Navigating Narcissism: Angela Myer on Overcoming Abuse and Planning a Safe Exit

Brian Livingston introduces Angela Myer, who shares her background and insights on parenting styles and their impact on narcissism. Angela delves into situational narcissism, recounting personal experiences and discussing workplace abuse that led to her pivotal turning point. The conversation shifts to perspectives on forgiveness and the challenges of therapy. Angela offers advice on dealing with narcissistic behavior and reasserting dominance. She explains how to recognize and handle hoovering, love bombing, and negative relationship patterns. The episode also covers planning a safe exit strategy from an abusive relationship. Angela's contact information is provided before the episode wraps up with closing remarks and a sign-off. (0:00) Introduction, guest welcome, and Angela Meyer's background (2:09) Parenting styles and their impact on narcissism (4:57) Situational narcissism and personal experiences (9:42) Workplace abuse and Angela's turning point (14:38) Shifting perspectives, forgiveness, and therapy challenges (17:55) Dealing with narcissistic behavior and reasserting dominance (28:54) Recognizing and handling hoovering, love bombing, and relationship patterns (31:00) Planning a safe exit strategy from an abusive relationship (31:27) Contact information for Angela Meyer and episode wrap-up (32:48) Closing remarks and sign-off