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Is that really an apology

Is That Really an Apology—Or Just a Way to Feel Better?

Is your apology really an apology—or just a way to ease your own shame? In this episode, Renee Swanson and I dive into the hidden emotions behind guilt, rage, and […]

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Are You Too Hard on Yourself? Some Preliminary Thoughts on Guilt

Guilt is supposed to help us repair—but what happens when it turns into self-punishment? In this clip, Renee and I explore how guilt gets distorted, how it hides behind over-apologizing, […]

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Let’s talk – Office Hours

Office Hours is a low-cost, small-group space where you can bring your questions about the podcast content, your confusion around narcissistic relationships, traits, and dynamics, and the places where you […]

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When Connection Feels Dangerous: How Shame Makes You Disappear!

What if the reason you shut down, disappear, or attack yourself… isn’t weakness, but shame? In this clip with Renee Swanson, we uncover how shame hides behind perfectionism, silence, and even grandiosity—and why naming it is the first step to healing.

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I know why I get angry

I Know Why I Get Angry and Defensive—So Why Can’t I Stop?

In this episode, we look at the painful moment so many of us know too well: when you understand why you get angry, defensive, or shut down—and yet, you still […]

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I know its small so why

I Know It’s Small… So Why Does It Hurt So Much?

Why do small letdowns—like a late reply or a minor change of plans—sometimes feel like a gut punch? This episode unpacks how everyday disappointments can stir up deep feelings of […]

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Entangled! Pathological Lovers and Malignant Narcissism

Why do toxic relationships feel impossible to leave? In this episode, Dr. Nae and I explore trauma bonds—how narcissistic abuse uses love bombing, control, and betrayal to trap partners. We […]

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Mindfulness for all Cuts

How Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy Can Change Your Life

What if the real challenge in healing from narcissism isn’t just the big moments, but the subtle, often invisible patterns shaping your relationships and inner world? In this episode, Lindsey […]

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Why Mindfulness and Containment Are Game-Changers in Narcissism Recovery – Mindfullness meets

What keeps us trapped in toxic narcissistic relationships—and how can we finally break free? In this clip from my interview with Lindsey Miller, we uncover the hidden emotional forces and […]

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Toxic Relationships: How I Learned to Stay Grounded

What if healing from narcissistic relationships isn’t about fixing or avoiding pain—but learning to truly sit with it? In this episode with Lindsay, she uses a beautiful metaphor of sitting […]

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