48. Breaking Free: Surviving and Thriving After a Narcissistic Relationship with Madeline Beeler and Randi Markowitz
In this powerful episode of Flirtations, we welcome two Flirties to the show to share with us their stories of surviving and thriving after a narcissistic relationship. Our guests, Madeline Beeler and Randi Markowitz, share their personal experiences of being in relationships with narcissistic partners and, through their stories, we explore the signs of narcissistic behavior, the emotional toll it takes, and the journey towards healing, self-discovery, and what comes next. What you'll hear inside: Understanding Narcissism: What it is and how to recognize it in a partner Red Flags: Identifying the early signs of narcissistic behavior The Emotional Impact: How being in a relationship with a narcissist affects your mental and emotional health Breaking Free: The turning points that led our guests to leave their relationships Healing and Recovery: Practical advice on rebuilding self-esteem and finding hope after leaving a narcissistic relationship Moving Forward: How to avoid falling into similar patterns in future relationships and cultivate healthy connections Please join us for an insightful and heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the challenges of dealing with narcissism in relationships and offers hope and strategies for anyone looking to reclaim their lives - and thrive! Then don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guests! Madeline Beeler is a business coach, mindset expert, and advocate for women navigating major life transitions. With a focus on empowering women to build thriving businesses and create meaningful lives, she helps them break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential. As a single mom, she understands the challenges of balancing family, business, and self-care, and she’s passionate about guiding women through the process of creating aligned, successful businesses. When she's not coaching, you can find her living life fully with her daughter and partner, and dreaming big for the future. You connect with Madeline on Instagram. If you know its time to leave your relationship or marriage and looking for support, check out Madeline's upcoming course, Empowered Exit! You can learn more and join the waitlist here: https://madelinebeelerco.podia.com/empowered-exit Randi Markowitz is a mixed-media artist who works as a painter, photographer, and graphic designer. Her paintings often feature inspirational messages, as she strongly believes in the power of words. Each piece includes an uplifting quote or saying—sometimes visible and other times hidden—intended to inspire feelings of love and hope. In 2023, she received the Best of Chatham award for her design business, Belle Fleur Design. In 2024, she will participate in the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour to showcase her artwork under Randi Markowitz Art. As a single mother, she has overcome the challenges of narcissistic abuse and now helps others understand narcissism. You can find Randi’s art on Instagram @randimarkowitzart and Facebook @randi.markowitz.art and her website www.randimarkowitz.com. Her graphic design work can be found on Instagram @bellefleurgraphicdesign and Facebook @bellefleurgraphicdesign and www.bellefleurdesign.com About your host: Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections. You can connect with Benjam