Welcome back to Meet Your Inner Child. In this episode, I’m joined by Leanne Newton—U.K. solicitor and truth-finder extraordinaire—to unpack the legal chaos surrounding It Ends with Us, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the 8 million lawsuits flying around. (Yes, including the Taylor Swift angle. You know I had to!!!)
You might be wondering… “Rox, what does this drama have to do with inner child work?” Short answer? Everything.
At the core of this mess are classic “not good enough” wounds—unhealed ego patterns, self-sabotage, and projection playing out on the world stage. Together, Leanne and I break it all down: the NYT metadata drama (yep, she found it!), the smear campaigns, the power plays, and the psychological dynamics beneath it all.
If you love pop culture and want to understand how inner child wounds show up in real-world messiness… this one’s for you.
🔔 Of course, this case is ever evolving, and just yesterday there was a massive update in which Justin’s lawsuit was dismissed. His lawyer shared that they will amend the original lawsuit and put it out again shortly.
This is not a win for BL though she may feel that way. Essentially there is a desire from her side to claim SH without providing any evidence or support. That would be hugely problematic for the future of SH claims.
Stay tuned with Leanne and watch our chat together too here.
❤️ If you're a survivor of DV and feeling activated by the Blake/Baldoni content, here are a few gentle reminders:
1. Your truth is valid.
No public narrative can erase your experience. If you feel dismissed or gaslit by what you're seeing — that reaction is real. You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re remembering.
2. Limit your exposure.
It’s okay to mute, block, or log off. Then redirect inward:
What part of me is feeling triggered or unseen?
That part deserves care, not judgment.
3. Ground your nervous system.
→ Hand on heart.
→ Inhale for 4, exhale for 6.
→ Say it out loud: “I am safe now. That was then. This is now.”
Even a few deep breaths can shift the spiral.
4. Talk to someone who sees you.
You don’t have to carry it alone. Reach out to a friend, therapist, or DV support space where your truth is honored.
5. Make space for joy + safety.
Watch something warm. Light a candle. Eat something comforting. Let your body remember: you are not in danger now. You’re allowed to feel good again.
You’re not alone. You’re not crazy. You’re not overreacting. You’re healing 💛
Take care of yourself !!
✨ More to explore:
🔎 Read my Substack deep dive on “not good enough” wounds
📖 Grab my book Meet Your Inner Child and Awaken Your Highest Self to heal your own wounds before they cause drama (on or off the internet).
Follow Leanne to keep up with the ever-evolving saga—you’ll want the tea and the insight.
With love,
Roxana
✨Keep Up with Leanne:
https://x.com/kiarajade2001
https://www.youtube.com/@leannenewton1572?app=desktop
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