In this episode I discuss my experience with toxic friendships and how narcissists come in different forms, not just romantic partners. Signs to look out for and how to handle these situations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more

As narcissistic abuse survivors, we are particularly prone to being triggered during this difficult time in the world. I discuss my experience and ways of coping whether it be with covid 19 hitting close to home, grieving things or people we miss, being retriggered with memories of abuse, eye-opening experiences realizing friends or others we were close to are narcissistic or otherwise toxic, setting boundaries and the experience of dating during this pandemic. Part 2 (stay tuned for Part 3 coming soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://ancho ..read more

As narcissistic abuse survivors, we are particularly prone to being triggered during this difficult time in the world. I discuss my experience and ways of coping whether it be with covid 19 hitting close to home, grieving things or people we miss, being retriggered with memories of abuse, eye-opening experiences realizing friends or others we were close to are narcissistic or otherwise toxic, setting boundaries and the experience of dating during this pandemic. Part 2 (stay tuned for Part 3 coming soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://ancho ..read more

What we survivors of narcissistic abuse and empaths can do during these unprecedented times and how we can cope and be there for ourselves, loved ones and the community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more

Reading of an article with great advice on the No Contact “Rule” and more on my journey/processing after letting go and shutting the door on a recent unhealthy situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more

In this episode, I discuss the difficulty of extricating from an unavailable man and reexamining what happened and why. Also, I discuss the signs of what to look out for when back in the dating world and how to recognize the red flags and make decisions to let go a lot sooner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more

In this episode I discuss how to let go of our attachments to individuals who are unavailable, how as empaths we struggle with pattern repetition that keeps us feeling stuck and unworthy of true love and a fulfilling connection. In Part 1, I read a woman’s experience in a heartfelt article she wrote and published. In Part 2, I will discuss the continuation of my own experience with and unavailable man and how I am struggling now to extricate and be true to my own self and my essence. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Supp ..read more

In this episode I discuss the pitfalls of dating again and what to look out for and how to get out of anything toxic again. I discuss a recent dating scenario based on my own experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more

In this episode I discuss a recent experience in the hope that I can process it and it can serve as a cautionary tale for my listeners. Also, I touch upon the signs you are dealing with an overt (and somatic) narcissist — the charming, good looking opportunist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more

Part II - overt vs covert narc abuse; boundaries, etc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support ..read more