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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
