Providing much-needed education on the truth about the abuser's culture, who they are, what they do, and how to heal our trauma. I tell the truth about the Cluster B disorders: NPD, BPD, HPD, and ASPD without making apologies for them. I'm here to help my Complex-PTSD community and domestic abuse survivors, NOT those who caused the trauma. Each episode we discuss various abuses the Cluster Bs inflict, the ongoing problems you may have as a result of being raised by one of them, and the science.
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My Inner Torch offers direct and personal insight with help for those of us in a relationship with someone who is undiagnosed/diagnosed with a Cluster B Personality Disorder. This is a safe place to come for words of inspiration that draw from my personal experiences and is produced to gain understanding and to find direction as we navigate through the often difficult relationships with those we love who suffer with a Cluster B personality disorder that includes BPD and NPD. PLEASE NOTE: Thi ...
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N.A.R.C. provides information to facilitate learning and healing from abuse betrayal following relationships with cluster B disordered individuals (narcissists, sociopaths, psychopaths as well as comorbidities like addiction). Content will cover carefully researched material, collaboration with mental health professionals, and interviews with both victim-survivors and experts in the field of NPD. There is a lack of information and a lot of misinformation, so our task is to shine a light on t ...
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Narcissist, Sociopath, and Psychopath Abuse Recovery, Join ME on an Empath's Journey...
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The Cluster B podcast aims to educate the audience from a scientifically informed perspective about the major cluster B personality disorders: narcissism, histrionic, borderline, and antisocial.
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Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
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Healthy // Toxic is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship. The show also treats related topics like borderline, histrionic, antisocial, and cluster B personality disorders more broadly.The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande Ph ...
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Examining psychological and psychosocial issues, with a sometimes irreverent style. Specific focus on Cluster B personality disorders: Histrionic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. Subscribe, donate & share.
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Divorce is scary. It can be even more so when the person you are divorcing has a Cluster B personality disorder like Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This podcast will host experts from varied backgrounds to offer their insight and advice to help guide you through Divorcing a Narcissist.
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Survivor of Cluster B parenting, narcissistic abuse, and domestic violence; I'm sharing my path of healing from below ground zero to healthy. Mother to 8 now parenting and unschooling solo, dangling on the US government's purse strings. Religious Cult survivor, now, I'm parenting with love and consequences, not punishment and reward. I believe mental illnesses are preventing evolution. I create this podcast with all my passion. To anyone suffering Religious Trauma, Mother &/or Father Wounds, ...
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The podcast focusing on recovering from toxic narcissistic relationships with specific help to break the cycle of abuse for yourself and children. All are welcome and this podcast, and YouTube channel, serve both men and women, moms and dads. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/break-the-cycle-with-dsd/support
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You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist is a podcast for seekers, dreamers, and questioners that intimately explores the human experience. Your host, Stephanie Winn, distills years of wisdom gained from her practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She invites guests from a broad variety of disciplines and many walks of life, including researchers, writers, artists, healers, advocates, inventive outliers, and creative geniuses. Together, they investigate, illuminate, and inspire trans ...
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Diagnosis Explained is for people who have been diagnosed with a mental or physical health disorder, know someone with a diagnosis, are interested in medicine, or want to learn how to explain diagnoses to their patients.
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A Psychiatry Education Podcast For Students and Learners
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My podcast is a simple tool to help people open their eyes to all the b******* that's going on around you Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffery-timmons/support
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Five minutes at the end of each week explores the big and the small questions in astronomy, cosmology, and space science. Hosted by Kechil Kirkham, no subject is too big or too small, and experts are regularly brought on board to illuminate and excite. Cape Town is the place to be for astronomy, with some of the largest telescopes in the world housed or being built not too far away. Looking Up takes advantage of the shoals of scientists and engineers working on the planet’s most advanced ast ...
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The Comorbid Borderline Part 2: Cluster B + B
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Send us a text 1) The Petulant borderline vs, Hermit borderline. How BPD + PAPD = Petulant and Hermit, but some Hermits can have a second comorbidity, which is BPD + PAPD + OCPD = Hermit. 2) Sharing examples of the Petulant/Hermit as a parent, including a famous man in history whose mother was the Petulant/Hermit borderline. 3) BPD + HPD = Impulsiv…
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134. Antisemitism and Mental Health with Malka Shaw, LCSW
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Has modern therapy become a hostile environment towards Jewish people? I sit down with Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist, to delve into the pressing issue of anti-Semitism and its psychological implications. Malka shares her experiences as a therapist and the challenges Jewish clients face in therapy, particularly i…
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If you have been affected by a person with narcissistic personality disorder in your life, check out my website where a library of resources is housed and please subscribe to my educational articles here on Medium. Let’s be troopers and keep going! Spread the word! Website https://www.narctroopers.com EMAIL Narc2Thrive@gmail.com Follow my weekly ar…
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Send us a text In my exploration of the emotional challenges I face while living with someone who I suspect has a Cluster B personality disorder, I emphasize the importance of recognizing the struggles that come with this experience. I explore the prolonged healing process from the emotional wounds inflicted by my wife, who often scapegoated our cl…
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Looking Up - 30 Oct 24 - Spookiness in space!
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Spookiness in space! What goes on around the dark side of the Moon?By Kechil Kirkham
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If you have been affected by a person with narcissistic personality disorder in your life, check out my website where a library of resources is housed and please subscribe to my educational articles here on Medium. Let’s be troopers and keep going! Spread the word! Website https://www.narctroopers.com EMAIL Narc2Thrive@gmail.com Follow my weekly ar…
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133. How to Find a Good Doctor: Dr. Andrew Zywiec on the Capture of the Medical Profession
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Why is it so hard to find a trustworthy physician? Dr. Andrew Zywiec has chosen to practice medicine as a licensed tribal practitioner through the First Nation Medical Board in order to allow him the freedom to operate according to his conscience. What is his inside perspective on the moral and ethical crossroads many aspiring healers find themselv…
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If you have been affected by a person with narcissistic personality disorder in your life, check out my website where a library of resources is housed and please subscribe to my educational articles here on Medium. Let’s be troopers and keep going! Spread the word! Website https://www.narctroopers.com EMAIL Narc2Thrive@gmail.com Follow my weekly ar…
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Send us a text In today's Podcast I emphasize the importance of recognizing your agency in relationships, especially when you find yourself involved with individuals exhibiting Cluster B personality traits, who often show emotional unavailability. I understand that while familial ties may limit my options, you can choose in romantic partnerships an…
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Looking Up - 23 Oct 24 - Kechil is back in South Africa after visiting astronomers in Perth, Australia
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Kechil is back in South Africa after visiting astronomers in Perth, Australia and gives a roundup of local celestial news. If you'd like to look at some stunning images of the recent comet visit https://www.facebook.com/Astrosocsa/By Kechil Kirkham
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The Dark Passenger that Inhabits the Narcissist
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132. Colluding with Madness? Dr. Jillian Spencer on the Psychology of Gender-Affirming Clinicians
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jillian Spencer, a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Brisbane, Australia, who has found herself at the center of a heated debate surrounding so-called “gender-affirming care” for children. After raising concerns about the practices at her hospital's gender clinic, Jillian was suspended and is now embroiled …
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Send us a text In today's podcast, I explore the complexities and challenges of my relationships with my wife who I suspect has a Cluster B personality disorder. I emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of dysfunction and reflecting on what constitutes a healthy relationship. I share personal experiences that illustrate my transition fro…
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The Comorbid Borderline Part 1: The Sad Ones
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Send us a text 1) Introducing the seven known comorbidities, in order of most covert to most obvious unstable, plus the two main groups: 1. the sad ones and 2. those who have another cluster B disorder comorbid with BPD. 2) BPD + Codependency = Quiet Borderline. Why their traits sound eerily similar to Complex-PTSD at first glance and what's really…
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Deception and Delusion: The Narcissist Defense
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If you have been affected by a person with narcissistic personality disorder in your life, check out my website where a library of resources is housed and please subscribe to my educational articles here on Medium. Let’s be troopers and keep going! Spread the word! Website https://www.narctroopers.com EMAIL Narc2Thrive@gmail.com Follow my weekly ar…
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Looking Up - 16 Oct 24 - Kechil interviews Dr Rajan Chhetri in Perth, Australia
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Kechil interviews Dr Rajan Chhetri in Perth, Australia about inter-planetary scintillation and twinkling black holes.By Kechil Kirkham
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How to Survive Narcissistic Trauma as the World Burns
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131. “Is JK Rowling Transphobic?” Critical Thinking and its Consequences, with Warren Smith
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In this episode, I sit down with Warren Smith, a passionate educator and critical thinker, who gained viral attention for his thought-provoking dialogue in which he used Socratic dialogue to question a student’s belief that “J.K. Rowling is transphobic.” We dive deep into the importance of teaching critical thinking skills in today's educational la…
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Where Traditional Therapy and Energy Work Intersect in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
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If you have been affected by a person with narcissistic personality disorder in your life, check out my website where a library of resources is housed and please subscribe to my educational articles here on Medium. Let’s be troopers and keep going! Spread the word! Website https://www.narctroopers.com EMAIL Narc2Thrive@gmail.com Follow my weekly ar…
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Send us a text I often feel frustrated with those of us who romanticize relationships with individuals exhibiting cluster B personality traits, especially during and after a divorce. I remember a specific instance where someone mourned a “best friend” they believed to be a covert narcissist. I found their feelings misguided because these individual…
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Borderline Personality Disorder: The 9 Criteria
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Send us a text 1) The common misdiagnoses for BPD and why bipolar has been unfairly stigmatized. 2) Raising real awareness on what the psychology community has been doing to the victims and survivors of borderline abuse for over a decade. 3) "My feelings are the facts" is keyword for BPD which helps the 9 criteria make sense. Also borderlines an ex…
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Looking Up - 09 Oct 24 - Kechil caught up with Jordan Collier in Perth, Australia
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These days, for every astronomer, there are a bunch of computer scientists, software developers and engineers behind them, creating the telescopes and software that allow them to process their data. Jordan Collier is such a person who facilitates astronomers producing science. He works in Perth, Australia which is where Kechil caught up with him.…
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130. Queers for Palestine? The Paradoxes of Woke Sadomasochism with Maral Salmassi
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Have you ever wondered why far left Gen Z activists idealize foreign cultures halfway across the planet while diminishing their own, to the point of holding beliefs that seem paradoxical or even delusional? Today’s brilliant guest, Maral Salmassi, helps us explore the complex dynamics of the "Queers for Palestine" movement and the sadomasochistic i…
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Send us a text In today's podcast, I explore the complexities and emotional turmoil of being in a relationship with someone who exhibits Cluster B personality traits, such as narcissism or borderline personality disorder. I often find myself feeling confused and imbalanced, needing to tread carefully to avoid triggering my emotionally immature part…
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Send us a text 1) Sharing the two comments I received from last week's episode that opened my eyes and birthed two theories as per why we haven't heard much about HPD. 2) Introducing the Appeasing vs. Disingenuous (Malignant) Histrionic and their polarities. 3) HPD + Dependent PD (Cluster C) = Appeasing 4) HPD + ASPD = Disingenuous (Malignant) 5) "…
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If you have been affected by a person with narcissistic personality disorder in your life, check out my website where a library of resources is housed and please subscribe to my educational articles here on Medium. Let’s be troopers and keep going! Spread the word! Website https://www.narctroopers.com EMAIL Narc2Thrive@gmail.com Follow my weekly ar…
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Looking Up - 02 Oct 24 - Dr Knicole Colon of the James Webb Space Telescope - Part 2
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Dr Knicole Colon of the James Webb Space Telescope tells us about the mysterious rogue planets following recent research in the Orion Nebula.By Kechil Kirkham
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N.A.R.C. Troopers Interview with Dr. SAM VAKNIN
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This is the big one! The grand-daddy of narcissistic abuse is here to discuss all kinds og things you really need o know. Vaknin is the number 1 expert in the field. You MUST watch this. . . it is a lengthy so grab a snack and settle in. This is the clarity you've been waiting for!
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129. Behind the Looking Glass: Vaishnavi Sundar on Trans Widows + Women's Issues in India and Beyond
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In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Vaishnavi Sundar, a self-taught filmmaker and advocate for women's rights, about her groundbreaking documentary, Behind the Looking Glass. This film delves into the often-overlooked experiences of women whose male partners “transition,” shedding light on the emotional turmoil and coercive contr…
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Send us a text I initiated my podcast in September 2020 as a platform to document my journey while helping others navigate the complexities of relationship dynamics, especially those involving narcissism. Over the past four years, I’ve shared insights about my long-term marriage. Initially, I believed my wife had borderline personality traits, but …
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Histrionic Personality Disorder: The 8 Criteria
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Send us a text 1) Histrionic keyword: Everything Superficial. 2) Don't panic warnings concerning environments that manufacture mindsets so that we understand the difference between the disorder and a person who is merely responding to peer pressure. 3) How the first five criteria for HPD appears at first glance to be just as narcissistic as NPD and…
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Looking Up - 25 Sept 24 - Dr Knicole Colon of the James Webb Space Telescope - Part 1
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Dr Knicole Colon of the James Webb Space Telescope tells us about the mysterious rogue planets following recent research in the Orion Nebula.By Kechil Kirkham
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128. The Trifecta of Social Contagion: ROGD, Cluster B & Wokeness with Josh Slocum | Disaffected
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I’m grateful to share a portion of my most recent conversation with Josh Slocum from the Disaffected podcast, where we dive deep into the complexities surrounding Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) and my new program, ROGD Repair. Have you ever wondered how cluster B personality traits intertwine with gender identity ideology to create a perfect s…
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Send us a text 1) The Grandiose narcissist vs. the Covert narcissist and their opposite polarities. 2) PAPD + NPD = Covert Narcissist. Explaining the confusion as per why the covert is often mistaken for BPD and vice versa by comparing the Petulant Borderline to the Covert Narcissist. Both disorders are sharing a comorbidity with Passive-Aggressive…
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Send us a text In this podcast, I discuss the trauma that comes from relationships with individuals who have Cluster B personality disorders, drawing on my own experiences and the struggle of feeling victimized. I encourage listeners to recognize their self-worth and steer clear of unhealthy relationships, using the metaphor of changing out ill-fit…
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Part 1: The 9 Criteria
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Send us a text 1) Simplifying Narcissistic Personality Disorder and the three main reasons pop psychology is naming multiple types of narcissists today. 2) A don't panic warning to those with ambition or searching for that "perfect love" because this does not make you a narcissist. 3) A deep dive on the 9 criteria for NPD and what each means. 4) Us…
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The narcissist would need a working soul to actually be your soul mate, but theirs is a frozen traumatized child that has been euthanized by the narcissist to save themselves. They aren't your twin flame either. Here's why.
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Looking Up - 18 Sept 24 - Kechil gives a round-up of upcoming eclipses
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There was a partial lunar eclipse early this morning but not worth staying up for. Kechil gives a round-up of upcoming eclipses, and gives the latest space news.By Kechil Kirkham
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127. Indoctrination in Education: Anita Bartholomew Exposes Shocking K-12 Curriculum
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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Anita Bartholomew, who is deep into writing her upcoming book, "Sacrificial Lambs," which explores the alarming indoctrination happening in our K-12 education system. Have you ever wondered how children are being taught about gender identity in first grade? What happens when the lines between educatio…
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Send us a text In this podcast “Getting Past Love,” I delve into the challenges of moving on from relationships with individuals who exhibit cluster B personality traits. I focus on my personal experiences of disappointment rather than heartbreak. Reflecting on my disillusionment with my partner, a covert narcissist, I emphasize the absence of genu…
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The 10 Traits ALL Cluster B Disorders Have
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Send us a text 1) Why we should move away from calling it narcissistic abuse and move towards calling it calling it Cluster B abuse. 2) Cluster A, B, C: Mad, Bad, Sad. A brief introduction to the three different clusters of personality disorders, and why Cluster B is known as Bad. 3) Projection, Gaslighting, and DARVO. The three most important voca…
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What do we do when we come crashing back to reality following narcissistic abuse in relationships with Cluster B disordered folks?
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Looking Up - 11 Sept 24 - A candy floss planet!
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A candy floss planet! The universe is weirder than we thought. A telescope in Sutherland has found something odd.By Kechil Kirkham
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126. The Kids Aren’t Alright: Parenting, Failure to Launch & Gender Distress with Laura Wiley Haynes
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Laura Wiley Haynes returns to shed light on the complex intergenerational aspects of the current gender crisis. Why do so many young people today seem unable to launch into adulthood, remaining perennially online and disembodied, reportedly held back by feelings they label “dysphoria?” What developmental shifts have occurred in parenting over the l…
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The Road to Hell is Paved with Misinformation
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People use the term "narcissist' frequently, but most of them have no idea what it actually means. It is a serious mental disorder and not something to trivialize or be abused by pop culture.
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Send us a text Hi, I'm Jaena, writer, educator, and champion for my Complex-PTSD community. I've been writing articles for my site, Defeatingchildhoodtrauma.com since 2021. Now I'm expanding because well, let's just say it's time we raise some real awareness on the internet. And just to be clear, the cluster B personality disorders are NOT my targe…
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Send us a text In today’s podcast I outline nine signs of a toxic relationship in the hope of raising awareness and helping others recognize similar patterns without viewing themselves as victims. I find myself reflecting on the complexities of recognizing a toxic relationship, especially when my wife exhibits traits associated with Cluster B perso…
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Looking Up - 04 Sept - Ranpal Gill works on the engineering side of a new massive survey telescope
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Ranpal Gil works on the engineering side of a new massive survey telescope, the Vera C Rubin, in Chile. She talked to Kechil about this extraordinary telescope when she was here at the International Astronomical Union's General Assembly in Cape Town, early August.By Kechil Kirkham
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125. The Antidepressant & Hormonal Contraceptive to Gender Dysphoria Pipeline with Taylor Murphy
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Like so many other young women I’ve met in my counseling career, Taylor was prescribed both SSRI antidepressants and hormonal birth control shortly after she hit puberty, and remained on both types of pills until her 20’s, impacting her libido, identity, body image, and self-esteem. Somewhere along the way, she developed gender dysphoria and a fixa…
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