Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Podcast

04/12/2023

The big question seems to be: are all narcissists abusive? Have you read the DSM-V nine criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder lately? It does not describe someone I want to live with!

01/12/2023

Watch what someone does, not what they say. Do they show up? Do they follow through? Are they honest? Do you feel cared for?

30/11/2023

Abuse is not love. Watch what someone does, not what they say. Ask yourself: do I feel safe with this person?

29/11/2023

Abuse is all about power and control, and narcissists require both.

28/11/2023

Narcissists will make you rely on them for their approval. They will make you needy enough that you seek their reassurance. Watch out for this trauma-bonding technique!

27/11/2023

Has someone ever hit you between the eyes with an exaggerated truth? They use something they know about you as a way to insult you. Whew, does that hurt!

24/11/2023

Narcissistic abuse doesn't just happen in romantic relationships; it can happen at work, in families, or between friends.

23/11/2023

Do you know what emotional abuse is? It's anything that disrespects or makes you feel small.

22/11/2023

The most masterful at creating a trauma bond are narcissists. They will make you think you've met your soulmate.

21/11/2023

Until a few years ago, I'd never heard of narcissistic abuse. I thought secret double lives were something of the movies until it happened to me. I'd never wish this on anyone!

20/11/2023

Want a sure way to see a narcissist's true colors? Set a boundary!

20/11/2023

How to NOT Argue with a Narcissist and Still Win

Are you fighting a lot? Maybe it's better to learn how to NOT win an argument with a narcissist. In this podcast, Dr. Kerry and Tara delve into the problem w...

17/11/2023

Have you ever been backstabbed by someone you thought was a friend? There is nothing like it.

16/11/2023

Once a trauma bond is forming, narcissists use criticism to keep their victims off-balanced and insecure, eroding their self-esteem and increasing their dependency. Watch out!

15/11/2023

Love-bombing is intoxicating. There is nothing like it because none of it is real.

14/11/2023

Healthy relationships should age well. The more you know each other; the greater the trust. This is NOT true with narcissists. The more you know them, the greater you see through them.

13/11/2023

Think you met someone amazing? Wait and watch. Some people use sympathy and sob stories to make us think they're someone sensitive.

13/11/2023

Why the narcissist ruins holidays:

Have you wondered why narcissists ruin holidays? Why they can't let you enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your birthday? In this podcast episode, Dr. Kerry a...

10/11/2023

You haven't met a true-blue manipulator until you meet a covert narcissist!

09/11/2023

Don't be fooled. It's not love.

06/11/2023

Have you been isolated by the narcissist? Tara, Relationship Coach and Kerry McAvoy, PhD talk this week about how and why this happens here:

Are you suddenly alone? Learn how a narcissist isolates you as a way to gain control over you. How they cut you off from your closest friends and family, mak...

02/11/2023

We need to get our s**t together first before looking for a relationship!

01/11/2023

Be careful! There are a lot of people where what you're seeing won't be what you're getting!

31/10/2023

Watch out for this scarcity mindset!

30/10/2023

30/10/2023

Here’s why you’re not spotting narcissists as well. They may be covert!!

Do you want to know why you're not spotting a covert narcissist? Learn what is a covert narcissist and the early signs you've met someone toxic.In this episo...

26/10/2023

26/10/2023

How to Deal with a Partner's Relapse: Best Steps to Take When it Happens to You

25/10/2023

24/10/2023

Why is it an issue if a narcissist lacks empathy?

Because narcissists lack empathy, it can set them up for easily being abusive in their relationships. ***************Consider becoming a monthly supporter of...

23/10/2023

Are ALL narcissists abusive? Learn what Kerry McAvoy, PhD and Tara, Relationship Coach have to say about that in this week's episode!

Are all narcissists abusive? Aren't we unfairly classifying a group of wounded people as toxic or dangerous? Tara and I address this common accusation about ...

18/10/2023

Have you tried to set a boundary with a narcissist? How’d it go? Probably not so well! Kerry McAvoy, PhD and Tara, Relationship Coach discuss why that’s the case in this week’s episode:

Have you wondered why narcissists hate limit setting? Why are your boundaries treated as though optional, yet they treat theirs like ultimatums?In this podca...

16/10/2023