Choose YOU! Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Choose YOU! Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Carmen Sakurai

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 10m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Months
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Support, validation, and actionable tools to help you move beyond narcissistic abuse and back to your authentic self. Hosted by Certified Trauma-Informed Master Life Coach, best-selling author, and survivor advocate Carmen Sakurai.

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Recent Episodes

#19: Why Do They Treat Everyone Else Better Than Me?

Apr 23, 2026 8m

We’re Talking About:Why it feels like narcissists give everyone else kindness, attention, and warmth — but not you — and what’s really going on beneath that dynamic.If you feel like you’re reaching…

#18: Narcissism Is NOT What TikTok Makes It Sound Like

Jan 05, 2026 10m

We’re Talking About:The real differences between regular toxic behavior, pathological narcissism, and narcissistic abuseIf you feel like you’re reaching the end of your rope, call the 24-hr National…

#17: Surviving Quarantine With a Narcissist

Apr 29, 2020 13m

Download on iTunesWe're Talking About:I’ll give you some coping strategies to help survive COVID 19 lock down while living with a narcissist or other toxic peopleTools & Resources from This…

#16: Surviving Self Isolation During COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020 11m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* Strategies to help survive the COVID 19 self isolation, while taking care of your mental and emotional health.Tools & Resources from This Episode:*…

#15: Should I Feel Sorry for the Narcissist?

Apr 14, 2020 4m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* I'm frequently asked by survivors if instead of going no contact, they should try and understand the hows and whys the narcissist in their life became that…

#14: Victim Blaming, Re-Traumatization, and 4 Victim Shaming False Beliefs

Jan 21, 2020 9m

Download on iTunesWe're Talking About:* I will be addressing some important issues regarding victim shaming and victim blaming, and how those who are not familiar with NPD abuse inadvertently…

#13: Symptoms of NPD Abuse and Common Characteristics of Abuse Victims

Jun 22, 2019 10m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* Quick review of what Cognitive Dissonance is* 8 of the most common damages caused by narcissists* 12 common characteristics of NPD abuse victims* ... and…

#12: Tips for Dealing with Narcissists in the Workplace

Jun 15, 2019 11m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* I'll be covering some strategies to help working with a narcissist more productive and tolerable* What a narcissistic boss or coworker looks like* 10 tips to…

#11: The Narcissistic Mother

Jan 18, 2019 38m

We're Talking About:* A mother's role in shaping us as individuals and how we fit into the world.* 9 ways narcissistic mothers abuse their children - with explanations and stories from survivors.In…

#10: Does the Narcissist Miss Me After the Breakup?

Jan 17, 2019 11m

We're Talking About:* Can things ever go back to the way they used to be?* Can You Fix a Narcissist? Can they change for the better? With therapy? Or more love?* Does the narcissist miss me after…

#09: First REAL Steps to Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse

Jan 06, 2019 23m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* Why NPD Education and No Contact is NOT Enough to heal* 9 Action Steps I used to help move from survival mode - to REAL recovery* How to Correctly do No…

#08: Setting Strong Boundaries to Protect You and Prevent Future Attacks

Jan 02, 2019 9m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* What boundaries are and how they protect us* Types of boundaries* Why some people naturally have strong boundaries while others have none set* 4-Steps to…

#07: Help! I Think I'm a Narc Magnet!

Dec 29, 2018 9m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:* What types of people do narcissists target?* The lesser known, scientific phenomena that draws the narc and victims towards each other* What you can do now to…

#06: What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? How Did It Happen?

Dec 28, 2018 6m

Download on iTunes We're discussing:* Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a very real illness. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, NPD is categorized as a cluster B…

#05: Can Narcissists Love Their Children?

Dec 06, 2018 9m

We're Talking About:* Can narcissists love? Can they love their children?* Should I warn the new victim?* The narcissistic ex was active in their church and charitable causes. Does this mean s/he has…

#04: Getting Through the Holidays Post Breakup

Jan 24, 2018 10m

Download on iTunes We're Talking About:The holidays are here! I'm sharing ideas I personally used to survive the holidays post breakup.If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr…

#03: Myth Busting - Narcissists Do Not Have Empathy

Jan 22, 2018 4m

I decided to start a new series called “Myth Busting” because there is an overwhelming amount of misinformation about narcissistic abuse online - and unfortunately, that misinformation often causes…

#02: How are Narcissists Able to Move On So Fast?

Jan 21, 2018 9m

How are narcissists able to move on so fast?It's beyond crazy. I was so sure that the person I was committed to was in the relationship with me 100%, but he clearly wasn't.We’re Discussing:* How…

#01: You’re Not Crazy… This Really Happened

Jan 17, 2018 9m

My goal for this first episode is to help you feel less alone during what is often a frightening and deeply confusing time, and to offer a grounded understanding of what may have just happened to…

The Choose YOU! Podcast

Jan 16, 2018 3m Trailer

Welcome to the Choose YOU! Podcast - a weekly audio coaching space created to support survivors of narcissistic abuse with validation, grounded understanding, and real-life tools to help you heal and…

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Choose YOU! Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 10m.

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