Exploring Narcissism

This episode is for anyone who was in a toxic relationship in the past and is now ready to find a healthy person to date and potentially get into a healthy relationship with them. They may be worried about repeating the same mistakes of the past. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on...

'What do I do if I'm tired of being strong all the time?' This episode focuses on what it takes to be strong in the face of adversity and life's challenges, and how to cope when you feel tired and depleted of energy from having to be strong for so long. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer...

This episode focuses on the concept of self-worth. How society determines your self-worth versus what your self-worth really is. What if your self-worth didn't match up to society's unrealistic standards, does that mean you're inadequate? or not good enough? Listen to the episode to find out what impacts your self-worth and hear another perspective on the subject. If this episode reson...

Reference: Rethinking Narcissism book by Dr Craig Malkin (I inadvertently referred to the book as Exploring Narcissism when I meant to say Rethinking Narcissism!) This episode focuses on the concept of healthy narcissism, if there is such a thing! It also focuses on the spectrum of narcissism. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive...

* PS: slight mistake I said it's important to stay financially dependent, I meant to say 'independent' :) This month we are focusing on narcissistic personality style and behaviours, and this week the focus is on what financial abuse is, how to identify it and how you could potentially protect yourself. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify...

This month we are focusing on narcissistic personality style and behaviours, and this week the focus is on exploring how someone becomes a Narcissist. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not ye...

This month we are focusing on some manipulation tools that Narcissists typically use, and this week the focus is on Triangulation, a very powerful and favoured tool of manipulation. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowled...

This month we are focusing on some manipulation tools that Narcissists typically use, and this week the focus is on Breadcrumbing. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therap...

This month we are focusing on some manipulation tools that Narcissists typically use, and this week the focus is on stonewalling. I offer 5 key tips on how to cope when experiencing stonewalling. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal exper...

This episode could be relatable to anyone who is in a Narcissistic relationship (emotionally abusive relationship) who feels intense emotions of guilt, especially during interactions with their narcissist intimate partner. Narcissists ultimately benefit from your guilt, therefore they exploit it to their advantage, and they do this through manipulation. If this episode resonated with you please co...

During the month of February we are focusing on topics around making the decision to end a narcissistic relationship, and any challenges that arise from that. Today's episode focuses on how a Narcissist 'feels' when you 'abandon' them, how they 'react' and, finally, when's the best time to leave a Narcissistic relationship. Please note that any advice given here is...

During the month of February we are focusing on topics around making the decision to end a narcissistic relationship, and any challenges that arise from that. Today's episode offers some practical steps to help you if you're seriously considering ending a narcissistic relationship. Please note that any advice given here is generic advice and doesn't take into account your own unique ci...

During the month of February we will focus on topics around making the decision to end a narcissistic relationship, and any challenges that arise from that. Today's episode is for anyone who is looking to leave their narcissistic relationship. Next week will be about practical steps you could take to support your decision to leave. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the...

This episode focuses on signs that you are healing from your Narcissistic relationship, and the key sign to pay attention to. Healing isn't linear and isn't one size fits all, we all heal differently depending on various factors that have informed our trauma or pain. Healing is possible, it's important to take charge of our own healing and make decisions that support us along the way....

This episode focuses on what loving a Narcissist can cost you, and offers some insight and reflections that can support your healing process. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a quali...

This episode focuses on the power of letting go of resentment, the power of shifting your focus on having compassion for yourself. Let go of resentment in order to support your healing process. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experie...

It's 2024, a new year, and we're doing things a little differently. We're introducing a mini-series of four episodes each, four episodes a month, and there will be a theme each month (per mini-series). January's theme is topics around 'Healing'. This week's episode is relevant to you if you are no longer in the narcissistic relationship and are finding it challenging to...

Communication is a very important part of human relationships, we communicate for all sorts of reasons and in a variety of verbal and non-verbal cues. This episode focuses on what these are, and more importantly, why it's important to understand what your communication interaction with a Narcissist encompasses in order to be able to decide on a communication strategy to help you outsmart the N...

Boundaries are an important part of any healthy relationship. However, narcissistic relationships are far from healthy and far from normal. It's important to enforce boundaries in order to protect yourself, protect your energy, protect your sanity. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I sh...

Christmas can be a challenging time for many people, and it can be especially challenging for anyone experiencing narcissistic abuse. This episode offers some reflections and thoughts around coping strategies when dealing with the Narcissist during Christmas and the festive season. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Qui...

This episode explains who the 'Vulnerable' Narcissist is, and describes some key traits of this character type. This is not a diagnosis by any means, it simply is about understanding personality traits, and what it's like to be in a relationship with this type of person. If it resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick discla...

Reactive Abuse describes a situation in which the victim reacts to the Narcissist's repeated and persistent targeted abusive behaviour, that reaction may be disproportionately explosive, aggressive or even abusive. There's a lot of complexity and nuance to that reaction and it's important to understand the wider context in order to understand the reaction. This episode helps shed light on this top...

I hope this episode serves to motivate and inspire anyone who's ready to embark on their healing and personal growth journey, particularly after leaving a toxic relationship. I briefly touch on what worked for me, and offer some tips and questions for reflection. I hope this episode resonates with you; if it does, please consider leaving me a positive review,  and a 5-star rating on Spot...

This episode highlights the point that relationship advice, even when well-intentioned, can in fact be harmful in the case of Narcissistic relationships. This episode explores some of the ways that is the case; offers questions for reflection; and hopefully offers some food for thought.  I hope this episode resonates with you; if it does, please consider leaving me a positive review, &nb...

This episode offers 5 key tips to help you heal from a toxic relationship, as well as several questions for self-reflection.  And a gentle reminder that healing is a process. It takes as long as it needs to take. Healing is different for everyone. Your healing is unique to you. Focus on your progress, baby steps, rather than the ultimate destination.  I hope this episode resonates with y...