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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. & Tara Blair Ball
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4.6 • 83 Ratings
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Are you in a relationship that confuses you? One that leaves you feeling attacked or walking on eggshells? Maybe you've left but aren't sure what to do next; then you're in the right place.
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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Are you trapped? What to do if you're stuck in a bad relationship
What should you do if you get trapped in a bad relationship? Narcissistic abuse victims often have limited financial means and little social support. In this episode, Dr. Kerry and Tara answer a listener's letter of someone who finds themselves exactly in this position.
The self-help tip is about the importance of giving yourself permission to prioritize your own needs first.
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What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstetter, PhD
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Is it love bombing or real love? Can you tell the difference?
How do you know if it's love bombing vs. real love? What signs should we be watching out for when meeting someone new? Does the problem of love bombing only apply to narcissists, or do other people do it too?
In this podcast episode, Kerry and Tara share from their personal experience the common mistakes we make separating love bombing from real love.
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Are all narcissists sex addicts? What goes wrong with intimacy in the bedroom
Can narcissism be linked with sex addiction, and what exactly is sex addiction? In this episode, Kerry and Tara delve into the intimacy challenges that some individuals with narcissistic tendencies face. Instead of providing this week's self-help tip, they address a listener's question: "Can a narcissist change?"
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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Season 2 Episode 14: Am I more vulnerable to toxic relationships because I have ADHD or Autism? The answer might surprise youSupport Us:
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Have you met a narcissist? How sympathy sometimes can be a warning
Is empathy a good indicator you've met a healthy person? Narcissists are often thought of as emotionally cold and insensitive, yet this stereotype couldn't be further from the truth.
In this episode, Kerry describes why we often initially miss the signs we've met someone toxic. Learn the difference between instrumental and compassionate empathy.
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Feeling knocked down? Defeated? Here's Kerry's secret on how to become an overcomer
In this episode, Tara flips the script and interviews Kerry. Dive in as Kerry reveals a hidden gem that's been her shield against tough times. Tune in to discover how you too can stand tall against the shadows of narcissistic harm.
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How He Gets Into Her Head by Don HennesseySupport Us:
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Why am I so confused? The Making & Breaking of a Trauma Bond with Lisa Sonni
In this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Lisa Sonni, author and trauma bond expert, on the development of powerful psychological attachments. Lisa shares how to recognize if we’re trauma bonded and how to know if we are breaking this toxic interpersonal connection. This episode demystifies the intense attachment so many of us have with toxic people with helpful, yet hard-hurting truths.
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Lisa's WebsiteTrauma Bond Recovery JournalRebuilding After a Trauma Bond Surviving to Thriving Workbook Unmasking NarcissismSupport Us:
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Customer Reviews
Informative and Healing
Having now realized I was in a toxic Narcissistic marriage these episodes help to wrap my brain around all the integral parts of this parasitic relationship. I cannot wait to heal all the parts in me and these shows help to find positive ways to move forward. Thank you.
Speechless
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.
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