• 63 - A True Crime Survival Story

  • Mar 26 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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63 - A True Crime Survival Story

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  • Azadeh Atzberger’s life isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a war story. Born into chaos in wartime Iran, she fled as a refugee and endured sexual, physical, and emotional abuse that would’ve broken most people. To escape the relentless pain, she turned to food, drugs, and alcohol—numbing the past in the only way she knew how.

    But instead of letting her suffering define her, she fought back.

    Today, Azadeh is a globally recognized advocate for trauma recovery. Through her groundbreaking program, The 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, she helps others escape the grip of abuse and addiction.

    Her journey echoes the insight of Viktor Frankl, the Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist who believed it’s not suffering that destroys us—it’s suffering without meaning. Azadeh is living proof that even in darkness, purpose can be found, and survival is only the beginning.

    This episode is a psychological exploration of trauma, resilience, and what it takes to reclaim a life stolen by abuse.

    We explore:
    • How Azadeh found meaning in her suffering—and how that shaped her survival
    • Her path to reclaiming control after war, abuse, and addiction
    • How The 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery became her purpose
    • What survivors can learn from her transformation
    Prepare for a gripping conversation that blends forensic psychology, true crime, and the raw truth of post-traumatic growth.

    🔗 Learn more about Azadeh and her work:
    • Website: https://finallyfreelife.com
    • Instagram: @breakfree_riseandbuild
    • Programs: 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Killer Psychologist
    02:11 Survivor Stories: From Victim to Advocate
    03:45 Childhood Trauma: Growing Up in Violence
    06:04 Family Dynamics: The Impact of a Narcissistic Parent
    10:06 The Journey of Healing: Overcoming Addiction and Abuse
    12:11 Finding Meaning in Suffering: Lessons from Trauma
    14:08 The Importance of Deep Healing: Breaking the Cycle
    17:34 Defining Moments: Choosing to Heal or Return
    20:45 Creating a Support System: The Role of Community
    22:41 The 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
    25:12 Cognitive Dissonance: Understanding the Mind's Tricks
    30:14 Emotional Boundaries: Protecting Yourself After Abuse
    37:58 Building Your Inner Home
    44:38 The Dangers of Dating in Vulnerability
    49:23 Confronting the Past: Healing from Abuse
    01:00:49 Emotional Intelligence and Resilience


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