The Exhaustion of Always Being the One Who Tries With a Covert Narcissist
Today’s episode is about covert narcissism and the deep exhaustion that comes from always being the one who tries in the relationship. If you’re living with or recovering from a covert narcissist, you...
5 Feb 38min
Am I the Problem? Self-Blame and Covert Narcissistic Abuse
Today, we unpack how covert narcissistic dynamics quietly train thoughtful, self-reflective people to carry blame that was never theirs. In this episode, we explore how normal, everyday questions—like...
1 Feb 21min
The Reality of Covert Narcissism Within a 42-Year Marriage
What does covert narcissistic abuse look like when it unfolds slowly over decades—without obvious explosions, without outsiders seeing the damage? In this episode, Renee speaks with Shari, who shares ...
29 Jan 25min
Covert Narcissism and Over-Explaining: Why Pausing Brings Relief
Many survivors of covert narcissistic abuse feel calmer the moment they stop explaining themselves. In this episode, we explore why over-explaining becomes a survival response, how hypervigilance and ...
25 Jan 21min
Covert Narcissism in Dating: Jacquie Roar Shares Her Story of Survival and Healing
Dating someone with covert narcissistic traits rarely feels abusive at first. In fact, it often feels intoxicating—intense attention, deep emotional connection, and a sense of being chosen in a way yo...
22 Jan 38min
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
Why Do I Still Doubt Myself? Self-Questioning After Covert Narcissistic Abuse (Community Chat)
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
