How Narcissistic Abuse Could Cost You Your Identity: The Dangers of Echoism

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

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Are you speaking up less? Fawning more? There’s a high cost to living with a narcissist, and it could be your identity.
This week, Lynn Strathdee, psychodynamic therapist, joins me to discuss echoism, the true opposite personality style to narcissism. She shares how fawning could result in a loss of our very self.
To learn more about Lynn’s work:
Website: https://www.echoismrecovery.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theechochamber?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Lynn Strathdee is a dedicated psychodynamic therapist with a passion for helping adults recover from narcissistic abuse. Armed with a degree in Psychodynamic Counselling, a Master's in French Translation, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Lynn combines her rich educational background with extensive therapeutic expertise.
Lynn specializes in working with "echoists"—individuals whose identities have been profoundly impacted by narcissistic relationships. Understanding their unique struggles, she employs a blend of self-psychology and psycho-education to guide her clients toward reclaiming their sense of self and living fulfilling lives.
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.

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Chapters

1. How Narcissistic Abuse Could Cost You Your Identity: The Dangers of Echoism (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Create Harmony (00:14:38)

3. (Cont.) How Narcissistic Abuse Could Cost You Your Identity: The Dangers of Echoism (00:15:29)