My Inner Torch

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast of My Inner Torch I recount a personal experience of being in a relationship for 23 years and realizing it lacks fulfillment and intimacy. I delve into the challenges of being with someone who exhibits traits of a covert narcissist, discussing the psychological impact, stress, exhaustion, and disconnection from the world. I share a recent experience of a conversati...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of My Inner Torch, I explore the actor Anthony Hopkins’ recent writing about relationships. Hopkins advises letting go of those who are not ready to love or change, emphasizing the importance of stopping efforts for those who do not reciprocate. He highlights the significance of valuing one’s time and energy, advocating for creating a life with joy and commitment....

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, I reflect on the challenges of being in a relationship with someone who has a cluster B personality disorder like narcissism or borderline personality disorder.  I draw attention to the grief and loss experienced in such relationships, emphasizing the need to rebuild one’s life and self. I draw on my personal experiences to highlight the difficulty of disentanglin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to My Inner Torch, where I delve into the intricate dynamics of relationships and the masks that people wear. In this episode, I explore the profound impact of realizing a spouse’s facade, the jarring contrast between their public image and private truth. I share personal encounters and draw parallels from trench warfare, unveiling the distortion of communication and manip...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “My Inner Torch,” I confront the complex dynamics of being in a relationship with partners who have Cluster B personality disorders. Delving into the intricacies of such relationships, I explore the challenges of maintaining hope for a return to the initial love bombing phase, despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Through my candid personal experience, I sh...

Send us Fan Mail I talk a lot about covert narcissists, as I suspect my wife is one. So how do you spot a covert narc? We take a closer look at some of the red flags in this week's podcast of My Inner Torch.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Can you walk away a winner from your Cluster B? I explore this idea in this week's podcast of My Inner Torch. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail With the holidays approaching, many of us are already in a state of fear as to how everything is going to play out with family and friends. I address these fears and hesitations in this weeks podcast of My Inner Torch.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail You've heard the saying "There's no such thing as a free lunch"....well, with a Cluster B that is especially so. Everything they give comes with an emotional price tag. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Are you living in a fog of denial? Can you accept your Cluster B for who they are and what they bring to your relationship? Listen to this week's podcast of My Inner Torch for further insight.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We never seem to allow ourselves the luxury of acknowledging the hurt we receive from our relationship with our Cluster B. In this podcast of My Inner Torch I explore the idea that hurting is okay and part of being in a relationship with a Cluster B and healing from one.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Take it or leave it....? Take it or leave it! Which one is it...and how do we approach that statement in our relationship with our Cluster B? I give some insight during this podcast of My Inner Torch. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After 23+ years with my Cluster B, I'm stepping back and taking inventory of where I am and where I should be. Should you be? Listen to this podcast of My Inner Torch to learn more.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you listen to your Cluster B, they will frequently confess something you may have thought but can now confirm. Have you heard one? Listen to this weeks podcast for more insights on this topic.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Special events....birthdays, anniversaries, and family events can all end up in our "Hurt Locker". Let's explore this idea in this week's podcast of My Inner Torch.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel safe in your relationship with your Cluster B? I give some insight on this in this podcast of My Inner Torch.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this 3rd Anniversary Podcast of My Inner Torch, I wonder why we do what we do to serve our Cluster B. Listen and see if you agree.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, I identify several behaviors that can constitute as Hidden Abuse at the hands of your Cluster B. I also touch on familial dynamics in dealing with a Cluster B. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's the little things that remind us that our relationship with our Cluster B is anything but normal and balanced. It's the little things that remind us that they really don't care.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Frequently the Cluster B will "bait" you into reacting. And if you do, are you left feeling guilty for this "reactive abuse"? I explore the idea of Cluster B baiting and why they do it in this weeks podcast of My Inner Torch.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cluster B's cannot be vulnerable and we seem to be in a state of denial in our relationships with them. I explore this idea further in this week's podcast of My Inner Torch. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I believe Cluster B's should come with a warning label. Find out why in this week's podcast of My Inner Torch. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I have been thinking about why my Cluster B is not vulnerable and discuss my theory in this podcast of My Inner Torch. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cluster B's take away a lot from us. However, it seems they can't take one thing away from us...hope! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you are living in a world of hurt with your Cluster B? Find out why I do in the podcast of My Inner Torch.  Support the show