{"podcast":{"title":"Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs","slug":"lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","podcast_index_feed_id":253934,"rss_url":"https://lisaaromano.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/4/8/5748b275db96dc3e/Breakdown_to_Breakthroughs.jpg","author":"Lisa A. Romano","episode_count":450,"summary":"Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-rooted causes of the false self so as to make a path forward to the authentic self. Lisa's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of an organized mind. She teaches that true healing begins when individuals can confront and dismantle the subconscious beliefs that keep them trapped in patterns of self-sabotage and emotional pain. Through her coaching, writing, and educational programs, Lisa empowers her clients to awaken to their authentic selves, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. With a mission to help others live above the veil of consciousness, Lisa's influence extends far beyond her coaching practice. Her insights and teachings have inspired m…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T22:20:13.169838+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934"},"episode":{"title":"Why Healing Codependency Feels Unsafe--That's a Good Sign","slug":"why-healing-codependency-feels-unsafe-that-s-a-good-sign","published_at":"2026-03-09T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934/why-healing-codependency-feels-unsafe-that-s-a-good-sign","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lisaaromano/Why_Healing_Codependency_Feels_Unsafe.mp3?dest-id=1499471","summary":"Healing isn't the calm, peaceful experience most people expect. For many, it feels like confusion… grief… anxiety… even collapse. And if you're healing from codependency, that discomfort isn't a sign something is wrong—it's a sign your nervous system is being asked to leave the only version of \"safety\" it has ever known. In this episode, we explore the part of emotional healing no one prepares you for: Healing doesn't feel safe. It doesn't feel familiar. And it certainly doesn't feel fun. When your identity was shaped around people-pleasing, hyper-vigilance, and emotional self-abandonment, healing can feel like stepping into the unknown without a map. Old coping strategies begin to collapse, but the new way of being hasn't stabilized yet. That in-between space is where most people panic—and mistakenly turn back. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why emotional healing often feels like falling apart instead of \"getting better\" How the nervous system resists healing more than trauma itself Why healing from codependency forces you outside your comfort zone, even when nothing is \"wrong\" How to understand collapse as a necessary stage of reorganization , not failure If you've ever thought: \"Why does healing feel worse than staying the same?\" or \"Why don't I feel safe even though I'm doing the work?\" This episode will help you understand what's actually happening—without shame, pressure, or false positivity. You're not broken. You're not regressing. You're crossing a threshold. And thresholds don't feel safe—because they're new. ✨ Learn more about my work and resources: here ✨ Explore the 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program: here 🎧 Listen in and discover why collapse isn't the end of healing—it's often where healing truly begins. #EmotionalHealing #CodependencyRecovery #T…","meta_description":"Healing isn't the calm, peaceful experience most people expect. For many, it feels like confusion… grief… anxiety… even collapse. 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