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Misadventures with the Narcissist

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If you have a narcissist in your life or have been the victim of narcissistic abuse, you will find my misadventures very relatable. In this podcast, I share my experiences with being in a relationship - dating, marrying, divorcing and co-parenting - with a narcissist. Some of these stories might be sad, some might be hopeful - but it is my goal to share this so other women (and men) who have been the victim of narcissistic abuse feel less alone and like there is someone out there who understands exactly what they are going through.

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43. The narcissist and our "friends" 06.04.2022 43:43

In this episode, I share how the narcissist interacted with my female friends and his female friends, and how he convinced me that his behavior was ok and totally normal. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com wher...

42. The narcissist has NEW SUPPLY and what that means for me... 21.03.2022 38:33

The narcissist has new supply! Listen to this episode to learn how this is affecting me and what this all means! To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can listen to books about narcissism, like "Dodging...

41. Have I healed from narcissistic abuse? 25.02.2022 27:52

In this episode, I share some insight into my healing from narcissistic abuse journey and where I am at now. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can listen to books about narcissism, like "Dodging Ener...

40. I went to marriage counseling with the narcissist! 27.12.2021 32:23

The narcissist and I went to marriage counseling and it was HELL! In this episode I share some of the things he said and how it all played out. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can listen to books a...

39. Quick update since the narcissist announced he is taking me to court! 20.12.2021 24:32

OMG, the narcissists is a rollercoaster. After he announced that he is taking me to court, he's now changed his mind and wants to do THIS instead. Listen to today's episode to find out more. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial...

38. The narcissist is taking me to court! 13.12.2021 30:14

The narcissist wants to take me to court, wants joint custody of our children from 900 miles away, doesn't want to pay his share of child support and says that he is not in agreement with any of the mediation plans that we had agreed on over the summer. Oh my! Is anyone surprised by this? In this episode I share how I'm feeling about all of this.  To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www....

37. Ten "rules to live by" that don't apply to narcissists 06.12.2021 33:35

This week I am exploring 10 (plus a bonus one) rules of life that may apply when you are in a relationship with someone that is not a narcissist, but they sure don't apply when you are with a narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE...

36. Am I "stuck" in my healing if I keep telling my story of narcissistic abuse on this podcast? 29.11.2021 28:25

This week I am sharing my thoughts on a podcast episode from Caroline Strawson's show, "The Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Podcast" - Why keeping telling your narcissistic abuse story keeps you stuck https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/072-why-keeping-telling-your-narcissistic-abuse-story/id1527479270?i=1000542795780 To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththena...

35. The narcissist "apologized!" Plus, a quick life update... 22.11.2021 24:00

The narcissist apologized, but I'm not sure how I feel about it. Check out this week's episode to hear my thoughts on an "apology" from the narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can listen to...

34. How do I KNOW my ex-husband was a narcissist? 15.11.2021 43:36

One question that I get almost always is "But how do you KNOW he is a narcissist? Was he formally diagnosed? Or is that your diagnosis of him?" Every time I get asked this question I feel like my experience is being invalidated, so I wanted to share about this in today's episode. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is s...

33. I wish I could gift THIS ONE THING to every victim of narcissistic abuse (and a quick update since the narcissist moved) 19.08.2021 29:43

In this episode, I share what's happened since the narcissist moved 900 miles away, how I'm doing and feeling, as well as a few things I realized over the last few months.  To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.c...

32. I did something! 05.06.2021 10:55

In this episode, I shared something that I did on Instagram last week. It took me a while to feel brave enough to do it, but if you want to see more follow my Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can listen to book...

31. Vacations (from hell) with the narcissist 16.05.2021 32:29

Narcissists love to ruin special occasions and our vacations were no exception. In this episode, I share details of some of our vacations and how I felt during each trip. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQ...

30. The narcissist is moving 900 miles away - and what he said SHOOK me! 30.04.2021 36:34

The narcissist just dropped the bomb that he is moving 900 miles away for work - and he expects me to follow him! In this episode, I share what led to this news, how I really feel about it, how he feels about it and what this is triggering for me. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ==========...

29. Cognitive dissonance and (lack of) emotional safety with the narcissist 24.04.2021 30:02

In this episode, I share my experience with the concept of "emotional safety" and cognitive dissonance in my marriage to a narcissist.  Many people who have been involved with a narcissist will tell you that the emotional safety they felt during their relationship was only an illusion. In truth, there is no sense of security because it takes little to nothing for the person on which your love...

28. "Safety" in a narcissistic relationship 03.04.2021 46:56

In this episode, I share my experience with the concept of "safety" while being in a relationship with a narcissist. I talk about both my safety and my kids' safety and how this played out in my relationship and our parenting. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is spon...

27. Ten ways that living with mold is like living with a narcissist 20.02.2021 38:59

In this episode, I share my experience with how living in a house with mold (which has been causing a lot of my health symptoms) is similar to living with a narcissist (which has also been causing a lot of my health symptoms).  To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode i...

26. Money and the narcissist (part 2) - Spending Money 10.12.2020 56:44

In this episode I share the dynamics of how my narcissistic ex-husband spent our money and how he reacted when I spent money. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.co...

25. Money and the narcissist (part 1) - Making Money 03.12.2020 57:48

In this episode, I share the story of our financial responsibilities during my marriage to the narcissist. You'll hear about our jobs, careers, ways that we made money and our money story. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link h...

24. I spent Thanksgiving with the narcissist 27.11.2020 1:00:00

I celebrated Thanksgiving at my ex-husband's house and here's what happened. To say that I left heartbroken, confused and in tears is an understatement. Today, I feel duped once again and I'm sharing that story in today's episode. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is...

23. The five love languages and the narcissist 07.11.2020 46:01

In this episode I share my experience with the Five Love Languages and how they relate to being in a relationship with a narcissist.  To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ And here's the Instagram post that I mentioned at the beginning of this episode https://www.instagram.com/p/CHHJu86JJ_D...

21. The REAL reason why I didn't leave - TRAUMA BONDING 24.10.2020 19:05

After I recorded last week's episode, I realized that I left out a HUGE part of why I didn't leave. So in this episode, I'm sharing an article about trauma bonding, what it is and why it keeps people, including myself, in abusive relationships. If you want to read the article, here's a link: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/joanne-brothwell/what-is-trauma-bonding-how-to-break-cycle-of-abuse-partn...

20. Thirty reasons why I didn't leave my marriage to the narcissist 10.10.2020 57:58

In this episode, I share more than 30 reasons why I stayed in my marriage for 12+ years and didn't leave. Some of them made sense at the time, some of them make no sense looking back, but these are some of the things I thought about at the time. ========== Here's the article I wrote that started it all: https://blog.usejournal.com/i-was-married-to-a-narcissist-for-12-years-and-i-had-no-idea-3398b7...

19. "I'll stay married to you if I can sleep with other women" and other things the narcissist said during our last six months of marriage 02.10.2020 38:24

This is the story of the last six months of being married to the narcissist: what went down, how I felt, what he said, and how things finally ended. ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can listen to books about narcissism, like "Dodging Energy Vampires" by Dr. Christiane Northrup or "Should...

18. Here's what I realized about the narcissistic abuse recovery journey... 27.09.2020 27:08

There are a lot of things that I realized since recording the last episode. In today's episode, I share what those things are, as well as where this podcast about narcissistic abuse and recovery is heading. Thanks so much for being here and for witnessing my story. ========== Here's the article I wrote that started it all: https://blog.usejournal.com/i-was-married-to-a-narcissist-for-12-years-and-...