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Divorce is scary. It can be even more so when the person you are divorcing has a Cluster B personality disorder like Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This podcast will host experts from varied backgrounds to offer their insight and advice to help guide you through Divorcing a Narcissist.
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Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Leaving a narcissistic, addicted, and high-conflict partner isnāt just a breakupāitās a battle for survival. In this episode, I sit down with Emily, a survivor who endured a brutal divorce and custody fight against a mentally unstable and addicted ex. She shares her raw, unfiltered journey from the depths of magical thinking to the reality of fighting for her childās safety, testifying in court, and losing everythingāonly to discover true freedom on the other side.
We dive into:
š„ Breaking free from the illusion that things will get better
š„ The lowest point and how she clawed her way out
š„ The shift from victim to survivor and learning to self-advocate
š„ Fighting for custody, documenting abuse, and keeping her child safe
š„ Finding financial freedom after losing everything
š„ Rebuilding her life, career, and relationships with a new, fearless mindset
Emilyās story is one of resilience, reinvention, and ultimate victory. If youāre in the trenches of a high-conflict divorce or still tangled in a legal battle, this episode is your battle cry. You can get through thisāand come out stronger than ever.
Tune in now, and letās navigate the road to freedom together. š§āØ #OutOfCrazyTown #DivorcingANarcissist #SurvivorToThriver
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
In this episode, Anne Wintemute, CEO and co-founder of Aimee Says, unveils a groundbreaking AI tool designed to revolutionize how victims and survivors of domestic abuse navigate their journeys to safety and recovery. Anne shares the powerful story behind Aimee Says and its mission to help survivors communicate effectively, document critical information, strategize for the future, and validate their experiences. Tune in to learn how this cutting-edge technology is empowering individuals to break the cycle of abuse and reclaim control over their lives. Donāt miss this inspiring and eye-opening conversation!
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Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
In this episode, we explore "The Belief Equation" by Dr. Peter Salerno, author of The Belief Equation and The Nature and Nurture of Narcissism. Dr. Salerno breaks down the powerful formula T+E = Beliefs, where our thoughts plus emotions shape the beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world around us. Often, abuse and trauma leave us with limiting beliefs that keep us from living a joyful, fulfilling life. Dr. Salerno explains how understanding and transforming these beliefs can help us reclaim the life we deserve. Tune in to learn how to rewire your mindset and embrace the future you were meant to live.
Nature and Nurture of Narcissism
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Chrisitne Cocchiola and Amy Polacko discuss their new book, Framed, which shares stories that are five-alarm warnings from real women around the world. These two authors are survivors of domestic abuse themselves and wrote this book to expose the atrocities of the family court underworld and provide women with validation and education as well.Ā
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Caroline Giroux, MD, a Professor of Psychiatry at UC Davis, is a renowned expert in trauma treatment. She provides valuable insights into the tools and strategies we can incorporate to build resilience after enduring narcissistic abuse. Dr. Giroux delves into the common traps and pitfalls encountered when navigating post-separation abuse and offers guidance on how to protect ourselves from the manipulative tactics of abusers designed to leave us debilitated by stress and anxiety. By understanding these dynamics, we can better equip ourselves to recover and thrive despite the challenges posed by our abusers.
An Essay on Journaling by Dr. Caroline Giroux
Dr. Caroline Giroux's Blog-33 Secret Joys
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Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Julie Myers was head coach of the women's lacrosse team at the University of Virginia for 31 years. One season, she received a call that one of her players, Yeardly Love, had been killed by her ex-boyfriend. Julie Myers is now the CEO of One Love, a foundation that was founded to honor the tragic death of Yeardley Love by engaging young people through compelling, relatable films and honest conversations around healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. Listen in to find out more about the tragic death of Yeardly Love and how her family turned her tragedy into an opportunity to teach youth about unhealthy relationships.
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Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Vanessa Reiser, LCSW, talks about her new book "Narcissistic Abuse" A Therapist's Guide to Escaping and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People. We dive into how narcissists operate and how to identify their dangerous behaviors, as well as the Cult tactics they use to establish mind control over their victims.
Vanessa's Run to Raise Awareness about Narcissistic Abuse
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Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a leading expert on coercive control, joins me again to discuss the tragic abuse coercive controllers exert on their children and how protective parents can navigate this difficult situation. Ā Dr. Cocchiola also has fantastic resources for protective parents, coaches, advocates, and attorneys. Ā This is a must-listen episode for many parents who are co-parenting with a coercive controller. Ā
Where is Your Line? Love is not Control
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Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Singer. Songwriter. Entrepreneur. Author. Stephanie Quayle got a phone call that would change her life forever. Ā Her boyfriend died in a plane crash, but the real story only begins from there. As events unfolded after his death, Stephanie realized just how toxic her relationship was and, among other things, how she was not the only woman in his life.Ā
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Energy Psychology is an innovative discipline that targets unresolved trauma. Nancy Forrester is the Founder and Executive Director of the National EFT Training Institute, pioneering the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for trauma therapy. Join Nancy as she shares her remarkable journey and the establishment of an institute to educate professionals on treating unresolved trauma. This conversation is sure to captivate you just as it did for me.
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