Laurel Slade-Waggoner

Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life

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Hosted by Laurel Slade-Waggoner, a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, counselor, and coach, this podcast gives Christian men and women the tools and truth they need to navigate life with a narcissist. If you've been manipulated, gaslit, or spiritually shamed into silence, this podcast will help you:Recognize patterns of narcissistic control and emotional abuseUnderstand how faith and psychology can work together to bring claritySet Biblical boundaries that protect your heart and your childrenHeal from guilt, fe...

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Laurel Slade-Waggoner

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Narcissistic Co-parenting and Parenting Patterns 10.08.2021 14:48

On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses what to do if you're co-parenting with a narcissist. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.

How To Confront A Narcissistic Or Addicted Person On Their Behavior 03.08.2021 13:38

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner will discuss how to confront a narcissistic or addicted person on their behavior. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. For more resources from Laurel Slade-Waggoner visit: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Preventing Narcissistic Blindsiding 15.06.2021 15:12

On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses how to prevent narcissistic blindsiding. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.

Take Back Your Power - Serenity Prayer Living 08.06.2021 14:21

On this episode of the Help! I have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses the Serenity Prayer and how you can use it to stay sane and strong while dealing with the narcissistic controller and abuser in your life. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. For more resources visit: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Narcissistic Triangulation - Recognize It and Nullify Its Power 01.06.2021 16:57

On this episode, Laurel discusses narcissistic triangulation which involves pulling another person, or many other persons, into the circumstance and their relationships with their victims. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. For more resources from Laurel, check out her website:https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

My Spouse Wants Out With Dr. David Clarke 11.05.2021 24:45

On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast , Laurel Slade-Waggoner once again sits down with Dr. David Clarke to discuss his book My Spouse Wants Out. Thanks for listening Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.

Dialoging Effectively With a Narcissist 04.05.2021 23:12

On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner sits down with Dr. David Clarke once again, to discuss skills to use when dialoging with someone who is narcissistic. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.

Talking Points for Helpers Who Perpetuate Abuse 27.04.2021 25:15

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner joins author and psychologist Dr. David Clarke to discuss the classic and harmful advice that Christian "helpers" give to abused spouses. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.

Narcissistic Weaponry - Understand Your Narcissist's Resources and Vulnerabilities 17.04.2021 18:46

On this podcast episode, Laurel will be discussing how to become aware of your narcissist's weaponry (narcissistic strengths and narcissistic vulnerabilities) so that you can be victorious in maintaining your sanity and preserving your strength in the presence of narcissistic control and abuse. ⁠ ⁠ Evil doesn't win. Foolishness doesn't win. Narcissism doesn't win. God wins. And you can, too, with...

Narcissistic Stonewalling - What Is It and How Can You Empower Yourself When You Experience It? 27.03.2021 14:22

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses Narcissistic Stonewalling - What Is It and How Can You Empower Yourself When You Experience It? Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Decide Out of Your Wise Mind 27.03.2021 10:50

Decide Out of Your Wise Mind - What to Do When Your Controlling and Abusive Narcissist Makes Unilateral Decisions. Narcissistic controllers and abusers do not possess high Emotional Intelligence. They are not capable of contributing to the emotional health and demands of relationships and responsibilities. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. For more resources fr...

Interactional Patterns of a Narcissist - What to Expect 13.03.2021 12:40

If we can learn to recognize narcissistic interactional patterns, we can then learn to interact with them, if life necessitates it, in a healthy way. Others' narcissism is not our faults, however it is ours to deal with and interact with. If you would like to purchase a copy of my book Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy, click the link below. https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/prod...

What Does It Mean to Detach? 06.03.2021 11:48

Narcissistic Personality Disorder: The only disorder wherein everyone else in the family is in counseling, except for the narcissist. Your goal cannot be changing your narcissist. That goal will render you sick. Sick in heart. Sick in spirit. And, often times, sick in physical health. The great news is YOU are the one allowing this to happen. Which means that You have the power to stop allowing it...

Pick Your Battles 27.02.2021 11:46

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner will discuss a key component to help you maintain your sanity and preserve your strength by learning how to pick your battles. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Don't Let Him Isolate You - The Power of Connection 06.02.2021 16:59

If we're not purposeful in taking care of ourselves in the face of narcissistic control and abuse, we can fall prey to separation: Separation from others, separation from Truth. Separation leads to isolation. Isolation leads to despair. And in despair, Satan and someone's narcissism have a foothold to control and abuse us. On this episode, I will be talking about the power of connection. I've see...

Don't Take The Bait! Refuse Your Narcissist's Baiting-to-Engage Tactics 30.01.2021 18:46

Nothing good comes from taking narcissistic bait. The end result for the victims is losing their sanity and strength. And a created potential for further abuse. Narcissistic bait comes in several varieties. On this podcast episode, I'm going to discuss a few of those varieties, as well as examples and recommendations on what to do should your narcissist attempt to bait you into engaging in his cra...

How can I tell if he is truly repentant? Discerning the difference between repentance and regret 23.01.2021 16:11

My hope and prayer for this podcast episode is that it frees the victims of narcissistic control and abuse from their confusion and relational stuckness by helping them discern the difference between authentic repentance and mere regret. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. If you would like to purchase my book Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy, click the link...

Communicating With a Narcissist - Understand and Speak Narcissism - The Power of Framing and Validation 02.01.2021 19:54

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, you'll learn how to effectively communicate with a narcissist by learning to understand and speak the language of narcissism. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. If you need additional advice, consider doing a phone advice session wherein we can devise a plan of action that will empower you and g...

Communicating with a Narcissist - Resist Being Derailed 19.12.2020 16:59

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, I'm going to be talking about how to communicate with someone who is narcissistic. During counseling sessions, I spend a great deal of time rehearsing how to specifically interact with someone who is narcissistic. One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked is "How can I get a straight answer out of him?" Every time I...

How did I allow this to happen to me? Learn to identify your vulnerabilities and resist becoming narcissistic prey 12.12.2020 19:57

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner talks about how you can learn to Identify your vulnerabilities and resist becoming narcissistic prey. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. If you would like to purchase my new book Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy, it is available on my website by clicking here: https://...

Enough is Enough with Dr.David E. Clarke 05.12.2020 33:40

I am so excited for today's podcast episode! I have my dear friend and colleague here with me today, Dr. David E. Clarke. Dr. Clarke wrote a very powerful book that we're going to be diving into today called Enough is Enough which outlines a clear and concise step by step action plan for stopping abuse and leaving an abusive relationship. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate,...

Can a Person With Narcissistic Personality Disorder Really Change? 21.11.2020 11:35

On this episode of The Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner talks about narcissistic personality disordered individuals and their ability to change. Thanks for Listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. If you'd like to purchase my new book Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy, click here: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/shop

Narcissistic Control and Abuse Needs a Voice 01.11.2020 11:09

This is the first episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life Podcast with your host Laurel Slade-Waggoner. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. If you would like to ask me a question and have it read/potentially answered on the show, you can email me at: lslade4@verizon.net To get my new book Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy, you can visit my web...