Unmasking Family Trauma and Covert Narcissism with Marie Birtel

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Marie Birtel—journalist, lecturer, psychological counselor, and author of I Love You, When. Together, they confront the rarely discussed realities of transgenerational trauma, covert narcissism, and misogyny within families. Marie courageously shares her personal journey of emotional abuse, generational silence, and eventual liberation. This conversation explores how abuse cloaked in societal respectability often goes unnoticed, how family systems condition women to stay small, and what it takes to break free. Marie's story is a mirror for many—revealing that healing is not only possible, but a powerful act of reclamation.

About the Guest:Marie Birtel is a French-German journalist, university lecturer, psychological counselor, and author. Her book I Love You, When is a self-help narrative that exposes the hidden layers of family abuse and offers hope to those navigating trauma. Through her writing and counseling work, Marie empowers others to recognize covert narcissism and reclaim their inner truth.

Key Takeaways:

• Covert narcissism often appears under the guise of victimhood, using control and dependency to manipulate.

• Emotional abuse in families can manifest subtly through guilt, gaslighting, and mood-based punishment.

• Eating disorders, depression, and relationship struggles can be symptoms of unresolved trauma.

• Misogyny within families perpetuates generational cycles of silence and shame.

• Healing begins with awareness, courage to speak out, and often cutting ties with toxic family dynamics.

Connect with Marie-Christine Rienecker:

• Website & Free Consultation: https://mariebirtel.com/

• Book: I Love You, When – Available on Amazon in English and German

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