Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Jan 28 2025 10 ep. 29 mins 8

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S3 EP101: Controlled by Guilt: A Popular Tool Narcissists Love to Use Against You

Jan 28 2025 26 mins  
Send us a text Narcissists will use any means to control you, especially guilt. In this episode, Dr. Kerry and Lisa discuss the common reasons guilt is such a powerful weapon in the hands of a narcissist or toxic personality. For practical examples of common guilt phrases and how to break free from this toxic...

S3 EP100: Why Narcissists Are So Good At Disturbing Our Peace: Interview with Anna Runkle, Crappy Childhood Fairy

Jan 20 2025 26 mins  
Send us a text Have you noticed how upset narcissists get? How they can’t regulate themselves? Anna Runkle of the wildly popular Crappy Childhood Fairy YouTube channel joins me today to talk about the importance of learning how to regulate yourself, especially after living with a narcissist. Learn more about the role of psychological regulation...

S3 EP99: The Little Known Reasons Why Love-Bombing Works Every Time: Interview with Nadine Macaluso, Ex-Wife of the Wolf of Wall Street

Jan 13 2025 24 mins  
Send us a text There are powerful psychological reasons why love bombing works nearly every time. In this episode, Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the ex-wife of the Wolf of Wall Street shares what she’s uncovered about why we fall so easily spellbound for a toxic or narcissistic individual. What questions you have asked Dr. Nae about...

S3 EP98: When You Return to the Abuse: Why It Takes 7 Tries to Leave a Narcissist

Jan 06 2025 27 mins  
Send us a text Victims return to a narcissistically abusive relationship an average of seven times. In this episode, Lisa and I discuss why leaving a narcissist or toxic partner is so extremely difficult and share some thoughts on how to view leaving differently. Are you struggling to stay out of a toxic relationship? Does...

S3 EP97: How Narcissists’ Use Breadcrumbs of Love to Create an Agonizing Confusion

Dec 31 2024 33 mins  
Send us a text Trauma bonds are one of the most misunderstood yet powerful connections that narcissists and toxic individuals exploit to keep their partners trapped. These bonds create a confusing dynamic where the very person causing harm becomes the source of comfort—a cycle that is as addictive as it is painful. In this replay...

S3 EP96: Everything You Need to Know About Narcissism from 3 Experts: Dr. Les Carter, Dr. Peter Salerno, and Bill Eddy

Dec 23 2024 51 mins  
Send us a text Today you are in for a treat with a longer interview, featuring three of my favorite experts on narcissism: Dr. Les Carter, Dr. Peter Salerno, and Bill Eddy. In this episode, each of these men will describe what is narcissism, how narcissists view relationships, and why they behave as bullies. Instead...

S3 EP95: Why “Just Leave” is Terrible Advice: How Narcissists Keep You Trapped

Dec 16 2024 25 mins  
Send us a text Have you been told that you should just leave? In this episode, Lisa Sonni and I discuss why this advice severely misses the mark. Why exiting a narcissistically abusive relationship is difficult and even dangerous for most abuse survivors. Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeThe Gift of Fear by Gavin de BeckerCharacter...

S3 EP94: Could This Be Right for You? New Help and Hope for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors

Dec 09 2024 28 mins  
Send us a text Narcissistic abuse often leaves devastating consequences to the survivor’s confidence and self-esteem. Today, Kristin Arden, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Mindbloom’s Clinical Director, and Shari Botwin, LCSW, trauma counselor, join me to discuss the use of ketamine therapy as a new alternate treatment option for trauma survivors. If you would like to learn...

S3 EP93: Brainwashed & Spellbound: How Narcissistic Abuse is Really a Cult of Two

Dec 02 2024 24 mins  
Send us a text Have you considered that a narcissistically abusive relationship is actually a cult of two? Daniella Mestyanek-Young, author of Uncultured and expert in cult dynamics, joins us to discuss the similarities between cult leaders and narcissists. Be sure to follow Daniella!TikTok – @knittingcultladyWebsite: Uncultureyourself.comAnd get a copy of her book, Unculture

S3 EP92: Being Taken for Granted? How to Protect Your Big-Heartedness from Toxic People’s Manipulation

Nov 25 2024 29 mins  
Send us a text As a nod to this week’s holidays, let’s revisit three of my favorite episodes that discuss how to handle being too big- or kind-hearted. We at the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Are you interested in the Podcast Extra Interviews? Get immediate access...