What happens when someone slowly erodes your sense of self while pretending to love you?

In this gripping episode of The Dirt and the Divine, Krisha Young welcomes back Kathryn Malek—intuitive healer, bestselling author, and breathwork facilitator—for a deep dive into the subtle but devastating reality of narcissistic and emotional abuse. Kathryn courageously shares her own story of surviving emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and threats, and how she fought to reclaim her safety, voice, and power.

If you’ve ever questioned your reality in a relationship, wondered if you’re being “too sensitive,” or struggled to articulate an invisible pain—this episode is your permission slip to trust yourself again.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The early signs of narcissistic abuse
✅ The difference between emotional abuse and typical relationship conflict
✅ Why powerful women are often the target
✅ How to listen to your body and intuition
✅ What support and legal recourse can look like (yes, even if you're not married)
✅ How to rebuild trust in yourself after trauma

💡 Golden Nuggets from This Episode:

✨ “Narcissists don’t go after the weak. They choose the radiant, the kind, and the capable.” – Kathryn
✨ “Your body knows when something is wrong—even when your mind doesn’t want to believe it.” – Krisha
✨ “It’s not your job to be small enough for someone else to feel big.” – Krisha
✨ “If something feels off, it probably is. Trust your intuition.” – Kathryn

💖 Connect with Kathryn Malek:
🌎 Website: www.kathrynmalek.com
📘 Facebook Group: Serene Soul Synergy

💖 Connect with Krisha Young:
🌎 Website: www.krishayoung.com
📸 Instagram: @thekrishayoung
💼 LinkedIn: Krisha Young
📘 Facebook: Krisha Young

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