90 episodes
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. & Tara Blair Ball
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4.6 • 59 Ratings
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Are you in a relationship that confuses you and leaves you feeling attacked or walking on eggshells? Maybe you've left one but aren't sure what to do next.
Learn more about narcissistic abuse from Dr. Kerry McAvoy, a mental health clinician and author of Love You More, and Tara Blair Ball, Certified Relationship Coach and author of Reclaim and Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal, as they tackle toxic relationship dynamics.
Listen as they describe destructive personalities, typical partner profiles, progressive stages of abuse, and common manipulation tactics. Find out why these relationships are difficult to avoid, what makes them tough to leave, and how to recover and find self-love again.
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Could you be at risk? Why you should be afraid of the Dark Triad Personality
In this episode, Kerry and Tara discuss a particularly dangerous group of people, the Dark Triad Personality Disorders. And today's self-help tip is how to assess if someone you know is a one.
Is My Partner Toxic or Dangerous? Find out with this short survey
If you’re wanting to exit a toxic relationship safety, here are some things to consider.
References:
Adam Grant
Definition of the Light Triad Personality type
Robert Hare, Ph.D. Expert on psychopathy
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Season 1 Episode 47: How does a narcissist or a psychopath differ? Aren't both abusive?
Follow Kerry and Tara on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook: Kerry's accounts & Tara's accounts.
Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club!
Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross. Available here at the following online stores.
Seeking help? Book a coaching session with Tara.
Reclaim & Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal. Get the Journal on Amazon.
Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast! Leave us a review and let us know what you think about the podcast; send an email to hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.com
More available at kerrymcavoyphd.com
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Friends as Enemies: What to do when those you love are narcissistic
In this episode, Kerry and Tara tackle how complicated it can be when the narcissists in your life can also be friends or family members. And the self-help tip is a visualization strategy for your boundaries.
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Season 1 Episode 69: Ready for the holidays? My three top tips for dealing with difficult relatives and in-laws https://www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/12420137-ready-for-the-holidays-my-three-top-tips-for-dealing-with-difficult-relatives-and-in-laws
Follow Kerry and Tara on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook: Kerry's accounts & Tara's accounts.
Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club!
Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross. Available here at the following online stores.
Seeking help? Book a coaching session with Tara.
Reclaim & Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal. Get the Journal on Amazon.
Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast! Leave us a review and let us know what you think about the podcast; send an email to hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.com
More available at kerrymcavoyphd.com
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How can my narcissistic ex move on so easily? The Problem of Grief
Victims of narcissistic abuse often complain about seeing happy photos of their exes on social media. In this episode, Kerry and Tara will discuss why some people move on so quickly and easily after leaving a relationship. And the Self-Help Tip will be how to use "containment" for intense emotions like grief.
References:
"Understanding the Way Men Grieve" https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/exc_0816.shtml
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3LN76oi
Follow Kerry and Tara on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook: Kerry's accounts & Tara's accounts.
Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club!
Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross. Available here at the following online stores.
Seeking help? Book a coaching session with Tara.
Reclaim & Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal. Get the Journal on Amazon.
Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast! Leave us a review and let us know what you think about the podcast; send an email to hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.com
More available at kerrymcavoyphd.com
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Waking up to a Stranger: What Happens Once Love Bombing is Over
Have you noticed how narcissists and toxic people morph into someone new once love-bombing is over? In this episode, Kerry and Tara examine the chameleon-like nature of personality disorders and how this creates confusion and self-doubt for victims. And the self-help tip is a helpful exercise to expose if this dynamic is happening in your current relationship.
Follow Kerry and Tara on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook: Kerry's accounts & Tara's accounts.
Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club!
Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross. Available here at the following online stores.
Seeking help? Book a coaching session with Tara.
Reclaim & Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal. Get the Journal on Amazon.
Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast! Leave us a review and let us know what you think about the podcast; send an email to hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.com
More available at kerrymcavoyphd.com
Support the show -
Announcement
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse will be dropping a new episode on May 8, 2023. In the meantime feel to listen to previous episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2150391
Follow Kerry and Tara on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook: Kerry's accounts & Tara's accounts.
Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club!
Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross. Available here at the following online stores.
Seeking help? Book a coaching session with Tara.
Reclaim & Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal. Get the Journal on Amazon.
Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast! Leave us a review and let us know what you think about the podcast; send an email to hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.com
More available at resources.kerrymcavoyphd.com
Support the show -
Could I be the narcissist? The power of reactive abuse to make victims feel crazy.
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara tackle the power of reactive abuse to make some narcissistic abuse victims feel crazy. And the self-help tip is how to increase the effectiveness of an affirmation by pairing it with a positive behavior.
Follow Kerry and Tara on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook: Kerry's accounts & Tara's accounts.
Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club!
Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross. Available here at the following online stores.
Seeking help? Book a coaching session with Tara.
Reclaim & Recover: Heal from Toxic Relationships with a 7-Step Guided Journal. Get the Journal on Amazon.
Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast! Leave us a review and let us know what you think about the podcast; send an email to hello@breakingfreewithkerrytara.com
More available at resources.kerrymcavoyphd.com
Support the show
Customer Reviews
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I am in the middle of a giant change in my life. I was raised by a narcissist father with BPD. I have ALWAYS felt stunted. Today you hit me in my soul. You said “paralyzed” and I lost my breath. I married a narcissist. I am only now realizing this 2 weeks from our 15th wedding anniversary. I am not done with the second episode yet but I think you may have just changed my life. So thank you.
Amazingly helpful
A pod for when you are in the eye of the storm. Completely documented what I am feeling right now and it's been so helpful. One of 4 pods I am using to guide me through the hardest thing I have ever had to go through.
FINALLY something real and usable!!
I have struggled my entire life with something I couldn’t put a name to. And now I have names…narcissistic abuse, cognitive dissonance, trauma bonds - just to name a few. Dr. McAvoy has her own experience with narcissistic abuse - which may be why she is so incredibly passionate in how she shares her life’s work and experiences. She speaks to you in a way that is so clear and understandable to the lay person. So incredibly helpful. So happy to finally find a professional that shares, informs and teaches the ways she does. So very thankful!
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