Join best-selling author and relationship expert Dr. David Hawkins as he unveils the truth about the complicated and challenging aspects of love and war in relationships. He addresses issues that so many couples are struggling with but are not able to get effective help for, things like narcissism, emotional, spiritual and financial abuse, secondary abuse and the church, trauma, sex addiction, divorce, separation and more. Tune in now to gain insight and practical advice on how to bring heal ...
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41. Narcissism, Emotional Abuse, and Internal Family Systems
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In this episode of the Mad.In.Love podcast, Dr. David Hawkins is joined by Lucas Forstmeyer, a renowned practitioner and course creator specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, they explore the complex dynamics of narcissism, emotional abuse, and how specific patterns of behavior impact relationships. Lucas and Dr. Hawkins dive into…
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40. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! What Does Success Look Like?
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In this insightful episode of the Mad.In.Love podcast, producer Katie Buckley brings real-life stories and questions from Reddit to the table, all centered around the theme of success in therapy. Joined by Dr. David Hawkins and Jonathan Glover, Katie reads a variety of posts from individuals seeking clarity on what to expect from therapy and what s…
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39. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Responding to your Comments
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In this engaging episode of the Mad.In.Love podcast, Katie Buckley is joined by Dr. David Hawkins and Jonathan Glover to dive into stories and comments shared by our listeners. Katie reads aloud a selection of heartfelt and thought-provoking stories submitted by our audience, prompting Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan to provide their expert insights and r…
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Episode 38: Overcoming Loneliness with Jack Eason
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In this episode of Mad.In.Love, Dr. David Hawkins explores the pervasive issue of loneliness in the modern world, a concern that has become increasingly prominent in the aftermath of the global pandemic. Joining him is Jack Eason, a seasoned speaker and advocate for the power of genuine human connections, who also serves as the Executive Director o…
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In this episode of Mad.In.Love, Dr. David Hawkins invites Kristen Jenson, the founder of Defend Young Minds and the acclaimed author behind a movement to protect children in the digital age. Kristen's commitment to safeguarding young minds from the dangers of internet pornography is both inspiring and essential in today's tech-savvy world. Kristen …
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Episode 36: I Used To Be with Chuck and Ashley Elliott
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In this episode of Mad.In.Love, we are honored to host Chuck and Ashley Elliott, a couple whose life work has touched many hearts through their engaging content and impactful collaborations with platforms like YouVersion and RightNow Media. As a pastor and a licensed counselor, respectively, their journey is one of faith, resilience, and profound i…
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Episode 35: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Unraveling Family Boundaries
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Join us in another episode of Mad.In.Love with your host Dr. David Hawkins, alongside Jonathan Glover, Jill Stenerson, and producer Katie Buckley, as they delve into real-life stories sourced from Reddit. This episode focuses on the intricate dynamics of family boundaries, a topic that resonates with many. Dr. Hawkins, Jill Stenerson, and Jonathan …
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Episode 34: Unlocking Confidence and Charisma with Kimmy Seltzer
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In this episode of Mad.In.Love, hosted by Dr. David Hawkins, we're thrilled to introduce Kimmy Seltzer, a renowned Confidence Therapist, Authentic Dating Strategist, and Image Expert. Kimmy's groundbreaking "confidence makeover" process has revolutionized the way individuals approach dating and relationships, helping countless people around the glo…
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Episode 33: Restoring Hope with Dr. Robert Burbee
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In this episode, we were honored to have Dr. Bob Burbee, a seasoned licensed psychologist with over 37 years of experience. Specializing in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, Dr. Burbee brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the dynamics of relationships. As a key therapist at the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute …
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Episode 32: Adult Children Who Break Your Heart
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In this episode of Mad.In.Love, hosted by Dr. David Hawkins from the Marriage Recovery Center, we welcome back Dr. David Clarke, a Christian psychologist with over 35 years of experience. Dr. Clarke joins us to discuss his latest book, 'Adult Children Who Break Your Heart,' a follow-up to his renowned work, 'Enough is Enough!' Throughout the episod…
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Episode 31: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Families are Hard
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Welcome to the latest episode of 'Dr. Hawkins Reacts!' hosted by Dr. David Hawkins, alongside Jonathan Glover and our producer, Katie Buckley. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan delve into compelling stories from Reddit that explore the intricate layers of family dynamics, the nuances of communication, and the challenges of judgment within r…
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Join us in Episode 9 of 'Mad.In.Love' with your host Dr. David Hawkins from the Marriage Recovery Center and Emotional Abuse Institute. In this episode, we welcome Sharmen Kimbrough, one of our distinguished clinicians, as we delve into the intricate and often misunderstood concept of 'Spiritual Bypassing.' Sharmen brings her expertise and enthusia…
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Episode 29: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Are Video Games Addictive?
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Dr. David Hawkins and Jonathan Glover are back with Katie Buckley for another Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! episode! Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan discuss how video game addiction (and other behavioral process addictions) can lead towards emotional neglect in relationships. Listen to Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan suggest helpful tips in how to engage in clear, vulner…
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Episode 28: Comprehensive Core Program for Narcissism Recovery
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In the latest episode of Mad.In.Love, we dove deep with our Core Program facilitators to explore the multi-faceted approach to emotional healing that is at the heart of the Comprehensive Core Program. Lee Kaufman, Jill Stenerson, Jonathan Glover, Dr. John Hudson, and Dr. David Hawkins gave us valuable insights into the progressive stages of this tr…
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Episode 27: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Boundary Violations
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Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan Glover are back with another Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! episode to discuss boundary violations. Katie Buckley shares posts found on Reddit for Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan Glover to react as trained clinicians and provide valuable insight on how to handle difficult situations. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Cente…
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Episode 26: So She Called You a Narcissist
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Dr. David Hawkins and Dr. John Hudson are interviewed by producer, Katie Buckley, about their upcoming book! Listen in to hear their goals for the book and how it can fill the gap for resources those with NPD traits need for their healing. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is the leading authority on the treatment of narcis…
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Episode 25: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Therapists vs. ChatGPT Part 2
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In Part 1 of the last Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! episode, Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan Glover discussed their reactions to ChatGPT's answers to the common question "Is there hope for my relationship if there's emotional or narcissistic abuse?". In Part 2, Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan discuss how financial abuse plays into the relationship. Listen to hear their r…
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Welcome to the Mad.In.Love podcast! For those who are new, I’d like to quickly introduce myself. I’m Dr. David Hawkins, I'm the Clinical Director of The Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome emotional abuse to engage in healthy relationships. Over the years as a th…
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Episode 23: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Therapists vs. ChatGPT Part 1
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Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan Glover are back with producer Katie Buckley, for another season of Dr. Hawkins Reacts! a series in which they respond and react to stories of toxic relationships posted by real people on various forums like Quora and Reddit. We are starting this season off with something a little different by having Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan…
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Episode 22: Interventions with Ernest Hart
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Welcome back to Season 2 of Mad.In.Love. I'm thrilled to be joined today by Ernest Hart, our Intervention Specialist at The Marriage Recovery Center. We are talking today about one of my favorite topics - interventions! Find out what an intervention is in the context of relationships, and why it is one of the most powerful tools we use to bring abo…
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Dr. David Hawkins, Jonathan Glover, and their producer, Katie Buckley are back to discuss various stories shared on the internet from a therapist's point of view. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is the leading authority on the treatment of narcissistic and emotional abuse. To schedule your in-person or video session, call…
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Episode 20: NEAI - A Narcissism and Emotional Abuse Inventory
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Dr. John Hudson joins Dr. David Hawkins to discuss the NEAI, an assessment they created together to be used as a tool in evualating behavorial patterns within relationships. If you would like to try the NEAI, you can click here. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is the leading authority on the treatment of narcissistic and …
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Dr. David Hawkins, Jonathan Glover, and their producer, Katie Buckley are back to discuss various stories shared on the internet from a therapist's point of view. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is the leading authority on the treatment of narcissistic and emotional abuse. To schedule your in-person or video session, call…
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Episode 18: Narcissism and Child Development
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! If you are new here, I’m Dr. David Hawkins from the Marriage Recovery Center! Today we are talking about Narcissism and Child Development. I’m excited to introduce Leigh Ann Fernandez, one of our newer clinicians at the Marriage Recovery Center who specializes in trauma therapy and EMDR. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Mar…
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! We have a very special episode this week where we’ll be talking about the effects of emotional abuse and trauma on our physical body. To help facilitate this conversation today, Dr. David Hawkins is joined by his esteemed colleagues, whom you’ve seen before on Mad.In.Love, Sharmen Kimbrough and Dr. Lenne’ Hunt. To add to thi…
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Join Dr. David Hawkins and Jonathan Glover of the Marriage Recovery Center as they react to stories on the internet regarding relationships presented by their producer, Katie Buckley. You'll hear them share their reactions and insight from a therapeutic perspective as they break down different scenerios presented to them. This week they'll be focus…
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Episode 15: I Married a Narcissist, Now What?!
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! Today we have a very special panel including some special guest speakers to help us talk about the topic of narcissism within relationships. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is the leading authority on the treatment of narcissistic and emotional abuse. To schedule your in-person or video session, ca…
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Episode 14: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! (Mini Series, Episode 4)
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! If you are new here, I’m Dr. David Hawkins from the Marriage Recovery Center! I am back in the hot seat for our fun little series, Dr. Hawkins’ Reacts! with my colleague, Jonathan Glover. To learn more about Jonathan Glover, please visit his page on our website. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is t…
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! If you are new here, I’m Dr. David Hawkins from the Marriage Recovery Center! Today we have a special guest speaker on our podcast, Dr. David Clarke! If you haven’t already heard of him, he is a Christian psychologist of over 35 years and I’ve recently read his book, Enough is Enough! I am excited to discuss this book and yo…
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Episode 12: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! (Mini Series, Episode 3)
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! If you are new here, I’m Dr. David Hawkins from the Marriage Recovery Center! I am back in the hot seat for our fun little series, Dr. Hawkins’ Reacts! with my colleague, Jonathan Glover. Founded by Dr. David Hawkins, the Marriage Recovery Center is the leading authority on the treatment of narcissistic and emotional abuse. …
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Episode 11: What Narcissists Misunderstand About Love
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Welcome to Mad.In.Love! Today we will be discussing what narcissists misunderstand about love and joining me for this conversation is Dr. Les Carter, a therapist who specializes in anger management and narcissistic personality disorder, and host of the Surviving Narcissism podcast. Join us as we dive into the topic of narcissists and love – is it e…
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Has your spouse ever cut off your access to a bank account or credit card? Have you felt nervous, trapped, or truly frightened because of your spouse or significant other’s actions surrounding your finances? There is help available. I’m Dr. David Hawkins, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in couple’s crisis counseling and narcissistic a…
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Episode 3: Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse FAQs (Part 2)
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Do you recognize these personality traits in your spouse: being controlling, defensive, thin-skinned, entitled, superior, emotionally immature, and easily offended or affronted? You may not realize that this is in fact emotional abuse and is a form of trauma to your spirit and extremely damaging to your sense of self. Welcome to another episode of …
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Is a chauvinist a narcissist and vice versa? Is a narcissist a chauvinist and a misogynist? There are blurred lines between all these personality disorders and character issues. Join me as I talk with Dr. John Hudson, head of the core men’s program at the Marriage Recovery Center, about these and other characterological traits that all have emotion…
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Episode 5: Twisted Out of Shape: What is Reactive Abuse?
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Are you living in a relationship where rage or silence cause you to return that behavior toward the person treating you that way? Have you been pushed so far, so many times, that you explode with anger toward the person pushing you? This is what we call reactive abuse. And its effects can transform you into someone you don’t recognize-someone you d…
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I’m joined today by Sharmen Kimbrough, MA who works primarily with women and couples who are struggling with emotional and spiritual abuse and helps them take steps to heal. Her personal experience with trauma including emotional abuse, divorce, and single parenting has been a catalyst and drive for her work to bring hope and wisdom to others strug…
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Episode 1: Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse FAQs (Part 1)
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Mad.in.Love! I’m your host Dr. David Hawkins, a LicensedClinical Psychologist specializing in couples crisis counseling and narcissistic and emotionalabuse at the Marriage Recovery Center (MRC). Has your spouse beengiven every opportunity to heal and change, perhaps even in counseling,and still refusing to acknow…
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Episode 10: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! (Mini Series, Episode 2)
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Dr. Hawkins is joined by licensed therapist and colleague Jonathan Glover in another segment of Dr. Hawkins Reacts! where they read and react to stories of toxic and dysfunctional relationships posted on public forums like Reddit and Quora. In this segment, they react to 3 different posts on Reddit, one from a woman whose husband over-reacts to eve…
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Today I'm joined by Sharmen Kimbrough and Dr. Lenne' Hunt as we discuss why this idea of becoming invisible so aptly describes how victims of emotional abuse feel. We discuss what it means to be invisible in a relationship, the result of what happens when you are not heard, not given room to think or speak for yourself, and are constantly shut down…
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Dr. Hawkins is joined by fellow MRC therapist Jonathan Glover, in the first of a new series where they will read posts found on platforms like Reddit and Quora, and get Dr. Hawkins' thoughts on matters pertaining to dysfunctional relationships, poor boundaries, emotional abuse and narcissism. Today’s post is from a man whose ex (a woman) was consta…
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Have you ever tried to confide in a trusted friend, family member, counselor or pastor about the abuse within your marriage, only to get a trite response that dismissed, trivialized and invalidated your story? Unfortunately, this is an all too common scenario that plays out for victims of emotional abuse and that's what we're discussing in this epi…
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