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SHATTERPROOF Thriving After Domestic Abuse

I’m Mickie Zada and I lived in abuse…for 34 years…from age 19 until I was 53. I believe we create our realities, and I chose to stay in a damaging relationship for so long because I thought it was my... Read more

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He Had Me Convinced I Was Crazy

He Had Me Convinced I Was Crazy

He was kind and caring, and then he turned mean and violent.  He told me it was my fault he got so angry. I believed him... Read more

11 Oct 2017

19mins

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Emotional Reality of Abused Women

Emotional Reality of Abused Women

Mickie discovered an on-line list and description of emotions experienced by abused women.  The information was created ... Read more

19 Jul 2017

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Magic Words to Use with a Narcissist

Magic Words to Use with a Narcissist

Wouldn’t you love to have magic words to use when communicating with your narcissist…or any abuser?  My guest, Lindsey ... Read more

13 Feb 2019

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5 Free Steps to Create Joy

5 Free Steps to Create Joy

If you're looking to create joy in your life, you really don't have to look very far or spend a ton of money. Today, Mic... Read more

24 Mar 2016

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009: Getting To Where You Are Supposed To Be

009: Getting To Where You Are Supposed To Be

In this episode, Mickie shares her journey from a marriage of 34 years, to being on her own and responsible for her own ... Read more

26 Aug 2015

18mins

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You're Not Crazy; You Were Abused

You're Not Crazy; You Were Abused

People often see the victim of narcissistic abuse as “crazy” and full of fear and doubt.  The narcissist shows up cool, ... Read more

25 Jul 2018

12mins

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Don't Let People Scare You!

Don't Let People Scare You!

Need some inspiration?  It’s right here! Just days into retirement, Louise’s husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. ... Read more

14 Sep 2016

27mins

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Don't Look Back

Don't Look Back

It was Satchel Paige who said “Don’t Look Back…something might be gaining on you!”  Mickie explores how our past, especi... Read more

6 Jul 2016

6mins

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Choosing Happines

Choosing Happines

You know what it feels like…you’ve had it before.  If you’re not living in happiness now you just need to start over.  Y... Read more

11 Nov 2015

19mins

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002: Who Am I To Do This?

002: Who Am I To Do This?

Who am I to do this??!! “Who am I, if not a teacher?” Often our career identifies us.  The three retired teachers you ar... Read more

7 Jul 2015

36mins

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Do You Remember?

Do You Remember?

Mickie’s youngest sister, Judi, is her guest.  Together they explore memories and perceptions of their upbringing with t... Read more

3 Aug 2016

12mins

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I Always Knew

I Always Knew

Listen to bits and pieces of Mickie’s life story.  Life is what we make it; our choices do create our Reality; Stay open... Read more

25 May 2016

10mins

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It's None of Your Business

It's None of Your Business

Mickie read that people in their 50’s and 60’s are no longer concerned with what other people think about them:  they ar... Read more

8 Jun 2016

11mins

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Your Abuse was Not About You


Your Abuse was Not About You


My guest’s Mission is to break the stigma of being abused by breaking her silence.  One of the realities that empowered ... Read more

9 Jan 2019

31mins

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Get Outta Your Comfort Zone

Get Outta Your Comfort Zone

Life is more interesting if you don’t have all the answers…does that statement resonate with you?  Those of us who are r... Read more

20 Jul 2016

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Is That All There Is?

Is That All There Is?

Pat Monday shares her year of transformation from Where she was to Who she is;  acceptance of not being happy, decisions... Read more

21 Sep 2016

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You Are Not the Only One. You are Not Alone.

You Are Not the Only One. You are Not Alone.

Today’s guest, Lindsey Ellison, wrote in HuffPost, “While our culture gets criticized for being too pro-divorce, I’d lik... Read more

14 Mar 2018

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You Wear It Well

You Wear It Well

24 Feb 2016

6mins

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Don't Wait

Don't Wait

When a great opportunity comes along, we usually say “Yeah But…that won’t work because….”  Mickie shares life experience... Read more

11 May 2016

8mins

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[Replay] Quit Your Job and Move to Key West

[Replay] Quit Your Job and Move to Key West

Quitting a six figure job to move to Key West couldn't be a mid-life crisis, could it?  Actually, it was a mid-life disc... Read more

26 Oct 2016

33mins

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