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2 Aug 20251min
When Connection Feels Dangerous: How Shame Makes You Disappear
What if the reason you shut down, disappear, or attack yourself… isn’t weakness, but shame? In this clip with Renee Swanson, we uncover how shame hides behind perfectionism, silence, and even grandios...
30 Jul 202524min
I Know Why I Get Angry and Defensive—So Why Can’t I Stop?
In this episode, we look at the painful moment so many of us know too well: when you understand why you get angry, defensive, or shut down—and yet, you still do it. We examine this problem through the...
23 Jul 202526min
I Know It’s Small… So Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Why do small letdowns—like a late reply or a minor change of plans—sometimes feel like a gut punch? This episode unpacks how everyday disappointments can stir up deep feelings of shame, rooted in earl...
16 Jul 202527min
Entangled! Pathological Lovers and Malignant Narcissism
Why do toxic relationships feel impossible to leave? In this episode, Dr. Nae and I explore trauma bonds—how narcissistic abuse uses love bombing, control, and betrayal to trap partners. We reveal why...
12 Jul 202541min
How Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy Can Change Your Life
What if the real challenge in healing from narcissism isn’t just the big moments, but the subtle, often invisible patterns shaping your relationships and inner world? In this episode, Lindsey Miller a...
9 Jul 202522min
Why Mindfulness and Containment Are Game-Changers in Narcissism Recovery
What keeps us trapped in toxic narcissistic relationships—and how can we finally break free? In this clip from my interview with Lindsey Miller, we uncover the hidden emotional forces and subtle dynam...
2 Jul 202522min
Toxic Relationships: How I Learned to Stay Grounded
What if healing from narcissistic relationships isn’t about fixing or avoiding pain—but learning to truly sit with it? In this episode with Lindsay, she uses a beautiful metaphor of sitting on differe...
28 Jun 202534min
