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Break the Cycle with DSD 227: 227. The Hardest Part of Admitting They’re a Toxic Narcissist
There’s a moment in every unhealthy relationship where something doesn’t sit right. But the hardest part isn’t what they’re doing. It’s realizing you might be with someone who is toxic — and not…
Break the Cycle with DSD 226: 226. Why Reaching Out to a Toxic Ex Always Fails
Breaking no contact after years of silence can feel like closure — until it isn’t. In this video, I share a real experience of reaching out to a toxic ex after five years, and how that single moment…
Break the Cycle with DSD 225: 225. I Realized I’ve Been Teaching Manifestation All Along (Just Without the Woo)
For years on this channel, I’ve talked about things like limiting beliefs, absolute thinking, black-hole thinking, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after a major disruption.Recently,…
Break the Cycle with DSD 224: 224. The More You Try to Control It, the Worse It Gets
There was a time when I believed that if I could just control the outcome—say the right thing, explain it better, try harder—everything would finally get better.But the harder I tried to force the…
Break the Cycle with DSD 223. Never Make Decisions When You’re Sick (Here’s Why Doing Nothing Is Smart)
When you’re sick, exhausted, or run down, your brain does not function normally.Fatigue amplifies fear.Stress hormones spike.Catastrophic thinking takes over.Suddenly, everything feels urgent,…
Break the Cycle with DSD 222: 222. Why You Feel Stuck After Narcissistic Abuse (It’s Not Your Fault)
If you’ve been out of a narcissistic relationship for months or even years and still feel stuck, confused, or emotionally drained—this video is for you.Healing from narcissistic abuse doesn’t follow…
Break the Cycle with DSD 221. When Children Start Questioning a Parent’s Behavior — A Healthy Response
When children begin to realize that something about a parent’s behavior doesn’t feel right, it can be confusing, frightening, and isolating — especially if they don’t know how to talk about it…
Break the Cycle with DSD 220: Letting Go of a Narcissist: The Hard Truth That Brings Peace
Letting go after narcissistic abuse is one of the hardest — and most necessary — steps in healing.If you’ve been stuck waiting for closure, explanations, or accountability from a narcissist, this…
Break the Cycle with DSD 221: 219. How to Co-Parent Minimally with a Narcissist Playing the Perfect Parent
Are you constantly made to look like the “uncooperative” parent while your ex plays the perfect one on paper? You’re not alone. In this video, we dive deep into what it’s like to co-parent with a…
Break the Cycle with DSD 218: 218. Should I Tell My Child the Truth About Their Narcissistic/BPD Parent?
If you’re co-parenting with someone who has narcissistic or BPD traits and you’re in a 50/50 custody situation, this podcast is for you. A listener asked: “My son is 3.5 years old—do I say anything…
Break the Cycle with DSD 217: 217. Crossing the Finish Line: Life After Family Court Ends | Surviving a High-Conflict Divorce
After years of surviving family court, toxic co-parenting, and the emotional warfare of dealing with a narcissistic ex, the day finally comes—your child turns 18. The court orders stop. The forced…
Break the Cycle with DSD 216: 216. Blowing the Dust Off: A Test Livestream with Calls and Real Talk About Narcissistic Recovery
In this impromptu test livestream, I dust off the setup, tackle some technical hiccups, and get back into the groove of live streaming! Together, we revisit the heart of this channel: creating a safe…
Break the Cycle with DSD 216: 215. Can You Find Love After Divorcing a Narcissist? Success Stories and Insights
In this podcast, I tackle a powerful viewer question: “Do you know of anyone who, after divorcing a narcissistic spouse, went on to remarry, build a new family, and live a healthy life?” This is such…
Break the Cycle with DSD 214: 214. When do you take your ex back to arbitration?
Listener asks the question of do I take her to arbitration again on minor stuff or just save my money? Show Notes Duane discusses a question a listener asks about when to go to court and when to…
Break the Cycle with DSD 214: 213. Why are dad’s rejected? How to cope with the pain!
Father’s always seem to be rejected by children, we discuss the reasons and how to cope. Show Notes A common problem people experience in high conflict narcissistic divorces and custody is being…
Break the Cycle with DSD 212: 212. Slower learner | Take your life back after narcissistic abuse
Slower learner | Take your life back after narcissistic abuse Show Notes DSD discusses the reality of it taking time to learn how futile it can be struggling to make a different in your life with a…
Break the Cycle with DSD 211: 211. Taking care of yourself | hobbies are important!
Taking care of yourself | hobbies are important! Show Notes In this episode Duane talks about the importance of having a hobby or something that you enjoy doing. He also talks about the struggles…
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