Author: Lynn Nichols

How Alanis Morissette Exposed What Women Really Experience with Men Sympathetic Character – Have you heard? In 1998, one song said what we were all thinking but afraid to …

The Hidden Difference Between Supportive Partnership and Emotional Control When care becomes control? Follow our work beyond the podcast: We publish essays and insights on Medium through our Moving Forward with …

How Emotional and Financial Illiteracy Were Engineered to Keep Women Dependent and Men Disconnected Is it the Perfect Trap? Follow our work beyond the podcast: We publish essays and …

How a Young Woman from Massachusetts Helped Ignite the Women’s Rights Movement and Inspired Generations Imagine standing in front of a crowd in the 1840s, knowing your very voice …

How Cultural Scripts Condition Us to Stay Small and How Uncovering the Truth Can Ignite a Soul-Deep Awakening The following is a transcript from the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast …

It’s not drama. It’s design. Emotional labor isn’t love—it’s a system The following is taken from our podcast episode published as Episode 91. Transcript for Episode 91. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse …

The following is taken from our podcast episode published as Episode 90. Transcript for Episode 90. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Lynn is a heartfelt advocate …

Uncovering the Hidden Code of Male Respect, Emotional Hierarchies, and Why Women Are Often Second in Line The following is from a recent episode of the podcast. The Silent …

From Weaponized Flattery to True Partnership: Why Genuine Respect, Empathy, and Gender Equity Still Challenge the Patriarchal Status Quo If Men Respected Women Welcome back to the Narcissistic Abuse …

How the Pick Me mindset stalls ambition, undermines identity, and reinforces systems of control Welcome back to the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast. I’m Lynn, your host. Before we get …

Unpacking the history, language, and societal pressure that shaped generations of women to believe their worth depends on being wanted. The following is the podcast transcript from the episode …

For decades, women have been taught to be grateful for what they’re given — a roof, a ring, a man who "provides." But that provision often comes with strings. …

If you've been in a relationship with a narcissist, you already know the emotional rollercoaster—the highs, lows, and exhausting unpredictability. But there's often another layer of damage that's more …

Women, you have been lied to. Before we get into the meat of this article, please be aware that you might spit out your gum, and then stare at …

When I was invited to be interviewed by Listen Notes, I was honored. For those unfamiliar, Listen Notes is a powerful podcast search engine and discovery platform

Internalized Patriarchy: The Women are AT FAULT, too. Let’s Unpack It Today In our society, where we are deeply entrenched in patriarchal values, it’s not just the men who …

Why Is Respect for Women Still So Hard for Some Men? A Real Conversation About Gender, Power, and the Patriarchy Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium Respect for Women …

8+ Why Men Resist Equality: The Fight to Maintain Power and Control When Equal Rights Feel Like a Threat — Unpacking the Resistance to Women’s Empowerment Medium The struggle …

Why He Can’t Find the Dishwasher: 8+ How Patriarchy Fuels Men’s Resistance to Housework It’s Not About the Chores — It’s About Control, Conditioning, and the Quiet Power Struggle …

How the Patriarchy Has Failed Men: Unpacking the Promises and Consequences From Emotional Repression to Broken Relationships — How the System Built for Men Is Quietly Breaking Them Medium …

Did He Try to Sabotage You? 10 Ways He May Try to Thwart and Undermine Your Independence Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium Sabotage – Did This Happen to …

Exploring EMDR Therapy: Is It Right for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse? 3 Essentials to Know Today! Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium EMDR Therapy – Context of Narcissistic Abuse …

Why Standing Up for Yourself Can Feel Wrong in Toxic Relationships: 3 Life Takeaways to Know Plus How Societal Gender Roles in a Patriarchal Culture impact women’s Self-Advocacy Facebook …

17 Signs You May Be in a Toxic Dating Relationship Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Toxic relationships are more common than many people realize. In the beginning, they may …

61 Ways that You May be Emotionally Manipulated and Not Even Realize It Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Emotional Manipulation Emotional manipulation can be so subtle that it’s often …