Emotional Badass Podcast

Where Moxie Meets Mindful

Regularly ranked in the top 100 of Mental Health Podcasts. Psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer,
M. Ed, LPC, LCDC, discusses mental health, recovery, and emotional wellness tools for everyday life. New episodes are released every Sunday.

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  • Hosted by Nikki Eisenhauer M.ED. LPC, LCDC, International Life Coach and Psychotherapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Emotional Badasses are survivors, thrivers, seekers, healers, HSP’s, and empaths! Expand and awaken to your higher purpose, be more present and authentic, find strength in spirituality, quiet the monkey mind of modern society with a weekly wellness podcast, spiritual tips, healing lessons of wisdom, meditations, mantras, and interviews.

    Connect deeply with yourself and safe others. In this mental health podcast, we let go of what doesn't serve us to heal old wounds, find our voice guilt-free, and learn to be the hero in our own story. Embrace guerrilla self-care, and laugh with lightness on the personal development, and mental health path.

    This podcast is designed to mindfully be the emotional education so many of us crave, and where we learn to love ourselves without apology. Emotional Badass is where Moxie Meets Mindful. To get exclusive episodes visit our Patreon.

    • Top 10 in Mental-Health

    • Top 50 in Health & Fitness

    • Top 1000 Podcasts of All Time on iTunes

    • Downloaded in over 100 countries

    • 🏆Semifinalist Health | People's Choice Podcast Awards 2020

  • Nikki Eisenhauer is an International Life Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Psychotherapist, from New Orleans. She continues building a global healing community on the podcast 'Emotional Badass’, downloaded in over 100 countries and ranked in the top 10 Mental Health podcasts on iTunes in 2020. Nikki was recently featured as a mental health professional on the nationally syndicated TV show, ‘The List’. Learn More

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How to Raise Strong Confident Kids: Lenore Skenazy on Free Range Parenting and Early Childhood

In this episode Nikki Eisenhauer sits down with Lenore Skenazy, the face behind the Free Range Kids movement, to delve into the transformative power of free range parenting. Together, they explore how this approach not only challenges the prevailing culture of overprotection and safetyism but also significantly contributes to early childhood education and early childhood development by fostering resilience, independence, and a deeper trust in children's capabilities.

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How Can Harnessing Instinct & Intuition Improve Our Mental Health and Relieve Anxiety?

Join us in this enlightening journey of self-discovery as we explore the intricate relationship between instinct, intuition, and anxiety, and their impact on mental health. In this episode, we delve into the essence of self-awareness, understanding the delicate balance between intuitive wisdom and intellectual knowledge.

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Healing Your Nervous System by Rejecting Stress and Practicing Inner Peace

We explore the journey towards achieving inner peace, grappling with stress, anxiety, and challenges in mental health. Focusing on healing the nervous system, we delve into the transformative practice of embracing peace over stress, guided by experiences and feedback from our course "Emotional Strength Training: 30 Days to Peace."

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Emotional Do's and Don'ts for HSPs in the New Year

In this episode we delve into essential emotional guidelines for the new year, placing a special focus on the unique aspects of HSP mental health. We underscore the need for patience during the healing journey, the value of remaining grounded in the present moment, and the power of favoring intuition over anxiety.

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Trusting the Law of Attraction, Spirituality, & Good Things for 2024

I delve into spirituality from a Law of Attraction perspective, particularly relevant for Highly Sensitive People (HSP). Moving beyond traditional religious confines, I discuss how spirituality can help us embrace unknown forces in nature and align us with the the Law of Attraction principles, aiding in self-help and mental health.

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Deep Healing Meditation for Winter Relaxation and Tranquility

In this episode, I delve into the transformative journey of mental wellness, moving away from traditional mental health care's illness model towards a wellness approach that emphasizes thriving over surviving. I discuss the limited role of pharmaceuticals in mental health healing and invite listeners to a guided winter meditation, emphasizing the power of mindfulness.

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Exit Strategies for Gatherings

In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked yet crucial topic of gracefully exiting social gatherings, a challenge particularly relevant during the holiday season. We explore strategies for those struggling with childhood trauma or people-pleasing tendencies, emphasizing the importance of affirming one's right to leave, pre-planning exits, cultivating assertiveness, and embracing the "good enough" principle in social participation.

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10 Ways to Disarm an Emotional Manipulator

This episode offers a vital exploration of ten strategies for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) to disarm emotional manipulators, particularly in relationships with narcissists. We dive into the complexities of emotional abuse and manipulation.

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Important Distinctions for Highly Sensitive People and Survivors

In this episode, we delve into the unique strengths and challenges of highly sensitive individuals, particularly in academic and life settings. We explore how structured academic environments often suit their sensitivity, yet life, unlike school, offers no clear syllabus, requiring them to navigate uncertainties and embrace growth through real-life experiences.

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Stoicism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing

In this insightful episode, we delve into Stoicism, an ancient philosophy with modern relevance for personal healing and mental resilience. We explore its core principles, such as the dichotomy of control, and the cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance.

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Resilience Unpacked: A collaboration with Michael Unbroken from Think Unbroken, and Gill Tietz from Sober Powered

A special collaboration episode with Gill Tietz of Sober Powered Media and Michael Unbroken of Think Unbroken Podcast to delve deep into the topic of resilience. Together, they create a powerful dialogue, shedding light on the essential skills and mindset needed to cultivate resilience, bounce back from setbacks, and create a life filled with light, love, and meaningful progress.

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Everything is Our Teacher

Every experience, every person, and every challenge can be our teacher. From heartbreaks, road rage, and the pain of loss, to the unexpected lessons of 2020 and the trials of running a podcast. We discuss these and personal stories that illustrate the transformative power of embracing life's lessons.

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Strategies for Dealing with Tragedy

In this episode, we discuss navigating life's most challenging moments. Many feel unprepared for adulthood and its complexities, but it's vital to realize that we all have the capacity to grow and learn.

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Healing Through Family Histories & Ancestral Traumas

In this episode, we uncover hidden tales and ancestral secrets, exploring the impact of generational trauma and the healing power of intuitive insight. Join us to discover the resilience and strength intertwined in our family narratives, learning how to navigate and reconcile with our past, and find closure and enlightenment through this revelatory journey.

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Our Courses

  • The Boundaries Course

    Learn to create and maintain boundaries, to help cultivate peace and relieve stress.

  • Actionable Soul Care Strategies

    Tips, tricks, and videos of actionable steps and strategies you can implement to improve your mental health.