Episode 50: Guest: Savannah, Willow & Well Counseling
In this deeply honest episode of Almost Oblivious, host Autumn Baker sits down with Savannah, a licensed therapist, survivor, and founder of Willow & Well Counseling. Savannah opens up about her journey through abuse, motherhood, trauma recovery, and stepping into her calling as a counselor for survivors.
Together, Autumn and Savannah explore:
The subtle and escalating red flags Savannah noticed long before she recognized them as abuse
What gaslighting really looks like—beyond the buzzword
How the abuse cycle intensified and eroded her sense of reality
The heartbreaking ways her son was affected, and how motherhood ultimately gave her the clarity and courage to leave
The safety planning steps she took to escape while protecting herself and her child
The messy, nonlinear healing process after leaving, including PTSD, emotional regulation, and the often-unspoken grief that comes with escaping abuse
The balance between single motherhood and healing your own trauma
How community, faith, and support systems made survival possible
Why investing in your own healing naturally transforms the way you parent
Savannah also shares the inspiring path that led her into the mental health field—where she now uses both her professional training and her lived experience to walk alongside survivors with compassion and clarity.
This episode is raw and full of encouragement for anyone navigating trauma, rebuilding after abuse, or learning to trust their own voice again. Savannah’s story is a reminder that healing is possible, even when the journey feels chaotic, cyclical, or overwhelming.
Settle in, take a deep breath, and join us for this life-giving conversation with Savannah from Willow & Well Counseling.
🔗 Resources:
Savannah, Willow & Well: https://willowandwellcounseling.com/
Savannah, Willow & Well Instagram https://www.instagram.com/willowandwellcounseling/
It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-You-Identifying-Narcissistic/dp/0593492625
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