Best Nova Gibson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 119: The Typical Patterns of Abuse: Why They Continue to Work Post Separation with Nova Gibson 48:02

7d ago48:02

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? What is a typical pattern or blueprint for the relationship with a narcissist? Love Bombing happens first. Followed by devaluation. And then concludes with the Discard. And this cycle happens over and over again within the relationship leaving the victim conf…

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Recovery from narcissistic abuse - An interview with Nova Gibson, author of 'Fake Love' 25:03

8d ago25:03

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Nova Gibson is the Director and Founder of Brighter Outlook - Narcissistic Abuse Counselling Service, where she is the Primary Counsellor. She is the 'go to' Counsellor/expert on narcissistic abuse recovery in Australia. In the last 10 years she has supported over 3,000 individual clients, who believe they were abused by an undiagnosed narcissist t…

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Family Court allows Abusers to Manipulate the System - Evelyn Hemphill tells us how the Family Court failed her, and her child 34:54

1h ago34:54

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Family Court allows Abusers to Manipulate the System - Evelyn tells us how the Family Court failed her, and her child. In this episode, we sit down with Evelyn, who shares her heartbreaking experience of how the Family Court system allowed her abuser to manipulate the legal process. Evelyn opens up about the emotional and legal struggles she faced,…

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When the Narcissist is Nice to You: Is it Real? 38:53

1d ago38:53

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When the Narcissist is Nice to You: Is it real? In this episode, we dive deep into why narcissists are nice to you—and it’s rarely out of genuine care. Narcissists often use selective kindness as a calculated tactic to keep you invested in the relationship, but these “nice” moments are usually just a way to manipulate and control. It’s important to…

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Ep 120: Finding Validation After Narcissistic Abuse: Building Friendships That Don’t Keep You Stuck 20:28

4h ago20:28

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? What happens when you finally find that one or two people who actually get the narcissistic abuse that you have gone through and continue to go through post separation? Oftentimes you might find yourself sharing like water coming out of a fire hose. The valid…

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10 Cruel Tactics Narcissists use to Destroy You. 46:38

2d ago46:38

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10 Cruel Tactics Narcissists Use to Destroy You. In this episode, we dive into 10 cruel tactics narcissists use to destroy you and how these toxic behaviours can leave you feeling drained and powerless. From manipulation to smear campaigns, we'll break down the sneaky ways narcissists try to tear you apart. Whether you're dealing with a narcissist …

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Signs you've met a covert narcissistic female - A male victim tells his story 48:05

7d ago48:05

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Signs you've met a covert narcissistic female - A male Victim tells his Story. In this episode I explore the hidden traits of the covert narcissistic female. Through the powerful story of a man who describes his own toxic relationship with an undiagnosed narcissist, we uncover how women can subtly manipulate and control their partners without outwa…

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The Covert Narcissist Fools everyone else - How do they do this? 47:01

8d ago47:01

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The Covert Narcissist Fools everyone else - How do they do this? Covert narcissists often seem charming and harmless to outsiders, but behind closed doors, they can cause emotional turmoil for their victims. In this episode learn how they expertly disguise their true nature, making it difficult for others to believe their victims' experiences. List…

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10 signs of emotional abuse in relationships 39:18

9d ago39:18

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10 signs of emotional abuse in relationships. Emotional abuse can be difficult to spot, especially when it's masked by manipulative tactics or disguised as "normal" relationship dynamics. In this episode I guide you through ten key signs to help you identify if you're experiencing emotional abuse and psychological abuse. From constant criticism and…

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Ep 118: Behind the Curtain: Exposing the Failings of Family Court for Survivors of Domestic Violence 23:45

14d ago23:45

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? What is it going to take for there to be real systemic change? The state of our family court system for survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse is horrific for so many families. And recently some of the unethical and biased decisions made by jud…

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Why do Narcissists get married? 41:13

16d ago41:13

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Why Do Narcissists Get Married? Why would a narcissist pursue marriage when they lack empathy and struggle with genuine connection? In this revealing episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I uncover the hidden motivations behind a narcissist's desire to walk down the aisle. It’s rarely about love—marriage is a tool for control, status, and securi…

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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse through Habit Change - with Dr Gina Cleo 41:39

16d ago41:39

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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse through Habit Change with Dr Gina Cleo. In this episode we explore how changing ingrained habits can accelerate recovery from narcissistic abuse. Dr Gina, a world expert in Habit Change explains how toxic patterns often reinforce the psychological damage inflicted by a narcissist. By shifting these negative habits, s…

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Responding to Family Flying Monkeys 29:15

21d ago29:15

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Responding to Flying Monkeys in the Family is tricky! In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive into one of the most difficult challenges victims of narcissistic abuse face—dealing with "flying monkeys" within their own family. These enablers often act on behalf of the narcissist, spreading lies, creating tension, and making it even h…

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Narcissist's weird texting habits 28:25

24d ago28:25

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Narcissist's weird texting habits https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic Manipulative texting habits of narcissists - From abrupt changes in tone to love-bombing through text messages, we analyse the key patterns that make communication with a narcissist so confusing and unsettling. Learn how their erratic messaging …

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What is 'Post Separation Abuse' and how do you minimise it's impact? 26:24

25d ago26:24

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Family Lawyer, Karin Walker discusses the impact of post separation narcissistic abuse and how to deal with this - ensuring that you do not unwittingly continue to provide narcissistic supply - even after the relationship is over

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Ep 117: Reproductive Coercion with Lynn Stroud 36:23

23d ago36:23

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? How does a narcissistic and abusive partner get you stuck in a relationship? Most of the time it is through love bombing, moving extremely quickly, and coercing you into a larger commitment, like living together, getting engaged or married or having a baby. B…

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6 reasons a Narcissist can't Love their Children 26:08

26d ago26:08

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6 reasons why Narcissists can't Love their Childrenhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic In this episode, we're breaking down six big reasons why narcissists can’t truly love their children. From lacking empathy to always needing control, narcissistic parents just don’t give the unconditional love and support childr…

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The narcissist's obsession with food 48:26

27d ago48:26

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The narcissist's obsession with Food. https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between narcissists and food. We explore how control, indulgence, power and manipulation often intertwine with their eating habits and yours. Tune in to learn how food becomes a weapon f…

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Framed - Women in Family Court Underworld with Dr Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko. 44:24

29d ago44:24

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Framed by the Family Court.https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic In their book "Framed - Women in the Family Court Underworld ", Dr. Christine and Amy Polacko expose the disturbing realities within the family court system. In this episode, they discuss their new book FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld whic…

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5 Things a narcissist will never give you in a relationship 24:03

1M ago24:03

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5 Things a narcissist will never give you in a relationship https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic We discuss 5 crucial things you will never experience in a relationship with a narcissist in this episode. These are things that you would normally take for granted in a healthy relationship. From emotional support to g…

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Ep 116: Choosing My Battles When Coparenting with My Narcissistic Ex 27:11

1M ago27:11

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? Is it easy for you to choose what battles to fight and what battles to let go of when you are co-parenting with your abusive and narcissistic ex-partner? Many of the survivors I have worked with struggle to make this decision based on the judgments of others,…

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Why do narcissists block then unblock you? 44:49

1M ago44:49

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https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic Narcissists block and unblock you as a manipulative way to feed off your emotions. In this episode, "Why does the narcissist block then unblock you?", we dive deep into why narcissists use this strategy, examining the cruel psychological games they play to keep you hooked in cyc…

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Understanding Betrayal Trauma in Narcissistic Abuse 19:23

1M ago19:23

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Understanding Betrayal Trauma in Narcissistic Abuse.https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the concept of betrayal trauma within the context of narcissistic abuse. We unpack the emotional toll this hidden form of trauma takes on survivors. Betrayal trauma can be excruciat…

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When a narcissist turns your family against you. 19:35

1M ago19:35

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https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic The Narcissist turns your Family against you. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the heartbreaking reality of when a narcissist turns your family against you. Dealing with a narcissist who turns your family against you can feel isolating and devastating. In this episode, we…

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Ep 115: Understanding Generational Trauma and Its Role in Abusive Relationships 29:42

1M ago29:42

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? Why did I end up in an abusive relationship? There is no one reason or answer to this question with the exception of…your partner chose to abuse you. And I know that this answer does not satisfy anyone. So we are going to look at one of the factors that make …

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Narcissism and Coercive Control with Dr Christine Cocchiola 49:07

1M ago49:07

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Narcissism and Coercive Control https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic In this episode, I speak with Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW. Dr Christine is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher & Survivor. She is a college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years and a social justice advocate for a loca…

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When the narcissist says "I love you" - what do they really mean? 22:29

1M ago22:29

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When a narcissist says 'I love you?'. https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic In this episode, we unpack the hidden meaning behind the phrase "I love you" when spoken by a narcissist. While these words may seem genuine, narcissists often use them as a tool for control and manipulation. We'll explore how their version …

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10 Gaslighting Phrases Narcissists Manipulate you with. 18:57

1M ago18:57

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https://www.amazon.com.au/Fake-Love-Understanding-Healing-Narcissistic 10 Gaslighting Phrases Narcissists Manipulate you with. In this episode, we explore 10 Gaslighting Phrases the narcissist manipulates you with, shedding light on the subtle and damaging tactics used to distort your reality. These manipulative phrases are designed to control, con…

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Going no contact with the narcissist. 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Going no contact with the narcissist. In this episode, I explore the life-changing decision of going no contact with a narcissist and why it's a crucial step for healing. When survivors maintain any form of contact with a narcissist, whether direct or indirect, it can have devastating effects on their emotional and psychological well-being. Learn h…

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Ep 114: Combating Coercive Control: Bringing Education into the Classroom with Lis Hoyte 42:25

2M ago42:25

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? How can we add a layer of protection for young people so that they can see coercive control in relationships a mile away? What if we brought education about coercive control and teen dating violence into our schools? In this episode, I have a conversation wit…

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Narcissistic Abuse awareness - Vanessa Reiser 40:08

2M ago40:08

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In this episode I am joined by the inspirational Vanessa Reiser! Vanessa M. Reiser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida. She is a psychotherapist and the founder of Tell a Therapist, LLC as well as the founder of the nonprofit, Tell a Therapist, INC. She is also the Author of - "N…

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5 ways the covert narcissist blameshifts 55:28

2M ago55:28

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5 ways the covert narcissist blame shifts In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we dive deep into the narcissist's favourite tactic—blame shifting. Discover why narcissists expertly deflect blame, manipulating situations to avoid accountability while making you question your own reality. We'll explore how narcissists twist the truth to k…

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Why do narcissists ruin special occasions? 13:59

2M ago13:59

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Why do narcissists ruin special occasions? One of the most common tactics that narcissists use to maintain control is to sabotage any event that brings you joy. Whether it’s Christmas, your birthday, or a long-anticipated holiday, you can almost guarantee that a narcissist will find a way to ruin it. This pattern of behaviour is not accidental—it’s…

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The Narcissistic Mother daughter relationship. 39:07

2M ago39:07

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The narcissistic mother and daughter relationship. To a narcissistic mother, their daughter represents a threat to their grandiose view of themselves. The daughter of a narcissistic mother spends their whole life trying to please a toxic parent, who can't or won't love them unconditionally. They hang in there however, thinking one day, ONE DAY, the…

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Why do narcissists recycle their exes? 20:12

2M ago20:12

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Why do narcissists recycle their exes? Narcissists love to keep as many exes as they can waiting in the wings so they can recycle them. But why do they do this? Why do they want to keep someone around whom they professed to hate so much? If you have been abused by a narcissist in the past then it's really important to understand the how and why nar…

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Ep 113:Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex 23:34

2M ago23:34

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? What is the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting? If you have separated from your narcissistic ex-partner and you share children together, it is likely that you will still have to parent your children together in some capacity. So, which one…

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Surviving workplace narcissists and psychopaths. 1:28:06

2M ago1:28:06

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Toxic People at Work - Surviving Narcissists and Psychopaths in the Workplace. A toxic workplace, a narcissistic boss, workplace bullying and covert measures of abuse that make your life hell! What do you when this is your job, you can't leave, and you spend more time with these people than you do with your family? In this fascinating episode I tal…

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How do you tell if someone is a narcissist? 40:24

2M ago40:24

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How do you spot a narcissist? The emotional scars left by these toxic individuals are profound, and the mere thought of encountering another narcissist can be terrifying. Unfortunately, spotting a narcissist isn't as straightforward as we'd like—it’s not like they wear a sign that says "Stay Away!" The overuse of the word "narcissist" in society of…

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Should you go to counselling with the narcissist? 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Should you go to counselling with the narcissist? Whether you book the therapy session or the narcissist does, the narcissist always has an agenda when they attend counselling with you. That agenda, NEVER involves fixing themselves or repairing the relationship with the person they love. The narcissist's agenda is always self serving. In this episo…

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Going no contact with the narcissist's Flying Monkeys 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Should you go no contact with the narcissist's flying Monkeys? When navigating narcissistic abuse, one of the most insidious tactics employed by narcissists is the use of "flying monkeys." These individuals, whether aware of it or not, are manipulated to do the narcissist's bidding. But are all flying monkeys toxic? In this blog, we’ll explore what…

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Ep 112: How Women are Framed in the Family Court System with Dr. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko 48:37

2M ago48:37

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? Our family court system continues to harm families on a daily basis. If you are a survivor of domestic violence, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse and share children with your ex-partner, you are likely experiencing this firsthand. But what can we do ab…

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The narcissist doesn't care if you have evidence! 15:14

2M ago15:14

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The narcissist doesn't care if you have evidence! When you as a victim find evidence of the narcissist's lies and betrayals it is natural to feel a sense of vindication. But what is likely to happen when you CONFRONT the narcissist with your evidence? Find out in this episode! In this episode we discuss.... * How does the narcissist react to your p…

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How do you cut ties with a toxic Parent? 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

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How do you cut ties with toxic Parents and other Family Members? Going no contact with a narcissistic, toxic parent is difficult. It takes time to understand this parent is never going to change and that you have the right to stop the abuse. The fear, obligation and guilt the narcissistic parent instils in their adult child keeps their child stuck …

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Why does the narcissist come back? - The Hoover manoeuvre explained 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Why does the narcissist come back after they've discarded you? - The Hoover Manoeuvre explained. The narcissist will 'hoover' you back (meaning to suck you back, the term being coined from the Hoover vacuum cleaner), to regain control of you, and to make sure you never forget about them. Narcissists have a way of reappearing in your life, often whe…

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Ep 111: The Realities of Court Ordered Reunification Therapy 26:17

2M ago26:17

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? If your children have not had contact or very little contact with your abusive ex-partner then it is likely that a judge will court order reunification therapy. What exactly is reunification therapy? And is it in the best interests of your children? I share t…

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Going to Court with a narcissist? - With special guest Karin Walker 1:05:51

2M ago1:05:51

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Going to court with a narcissist? - You need a lawyer who understands what you are going through! In this episode I speak with Karin Walker. Karin is an award winning lawyer who understands the narcissistic abuse cycle and her expertise in representing victims has also culminated in her being the author of several books that provide invaluable info…

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Children of Narcissists - How do they break free from the feelings of obligation and guilt? 17:22

2M ago17:22

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Adult children of Narcissists - How do they break free from the feelings of obligation and guilt? The narcissist experiences feelings of envy, abandonment and subsequent anger toward their child and will sabotage the relationships of their adult children. They will cause chaos in the relationships of their adult children to bring the focus back on …

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Will the narcissist treat the next person better? - Why do victims fear the next person will get all the 'nice' treatment? 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Will the narcissist treat the next person better? It is typical for all victims to think this given that they have have been blamed for the abuse. But are their fears justified? In this episode we unpack... *Why does every victim think the next person will get all of the 'good' side of the narcissist * How do you override these very 'normal' feelin…

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Police response to domestic violence - With special guest Police Detective Brandon Wootan 57:10

2M ago57:10

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Why do victims of domestic violence not trust the police? A Detective Police Officer discusses the way forward with his empathic and professional model to stem the global epidemic of domestic violence. An understanding of coercive Control, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse are not issues that the average person associates with police. Historica…

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Ep 110: Playing the Narcissist’s Game: Is There A Way To Win? 25:11

2M ago25:11

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We'd love your feedback! What resonated for you in this episode? What do you want more of? “Playing the game” of family court and co-parenting when your ex partner is a narcissist is so mentally taxing and goes against every fiber of the survivors I work with. This episode is a bit of a rant after the themes of the moving goal posts of an abuser an…

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