Covert Narcissistic Dynamics: Is This Normal Marriage Struggles or More Than That?
This episode explores how to tell the difference between normal marriage struggles and covert narcissistic dynamics. We focus on the subtle patterns that create confusion, self-doubt, and the fear tha...
18 Jan 19min
Covert Narcissism Community Chat: Why I Still Question Myself — Even Now
If you understand covert narcissism intellectually—but still find yourself questioning your memory, your reactions, or your decisions—you’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll hear the very first Cove...
15 Jan 36min
Covert Narcissistic Abuse: Why Nothing Changes No Matter How Hard You Try
In this episode, Renee Swanson talks about the painful reality many survivors face after awareness begins: why nothing improves—even when you communicate better, regulate your emotions, go to therapy,...
11 Jan 19min
Smear Campaigns and the Loss of Family, Friends, and Safety with Eleanor Marks
Smear campaigns don’t just distort the truth—they dismantle trust, fracture relationships, and leave survivors questioning where it’s safe to stand. In this episode of the Covert Narcissism Podcast, R...
8 Jan 27min
Navigating the Confusion of Covert Narcissism: What Is Actually Wrong in My Marriage?
If you feel confused, unsettled, or unable to name what’s wrong in your marriage—even though nothing sounds “bad enough”—this episode is for you. Many people living in covertly unhealthy dynamics don’...
4 Jan 22min
Covert Narcissism Recovery: Starting the New Year Without Pressure
Healing from covert narcissistic abuse doesn’t follow a calendar—and January doesn’t require clarity, decisions, or resolutions. If you’re entering the new year feeling foggy, heavy, or unsure, this e...
1 Jan 15min
Holidays With a Covert Narcissist: When Survival Replaces Celebration
In this episode, Renee Swanson discusses the challenges of navigating holidays with a covert narcissist, emphasizing the emotional toll it takes on family members. She explores the concept of survival...
28 Dec 202519min
Covert Narcissist: The Grinch Who Steals It All
In this Christmas-themed episode, Renee Swanson explores the impact of covert narcissism on personal relationships, particularly during the holiday season. Using the metaphor of the Grinch, she discus...
25 Dec 202515min
