family estrangement and therapy. Rather than asking whether therapists are breaking families apart, Dylan challenges us to consider a deeper question: Why are so many peopl
Narcissists Playbook: Why Everyone Needs to See This Film ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Can you spot the patterns of narcissistic abuse before they change your life?In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist Dawn Bouillon shares why the documentary Narcissist's Playbook left her speechless—and why she believes everyone should watch it.If you've ever questioned your reality, blamed yourself for someone else's behavior, or struggled to explain the emotional con
When Stress Shows Up in Your Body
Have you ever had a headache that wouldn't go away, constant brain fog, tight shoulders, stomach issues, or found yourself getting sick more often—and wondered if stress might be showing up in your body?In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon explores the powerful connection between stress, trauma, the nervous system, and physical symptoms. Inspired by he
You Can Love Someone and Still Need Distance
Can you love someone and still choose distance? Absolutely—and sometimes it's the healthiest decision you can make.In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon explores one of the most misunderstood parts of healing: setting healthy boundaries with people you still love. If you've ever struggled with guilt over creating distance from a family member, partner,
When Your Pain Doesn't Get to Matter
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like your pain disappeared while everyone else's emotions took center stage?In this deeply personal solo episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillon explores one of the most painful patterns trauma can create: becoming the emotional caretaker for everyone else while quietly abandoning yourself.Through compassionate storytelling and gentle r
What If Your Mother Was the One Who Hurt You? Understanding the Mother Wound, Maternal Abuse, and the Right to Protect Yourself
Dawn Bouillon explores the often-overlooked reality of the mother wound and the lasting impact of growing up with an emotionally unsafe, controlling, manipulative, critical, or abusive mother. With compassion, honesty, and deep understanding, Dawn invites listeners to examine the patterns that may have followed them into adulthood—from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-abandonment to bounda
You Don't Have to Lose Yourself to Be Loved
Women are exhausted—but not because they’re weak, demanding, or impossible to please. In this powerful episode, Dawn explores the hidden emotional burdens many women have carried for years: the responsibility to keep the peace, manage relationships, sacrifice their needs, and earn love through self-abandonment. She challenges the belief that love should require losing yourself and invites listener
How Trauma Heals: The Off Campus Version
Why did a fictional love story spark such powerful conversations about trauma, healing, and hope?In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillon explores the deeper psychological themes behind the hit series Off Campus and why so many survivors see pieces of themselves in the journeys of Hannah and Garrett. Through the lens of trauma therapy, Dawn unpacks how trauma lives in the nervous sy
Why Off Campus Feels Like A Healing Movement
Why has Off Campus impacted so many people so deeply? Why are millions of viewers crying at the same scenes, rewatching episodes, and having emotional conversations with friends, partners, children, and therapists?In this deeply personal episode, Dawn explores why this story feels bigger than just a television show. Through the lens of trauma healing, emotional safety, healthy relationships, and c
Authenticity Requires Boundaries
What if the version of you that everyone praises… is actually the version of you that abandoned yourself to survive?In this deeply honest and emotionally powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillon explores the hidden cost of people-pleasing, over-functioning, perfectionism, and chronic self-abandonment. She unpacks why authenticity can feel terrifying, especially for women who learne
The Courage to Be Yourself: Boundaries, Shame & Authentic Healing
What happens when life falls apart and you’re forced to rediscover who you really are?In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillon sits down with licensed professional counselor, supervisor, and founder of The Authenticity Center, Melissa Bowen, for a powerful conversation about authenticity, shame, boundaries, vulnerability, and healing.Melissa shares her p
We Normalize What Harms Us & Stigmatize What Heals Us
In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon explores the painful truth behind modern burnout, anxiety, emotional suppression, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment. From toxic relationships and hustle culture to religious trauma, nervous system exhaustion, and chronic stress, Dawn unpacks how society normalizes suffering while stigmatizing healing. T
Stop Calling Abuse Mental Illness
shorter, please.Show moreShow lessIn this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and founder of Embrace Your Brave, Dawn Bouillon challenges the dangerous habit of labeling abuse and violence as “mental illness” instead of calling it what it is: coercive control, entitlement, manipulation, and abuse.Dawn explores the realities of emotional abuse, domestic violence, victim safe
The Truth We Can’t Ignore: Abuse, Trafficking, and Violence Against Women and Children
This is not an easy episode—but it’s an important one.In this raw and deeply honest conversation, we step into the weight of what’s happening around us: violence against women and children, abuse, trafficking, and the heartbreaking stories that too often become headlines we scroll past.This episode is a call to feel again. To refuse numbness. To remember that these are not just stories—they are re
Healing Trauma, Finding Your Voice, and Choosing Yourself
You don’t have to stay who you had to be to survive.In this deeply personal episode, Dawn Bouillion and Brooke Haynes explore what it really means to heal from trauma and step into a new identity.From adoption and early survival patterns to visionary thinking and building aligned communities, this conversation dives into:The difference between surviving and truly livingWhy we disconnect from our e
Did I Lose My Faith... Or Did I Find It?
In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillon, trauma therapist and founder of Embrace Your Brave, shares her journey through spiritual deconstruction, religious trauma, and rebuilding faith in a more authentic way.Explore topics like leaving fear-based belief systems, trusting your intuition, healing from shame, and redefining your relationship with God, spirituality, and personal ident
You’re Not Meant to Heal Alone: The Power of Community in Trauma Recovery
What if the key to healing isn’t doing more alone—but being seen by others? In this episode, Dawn Bouillon and Brooke dive into the transformative power of community, from reducing isolation to accelerating emotional healing. Learn how shared experiences normalize your story, reveal hidden patterns, and create real breakthroughs—especially for those navigating narcissistic abuse and toxic relation
From Chaos to Clarity: Reclaiming Your Power and Inner Connection
In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, chaotic, and unstable, how do you stay grounded?In this powerful conversation, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon and guest Brooke explore what it means to navigate life when the systems we once trusted no longer feel reliable. Together, they dive into the growing sense of collective awakening, the breakdown of old structures, and why reconnectin
A Heartfelt Conversation Between Dawn and Brooke
What does it really cost to stay in environments that require you to abandon yourself?In this honest and unscripted conversation, trauma therapist Dawn Bouillion sits down with podcast producer Brooke Haynes to reflect on the deeper purpose of Not That Girl Anymore. Together they explore what it means to show up authentically, why awareness is the first step toward healing, and the painful but pow
The Cost of Waking Up: Grief, Freedom, and the Courage to See Clearly
In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon, founder of Embrace Your Brave, explores the emotional cost of waking up to difficult truths about the systems, relationships, and beliefs we once trusted.While awakening is often described as empowering, it can also bring grief, betrayal, and the painful realization that the people or environments we trusted were n
I Believe You
In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon explores what true empathy looks like when someone says, “I was abused.” Why do so many survivors face a second wound—not being believed—after the initial harm? How can we respond in ways that create safety instead of silence?Through heartfelt reflection and cultural commentary, this episode addresses victi
Don't Look Away; Racism, Abuse, and Protecting Our Kids
This week on Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist Dawn Bouillon shares a deeply personal reflection on talking to her daughters about abuse, racism, and the cultural headlines impacting children.How do we teach our kids to stay human in a world that often rewards silence?How do we talk about injustice without teaching them to look away?Dawn explores trauma reactivation, collective grief, protec
When Empathy is Called a Sin
When empathy is labeled weakness, humanity is at risk. A trauma therapist unpacks faith, fear, moral injury, and the cost of silencing compassion.In this powerful and deeply compassionate episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon addresses a growing and unsettling cultural narrative: the idea that empathy is weakness, manipulation, or even sin. Speaking from both c
When Love Becomes Control (Part 3); How Strong Women Get Caught Up in Abuse
Why Strong Women Get Caught in AbuseWhen Love Becomes Control — Part 3In Part 3 of our When Love Becomes Control series, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon answers one of the most painful and confusing questions so many women ask themselves:“How did I end up here?”This episode gently dismantles the myth that abuse happens because a woman is weak, naïve, or unaware. Instead, Dawn explores the
When Love Becomes Control (Part 2): How Coercive Control Rewires the Brain — and How We Heal (SGB Shot & A.R.T.)
In this episode, Dawn Bouillon delves deeper into the effects of psychological abuse on the body and mind, exploring how trauma responses manifest physically and emotionally. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in trauma and discusses various healing modalities, including somatic therapies and medical interventions, to aid recovery. The conversation highlights
When Love Becomes Control (Part 1): Psychological Layering and Coercive Control in Relationships
In Part 1 of Dawn Bouillon’s new 3-part series “When Love Becomes Control: Understanding Psychological Abuse,” Dawn breaks down why coercive control is so often missed—and why it can leave strong, capable women feeling confused, trapped, and disconnected from themselves even when there are no visible bruises.She introduces the idea of psychological layering: a stack of subtle tactics that, over ti
High-Conflict Divorce Isn't High Conflict - It's Coercive Control with Special Guest Susie Miller Wendel
High-conflict divorce is often misunderstood—and misnamed. In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and Embrace Your Brave founder Dawn Bouillon sits down with author and trauma recovery practitioner Susie Miller Wendel (creator of Nurturing After Narcissism) to unpack what’s really happening beneath “high conflict”: coercive control that continues after separation.Together, they
Living in Alignment
What does it actually mean to live in alignment—and why do so many women feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck even when life looks “fine” on the outside?In the first episode of 2026, Dawn Bouillon is joined by somatic practitioner and collaborator Dottie Griffin for a powerful conversation about living in alignment—not as a mindset shift, but as a whole-person experience.Together, they explore w
Special New Year’s Eve Edition; Becoming Her
As the year comes to a close, this final episode of the Braving the Holidays series offers a gentler way to step into what’s next.Host Dawn Bouillon, joined by Dottie Griffin and Ashley Woodard, invites you to pause at the doorway between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming—without pressure, resolutions, or fixing yourself.Together, they reflect on:Honoring what this year has heldLetting go of
Braving the Holidays; Special Christmas Eve Edition; Holding Peace in a Tender Season
The holidays can be beautiful—and deeply tender. In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillion is joined by Dottie Griffin and Ashley Woodard for an honest conversation about braving the holidays with gentleness, presence, and self-compassion.They explore grief, pressure, people-pleasing, and the longing for connection, while offering grounding practices and reminders that your worth is
Braving the Holidays (Ep. 3) Navigating Grief in the Season of Joy
The holidays can magnify loss, heartache, and the lives we no longer have. In this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillion—trauma therapist and coach—speaks gently and honestly about grief during the holidays.This episode is for anyone:Missing a loved oneGrieving a relationship, marriage, or version of life that’s goneFeeling pressure to be “okay” when they’re notGrief isn’t something we
Braving the Holidays (Ep. 2) Christmas with Narcissists
In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillion unpacks why Christmas can feel overwhelming, heavy, or emotionally unsafe for survivors of narcissistic or dysregulated family systems.If you feel that familiar knot in your stomach as the holidays approach, this conversation reminds you: you’re not imagining it, you’re not dramatic, and you’re not al
Braving The Holidays (Ep 1) Boundaries & Protecting Your Peace
IIn this episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn Bouillon is joined by guests Ashley Woodard and Dottie Griffin for an honest, heartfelt conversation about why the holiday season can feel overwhelming for so many women—and what you can actually do about it.Together, they unpack:How perfectionism gets activated during the holidaysWhy old family roles (the fixer, the peacekeeper, the helper, the scap
Gap Brain, Gain Brain
In this powerful and deeply affirming episode of Not That Girl Anymore, Dawn welcomes Dottie and Ashley for a transformative conversation on one of the most life-changing mindset shifts in healing: Gap Brain vs. Gain Brain.Dottie explains how “gap brain” keeps us focused on everything we haven’t accomplished—how far we still have to go, what’s missing, and all the ways we think we’re falling short
Gratitude that Heals
As the holidays draw near, Dawn invites you into a gentle, honest conversation about gratitude — the kind that doesn’t ignore pain or demand performance, but the kind that heals.If you’ve ever been told to “just be grateful” while you were grieving, overwhelmed, or holding yourself together, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Dawn explores what true gratitude looks like when it’s embodied,
Perfectionism
We’re taught to chase perfection—to get it right, to be good, to hold it together. But perfection is rarely about excellence. More often, it’s about fear: fear of being seen, fear of being judged, fear of being too much or not enough. In this conversation, we explore how perfectionism forms, how it shows up in our work, parenting, relationships, and self-image, and what it costs us emotionally and
Dysfunctional Family Systems
In this conversation, Dawn is joined by Dottie and Ashley for a deeply honest discussion about what it really means to grow up in a dysfunctional family system—and how we often mistake survival patterns for love.Because when love is mixed with control, silence, caretaking, or unpredictability, we learn to protect ourselves in ways that once kept us safe—but eventually keep us small.This episode ge
Boundaries Matter
Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re bridges to deeper connection. In this heartfelt conversation, Dawn sits down with co-leaders Dottie and Ashley to explore what boundaries really mean in the healing journey. Together, they unpack how saying “no” can actually create safety, trust, and love—both for ourselves and the people we care about.They share personal stories of people-pleasing, resentment, and
Power of Story
Therapist and coach Dawn Bouillion is joined by Ashley and Dottie for a raw, healing conversation about reclaiming your voice and rewriting your story. Together they explore how trauma shapes identity, how vulnerability leads to freedom, and why your truth matters. If you’ve ever felt unseen or silenced, this episode reminds you: your story has power—and speaking it can set you free.#trauma, #trau
Healing the Inner Child: How Ashley Reclaimed Her Voice, Faith & Freedom
In this powerful final chapter of Ashley’s story on Not That Girl Anymore, host Dawn Boillon and Ashley return to the heart of healing—the moment a woman finally realizes she matters.After years of anxiety, exhaustion, people-pleasing, and religious conditioning, Ashley uncovers the deeper roots of her pain. Through therapy, self-discovery, and faith re-imagined, she learns that healing isn’t a si
Surviving Religious Trauma and Family Abuse | Ashley Woodard’s Brave Story (Part 2)
What does it look like to take your power back after a childhood of trauma, religious control, and silence? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ashley Woodard shares how she began to reclaim her voice, rebuild her sense of self, and walk the long road of healing with tenderness, truth, and tenacity.If you’ve ever felt unseen, unworthy, or unsure where to begin your healing — this episode will
Surviving Religious Trauma and Family Abuse | Ashley Woodard’s Brave Story (Part 1)
In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, host Dawn Bouillion sits down with artist and future therapist Ashley Woodard to share her courageous journey of surviving religious trauma, family abuse, and the struggle of growing up in a home filled with control, violence, and silence.This is part one of Ashley’s story, where she bravely reveals what it means to grow up in survival mode, wrest
When Faith Hurts; Healing from Spiritual Anxiety
Spiritual anxiety isn’t a sign of weak faith—it’s a trauma response. In this powerful solo episode, Dawn unpacks the difference between religious trauma and the fear-based patterns it leaves behind. From rapture panic to scrupulosity (religious OCD), she shares her story and offers a new lens of love, healing, and truth. You are not broken—you’re healing. And you are not that girl anymore.#NotThat
What Trauma Really Is (And How We Heal)
Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s what happened inside of you.In this powerful episode, Dawn unpacks the deeper layers of trauma, revealing how it lives in the body, disrupts connection, and quietly shapes our lives. But there is hope—and healing is possible.You’ll learn:Why trauma is about disconnection, not just painful eventsHow survival patterns like freeze, fawn, and shutdown formWhat it m
Your Permission Slip: Stop Waiting for Approval and Start Living
In this empowering episode of Not That Girl Anymore, discover how giving yourself permission can transform your healing journey. Learn how to break free from “good girl” rules, set boundaries, release shame, and reclaim your voice, worth, and power. Perfect for women ready to step into confidence, authenticity, and freedom.
Gaslighting
We’re in the middle of our narcissistic abuse series, and today Dawn unpacks gaslighting—the repeated pattern of denial, blame-shifting, and story-rewriting that slowly disconnects you from your memory, intuition, and worth. With real-world examples (romantic partners, parent-child dynamics, workplaces, churches) and the language gaslighters use, Dawn shows how the tactic isolates you and keeps yo
You Matter: A Birthday Reflection
In this special birthday episode of Not That Girl Anymore, host Dawn Bouillon—trauma therapist, coach, and founder of Embrace Your Brave—invites listeners into a heartfelt reflection on what it truly means to celebrate life. From her mother’s unforgettable birthday serenades to deeper insights about self-worth and presence, Dawn reminds us that every moment is a chance to honor ourselves and the p
The Hidden Faces of Narcissism
Not all narcissists look the same—and some of the most dangerous ones wear masks of kindness, charm, or even faith.In this powerful and validating episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon peels back the layers of narcissistic abuse to reveal five often-overlooked types of narcissists: overt, covert, malignant, communal, and spiritual. If you've ever questioned you
From Invisible to Unstoppable
Dottie’s story is proof that it’s never too late to heal. In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, she shares how therapy helped her break free from childhood trauma, perfectionism, and the cycle of narcissistic abuse. Through somatic healing, inner child work, and learning to set boundaries, she rebuilt her self-worth and reclaimed her life. If you’ve ever felt invisible, stuck, or afra
You're Not Crazy, It's Narcissistic Abuse
In this validating episode, Dawn breaks down the signs of narcissistic abuse, the trauma bond that keeps you stuck, and the fog of fear, obligation, and guilt that clouds your clarity. Whether it’s a partner, parent, friend, or spiritual leader, this conversation will help you name what your body already knows.You are not alone — and you're not that girl anymore.Join us! Reclaiming You Program
Feelings Matter
In this gentle and powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, host and trauma therapist Dawn Bouillion guides us through the essential, yet often overlooked, journey of reconnecting with our emotions. If you were never taught how to feel or learned early on to shut down your emotions to stay safe, this conversation is for you.Dawn explores why emotions matter, how shutting them down impacts our he
The Heart of Embrace Your Brave
In this heartfelt episode, hosts Dawn and Dottie take you deep into the mission behind Embrace Your Brave. With raw honesty and gentle wisdom, they share their personal journeys through trauma, healing, and the power of showing up as your whole self. This episode explores the courage it takes to face your past, speak your truth, and find your people. You’ll hear stories about choosing growth over
We’re Not That Girl Anymore
Welcome to the first episode of Not That Girl Anymore, part of the Liminal Network. Host and trauma therapist Dawn Bouillon reclaims her voice and invites you to do the same. This is a love letter to every woman breaking free from silence, shame, and survival. It's time to rise, rewrite your story, and embrace your brave. You are not that girl anymore... and you're not alone.
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