# 32. "I Shouldn't Do It" - Maria Bowbanks Tells Her Story

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Published: 2026-07-07T23:05:02+00:00
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## Resource

Hello, and welcome back! Today I am talking to Maria Bowbanks, founder of Spirit Wellbeing. Maria is an energy coach, author, survivor, and much more - and she's here today to tell us about her experience with coercive control as a young adult. We cover the relationship, initial red flags, gut instincts, stalking behaviours, and how Maria's escape to Australia, and the energy work she found there changed her life trajectory for the better. I hope you enjoy! During this episode, we mention a few books and resources to check out: Power Up Positivity - Maria's book Maria's website and work Maria's personal growth course offering I also mentioned an old favorite - Influence: The Psychology of Persuation - Robert Cialdini And Maria mentioned the book that set her free - The Road Less Travelled - M. Scott Peck If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast. If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com. If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience. Thanks!

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