Narcissistic Abuse Rehab

In this episode, our host Manya Wakefield sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko, co-authors of the newly released book “FRAMED: Women In The Family Court Underworld” . Dr. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko bring a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges women face in family court, especially when dealing with coercive control and domestic abuse. Dr. Cocchiola, a trauma-traine...

In Episode 21 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we delve into the topic  ‘Julie Levine: A Coercive Control Advocate Battles A Rare Form of Cancer,’  and the disturbing similarities between Julie and Catherine Kassenoff's experiences of coercive control, child custody in the Westchester Family Court, and adverse health outcomes. Like Catherine, Julie has allegedly suffered from years of...

In Episode 20 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we explore the topic  ‘How Family Court Enabled The Coercive Control of Catherine Kassenoff,’   in an exclusive interview with renowned journalist and divorce coach,  Amy Polacko . Catherine alleged that she suffered years of punishing post-separation abuse from her ex-spouse, Allan Kassenoff. We analyze how biases in the family court system a...

'Navigating Child Custody Challenges With A Highly Narcissistic Co-Parent' is an exclusive interview with attorney  Derek Jacques, Esq.  an award winning attorney. He is renowned for his expertise in divorce and child custody cases, earning him recognition on Fox News and Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his impressive legal victories.  ⁠The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast⁠  is about the dynam...

'WHY NORMAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION DOESN’T WORK WITH HIGH CONFLICT PERSONALITIES' is an exclusive interview with high conflict strategist Samantha Drum, Esq. In this episode we explore the definition and characteristics of high conflict people, boundary-setting techniques, and tips for creating positive outcomes. We talk about examples of high conflict dynamics in HBO's 'Succession,&#...

Virginie Efira is currently starring in the psychological thriller Just The Two of Us   (L’Amour et les Forêts) by Valérie Donzelli. While promoting the new movie at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival she highlighted the absence of coercive control legislation in France, where domestic violence is an epidemic, despite the criminalization of psychological abuse in 2010. The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podc...

'EMOTIONAL GHOSTING: 10 SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABANDONMENT' Emotional ghosting is one of the most quietly devastating forms of narcissistic abuse — and one of the most difficult to name. Unlike overt hostility or dramatic conflict, emotional abandonment operates through absence: the withdrawal of warmth, attention, empathy, and genuine presence by someone who is physically still there. In this...

'A NEW SEASON OF THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB PODCAST' discusses the upcoming season of the show. Listeners are invited to participate in selecting the topics we'll be discussing and to share their preferences for the updated design of our website. Click here to participate in our survey . The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created...

'WHY DO NARCISSISTS AVOID ACCOUNTABILITY?' answers a viewer question about why highly narcissistic people act out when being held to account for their behavior. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are narcissistic fragility and narcissistic rage.  The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast   is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, t...

'IRELAND'S FIRST COERCIVE CONTROL CONVICTION' In November 2020, Daniel Kane became the first person convicted of coercive control by jury trial in Ireland's Circuit Court — a landmark moment in the country's landmark Domestic Violence Act 2018, which had introduced coercive control as a criminal offence just 2 years earlier. This episode explores what that conviction means for...

'How Narcissists Use DARVO To Escape Accountability' will help you understand: What is DARVO? Who Gets Targeted For DARVO? What is the purpose of DARVO? DARVO as a collective grooming tactic Why Bystanders Participate in Collective Betrayal The Longterm Effects of DARVO on Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse For a full transcript of this podcast and links to source material visit narcissistica...

CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST FEATURING MICHAEL KINSEY, PH.D. is a discussion about how to answer your child's questions about their narcissistic parent in a healthy, constructive way. Host : Manya Wakefield Guest : Michael Kinsey, Ph. D. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO OFFICIAL SITE: narcissisticabuserehab.com MINDSPLAIN: mindsplain.com 'DREAMS OF ZUGUNRUHE': Buy the bo...

'What Narcissistic Parents Scapegoat Their Children' is a response to a viewer question about adult children of narcissists (ACONs) who are targeted for scapegoating and punishment by narcissistic parent.  This episode discusses narcissistic family roles using Bowen Family Systems theory in the context of a dysfunctional narcissistic family. It talks about why narcissistic parents:  • Cast...

CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST, PART I is a discussion with Dr. Michael Kinsey, Ph. D. about some of the unique challenges parents raising children with narcissistic partners face.   Dr. Kinsey is an award-winning clinical psychologist and author of the children's book 'Dreams of Zugunruhe.' He received his doctorate at the New School for Social Research and is a therapist in private p...

6 TIPS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN RECOVERY is a collection of recommendations for survivors of narcissistic abuse who are considering working with mental health professionals on YouTube. In this podcast, we talk about how to do due diligence before purchasing the services of licensed therapists, counselors or life coaches on YouTube. These are important considerations to ensure your psychological...

'4 SUBTLE WAYS NARCISSISTIC PARENTS ABUSE THEIR CHILDREN' talks about the effects of exposure to pathological narcissism on children.  This video describes the emotional abuse children suffer within a narcissistic family system with a narcissistic mother or narcissistic father at the helm. This message is also available on YouTube . RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: DSM-IV and DSM-5 Criteri...

5 REASONS WHY A NARCISSIST WON'T CHANGE explains why asking a narcissist to change their harmful behavior is an exercise in futility. Narcissist Personality Disorder is notoriously treatment resistant. Highly narcissistic people are unable and unwilling to recognize the harm their behavior causes to others.   'ARE YOU IN AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?' PRINTABLE WORKBOOK   Downlo...

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND THE NARCISSIST discusses some of the mental health consequences of the narcissist's thinking and way of life.  Many survivors wonder how karma affects the narcissist. This message take a closer look at how karma (or cause and effect) can play out in the life of a narcissist.   Often, it manifests as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Narcissists often suffer...

5 SIGNS OF A PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE PERSON discusses the concept of psychological safety coined by Amy Edmondson , the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. Professor Edmondson defines psychological safety as “a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking.”  This message applies her concept to personal relationships for survivors of narciss...

COERCIVE CONTROL: THE NARCISSIST’S WEAPON OF CHOICE is a breakdown of Coercive Control, the subtle, insidious of psychological abuse favored by narcissist’s seeking to subjugate their targets. “Coercion is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation,  and intimidation or other abuse that’s used to harm, punish or frighten the victim.” “Controlling behavior is a range of acts desig...

SCAPEGOATING IN NARCISSISTIC FAMILIES is about how children are assigned roles in dysfunctional families where one or both of the parents may have a personality disorder and how this can affect Adult Children of Narcissists. In families where one or both of the parents have Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it's common for a child who questions the worldview of the Narcissist to be scapegoated an...

In the inaugural episode of THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB PODCAST, our host Manya Wakefield discusses THE CYCLE OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE. Manya is a recovery coach and the author of the books 'ARE YOU IN AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?' and ' RECOVERY JOURNAL: A HEALING TOOL FOR SURVIVORS OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE.' Learn more at narcissisticabuserehab.com . Contact: narcissisticabuserehab@gmail.com...

SEX AND THE FEMALE NARCISSIST is a discussion about how female Narcissists use their sexuality in the context of a relationship. Our special guest J.C. Dezmen of the YouTube channel ‘Love Over Narcissism’ shares his experience of some of the typical behaviors and tactics of a  female Narcissist partner. He also reveals his Top 3 Red Flags to help spot a female Narcissist.   Download your...