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That's Where I'm At

That's Where I'm At

Laura Richards 107 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

"That's Where I'm At" is hosted by Laura Richards, a survivor of narcissistic abuse with 33 years of lived experience. Each episode explores how to recognize, heal from, and move beyond emotional and psychological abuse. Laura combines honesty, compassion, and humor as she holds deep conversations about difficult topics and moments of hope. The show aims to raise awareness, support emotional recovery, and help listeners rebuild self-love and confidence. It is built around a supportive community sharing a path toward healing and empowerment.

Episodes

EP 103: How a Marriage Slowly Chips Away at Who You Are — Mia Hanks on Narcissistic Abuse
EP 103: How a Marriage Slowly Chips Away at Who You Are — Mia Hanks on Narcissistic Abuse Oct 14, 2026 47:47 After 29 years of marriage, Mia Hanks began to see the relationship differently when a couples' therapist told her she couldn't help her husband—and he left believing he'd "won" therapy. On That's Where I'm At, Mia shares how she slowly recognized the control and self-doubt beneath the surface, why fear and financial dependence made leaving complicated, and how she ultimately found a way out of th
EP 102: "You Can't Make Sense of Insanity": Beth Wilson on Trusting Your Gut After Narcissistic Abuse
EP 102: "You Can't Make Sense of Insanity": Beth Wilson on Trusting Your Gut After Narcissistic Abuse Oct 7, 2026 55:49
EP 101: From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust with Melanie Gore
EP 101: From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust with Melanie Gore Sep 30, 2026 52:04 At a San Francisco beach, Melanie Gore thought she was having a panic attack—until the feeling turned into laughter, and she recognized joy she'd never felt before. On That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Melanie, a Certified Hypnotherapist, Women's Confidence Specialist, RTT Practitioner, and Life Coach who helps women overcome anxiety, codependency, narcissistic relationships, limiting bel
EP 100: Escaping High-Control Religion and Abusive Marriages: Tia Levings' Journey of Recovery, Writing, and Hope
EP 100: Escaping High-Control Religion and Abusive Marriages: Tia Levings' Journey of Recovery, Writing, and Hope Sep 23, 2026 55:35 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Tia Levings, a New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife, her memoir of escaping Christian patriarchy, and I Belong to Me: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope after Religious Trauma. Tia shares her journey of escaping abusive marriages and a high-control religious environment rooted in strict gender roles and fundamen
EP 99: Shattering Silence: Darlene Lekowski's Journey from Pain to Purpose and Advocacy
EP 99: Shattering Silence: Darlene Lekowski's Journey from Pain to Purpose and Advocacy Sep 16, 2026 52:58 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Darlene Lekowski, an Amazon bestselling author, motivational speaker, and business leader who transformed decades of silence into a powerful platform for truth, healing, and advocacy. Darlene shares how she endured sibling sexual trauma and abuse from two brothers between the ages of 7 and 12, carrying the experience in silence for 50 y
EP 98: From Silence to Strength: Christine's Journey Through Coercive Control, Gaslighting, and Healing
EP 98: From Silence to Strength: Christine's Journey Through Coercive Control, Gaslighting, and Healing Sep 9, 2026 56:45 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Christine, author of The Truth She Showed Me, her personal story of surviving 17 years of coercive control and gaslighting. Christine is also the Director of a Fortune 500 company and holds an MBA, yet behind the success and accomplishments, she endured years of manipulation, isolation, and abuse that were invisible to those around her.
EP 97: When Family Court Fails: Hope Hooton's Fight to Protect Children
EP 97: When Family Court Fails: Hope Hooton's Fight to Protect Children Sep 2, 2026 01:17:49 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Hope Hooton, an author, advocate, podcast host, and public speaker dedicated to protecting children and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Hope shares her devastating experience with domestic violence and coercive control and recounts how the family court system failed to protect her children, Alec and Lydia, ultimately leading
EP 96: Stephanie's Second Act: A Story of Strength, Faith, and Starting Over After Abuse
EP 96: Stephanie's Second Act: A Story of Strength, Faith, and Starting Over After Abuse Aug 26, 2026 56:56 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Stephanie, a publicist, event curator, storyteller, and host of Second Act Sessions. With more than 25 years of experience in brand and celebrity public relations, Stephanie has worked with recognized names including Martha Stewart, John Legend, Giada De Laurentiis, and Kevin Hart, while leading major campaigns, events, and cultural mom
EP 95: Breaking the Anxiety Loop: Reclaim Your Joy and Rewrite Your Story with Ginger Kramer
EP 95: Breaking the Anxiety Loop: Reclaim Your Joy and Rewrite Your Story with Ginger Kramer Aug 19, 2026 49:36 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Ginger Kramer, a therapist, author, educator, and speaker passionate about helping women understand the emotional patterns that keep them stuck and find the confidence to move forward. Ginger shares insights from her 20+ years in therapy and her book Break the Anxiety Loop, exploring practical tools for managing anxiety, rebuilding self
EP 94: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Leadership: A Raw and Real Conversation About Healing with Amy Watkins
EP 94: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Leadership: A Raw and Real Conversation About Healing with Amy Watkins Aug 12, 2026 01:00:31 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Amy Watkins, a therapist turned truth teller, speaker, and author of Performing Normal: A Woman's Story from Self-Abandonment to Self-Leadership. Amy shares her powerful journey of growing up under religious conditioning and neglect, surviving sexual abuse, and enduring two abusive marriages shaped by trauma bonding and gaslighting. She
EP 93: When Faith Becomes a Cage: Jubilee's Journey Out of Cult Control and Domestic Violence
EP 93: When Faith Becomes a Cage: Jubilee's Journey Out of Cult Control and Domestic Violence Aug 5, 2026 01:00:29 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura interviews Jubilee, a content creator and host of the podcasts Healed-ish and The Overshare Hour, where she openly discusses religious trauma, purity culture, deconstruction, and healing from abuse. Jubilee shares her powerful story of joining Bethel, a high-control religious organization, and marrying an abusive man after a public prophecy declar
EP 92: Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets, and Healing From Abuse with Melissa Duge Spiers
EP 92: Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets, and Healing From Abuse with Melissa Duge Spiers Jul 29, 2026 55:34 In this episode of That's Where I'm At, host Laura speaks with Melissa Duge Spiers, an award-winning essayist, screenwriter, and advocate for survivors of religious and narcissistic abuse. Through her writing, memoir Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows, and her online platforms, The Glory Whole, Melissa shares her personal journey of healing while helping ot

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