In this powerful episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships, with Deana and Lizzie sit down with Brooke DeBoer, author of Living the Free Life and a life coach whose journey from bullying and emotional abuse to healing and freedom is both deeply personal and incredibly inspiring.

Brooke shares how years of peer bullying, emotional trauma, unhealthy relationships, and limiting beliefs shaped her self-worth—and how faith, counseling, self-care, and mindset work helped her break free. From childhood bullying and emotionally abusive relationships to becoming a confident woman, coach, and published author, Brooke offers hope for anyone who feels stuck, unseen, or trapped by their past.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How bullying and emotional abuse impact adult relationships
• Why limiting beliefs keep women stuck in toxic patterns
• The connection between trauma, faith, and self-worth
• How religious pressure can become a form of emotional control
• Practical steps to heal, rebuild confidence, and live free
• Why choosing yourself is often an act of faith

If you’ve ever struggled with:

• Low self-esteem after bullying
• Emotional abuse or manipulation
• Fear of leaving a toxic relationship
• Religious guilt keeping you stuck
• Feeling “unlovable” or not enough

This episode will remind you: healing is possible, freedom is real, and your past does not define your future.

🔗 Guest Resources:

🌐 Website: https://thebrookdeboer.com
📘 Book: Living the Free Life (available on Amazon & audiobook platforms)

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In this gripping episode of Surviving Toxic Relationships with Deana and Lizzie sit down with Ken Childs, a veteran Los Angeles private investigator whose 25-year career includes celebrity cases, criminal investigations, and exposing double lives.

Ken opens up about the rise of online deception, emotional cheating, and how narcissists use manipulation and control to hide their true selves. He shares insider tips on:

• How private investigators uncover hidden relationships and fraud.
• Why online “truth finder” apps often miss the real story.
• How to recognize early warning signs and trust your instincts.
• Simple steps to protect your identity, safety, and peace of mind in today’s digital dating world.

If you’ve ever questioned someone’s truth—or your own intuition—this episode will open your eyes.

Kenneth Childs, PI:

https://licensed-investigator.com

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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 marrying young with the belief that God had ordained the relationship, to enduring years of infidelity, manipulation, and spiritual coercion, Lizzie opens up about what it means to love God deeply while living in a marriage that slowly eroded her safety, identity, and voice.

She shares the realities of:

• Religious abuse and misused Scripture
• Emotional control and walking on eggshells
• Staying “for the children” while losing yourself
• The moment fear became undeniable—and survival became necessary
• Rebuilding life as a single mother of four
• Discovering that not all abuse looks the same, even years later
• Finding clarity, community, and healing after toxic relationships

This episode also honors the power of motherhood, the long road of family healing, and the courage it takes to break generational cycles so that the next generation can live with discernment, freedom, and truth.

If you have ever questioned your faith because of a toxic relationship, felt torn between obedience and safety, or wondered if God could still redeem your story—this episode is for you.

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