Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

Send the host a message here! This week, we look at the hope we have that the relationship will get better. We look at how and why narcissists manufacture this sense of hope in us by first showing us what we long for in them and then slowly devolving into abuse. Just as we hit rock bottom, the cycle starts again with idealization, igniting hope all over again. We also look at how we are susceptibl...

Send the host a message here! "Flying monkeys" is a term, as you’ve probably already connected, that’s borrowed from the Wizard of Oz story, where the Wicked Witch of the West sends out her flying monkeys to do her bidding. In the context of dealing with narcissists, "flying monkeys" refer to individuals who are manipulated or recruited by a narcissist to assist in their manipu...

Send the host a message here! For the next three episodes, we will be covering narcissistic parenting.  A number of subscribers (both LGBT+ and allies)  have reached out to say that they listen in because they have been parented by a narcissist. In response to this, I have recorded this three episode arc on narcissistic parenting and it's fallout.  In this first episode of three, we look at t...

Send the host a message here! In this second of three episodes on narcissistic parenting, we call out all of the hallmarks of a narcissistic parent. if you are the adult child of a narcissist, you may recognize many or even all of these.  There are certain key elements that are usually present in parenting.  To the best of someone's ability they will try to be consistent, they will empathize,...

Send the host a message here! In this third of our three-part series on narcissistic parenting, we will be looking at the health effects on the child or adult child, then we will examine how growing up in a narcissistic family dynamic can have deep ramifications later in life, and finally – healing from the narcissistic parental figure in your life.  I look forward to healing with you.

Send the host a message here! This week’s episode delves into the acronym, J.A.D.E (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain). JADE is something that we tend to be lured into by toxic people and this episode looks at each of the parts of JADE and how they function in the toxic relationship. We also look at why JADE never works with narcissists and other toxic people and therefore why we should try not to f...

Send the host a message here! Narcissism, like any other personality disorder, occurs on a spectrum to different degrees. It also occurs in different forms, and these can include grandiose malignant covert manipulative communal and benign. In this episode we look at the spectrum on a continuum all the way from entitled people to malignant narcissism which borders on psychopathy. This week’s journa...

Send the host a message here! Does the toxic person in your life leave you feeling confused, off-balance and even wondering whether it’s been you all along who is the toxic one? Have you lived with their toxic behaviors for so long they’ve become normalized but you just know it’s far from normal? Has anyone ever described NPD behaviors to you and you’ve felt validated – as if you can finally put a...

Send the host a message here! This episode dives into what gaslighting is, and what it isn't. We also explore the various aspects of how the narc will lead you down repetitive dead ends with word salad as they gaslight you. To top it all off, they'll say it's all your fault by projecting their flaws onto you! Does any of this sound familiar? Tune in to this episode to gain validatio...

Send the host a message here! This week, we are going to look at how pop psychology self-help will not work with an NPD person and nor will coupes therapy. We unpack all of the reasons why and Sally shares her couples therapy experience with the NPD individual. The episode also includes tips on questions to ask in order to find the right therapist for you and what to look out for. The journal prom...

Send the host a message here! This episode examines the cycle of inherited trauma through the lens of the emerging research on epigenetics. We look at how childhood trauma can leave us vulnerable to narcissists and toxic relationships.  We also look at 8 key challenges to watch out for from inherited trauma.  Included are 6 journal prompts to choose from. Each prompt is aimed at resetting the chal...

Send the host a message here! This short trailer provides an overview of Reclaiming Pride and how it can help you overcome narcissistic abuse. Hosted by an LGBT+ survivor of 13 years of narcissistic abuse, this podcast welcomes all. I look forward to healing with you.

Send the host a message here! This first episode looks at childhood trauma and why this may leave some of us susceptible to narcissistic abuse. Sally shares her history and also delves into what the B-cluster personality disorders are. Do you hear anything familiar in the B-cluster descriptions that matches the the situation with the abuser you've encountered? Tune in to find out. I look forw...

Send the host a message here! In this episode we look at the hallmarks of narcissistic abuse. We also explore 14 ways to begin healing from a relationship with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).  This episode also includes the first of our journal prompts based on this weeks topic. Stay tuned for a journal prompt in every episode! I look forward to healing with you.