Real Talk with Lisa Sonni: Relationships Uncensored
This is the podcast your abuser doesn’t want you to hear.
Hosted by relationship coach and abuse recovery educator Lisa Sonni, Real Talk pulls back the curtain on toxic and abusive dynamics, romantic relationships, familial, and friendships. This is the raw truth no one else is saying out loud. No sugarcoating. No “just leave” advice.
Just real stories, real insight, and real talk—so you can finally feel seen, not silenced.
Episodes
9 episodes
If My Own Children Can't Forgive Me, How Dare I Forgive Myself? | Episode 009
The hardest truth about parental accountability isn't admitting you were wrong- it's living with the consequences when your own children can't trust you enough to let you back in. This is the podcast your toxic Mom doesn't want you to lis...
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Episode 9
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36:12
His Voice Sounded Familiar — Because It Was | Ep. 008
The voice of your abuser doesn't just sound familiar—it echoes the voices that shaped you long before you ever met them.This week, I sit down with Trauma Therapist, Logan Cooper, to explore the 7 most common childhood environments that u...
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37:12
Male Fragility: Why Accountability Feels Like an Attack | Ep. 007
Male fragility isn't weakness - it's emotional inflexibility that becomes a weapon to avoid accountability. When men explode over basic feedback, it's not about your tone or timing.This week, I'm joined by anti-misogyny educator Brent Ma...
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Episode 7
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40:41
You Can't Love Him Into Healing | Why Women Stay With Abusive Men | Ep. 006
This episode is going to hit different. I'm joined by therapist and domestic violence survivor Aishia Grevenberg to destroy the most dangerous myth keeping women trapped: that your love can heal an abusive man.What You'll Learn...
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Episode 6
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39:35
Why Therapy Can't Fix Abusive Men | The Truth About Misogyny vs Mental Health | Ep. 005
This episode is going to challenge everything you've been told about abusive men and why they do what they do. We're ditching the "he's just hurt" narrative and getting real about what's actually happening here.What You'll Lear...
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Episode 5
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24:26
You're Not Confused — You're Being Manipulated | Ep. 004
In this explosive episode, Lisa and Dr. Peter Salerno drop a truth bomb that will change how you see manipulation forever. They dive deep into the uncomfortable reality that abusers manipulate on purpose, exploring whether manipulators need to ...
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Episode 4
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34:15
Why Trauma Bonds Feel Like Love But Destroy You | Ep. 003
In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lisa opens up about the confusing reality of trauma bonds - why they feel so much like love when they're actually destroying us from the inside out.What You'll Learn:• The brain chemistry...
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Episode 3
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24:43
The More They Reject You, The Harder You Try | Why We Chase Love That Hurts | Ep. 002
When love feels like a battle you're desperate to win, something deeper is happening. In this vulnerable episode, I share my personal story of staying in a 5-year relationship with a professional football player who was cheating with multiple w...
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Episode 2
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