Am I The Narcissist? When Toxic People Accuse You of Being The Problem

March 25, 2024 No Comments

Have you ever wondered, “Am I the narcissist?” Have you been accused of being the problem? In this podcast episode, Rossana Faye joins me to discuss how to know who’s creating the chaos. Narcissists are notorious for never seeing themselves as the root cause, but how do we know that the issue isn’t us? And the self-help tip is how to use your history to identify dysfunctional relationship patterns. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: D…

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Is It Really Abuse If I Can’t Do What I Want? What is Coercive Control?

March 18, 2024 No Comments

Is being overly controlling a form of abuse? In this podcast episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the subtleties of coercive control. Learn how to recognize the common control tactic of this insidious form of abuse. And this week’s self-help tip is to assess how your partner’s feelings and demands affect you. Are you doing less and becoming increasingly isolated to please them? Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching …

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When Stonewalling Is Used Against You: How to Disarm Toxic Interactions

March 11, 2024 No Comments

Stonewalling or giving someone the silent treatment is one of the nastiest forms of unfair fighting. When we ignore or reject another person’s bid for a connection more than thirty percent of the time, the likelihood the relationship won’t make it dramatically increases. In this episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss why stonewalling is such a popular toxic behavior and what to do if it’s happening to you. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou:…

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What’s wrong with me? The Power of Gaslighting to Confuse and Control: Interview with Dr. Robin Stern

March 4, 2024 No Comments

Have you wondered what’s wrong with me? This could be a sign of gaslighting. Dr. Robin Stern, psychoanalyst, author, and expert on gaslighting, joins me to discuss the underlying dynamics of a toxic or narcissistic relationship. She delves into the hidden motivations of both the gaslighter as well as the gaslightee. •Learn more about Dr. Stern •The Gaslight Effect Podcast •My Interview with Dr. Stern on The Gaslight Effect Podcast •The Gaslight Effect book Submit your question to be a…

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When Fear of Change Keeps You from Leaving: How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Life

February 26, 2024 No Comments

Leaving often brings along with it a fear of change. We might dread how change will affect our kids or our friendships. Maybe we’re concerned about how leaving could disrupt life as we know it. In this podcast episode, Tara and Dr. Kerry discuss the fears of change they faced and how they overcame them to leave. Tara also is leaving the show and shares about her future plans. The self-help tip is the power of letter writing to find closure after leaving a toxic relationship.&nbs…

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Could Your Relationship be Making You Sick? The High Cost of Living With a Narcissist

February 19, 2024 No Comments

Could living with a narcissist be making you sick? Are you struggling with more illnesses? Maybe you even have an autoimmune disease. In this podcast episode, Tara Blair Ball and Lisa Sonni discuss the invisible impact of living with a narcissist on our health. Learn how narcissists and other toxic people not only sabotage our self-care but also impact our physical and mental health. Resources: The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk- https://amzn.to/3Sh06nc Submit your quest…

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Don’t Trust Yourself? How Self-Doubt Keeps Us Stuck in a Bad Relationship

February 12, 2024 No Comments

Are you stuck in a bad relationship? Are you wondering if you have good enough reasons enough to leave? In this podcast episode, Rossana Faye, Rollercoaster of Love, joins to me to discuss how self-doubt can trap us in a bad relationship. How we can get stuck in our own heads, which only adds to the confusion we already feel in narcissistic relationships. And the self-help tip is the power of finding forgiveness for ourselves through acceptance and love. Submit your question to be answere…

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Time to Leave? Top Dos and Don’ts When Divorcing a Narcissist: Interview with Kate Anthony

February 5, 2024 No Comments

Are you considering divorcing a narcissist? Wondering how to do it safely? In today’s podcast, Kate Anthony, a High-Conflict Divorce Coach and author of The D Word, joins me to discuss how to become our own best advocate when leaving a narcissist. She covers the top dos and don’ts to exiting these challenging and even dangerous relationships. Kate Anthony: https://kateanthony.com The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage: https://amzn.to/3HDbTHh Submit your questi…

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Off-balanced by the ups and downs? How narcissists keep you confused.

January 29, 2024 No Comments

Are you feeling off-balanced? Do you wonder how your narcissistic partner or loved one is keeping you confused? In this podcast episode, Tara is joined by Lisa Sonni of Stronger Than Before, and they delve into how narcissists and toxic people employ intermittent reinforcement and other manipulative strategies to keep victims confused. The self-help tip is the importance of analyzing one’s investment in a relationship. Ask yourself, “Is the giving and support mutually reciprocal and equit…

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Men can’t be victims, right? Common myths about men and narcissistic abuse: An Interview with Brent MacLerie

January 22, 2024 No Comments

One of many harmful stereotypes men face is that they can’t be victims of narcissistic abuse, yet the rates of narcissism are nearly equal between men and women. In this episode, Brent MacLerie, social media activist and advocate for gender issues, joins Tara and me to discuss his experience of narcissistic abuse along with the common challenges many male victims face in abusive relationships. To follow Brent: https://www.tiktok.com/@expatriarch Resource: Couple Skills: Making Your Relati…

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