Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine—a podcast and YouTube channel for sensitive souls, truth-tellers, and cycle-breakers who see the fire before anyone else smells the smoke.
I’m Shannon—recovering party girl, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything-er—and I’m here to help you stop gaslighting yourself, set sacred boundaries, and remember: your sensitivity is your superpower.
If you were raised around addiction, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect, you might feel like you're too much, too emotional, or just plain broken.
But here's the truth:
💛 You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just the canary.
Through raw conversations, grounded tools, and gently rebellious truth-telling, we’ll explore healing from trauma, setting boundaries without guilt, reparenting ourselves, and rebuilding the nervous system—one deep breath at a time.
No toxic positivity. No bullshit. Just soul-level self-care, emotional wisdom, and some dry humor to get us through the hard stuff.
Whether you're just beginning to question your family patterns or knee-deep in breaking generational cycles—you belong here.
🎙️ New episodes every week.
—Let’s stay connected:
🕊️ Free healing guide: www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
📬 Email: shannon@thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
🎥 YouTube: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Canaries in the Coal Mine
What Does Gaslighting Mean? 10 Everyday Examples & Hope
Gaslighting is emotional abuse and psychological manipulation that makes us question our memory, perception, and reality. In this video we define gaslighting, share everyday examples, and give tools to rebuild trust.
In this video you’ll learn:
- What gaslighting 'really' is — and where the term comes from
- Everyday examples: families, relationships, workplaces, friendships
- Practical tools to recognize gaslighting, set boundaries, and rebuild confidence in your own reality
Gaslighting doesn’t just make you doubt the abuser — it makes you doubt yourself. You are not crazy. You are not imagining things. Your clarity is still inside you — and it’s time to turn the light back on. 💛
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🔄 NEED A NEXT STEP?
Watch next → 'Signs It Was Trauma (Not Just “Childhood”)'
https://youtu.be/M8NOmHApwfw
Or try → 'The Hidden Ways Childhood Trauma Affects Your Adult Life'
https://youtu.be/LcCcdDhE6_U
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🎁 FREE HEALING PDF TOOLS:
Living Through Gaslighting — Free Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/vcu5aailmk
Complex PTSD Companion Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/wr4dlz92c3
Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7
7 Tools for Sensitive Souls — Survival Guide → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide
Canary Love Notes (weekday support) → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti
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🌐 STAY CONNECTED:
Subscribe → @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Podcast → 'Canaries in the Coal Mine' (Spotify / Apple / Amazon)
Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu](https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu
Website → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
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💬 LET’S TALK:
Have you ever doubted your memory or feelings after someone said “that never happened”? If you’re comfortable, share your experience below — it helps others know they’re not alone. 💛
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and supportive purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not sponsored.
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💛 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
A space for cycle-breakers, highly sensitive people, and deep feelers. We aren’t “too much” — we’re wired for truth, and our healing matters. New cinematic episodes every other Sunday at 2 PM, plus podcast uploads.
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