Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic Love Withdrawal: Why You Chase Their Affection and Lose Yourself

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Why did you do things you swore you'd never do, just to get their love back?

In this episode, Kerry and researcher Dr. Karen Mitchell unpack why affection from a narcissistic or predatory partner can feel like a drug. It's intense and strategic, and then it's suddenly withdrawn. They also explore who predatory people target:  honest, kind-hearted people. And why recovery can take years.

This was never about you being weak. The pull you felt was engineered, and understanding it is how you break free.

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DR. KAREN MITCHELL is a researcher and author of Human Predators, behind the largest global study on predatory behavior and neurological differences outside of prison settings. She advocates for a new framework — 20 attributes and 25 tactics — to identify human predators and expose how they control, isolate, and escape accountability without physical force.

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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., an author and educator, helps listeners decode toxic dynamics, recognize manipulation, and rebuild self-trust.

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