The Cult of Two: How Covert Narcissists Use Mind Control in Relationships with Rachel Bernstein LMFT
What if the most controlling relationship you've ever heard of isn't happening in a compound somewhere, but behind closed doors in an ordinary home? In this episode, Renee sits down with Rachel Bernst...
14 Touko 50min
What If They Aren't a Covert Narcissist — Now What
One of the most paralyzing questions I hear from people in these relationships is not "how do I leave?" It is this: What if I'm wrong? What if they aren't actually a covert narcissist? What if you wal...
10 Touko 27min
Why You Can’t Move On After Covert Narcissistic Abuse | Betrayal Trauma Explained with Dr. Debi Silber
Why is it so hard to move on after covert narcissistic abuse? Why can betrayal trauma continue affecting you years—or even decades—later? In this powerful conversation, Renee Swanson sits down with be...
7 Touko 42min
Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Your Narcissist: What Your Rumination Is Really Chasing
If you've ever lain awake at 2am replaying conversations with your narcissistic partner or ex — rehearsing the perfect response, asking yourself why you can't just let it go — this episode is for you....
3 Touko 32min
Recognizing Covert Narcissistic Abuse After 17 Years of Marriage: Community Chat
Have you ever felt like something was wrong in your relationship but couldn't find the words to describe it? In this episode of the Covert Narcissism Podcast Community Chat, I sit down with David, who...
30 Huhti 36min
They Never Cheated, But You Still Feel Worthless: The Self-Righteous Narcissist Explained
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who never cheated, never raged, never drank — someone everyone around you thought was wonderful — and yet you constantly felt like you were the proble...
26 Huhti 32min
The Rewriting of Reality: How Covert Narcissists Distort the Truth and Make You Doubt Yourself
In this episode, we explore one of the most confusing and disorienting dynamics of covert narcissistic abuse: the rewriting of reality. This isn’t obvious gaslighting or explosive denial. It’s subtle,...
23 Huhti 26min
Your Body Knew Before You Did: Learning to Trust Yourself After Covert Narcissistic Abuse
If you’ve ever looked back on a relationship and thought, “Why didn’t I see it sooner?”—you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not wrong. In this episode, we explore a powerful truth about cov...
19 Huhti 27min
