Exploring Narcissism

This episode is for anyone who was in a toxic relationship in the past and is now ready to find a healthy person to date and potentially get into a healthy relationship with them. They may be worried about repeating the same mistakes of the past. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

'What do I do if I'm tired of being strong all the time?' This episode focuses on what it takes to be strong in the face of adversity and life's challenges, and how to cope when you feel tired and depleted of energy from having to be strong for so long. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This episode focuses on the concept of self-worth. How society determines your self-worth versus what your self-worth really is. What if your self-worth didn't match up to society's unrealistic standards, does that mean you're inadequate? or not good enough? Listen to the episode to find out what impacts your self-worth and hear another perspective on the subject. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

Reference: Rethinking Narcissism book by Dr Craig Malkin (I inadvertently referred to the book as Exploring Narcissism when I meant to say Rethinking Narcissism!) This episode focuses on the concept of healthy narcissism, if there is such a thing! It also focuses on the spectrum of narcissism. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

* PS: slight mistake I said it's important to stay financially dependent, I meant to say 'independent' :) This month we are focusing on narcissistic personality style and behaviours, and this week the focus is on what financial abuse is, how to identify it and how you could potentially protect yourself. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This month we are focusing on narcissistic personality style and behaviours, and this week the focus is on exploring how someone becomes a Narcissist. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This month we are focusing on some manipulation tools that Narcissists typically use, and this week the focus is on Triangulation, a very powerful and favoured tool of manipulation. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This month we are focusing on some manipulation tools that Narcissists typically use, and this week the focus is on Breadcrumbing. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This month we are focusing on some manipulation tools that Narcissists typically use, and this week the focus is on stonewalling. I offer 5 key tips on how to cope when experiencing stonewalling. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This episode could be relatable to anyone who is in a Narcissistic relationship (emotionally abusive relationship) who feels intense emotions of guilt, especially during interactions with their narcissist intimate partner. Narcissists ultimately benefit from your guilt, therefore they exploit it to their advantage, and they do this through manipulation. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

During the month of February we are focusing on topics around making the decision to end a narcissistic relationship, and any challenges that arise from that. Today's episode focuses on how a Narcissist 'feels' when you 'abandon' them, how they 'react' and, finally, when's the best time to leave a Narcissistic relationship. Please note that any advice given here is generic advice and doesn't take into account your own unique circumstance. Some of this advice may not be the right advice for someone in extremely controlling and abusive situation. Make sure to keep yourself safe first and foremost and seek support from trusted organisations or sources where necessary especially if there's risk of harm to yourself or others. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

During the month of February we are focusing on topics around making the decision to end a narcissistic relationship, and any challenges that arise from that. Today's episode offers some practical steps to help you if you're seriously considering ending a narcissistic relationship. Please note that any advice given here is generic advice and doesn't take into account your own unique circumstance. Some of this advice may not be the right advice for someone in extremely controlling and abusive situation. Make sure to keep yourself safe first and foremost and seek support from trusted organisations or sources where necessary especially if there's risk of harm to yourself or others. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

During the month of February we will focus on topics around making the decision to end a narcissistic relationship, and any challenges that arise from that. Today's episode is for anyone who is looking to leave their narcissistic relationship. Next week will be about practical steps you could take to support your decision to leave. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This episode focuses on signs that you are healing from your Narcissistic relationship, and the key sign to pay attention to. Healing isn't linear and isn't one size fits all, we all heal differently depending on various factors that have informed our trauma or pain. Healing is possible, it's important to take charge of our own healing and make decisions that support us along the way. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This episode focuses on what loving a Narcissist can cost you, and offers some insight and reflections that can support your healing process. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

This episode focuses on the power of letting go of resentment, the power of shifting your focus on having compassion for yourself. Let go of resentment in order to support your healing process. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

It's 2024, a new year, and we're doing things a little differently. We're introducing a mini-series of four episodes each, four episodes a month, and there will be a theme each month (per mini-series). January's theme is topics around 'Healing'. This week's episode is relevant to you if you are no longer in the narcissistic relationship and are finding it challenging to overcome heartbreak and loneliness in the aftermath of the breakup. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

Communication is a very important part of human relationships, we communicate for all sorts of reasons and in a variety of verbal and non-verbal cues. This episode focuses on what these are, and more importantly, why it's important to understand what your communication interaction with a Narcissist encompasses in order to be able to decide on a communication strategy to help you outsmart the Narcissist. This is to help protect you, to help you reclaim your power over yourself and help you make decisions that support you. If this episode resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

Reactive Abuse describes a situation in which the victim reacts to the Narcissist's repeated and persistent targeted abusive behaviour, that reaction may be disproportionately explosive, aggressive or even abusive. There's a lot of complexity and nuance to that reaction and it's important to understand the wider context in order to understand the reaction. This episode helps shed light on this topic and offers 10 key ways that a victim of narcissistic abuse may be able to support themselves in this type of situation. If it resonated with you please consider rating the podcast 5* on Spotify or leaving a positive review. Quick disclaimer: everything I share on this podcast is derived from my own personal experience, knowledge and research. I'm not yet a qualified therapist although I'm currently training towards that goal. The purpose of this podcast is to help raise awareness on the nature and challenges of being in narcissistic relationships, help reflection and asking poignant questions in order to help you gain clarity and help you make decisions that support you. To connect with me find me on my socials: Exploring Narcissism private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU *****

I hope this episode serves to motivate and inspire anyone who's ready to embark on their healing and personal growth journey, particularly after leaving a toxic relationship. I briefly touch on what worked for me, and offer some tips and questions for reflection. I hope this episode resonates with you; if it does, please consider leaving me a positive review,  and a 5-star rating on Spotify :) To connect with me find me on my socials: Remarkable You private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperedmind Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/whisperedmind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whispered_mind/ Website: https://whisperedmind.com/  To book a FREE 30-minute Clarity call, for a chat and a potentially to work with me on a 1-2-1 basis, click here https://whisperedmind.com/contact/ or email me at enquire@whisperedmind.com ***** THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS ME AND MY PODCAST, I APPRECIATE YOU ALL *****