Breaking Free: How Shannon Reclaimed Her Life from Narcissistic Abuse

Trust and Believe with Shaun T

Alex Coloreo

Health & Fitness, Family, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Weight Loss, Gay, Self Care, Self Improvement, Fitness, Parenting, Family Life, Wellness, Education, Nutrition, Self Help, Shaun T, Lgbtq, Twins

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🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of T is for Transformation, Shaun T sits down with Shannon Buruchian to explore her powerful journey of breaking free from a toxic, abusive seven-year relationship and reclaiming her power. Shannon opens up about the moment she recognized the reality of narcissistic abuse, her battle with Complex PTSD, and the steps she took to rebuild her life. The conversation delves into the emotional and mental toll of staying in a destructive relationship, the transformative impact of therapy, and the process of rediscovering self-worth. Once a high-achieving athlete hiding internal struggles, Shannon has emerged as a voice for resilience and self-care. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that no one has to stay stuck in a toxic situation—and that healing, growth, and self-reclamation are always possible.

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0:00.0	Welcome to T. It's for Transformation.
0:11.2	I'm your host, Sean T, and I'm just so happy that you join me today.
0:15.7	How many times have you been talking to a friend about a relationship that they've been in
0:19.7	and you've been like, you need to get out.
0:22.4	But they just didn't have the strength to get out.
0:25.0	I know.
0:26.1	I know.
0:26.8	And we judge and we're like, you should do this and you should do that.
0:29.2	But you never know what's going on behind closed doors.
0:33.1	So I'll ask you, ever find yourself in a relationship that felt like a dead end while I've been
0:38.1	there carrying scars to tell tales of staying too long in a space that only served to diminish me?
0:45.8	Remember, we are often the reflection of our closest associations and toxic relationships
0:51.7	can multiply the negativity in your life spiraling everything.
0:57.0	And when I say everything, I mean everything out of control.
1:00.0	Today, on T is for transformation, we dive deep into a story of resilience, healing, and the incredible
1:08.0	power of self-reclamation with Shannon Baruchian. Let me tell you
1:13.2	something, Shannon is amazing, and I'm so excited for you guys to hear her story. Being someone who
1:22.2	pride themselves in working hard, I was willing to push through any pain or discomfort in order to accomplish my
1:29.4	goals. On the outside, I was accomplishing my goals and my dreams. I was an only athlete. I was
1:35.1	working with a trainer. I was working with big brands. I was in this long-term relationship,
1:41.6	but inside, I was falling apart. And then two years ago, I realized that
1:47.9	that relationship I was in was abusive and toxic and really deeply unhealthy for me.
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