Feeling knocked down? Defeated? Here’s Kerry’s secret on how to become an overcomer

In this episode, Tara flips the script and interviews Kerry. Dive in as Kerry reveals a hidden gem that’s been her shield against tough times. Tune in to discover how you too can stand tall against the shadows of narcissistic harm. Links: How He Gets Into Her Head by Don HennesseySubmit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching appThe Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resourcesFirst Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced…

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Why am I so confused? The Making & Breaking of a Trauma Bond with Lisa Sonni

In this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Lisa Sonni, author and trauma bond expert, on the development of powerful psychological attachments. Lisa shares how to recognize if we’re trauma bonded and how to know if we are breaking this toxic interpersonal connection. This episode demystifies the intense attachment so many of us have with toxic people with helpful, yet hard-hurting truths. Links: Lisa’s WebsiteTrauma Bond Recovery JournalRebuilding After a Trauma Bond Su…

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How to find joy and renewed power after surviving abuse: An interview with Tara

In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look into our co-host, Tara’s life. She shares how she has learned to find joy and where her real source of power is after surviving abuse. Links: Tara’s WebsiteGrit: The Power of Passion and PerseveranceSubmit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching appThe Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resourcesFirst Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital courseToxic-Free Relatio…

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Why do narcissists have to make life miserable? Dr. Les Carter Explains Narcissism

In this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Dr. Les Carter, a psychologist with wildly popular YouTube channel and podcast, Surviving Narcissism about the narcissistic mindset. Dr. Carter demystifies why these individuals are so good at turning the tables on us, making us feel like the crazy ones. Links: Dr. Carter’s YouTube Channel Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching appThe Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic ab…

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If it was just a “situationship”, why do I feel so miserable?

In this episode, Kerry and Tara respond to a listener’s letter about the struggle of recovering from even just a situationship with a narcissist. Relationships with narcissists can impact us negatively even when they aren’t long-term ones! And today’s self-help tip is about learning to replace previous/negative habits and behaviors with positives ones. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching appThe Complete Recovery Collecti…

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Does everyone deserve our kindness? How to reduce the risk of being exploited

In this episode, Kerry and Tara share some of their struggles with figuring out the difference between being selfish and having self-respect. Many of us see boundaries or self-care as inherently “selfish.” And today’s self-help tip is assessing the motive of your or others’ actions. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching appThe Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resourcesFirst Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced dig…

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Am I still trauma bonded? Top Signs That You’ve Broken That Toxic Connection

In this episode, Kerry and Tara share the initial signs they had broken the trauma bond with their exes. Intense connections get formed with toxic partners and family members that can be very controlling. Breaking them is an essential part of healing. And today’s self-help tip is using your observational power to recall possible consequences of any potential action as a personal boundary. Links: Betrayal Bonds: Breaking Free of Exploitative Relationships by Patrick CarnesBreaking Free…

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My relationship is toxic? I thought all relationships required a lot of work

In this episode, Kerry and Tara address a common fallacy that all relationships are a lot of hard work. We will explore why many of us struggle to recognize signs of a toxic partnership. And the self-help tip is using our bodily sensations to identify safe connections and situations. Links: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay GibsonRecovery from Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay GibsonToxic People by Lillian GlasseBreaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Seaso…

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How will I know when I’m supposed to leave? What if I make the wrong decision?

In this episode, Kerry and Tara tackle one of the most asked questions of abuse survivors: how do I know if I should leave? We’ll discuss the common hindrances to making this decision and how to support a loved one who’s trapped in this kind of indecisiveness. Today’s self-help tip is to make a realistic budget for expenses if you should decide to leave. Links: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay by Mira KirshenbaumBreaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Season 1 Episode 52: I just…

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