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Cognitive Dissonance: The Quiet Mind Game That Keeps You Stuck | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 4)
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Cognitive dissonance is one of the most powerful forces keeping women stuck in toxic relationships. It’s the reason you doubt yourself, excuse red flags, and feel like you're going crazy—while holding onto hope.
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver explains how cognitive dissonance plays out in toxic marriages, narcissistic relationships, and parallel parenting—and why it leads directly to burnout.
You’ll learn:
How cognitive dissonance causes confusion, guilt, and emotional shutdown
The sneaky link between toxic relationships and physical burnout
Why high-functioning women blame themselves—and how to stop
How to begin seeing the truth clearly (even when it hurts)
Practical steps for healing your mind, body, and boundaries
🎧 This one is raw, real, and validating for any midlife mom wondering, “Is it really that bad, or is it me?”
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23 episodes
Manage episode 486532274 series 2531279
Cognitive dissonance is one of the most powerful forces keeping women stuck in toxic relationships. It’s the reason you doubt yourself, excuse red flags, and feel like you're going crazy—while holding onto hope.
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver explains how cognitive dissonance plays out in toxic marriages, narcissistic relationships, and parallel parenting—and why it leads directly to burnout.
You’ll learn:
How cognitive dissonance causes confusion, guilt, and emotional shutdown
The sneaky link between toxic relationships and physical burnout
Why high-functioning women blame themselves—and how to stop
How to begin seeing the truth clearly (even when it hurts)
Practical steps for healing your mind, body, and boundaries
🎧 This one is raw, real, and validating for any midlife mom wondering, “Is it really that bad, or is it me?”
📝 Get free tools + join the newsletter: https://www.drcynthiahawver.com/empower
👉 Like this video? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs this message.
Hashtags/SEO Keywords:
#narcissisticabuseawareness #gaslighting #traumabonding #toxicrelationship #divorcesupport #midlifemoms #healingjourney #cptsd #narcissisticex #emotionalabuse #burnoutrecovery #selfcareformoms #cognitivedissonance #youarenotcrazy #mamastrong #dr.cynthiahawver #mamasrinkpodcast
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