Ep. 166: Narcissists, Alcohol, and Waking Up w/ Jill McKnight

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In this powerful conversation, Sara sits down with mindset coach and speaker Jill McKnight to explore the connection between alcohol, emotional manipulation, and learning to trust yourself again.

Jill shares her personal experience navigating a narcissistic relationship and how alcohol can both mask and intensify the confusion, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion that often come with it.

Together, they unpack how to recognize red flags, rebuild self-trust, and begin reclaiming your identity, whether you're still in the relationship or starting your healing journey.

If you’ve ever felt like you were “too much,” questioned your reality, or used alcohol to cope with stress or anxiety, this episode will help you see things more clearly and remind you that you are allowed to want more.

In this episode, we cover:

How narcissistic traits and alcohol misuse feed off each other
Why you may feel like you’re the problem (and why you’re not)
The role alcohol plays in numbing and delaying clarity
Early warning signs of toxic or narcissistic dynamics
How to start rebuilding trust in yourself
Why leaving feels so scary, and how to move through that fear
Small, practical ways to reconnect with your identity

Connect with Jill McKnight Connect with Jill on Instagram @locatecoaching Jill’s Website - https://www.locatecoaching.com/ Jill’s Podcast: Life After: From Surviving to Thriving Free resource: 5 Ways to Identify a Narcissistic Relationship - https://locatecoaching.activehosted.com/f/3

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Remember, you’re not too much. You’re not broken. And you’re not imagining things.

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