The Survivors Playbook

Chantal Contorines
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The podcast for all survivors of narcissistic abuse with a twist-  inspirational stories of hope, with tips, tricks, tools and strategies from experts and survivors to help you create your roadmap to living a life you love. If narcissists can have a playbook  then why can't survivors also have a playbook, so that they can learn how to live their best lives, despite what the abuser in their lives do, or don't do. This is your roadmap to living a life you love.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 38: The Truth Protective Parents Need to Hear

    Send us Fan Mail As protective parents, it’s easy to become consumed by the damage a narcissistic or abusive counter-parent is causing. The lies. But what if you’ve been underestimating your own influence? In this episode, I explore one of the most important truths protective parents need to hear: your child does not need a perfect parent, they need a safe one. You’ll learn: ✔ Why one emotionally healthy parent can dramatically impact a child’s long-term well-being ✔ The mistake many protective parents make when trying to counter narcissistic manipulation ✔ Why your influence matters more than you think ✔ What children are actually learning from you, even when it feels like nothing is getting through ✔ How to shift your focus from what you can’t control to where your true power lies If you’re exhausted, discouraged, and wondering whether your efforts are making a difference, this episode is for you. Because the love, consistency, and emotional safety you provide may be shaping your child’s future in ways you cannot yet see. If you’re a protective parent navigating the challenges of co-parenting with a narcissistic or abusive counter-parent, you’re not alone. 💜 Join The Collective: a supportive membership community where protective parents learn practical strategies, receive coaching, and connect with others who truly understand. 💜 Looking for personalized support? My Private 8-Week Coaching Program provides tailored guidance to help you navigate your unique situation with greater confidence and clarity. Visit: www.chantalcontorinescoaching.com Follow on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching Because while you cannot control the chaos your child experiences with the other parent, you can become the safe harbour they return to again and again. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    10 min

  2. Jun 19

    Ep. 37: When narcissists won't let go- how to stop living under their control

    Send us Fan Mail You left the relationship, but somehow they’re still controlling your life. In this episode, I dive into one of the most frustrating realities of post-separation abuse: the narcissistic ex-partner who refuses to let go. Whether they’re using the children, the court system, constant conflict, manipulation, intimidation, or endless communication to maintain control, many protective parents find themselves trapped in a cycle that feels impossible to escape. You’ll learn: ● Why narcissistic counter-parents continue their abusive tactics long after separation ● The difference between co-parenting and managing a high-conflict personality ● How coercive control often continues after the relationship ends ● The biggest mistakes protective parents make when trying to deal with a narcissist ● Practical strategies to reduce conflict, protect your peace, and reclaim your power ● Why the key to freedom isn’t changing them—it’s changing how you respond If you’ve ever wondered why your ex seems obsessed with creating chaos, or why they continue to interfere with your life years after separation, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and what you can do about it. Because while you may not be able to control the narcissist, you can absolutely learn how to stop giving them control over you. For more support, resources, and coaching for protective parents navigating narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and high-conflict co-parenting, visit Chantal Contorines Coaching and join our growing community of protective parents who are choosing empowerment over survival. Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    12 min

  3. Jun 5

    Ep. 36: Kimberly Weeks: relearning how to walk and talk after abuse

    Send us Fan Mail This is such a powerful episode, that we recorded on June 1st, which happens to be International Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. In this episode, I connect with the amazing powerhouse that is Kimberly Weeks. You would not be able to tell, as she's so incredibly articulate, that she had to relearn how to walk and talk, after she left her abuser.  She is the epitome of endurance, grit, determination, power, and also, vitality, intelligence, and goodness.  This is a must listen to episode- you will leave feeling validated, empowered, educated and far more supported.  You can find Kimberly Weeks on social media at @iamkimberlyweeks or on her site at www.kimberlyweeks.com Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    43 min

  4. May 29

    Ep. 35: Fight, flight, freeze or fawn- how to help your children

    Send us Fan Mail This is the episode for every protective parent. I walk you through what fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses look like in your child, why they experience these responses and how you can help them navigate them.  This is a short but incredibly impactful episode designed to educate and empower you.  Want to learn how I help protective parents, just like you, navigate this insanity?  https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    17 min

  5. May 22

    Ep. 34: Sami's story- from 10 months married to 3 years in court

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk to the amazing Sami Bachota, of Informed Healing. She tells us how she got into the work of helping survivors and we delve into her story. Married for only 10 months, but in and out of court for over 3 years.  But, despite what her ex continues to do, drag her back to court and use the system to control her, she has built a life she loves. This is a must listen to episode for every survivor of abuse.  You can find her on IG @informed_healing or via email at: theinformedhealingmethod@gmail.com Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    51 min

  6. May 15

    Ep. 33: David Vs Goliath

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about how so many protective parents feel like they are David, up against Goliath. Spoiler alert: David won, against every single odd, by not playing the way Goliath expected him to.  A must listen for every protective parent navigating this all.  Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    12 min

  7. May 12

    Ep. 32: Let's talk about grief

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the various forms of grief that so many protective parents feel and experience post separation. It's a powerful reminder that grief and joy can coexist and that just because you carry grief, doesn't mean you can't experience true happiness, peace and joy.  Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    17 min

  8. Apr 24

    Story Time with Chantal Ep.1: How I found out my husband was cheating on me

    Send us Fan Mail This is the very first instalment, or chapter, if you will, of my latest podcast within a podcast. Story Time with Chantal features the real life, can't make this shit up, stories from people just like you. I narrate them in the first person, using me/I, my children, my ex, but these are not my stories, they are yours. I do change some identifying markers, to keep you all safe from your ex's scrutiny.  And reminder- that men and women can be victims, which also means, that men and women can be abusers, liars, stealers and cheaters.  I hope you enjoy! Visit: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com to learn how to work with me.  And find it all here at: https://linktr.ee/chantalcontorinescoaching Follow me on Instagram: @chantal.contorines.coaching This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    17 min
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The podcast for all survivors of narcissistic abuse with a twist-  inspirational stories of hope, with tips, tricks, tools and strategies from experts and survivors to help you create your roadmap to living a life you love. If narcissists can have a playbook  then why can't survivors also have a playbook, so that they can learn how to live their best lives, despite what the abuser in their lives do, or don't do. This is your roadmap to living a life you love.

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  • Creator
    Chantal Contorines
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Survivors Playbook
  • Show Website
    The Survivors Playbook

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