Reactive Abuse: When Survivors Get Blamed for Their Pain
Imagine being pushed, prodded, and ignored—until you finally snap. Then suddenly, you’re the problem. Sound familiar? In this episode, we’re diving deep into reactive abuse—one of the most insidious t...
16 Maalis 202524min
When Your Adult Child is a Covert Narcissist: A Parent’s Dilemma with Dr. Mazzella
In this powerful Part Two of the two-part series with Dr. Anthony Mazzella and Renee Swanson, we shift perspectives. In part one, we discussed the adult child uncovering a covert narcissistic parent, ...
13 Maalis 202534min
When They Won’t Let You Walk Away—Breaking Free from Circular Conversations
In this episode, Renee Swanson discusses the challenges of dealing with circular conversations with covert narcissists. She explains how these conversations can trap individuals in a cycle of emotiona...
9 Maalis 202521min
Married to My Mother: Unraveling the Effects of a Narcissistic Family
What happens when the very dynamics that shaped your childhood follow you into adulthood—into your marriage, friendships, and even your career? In this episode, Mindy shares her eye-opening realizatio...
6 Maalis 202526min
Walking on Eggshells: Why Even Simple Conversations Turn Toxic with a Covert Narcissist
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, confused, or even doubting yourself? Do you feel like every attempt at connection turns into an argument, a guilt trip, or complete silen...
2 Maalis 202517min
The Silent Grip: Growing Up with a Covert Narcissistic Father
What happens when a father’s love comes with invisible strings? In this episode, I dive into the hidden dynamics of covert narcissistic fathers—the ones who never yell, never hit, but control through ...
27 Helmi 202514min
I Don’t Want the Stupid Cheesecake: Why “Nice” Gestures From a Covert Narcissist Feel So Wrong
In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the painful reality behind “kind” gestures that aren’t kind at all. When a homemade cheesecake or a perfectly crafted cup of coffee is offered by someone...
23 Helmi 202518min
Why Forgiving and Forgetting Doesn’t Erase the Pain of Covert Narcissism
Many of us have been taught to focus on the good—to think about whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable and to not judge. These are not bad lessons to live by, but do they apply to...
20 Helmi 202523min
