Karin Walker - Family Lawyer - How to leave a Narcissist - the Practical Podcast

Send a text Summoning up the courage to leave a narcissistic is a feat in itself. You may have made several attempts to leave, nervous of being subjected to narcissistic rage and anxious about what the future may hold. Deciding to actually take the step to separate can feel like you have painstakingly reached the summit of a mountain. You may feel an inexplicable sense of relief. But the decision...

Send a text So far in this podcast series we have focussed predominantly on narcissism in the context of personal relationships. But of course you will encounter narcissists in every area of life - and in particular in the workplace. We all spend a significant proportion of our lives at work. If you find yourself the recipient of narcissistic abuse your position may become completely untenable - y...

Send a text Leaving a relationship with a Narcissist can be one of the most difficult and frightening experiences you might endure. Everyone will tell you to 'run away and never look back'. But what happens if you have children? Are they entitled to have a relationship with both their parents? How might that work? Can 'co-parenting' ever be achieved? Or is 'parallel parent...

Send a text Once you have taken the enormous step to decide that you want to bring your relationship to an end you need to select the legal representation which is right for you.  Finding the best person (or team) to navigate a path through the inevitable twists and turns that you will face when removing yourself from a relationship with a narcissist is vital. You need someone who understands the...

Send a text In this episode Karin Walker goes right back to basics  and explores the behaviour patterns which are likely to be demonstrated by someone who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Narcissists and very charming and charismatic. They are expert at luring someone into a relationship with them - often very quickly. They will make you feel like you have found your soulmate. The r...

Send a text Kelly Pougher is the Founder and Director of Pougher-Round Solicitors, a bespoke law firm specialising in Family Law and Autism.  With over 20 years' experience in Family Law, Kelly is dedicated to helping neurodivergent families navigate the Family Justice system in a way which is tailored to meet the individual needs of each family.  Kelly is an Autism Advocate, Trainer and Publ...

Send a text If you are in a relationship with a Narcissist it is highly likely that you will be subjected to some form of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse does not only refer to physical abuse but also emotional and financial abuse. The abuser will often seek to present themselves as the 'victim' - attempting to suggest that in fact they have been subjected to abusive behaviour. Elaine Ric...

Send a text Watching someone you care about being subjected to emotional, financial or even physical abuse at the hands of their narcissistic partner/spouse can be heart-breaking and unbearable - particularly if the 'victim' is your child. It is so much easier to recognise the existence of narcissistic abuse when you are on the outside looking in. But when your loved one is caught in the...

Send a text If you and your partner have separated, your preference may be never to have to see or speak to them again. This will particularly be the case where your former partner is a narcissist when 'no contact' will be the ideal position. If however, you have children together, at least while your children are in their minority, that is not a viable option. Some mechanism will need t...

Send a text It is generally assumed that most Narcissists are male - which of course is wrong.  Narcissistic Personality disorder is a condition which is not gender specific and can apply in the same way to both men and women. This podcast is intended for those  who believe themselves to have become the 'victim' of the female closet narcissist. The closet narcissist is probably the most...

Send a text Despite the 'tinsel' and celebrations, Christmas can be a difficult time. When you are separating and have children, particularly if you are separating from a narcissist, the festive season can be fraught with complications. Narcissists hate special occasions - and are keen to cause havoc and chaos  for everyone around them unless, as part of their fake persona, it suits thei...

Send a text In a high conflict dispute it is highly likely that one of the couple will drive the proceeding to Court - insisting that a decision is required by a Judge - thereby increasing delay and cost. Since 2012 in financial remedy proceedings and 2016 in Children Act proceedings those decisions can be made by an Arbitrator.    Narcissists thrive on the 'courtroom' drama - keen to ta...

Send a text As we know, Narcissists thrive on the drama of the courtroom - especially post separation. When they are low on 'narcissistic supply' they are likely to try to take you back to court - especially in connection with child arrangements (particularly in the run up to Christmas) or ongoing financial support - the purpose being to cause maximum upset and distress, and, of course,...

Send a text This podcast is intended for both family law practitioners and separating couples - explaining in detail the process of hybrid mediation and the benefits which it can provide.  Following the change to the Family Procedure Rules in April 2024 there is now a much greater obligation to explore Non Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) options with an application to Court being very much the las...

Send a text Narcissists are very poor at forming relationships with others in every area of their life. As a consequence they will often be self-employed. Their lack of empathy can  make them extremely successful in business but with that comes a lack of desire to be clear and transparent about their business ventures. It is therefore highly Likely to involve the services of an accountant to provi...

Send a text Nova Gibson is the Director and Founder of Brighter Outlook - Narcissistic Abuse Counselling Service, where she is the Primary Counsellor. She is the 'go to' Counsellor/expert on narcissistic abuse recovery in Australia. In the last 10 years she has supported over 3,000 individual clients, who believe they were abused by an undiagnosed narcissist to leave their relationships,...

Send a text Family Lawyer, Karin Walker discusses the impact of post separation narcissistic abuse and how to deal with this -  ensuring that you do not unwittingly continue to provide narcissistic supply - even after the relationship is over