Waking Up From Narc Abuse
Alana Sanborn
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Isolation in Abuse: Why You Need Safe Community to Recover
Abusers isolate you because isolation makes control easier. Healing requires connection, safety, and people who get it. In this episode, we talk about why isolation is such a powerful abuse…
The Truth About Trauma Bonds (And What They're Not)
Could you be using the term "trauma bond" totally wrong? In this episode I explain what a trauma bond really is, and what it's not, and I offer an alternative term that you can start using that…
Navigating the Dating World After Narcissistic Abuse
Dating can be a nightmare. Of course, it can also be fun and exciting. But after being manipulated by a narcissist, dating can feel like entering a battle when you're still limping from the last…
A Sick Game: When a Narcissist Plays Sick to Gain Attention
Narcissists do all kinds of things to gain your sympathy, time, money, and energy. One of the worst (in my opinion), is when they pretend they are ill or injured to use you, to appear less scary, or…
3 Types of Narcissists to Watch Out For
Narcissists come in all shapes, sizes and ages, but here are three types to look out for. The end result is similar for all three, but their approaches are strikingly different. Do you recognize…
Casey's Story, Part 1: The Date
This is Casey's Story, a true-ish story of narcissistic abuse, told in installments. Follow along as Casey meets the love of her life, only to realize he's the stuff of nightmares. This is a new,…
3 Tips for Dealing With the Unavoidable Narcissist
Sometimes we can't avoid the narcissists in our lives. So, here are three ways to cope with the triggering experience of contact with the narcissist in your life.
Healthy or Toxic? Does Your Relationship Have These 5 Qualities?
If you're used to the turmoil of toxic relationships, you may not be sure how to tell if a relationship is healthy or not. In this episode, we'll go through 5 key signs of a healthy relationship, and…
Emotional Abandonment: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents
In this episode, we're exploring they dynamics of narcissistic parenting and its profound effects on adult children. Learn more about how a narcissistic parent (or two) can turn you into someone who…
What if I'm the Narcissist?
Lots of people come to me with this question. They want to know if they are the narcissist. They are terrified that they are the one causing all the issues in their relationships, and they've even…
Are We Stigmatizing Mental Illness When We Talk About Narcissists?
The podcast episode wherein I ramble a lot about whether the way I speak about narcissistic folks is stigmatizing a mental health issue. Hope it helps to hear my perspective and know that I do think…
The Worst Lies a Narcissist Can Tell You
Narcissistic people are masters of deception. They will do anything to uphold an image of themselves that is often quite false. The lies they tell range from miniscule to huge whoppers, but the most…
Why do Narcissists Act Like Children?
Have you noticed that the narcissistic person in your life throws tantrums, acts like they're the only person that matters, and erupts with emotion at the smallest things? ...Kind of like a child…
What the Heck is a Narcissist, Anyway?
Calling someone a narcissist has gotten pretty trendy in the last few years, but I believe it's appropriate for the term to be popular. Why? Because there are so many folks out there who fit the…
S1E1 The Aging Narcissist
Today's topic touches on something that's been on my mind lately—what happens when a narcissist becomes elderly? Do they become wiser or gentler? For those of you who have grown up with a…
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Waking Up From Narc Abuse has published 15 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Waking Up From Narc Abuse is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 10m.
