Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

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Reclaiming Pride's mission is to foster a sense of belonging, validation, and support, recognizing that the intersections of identity can add unique challenges to the healing process both during and after narcissistic abuse.Each episode is themed by situations that LGBT+ narc. abuse survivors encounter with their NPD partner / relative / friend / co-worker. 
New episodes every two weeks.

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27. Sleep Deprivation & The Circular Conversation

Jun 08 2024 17 mins  
Send the host a message here!In today’s episode, we will be looking at two sneaky tactics narcissists use to control and manipulate us: sleep deprivation and its best buddy, the circular conversation.Does this sound familiar to you: You're finally ready to unwind after a long day, but your partner starts a dramatic argument or needs your "urgent" help right before bedtime. This d

26. Narcissistic Boredom: Why Do They Act Like You're the Boring One?

May 25 2024 17 mins  
Send the host a message here!This week, we’ll be looking at why the narcissist always seems to bored by us and the world around them. This can be extremely hurtful, particularly when we’ve bent ourselves into a pretzel trying to make the narcissist happy and feel loved.Narcissistic boredom is a specific manifestation of boredom often associated with individuals with Narcissisti

25. Is Someone Born a Narcissist? Recent Research on Differences in Brain Structure & Listener Q&A

May 11 2024 22 mins  
Send the host a message here!In this episode, we explore a common question from listeners: Is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) nature or nurture? The episode delves into recent research suggesting differences in brain structure for individuals with NPD and also antisocial personality disorder. We will also look at recent medical research on the biological, neuropsychiatric,

24. Cults & Toxic Relationships: Exclusive Interview with CEO, podcaster and entrepreneur, Tiphany Kane

Apr 27 2024 64 mins  
Send the host a message here!In today’s special episode, I will be talking with Tiphany Kane, a remarkable entrepreneur, podcaster, and the CEO of KaSa Media Productions. Tiphany joins me from California to talk about her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in a cult to enduring a toxic relationship spanning nearly two decades. In our conversation, we explore the profound

23. 10 Things Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Shouldn’t Have to Hear & Listener Q&A

Apr 13 2024 19 mins  
Send the host a message here!In this episode, we will be taking a look at the top ten things that people should not say to a survivor of narcissistic abuse. Sometimes, the people who care about us may not understand what on earth we’ve just been through and may only be trying to help, but some of the things that they say can be counterproductive. Supporting a survivor of narcissi

22. Have You Been in a Narcissistic Relationship? Dynamics to Look For & Listener Q&A

Mar 30 2024 24 mins  
Send the host a message here!Today we embark on an exploration of the different dynamics to look out for to see whether you are in, or have been in, a narcissistic relationship. If you’ve listened to previous episodes of this podcast, you’ll notice that the various dynamics I explore here follow the cycle of narcissistic abuse – from idealization, through to devaluation and p

21. When You Miss the Narcissist & Listener Q&A

Mar 16 2024 21 mins  
Send the host a message here!Missing an abuser is very confusing and can lead to us feeling immense shame. Someone who’s never been in a toxic relationship, may not understand why this happens and, in this episode I seek to take away the shame of this and explain why it happens and how we can move forward from this. We will also look at some of the clinical and emotional reasons

20. Riding in Cars with Narcissists: How Toxic People Use Road Rage to Trap You & Listener Q&A

Mar 02 2024 14 mins  
Send the host a message here!This week's episode explores a common, yet little talked about abuse tactic employed by narcissists: using the car as a place to abuse a person. In the episode, we explore how being abused while in a car that’s driven by our abuser can leave us feeling trapped, helpless, and isolated. we also cover the various ways narcissists can exploit their power

19. When the Narcissist Says, “I Love You” & Listener Q&A

Feb 17 2024 22 mins  
Send the host a message here!This episode, we’ll be looking at what the narcissist really means when they say, “I love you.”When people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) say "I love you," they often mean "I love how you make me feel" or "I love the way you reflect positively on me." Their love tends to be self-centered and focused on their own needs and desires. It

18. How the Narcissist Has You Addicted Like a Gambler & Listener Q&A

Feb 03 2024 23 mins  
Send the host a message here!This week is one for the psychology buffs out there – we are going to be taking a look at how the narcissist has you addicted. The narc uses the functions of operant conditioning and its sidekick, intermittent reinforcement to do this. We will look at how these function in narcissistic and toxic relationships. Even though this may sound completely ali