THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness

Hey, Survivor! You know I’ve spent A LOT of time in court this past year, right?  Well, in this episode, I’m sharing narcissistic courtroom tactics and power plays the narcissist uses during legal battles.  As an example, I’m using a school board committee hearing that’s happening RIGHT NOW!  Even though it’s technically not a court of law, the same *principles* apply (pun intended).  Regardless o...

Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I’m sharing the life-changing power of boundaries for narcissistic abuse survivors.  If you’re in a toxic relationship, you need to learn to distance yourself from dysfunction, so you can protect your health, peace and joy.  You’re worthy of healing!       If you, or someone you know, needs help setting boundaries, this episode is for you. Know who you're dealing wi...

Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I’m sharing ways to identify a narcissist and how to stop narcissistic abuse before it ruins your life.  Regardless of the nature of the relationship, you need to know who and what you’re dealing with, so you can navigate narcissism and heal.  You’re worthy of healthy relationships!       If you, or someone you know, needs help unpacking toxic relationships and sett...

Hey, Survivor! How do you cut off a narcissist without losing yourself?  In this episode, I’m digging into why it’s so hard to do this, then sharing how to do it.  Whether you’re dealing with a romantic relationship, friend, family member, co-worker, boss, or neighbor, exposing yourself to the toxic stress of a narcissistically abusive situation can put you at risk for some serious health conditio...

Hey, Survivor! What were your greatest lessons in 2024?  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 lessons, as a narcissistic abuse survivor, to carry into 2025.  Whether you enjoyed a peaceful, narcissist-free holiday season, or you’re stressed to the max and exhausted from toxic relationships, your takeaways can motivate you to prioritize your health and wellbeing.       If you, or someone you know, needs...

Hey, Survivor! How are you feeling this holiday season - physically and emotionally?  In this episode, I’m sharing 3 traumatic truths I wish I’d known as a narcissistic abuse survivor.  Don’t be scared to dig deep and transform.  You can’t control others; but you can control yourself.       If you, or someone you know, needs to better understand trauma, this episode is for you. Know who you're dea...

Hey, Survivor! Holidays are tough for many of us - myself included.  In this episode, I’m sharing 4 strategies to protect your peace this holiday season.  Don’t let narcissistic or toxic relationships rob you of your joy!  You are worthy of healthy, happy holidays on your terms.       If you, or someone you know, needs help navigating the holidays peacefully, this episode is for you. Know who you'...

Hey, Survivor! How do you plan to show up for 2025?  In this episode, I’m sharing 10 healthy ways you can prepare for a vibrant new year.  Planning ahead for the new year is an act of self care.  So, don’t wait until January 1st to start!  You are worthy of continued healing and an intentionally happy new year, where your vision of who you want to be comes to life.  Let’s do this together!     If...

Hey, Survivor! Are you ready to overcome your fear of boundaries?  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 reasons you’re afraid to set and enforce them, and what you can do about it.  Boundaries are an act of self-love and freedom.  So, don’t be held hostage by your narcissistic and toxic relationships!  You are worthy of healthy relationships, where there’s respect and peace.     If you, or someone you k...

Hey, Survivor! How do you protect your best self, as a narcissistic abuse survivor?  In this episode, I’m sharing 3 ways you can set and reinforce your boundaries this holiday season.  Boundaries aren’t about punishing others.  They are an act of self love, and a way to love others.  Don’t let toxic traditions, situations or toxic people ruin your holidays, health or healing journey!  You are wort...

Hey, Survivor! How deep do you go when researching an Airbnb unit before booking, as a narcissistic abuse survivor?  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 things for you to find out before you invest your time and money.  Knowing who and what you’re dealing with can help you to avoid traumatic triggers that can ruin your stay, compromise your well-being and set you back on your healing journey. If you, o...

Hey, Survivor! What do you do, when the narcissist tries you in a court of law?  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 tactics with examples from a recent juvenile court hearing in an arson case.  Grounding yourself in the present can help you to stay focused and stand firm in your truth. If you, or someone you know, need help identifying, navigating and healing from narcissistic courtroom tactics, this...

Hey, Survivor! When and how have you grieved your narcissistic relationships?  Getting over it and moving on, by stuffing your feelings to avoid discomfort (yours or others’), can literally make you sick.  Disconnecting from toxic situations and creating space for healing can help you move through the stages of grief and grow through what you’re going through. If you, or someone you know, need hea...

Hey, Survivor! When is it time for you to walk away from a narcissistic fight?  The pursuit of external justice for what has happened to you can compromise your health and well-being.  So, proceed with caution, if you must.  Your healing, growth and peace are priceless; and they can serve as a form of justice too. If you, or someone you know, are caught in a narcissistic fight (directly or indirec...

Hey, Survivor! How do you find closure, after narcissistic abuse?  Let me count 3 ways.  (See what I did there?)  How often have you looked externally for justice to be served to the toxic people you’ve dealt with, only to be disappointed.  Healing is a personal process; and you have to seek peace within. If you, or someone you know, are looking for closure after narcissistic abuse,  this episode...

Hey, Survivor! What do you do to achieve healthy skin?  In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ways you can love your skin for vibrant health inside and out.  It’s easy to seek external validation and to fill up (in some cases literally) with products, goods and services.  And social media sets the stage for quick purchases.  But loving your skin is more of an inside job than you may think.  If you, or so...

Hey, Survivor! How do you navigate your narcissistic workplace, in a healthy way?  In this episode, I’m sharing 4 things you can do for your health and wellbeing.  Toxic work environments can suck the life out of you, if you let them.  But you can take back your power and build yourself up from the inside out, whether the toxic work culture changes or not - even if you eventually decide to leave. ...

Hey, Survivor! How can gardening help you to heal, after narcissistic abuse?  In this episode, you’ll learn 7 healing reasons to dig into it for your mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing.  Narcissistic and toxic relationships can suck the life out of you.  So, it’s important to cultivate healthy relationships and hobbies that nourish your mind, body and spirit.  Let’s GROW!  If you,...

Hey, Survivor! How can you find joy, after narcissistic abuse?  In this episode, you’ll learn 3 healthy ways that can enhance your wellbeing and enrich the lives of others.  It’s easy to focus on the narcissist, and what they said and did in your toxic relationship.  But it’s important to cultivate community and tap into the healing power of healthy relationships.  You can do this!  If you, or som...

Hey, Survivor! How are you at identifying and navigating narcissistic courtroom behaviors?  In this episode, I’m sharing 7 ways that the narcissist behaves in court; and offering strategies to help you respond, not react.  Narcissistic and toxic courtroom drama is sad and stressful, which can compromise your health and wellbeing.  It’s important to stay grounded and focused; and to have support in...

Hey, Survivor! How are you hindering your narcissistic coworker on the job?  In this episode, I’m explaining 4 ways; and offering strategies on navigating narcissism at work.  Enabling narcissistic coworkers hurts you and hinders them.  Tired, toxic narratives that you’ve been taught and trained to tolerate and perpetuate may be playing a role in this situation. Your health and wellbeing, personal...

Hey, Survivor! How do you respond when more truths are revealed about your narcissistic family?  In this episode, I’m sharing 7 healthy responses.  It’s painful when toxic relationships are normalized, especially among those who are supposed to love and protect you.  And generational trauma can fuel PTSD and other mental health issues.  So, you have to prioritize your health and wellbeing!  If you...

Hey, Survivor! How are you preparing your teen to navigate narcissism as an adult?  In this episode, I’m sharing 8 ways to do this.  It’s normal to feel embarrassed about unhealthy relationships, not trusting your gut, and falling for the lies and manipulations of narcissists.  However, you can still make a difference!  If you, or someone you know, need help showing teens how to cultivate healthy...

Hey, Survivor! Ever questioned whether or not you’ve done enough?  If you are enough?  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 tips to help the next generation, as a narcissistic abuse survivor.  It’s normal to feel inadequate, after narcissistic abuse.  Yet, it provides an opportunity to heal and help others.     If you, or someone you know, need help using your pain for something powerful, this episode i...

Hey, Survivor! Does your brain feel drained, after narcissistic abuse?  In this episode, I’m giving 5 reasons why, and tips on how to heal.  It’s normal to feel mentally drained from toxic relationships.  And it’s important to give yourself grace, as you reclaim your energy and mental wellbeing.     If you, or someone you know, need help identifying, navigating and healing from the brain drain fue...