Bird in a Cage: Caryn Dixon’s Journey Out of Covert Narcissistic Abuse (Part 1)
In this first half of my two-part conversation with singer-songwriter Caryn Dixon, we explore the story behind her new EP Bird in a Cage—a raw and vulnerable collection of songs written out of her exp...
18 Syys 202525min
Mary’s Story: A Celebration of Life and the Hidden Toll of Covert Narcissism
In today’s episode, I step away from the usual format to share something deeply personal and profoundly important. This is a tribute—a celebration of life—for a member of our community whose story end...
14 Syys 202515min
Leaving a Covert Narcissist: The 3 Stages of Physical, Emotional, and Mental Freedom
Leaving a covert narcissist isn’t a single moment of walking out the door—it’s a layered process that unfolds in stages. In this episode, I explore the three different ways survivors leave: physically...
11 Syys 202524min
Endless Attempts, Zero Progress: Can a Covert Narcissist Ever Wake Up?
You’ve researched. You’ve reasoned. You’ve shown empathy. You’ve tried again and again to help them see the truth—about their behavior, the damage, the disconnection. But nothing changes. In this epis...
7 Syys 202519min
Covert Narcissism: It’s Not What They Said, It’s How They Said It
Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head, wondering if you misunderstood what was said—or if you were being manipulated? In relationships with covert narcissists, it’s rarely the words thems...
4 Syys 202517min
Covert Narcissism 102: The Final Exam You Never Wanted to Take
If Covert Narcissism 101 exposed the basics, get ready for the advanced curriculum. This is Part Two of our two-part series — and today, we’re tackling Covert Narcissism 102: The Final Exam You Never ...
31 Elo 202523min
Covert Narcissism 101: The Textbook They All Seem to Have Read
Have you ever noticed that covert narcissists all seem to follow the exact same script? It’s as if they sat in the same classroom, took the same notes, and memorized the same textbook. In this episode...
28 Elo 202516min
The Gaping Hole Where Reconciliation Should Be: Life Without Repair in a Covert Narcissistic Relationship
One of the most painful realities of living with a covert narcissist is the absence of reconciliation. Conflicts don’t get repaired. Apologies are either nonexistent or so hollow they echo in your che...
24 Elo 202521min
