Welcome to 'Curiosity Unveiled,' a podcast that celebrates curiosity. Join host Marie Ellis Cook in exploring topics such as family dynamics, mental health, and personal growth with an objective perspective. Challenge assumptions, uncover hidden stories, and foster open-minded inquiry.
Many of us are told to be ourselves, but how many of us truly know who we are? What does our true self look like? This podcast is about exploring our own thoughts, biases and lived experiences in order to find and evolve our authentic selves.
I talk with Janice Noehulani about healing from ancestral trauma, being a healthy empath and what safety looks like. Janice was a teenage runaway because life was safer on the streets than in her own home. She teaches what energy medicine is and how it works.
In this episode I talk with financial coach Sarah Roller about how our childhoods affect our financial health in adulthood, figuring out our values about money and how to have a healthy relationship with money.
I talk with neuroscientist & biochemist turned health & wellness coach Stephanie Pazniokas about people pleasing, how she recognised her people pleasing tendencies, and it affects our physical health. She shares tips and advice on how to take important steps to get out of a people pleasing mindset and how to start being healthy in all aspects of life.
Connect with Stephanie here: https://linktr.ee/sjphealthwell
In this episode I have a chat with Jon Clark about spending decades with chronic pain, his journey with posture therapy and the use of psychedelics that led to him no longer using a wheelchair.
I talk with love & confidence coach Navi Bliss about her childhood, her abusive mother and the decades it took for her to get emotionally healthy. She shares what steps to take to get out of a victim mentality mindset and how to stop outsourcing self-worth.
In this episode I chat with blended family coach Brittney about navigating communication within blended families and how to handle high conflict exes and family members.
In this episode I have a chat with entrepreneur Joey Lowery about how he went from being fired to making 7 figures after starting his own marketing agency. We also discuss what kind of mindset is needed to run a business successfully, how turning off the news keeps us sane, and how faith plays a role in our everyday responsibilities.
Host Marie explores the essential path of self-compassion and self-acceptance. Dive into the historical roots of self-compassion, the core building blocks, and effective strategies to avoid self-hatred. Discover how to embrace these principles in your daily life for personal growth and greater well-being.
In this episode of 'Curiosity Unveiled,' host Marie delves into a topic that resonates with many during the holiday season: dealing with narcissistic family members. Marie provides '5 Things to Do Before You Spend the Holidays with Your Narcissistic Family,' offering practical tools, examples, and strategies for resilience and self-compassion.
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Join me on 'Curiosity Unveiled' for an exploration of my podcast's transition from 'The Cook Coterie Podcast.' I talk about my commitment to objectivity amidst today's chaos, and look forward to in-depth conversations about family, mental health, and other vital subjects.
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I have a chat with Charmaine Fuller (who is a coach for neurodivergent moms) about her experience having a toxic client-coach relationship with a coach she previously hired. We discuss the red flags and green flags to look out for before hiring a coach and share our experiences with setting boundaries with our own clients.
Connect with Charmaine here.
Join My Community For Women with Narcissistic Parents
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
I have a chat with Philippa Robinson about what it was like growing up with an alcoholic mother. A couple of years ago, she almost lost sight in one eye. She shares with us how people pleasing survival skills and perfectionism wore her down and how vulnerability aided her back to herself.
Connect with Philippa here.
Join My Community For Women with Narcissistic Parents
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
I have a chat with Daphne Wells about vulnerability, forgiveness and how those 2 things can change the trajectory of our emotional healing journey. She shares with us what it was like growing up in an abusive home, and subsequently marrying an abusive man.
Connect with Daphne here.
Join My Community For Women with Narcissistic Parents
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
I have a chat with my good friend Laura Bytheway about us being active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints despite growing up in the church with narcissistic parents.
Laura is a certified life coach specializing in helping people affected by narcissist abuse to design and create an amazing life. After years of emotional abuse, her clients undo their survival patterns to unveil their true selves, plus more wealth, healthy relationships, peace and love along the way. Laura resides in Houston, TX with her husband and three adorable kids.
Connect with Laura here.
Join My Community For Women with Narcissistic Parents
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
In this episode I have a chat with Yvonne Dam who shares with us her story of being a workaholic to becoming the CEO of her own life. Yvonne's childhood wasn't easy; she grew up knowing how to please, how to be silent and how to say the right things people wanted to hear. When she started working for a large audit firm, at first she did very well. She enjoyed working there, and did rise the corporate ladder- yet, lost herself along the way. Yvonne's mission is to show others they don't have to work 24/7 to become successful.
Connect with Yvonne here.
Join My Community For Women with Narcissistic Parents
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
I was recently on Richard Ostler's podcast "Listen Learn and Love" and am sharing the episode on my podcast as well. I share with Richard what it was like growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a narcissistic mother and why I am still a Christian despite the contradictory messages I received in the home I grew up in.
Richard is the author of Listen, Learn and Love: Improving Latter-day Culture and also the author of Listen, Learn & Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. He is a committed Latter-day Saint and follower of Christ whom I look up to!
Richard's website: https://www.papaostler.com/
Join My Community For Women with Narcissistic Parents
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
I have a chat with Stephanie Haynes about how to create a culture of permission in our homes. Stephanie is an education coach and consultant and shares awesome insights on how parents can create health boundaries when it comes to their education and life pursuits.
Connect with Stephanie here.
Join My Community For Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre.
In this episode I have a chat with Meredith Keith-Chirch about finding her own identity. Meredith was born in Guatemala and adopted at just 7 months old by an American family. She shares with us what is was like growing up in a predominately white community and then exploring her Latina roots as an adult.
Connect with Meredith: decolonizingyourhealth.com
Join My Community For Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre.
I have a chat with my friend Aubrie where we share our experiences growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with narcissistic mothers. Aubrie learned about her mother's narcissism at the age of 29, and she shares with us how learning about psychological abuse has opened up new perspectives in her life.
Connect with Aubrie on Instagram.
Join My Community For Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers or schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre.
My husband Jeremy and I have a conversation about growing up with narcissistic mothers and how that has affected our marriage. We also share our healing journey as scapegoats in our families and growth as a couple & parents.
Join My Community For Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers or schedule a confidential conversation with me here.
Connect with me at @marieelliscook on Instagram to stay up to date on all Cook Coterie projects.
Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre.
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