122. What About All The Good Things She's Done For Me?
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
Release Date: 07/05/2024
135. An interview with Maggie Nick
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) Former "good kid" turned , joins us this week to talk about trauma and the impact her own childhood has on her parenting, including how she was feeling triggered by her children in ways she never expected. Listen as Helen and Katie unpick the relational trauma and shame that needed to be shed before Maggie could silence her inner critic and become the parent she wished she had. • Do you hate saying no? • Do you...
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134. Make It Make Sense?
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) Confused by the family dynamics growing up and the blurred lines between parent and child, our guest this week describes a deep need to understand her past before she can fully move forward. She questions whether she was the golden child or the scapegoat within the family that should have protected her all along. Despite going no contact, she shares her fear of an unexpected run-in or being pushed to reconnect by family members minimising the...
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133. Why Can't I Spot a Liar in Front of Me?
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) When you've spent your life feeling like you're an 'empath' who's an expert at spotting a lie, what do you do when you can no longer trust your instincts? And is it instinct, or is it trauma? That's the dilemma our guest is facing this week, as she asks how she can trust the opinions and actions of others, when she can no longer trust her own. Listen to Katie and Helen look at this difficult situation from all angles and offer their...
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132. Am I Trying To Control Him?
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) We're honoured to have been joined by Matilda live this week, who's asking for help with understanding the dynamic of her relationship, and asks how she can avoid the internal despair she feels at the first sign of conflict. Listen to Helen and Katie share their thoughts on respectful disagreement, unpicking conflict and power dynamics, and the importance of repairing the relationship afterwards. We talk theories and strategies in our...
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131. The Burning Questions
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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) Our community is front and centre this week, as we answer YOUR questions! From diagnosing a narcissist to how best to support a sibling, we've loved this opportunity to help our lovely Patrons with the questions that are most important to them. Thank you to everyone that asked a question, we wish we could have covered them all! Fancy asking your own question or even a chance to guest-star on the podcast to read your letter? Look out for more...
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130. An Interview With Kristen Carder
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) We're delighted to be joined by ADHD expert and host of the '' podcast this week as she returns to share her personal story of surviving emotional abuse. We talk about how it feels to be forced into a box that simply doesn't fit, and the key takeaways from thousands of hours of therapy that have helped her reconnect with herself and help thousands of clients. We talk theories and strategies in our exclusive Patreon show, . Unlock instant...
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129. Discard (The Freudian Slip)
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) Whether it's because you're no longer fuelling their ego or you're standing up to their manipulative behaviour, being discarded by a narcissist is one of the most devastating things to experience. Originally released exclusively for our Patreon subscribers, we're sharing the 'Discard' episode of to everyone this week. Enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about the cycle of abuse, family roles, healing strategies and so much more?...
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128. The Curse Of The People Pleaser (Replay)
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) Calling all people pleasers, this one's for you! This week we're replaying one of our community's favourite episodes, originally released back in January 2023. If this episode is a refresher for you, we'd like to ask you to reflect on what's changed for you over the past 18 months as you listen - we hope this is a valuable exercise for you, and enjoy the episode. Original: The listener this week is struggling to know whether to stay in her...
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127. How Do I Work With My Toxic Ex?
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) TW: mention of childhood illness Stuck in a cycle of breaking up and making up, our listener this week reflects that her upbringing may have led to her missing some red flags in her relationship. But as her patience wears thin and she finally breaks away, the situation is complicated by sharing a workplace. Fearful of what he may be saying about her to their colleagues, she asks if it's possible to stay professional and protect herself at the...
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126. Am I Expecting Too Much?
In Sight - Exposing Narcissism
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: , (affiliate links) TW: mentions of physical abuse, disordered eating and cancer With a family unit split down the middle, our listener this week questions why she was punished simply for not being the same as her sister. Each parent picked their favourite daughter and pitted them against each other, in a competition that was rigged from the start. After adding physical distance and being left all but emotionally abandoned, she asks if her family should have done...
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TW: Violence
To those on the outside, our listener's mother has always been the generous, kind and loving parent that's been unfairly denied access to her precious grandchildren. But dig deeper and there's a lifetime of shaming, gaslighting and even excusing physical abuse. Our listener has been given expensive gifts, huge public displays and fancy holidays, but what's the true cost to her and her family?
Listen to Katie and Helen look at this difficult situation from all angles and offer their insight into what's going on.
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