Narcissism Explained

Is my partner a narcissist? Highlights from Dr. Kerry’s 3 Favorite Interviews

Relationships with narcissists can be confounding, confusing, and incredibly frustrating. Join Dr. Kerry for this holiday episode when she revisits the highlights of her three favorite interviews. Hear Dr. Les Carter’s explanation of why narcissists are so tricky, Lisa Sonni’s three steps to breaking a trauma bond, and Dr. Robin Stern’s disturbing description of gaslighting’s power. To listen to these full episodes: Dr. Les Carter: https://www.breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com/podcast/s…

“We’re just trying to help!” How to Manage Toxic In-Law Drama

Are you battling toxic in-law drama? Is your mother-in-law or father-in-law intruding into your relationship or family? This week, Rossana Faye joins us to discuss common toxic in-law drama, particularly when it involves a narcissistic mother- or father-in-law. This week’s self-help tip is the importance of strengthening your couple’s boundaries over time. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resourcesFirst Steps t…

“How mad can I make you?” The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play

Do you find yourself exasperated or angry at your partner, but you aren’t sure why? Do they put you into no-win binds? Covert narcissists love to play subtle, often hidden mind games. They are masterful at twisting the truth, hiding exploitative agendas, and playing the victim, enraging their partners and families while keeping them in the dark. In this episode, Lisa Sonni joins to discuss the common mind games covert narcissists use. This week’s self-help tip is how to use your emoti…

“You’re trying to control me!” Why Managing Boundaries with Narcissists Fails

Have you noticed managing boundaries with narcissists always fails? That they find some tricky way to evade limit setting? Suddenly, you’re being accused of being too controlling or sensitive, or they can’t understand what you’re asking. In this podcast, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the problems of managing boundaries with narcissists. We’ll explore this issue from a narcissist’s perspective: why they find boundaries threatening. The self-help tip is the importance of evaluati…

“You’re not taking my babies from me!” How Jessica Kent Escaped Abuse

(Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of abuse.) This week, Jessica Kent, a wildly popular social media figure, joins me to share her story of escaping abuse. Jessica reveals how covert narcissistic abuse can go from subtle to violent, especially when victims leave the relationship. Jessica Kent is best known for prison reform advocacy. To learn more about her and her work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaKent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesken12/…

Why I’d Snoop Again: How this Toxic Behavior Sometimes Provides Closure and Safety

Is it ever okay to go through your partner’s phone? I’ve been guilty of snooping and might consider doing it again. Narcissists and toxic personalities are masters at creating ambiguity. My ex used to readily offer me his credit card after we first started dating. He’d send photos of broken machinery and take me on company runs, all as a way to build trust so that I couldn’t tell real company crises from manufactured ones. I later learned he’d created this elaborate ruse to hide a double l…

I Think My Pet is Being Hurt! The Danger Narcissists Pose to Our Animals

An all-too-common problem is narcissists and pets. Toxic people often pose a serious danger to our beloved animals. In this podcast, Lisa Sonni and Dr. Kerry discuss the relationship toxic people often have with their family pets. Narcissists will often shower animals with love and attention only to harm the pets in private. The self-help tip includes some important boundaries to consider when beginning a relationship with someone new. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Res…

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

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 The Complete …

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

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…

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

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…