Choose YOU! Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Support, validation, and actionable tools to help you move beyond narcissistic abuse and back to your authentic self. Hosted by Certified Trauma-Informed Master Life Coach, best-selling author, and survivor advocate Carmen Sakurai. chooseyou.substack.com
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#0105: Narcissism Is NOT What TikTok Makes It Sound Like
01/05/2026
#0105: Narcissism Is NOT What TikTok Makes It Sound Like
Download on | Watch on We're Talking About: The real differences between regular toxic behavior, pathological narcissism, and narcissistic abuse IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS: Call or text the 24hr Crisis Lifeline at 988. The Lifeline provides confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. In a life threatening situation, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. đź’Ś Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Join the Episode Discussion at: https://chooseyou.substack.com/p/260105 Subscribe to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching for integration exercises, belief-reframing work, monthly Q&A and more at
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#17: Surviving Quarantine With a Narcissist
04/29/2020
#17: Surviving Quarantine With a Narcissist
Download on We're Talking About: I’ll give you some coping strategies to help survive COVID 19 lock down while living with a narcissist or other toxic people Tools & Resources from This Episode: * Boundaries cheat sheet: * No Contact guide * Free workout list * Quarantine schedule National Domestic Violence Hotline * Website https://www.thehotline.org/help/ * Phone: 1-800-799-7233 * Chat: https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-live-chat/ * My Plan App: https://www.myplanapp.org/home If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#16: Surviving Self Isolation During COVID-19
04/29/2020
#16: Surviving Self Isolation During COVID-19
Download on We're Talking About: * Strategies to help survive the COVID 19 self isolation, while taking care of your mental and emotional health. Tools & Resources from This Episode: * Boundaries cheat sheet: * No Contact guide: * Free workout list * Quarantine schedule If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com/ 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#15: Should I Feel Sorry for the Narcissist?
04/14/2020
#15: Should I Feel Sorry for the Narcissist?
Download on We're Talking About: * I'm frequently asked by survivors if instead of going no contact, they should try and understand the hows and whys the narcissist in their life became that way... and if they should stick around to give the narcissist the love, compassion, and patience they seem to lack in their lives. Tools & Resources from This Episode: * Subscribe to the Free Survivors Support Email List If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#14: Victim Blaming, Re-Traumatization, and 4 Victim Shaming False Beliefs
01/21/2020
#14: Victim Blaming, Re-Traumatization, and 4 Victim Shaming False Beliefs
Download on We're Talking About: * I will be addressing some important issues regarding victim shaming and victim blaming, and how those who are not familiar with NPD abuse inadvertently re-traumatize survivors. * 4 Victim Shaming False Beliefs * And more… Tools & Resources from This Episode: * Subscribe to the Free Survivors Support Email List If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#13: Symptoms of NPD Abuse and Common Characteristics of Abuse Victims
06/22/2019
#13: Symptoms of NPD Abuse and Common Characteristics of Abuse Victims
Download on We're Talking About: * Quick review of what Cognitive Dissonance is * 8 of the most common damages caused by narcissists * 12 common characteristics of NPD abuse victims * ... and more Tools & Resources from This Episode: * THIS WORKSHEET INCLUDES… * Damages Caused by Narcissists * Common Characteristics of Victims of Narcissistic Abuse * A Printout to Remind You that YOU are the Source of Your Love, Strength, and Identity… not the narc. * If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#12: Tips for Dealing with Narcissists in the Workplace
06/15/2019
#12: Tips for Dealing with Narcissists in the Workplace
Download on We're Talking About: * I'll be covering some strategies to help working with a narcissist more productive and tolerable * What a narcissistic boss or coworker looks like * 10 tips to help make working with a narcissist more productive and tolerable * When you should call it "quits" * ... and more If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#11: The Narcissistic Mother
01/18/2019
#11: The Narcissistic Mother
Download on We're Talking About: * I'll be going into depth about the narcissistic mother - the scariest and most harmful of all personalities. * A mother's role in shaping us as individuals and how we fit into the world. * 9 ways narcissistic mothers abuse their children - with explanations and stories from survivors. * NOTE: The assistance of a professional and knowledgeable therapist, counselor, or coach to help you effectively progress through your healing and recovery... especially if you are working through childhood trauma, is strongly advised. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#10: Does the Narcissist Miss Me After the Breakup?
01/17/2019
#10: Does the Narcissist Miss Me After the Breakup?
We're Talking About: * Can things ever go back to the way they used to be? * Can You Fix a Narcissist? Can they change for the better? With therapy? Or more love? * Does the narcissist miss me after breakup? If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#09: First REAL Steps to Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse
01/06/2019
#09: First REAL Steps to Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse
Download on We're Talking About: * Why NPD Education and No Contact is NOT Enough to heal * 9 Action Steps I used to help move from survival mode - to REAL recovery * How to Correctly do No Contact (FREE Downloadable Guide) * And more… Tools & Resources from This Episode: * Episode 9 Worksheet * FREE No Contact Guide This guide includes... * Why No Contact Is REQUIRED * How To Properly Do NO Contact * How To Properly Do MODIFIED Contact * Begin The Healing Process * Why We Break No Contact And How To Successfully Defend It * ... and more. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#08: Setting Strong Boundaries to Protect You and Prevent Future Attacks
01/02/2019
#08: Setting Strong Boundaries to Protect You and Prevent Future Attacks
Download on We're Talking About: * What boundaries are and how they protect us * Types of boundaries * Why some people naturally have strong boundaries while others have none set * 4-Steps to begin establishing and enforcing powerful boundaries * And more… Tools & Resources from This Episode: * THIS WORKSHEET INCLUDES... * Comprehensive 10-step boundary creation * Your custom boundaries chart * Strategies to turn defending your boundaries into habit If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#07: Help! I Think I'm a Narc Magnet!
12/29/2018
#07: Help! I Think I'm a Narc Magnet!
Download on We're Talking About: * What types of people do narcissists target? * The lesser known, scientific phenomena that draws the narc and victims towards each other * What you can do now to protect yourself - regardless of where you are in your healing journey * And more... If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#06: What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? How Did It Happen?
12/28/2018
#06: What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? How Did It Happen?
Download on We're discussing: * Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a very real illness. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, NPD is categorized as a cluster B personality disorder - along with psychopathy and sociopathy. * Narcissistic Traits vs Narcissistic Personality Disorder (refresher) * The cause of this disorder * How this disorder affects the narc's logic and behavior * And more... If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#05: Can Narcissists Love Their Children?
12/06/2018
#05: Can Narcissists Love Their Children?
Download on We're Talking About: * Can narcissists love? Can they love their children? * Should I warn the new victim? * The narcissistic ex was active in their church and charitable causes. Does this mean s/he has the ability to care about others? If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com/ 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#04: Getting Through the Holidays Post Breakup
01/24/2018
#04: Getting Through the Holidays Post Breakup
Download on We're Talking About: The holidays are here! I'm sharing ideas I personally used to survive the holidays post breakup. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#03: Myth Busting - Narcs Do Not Have Empathy
01/22/2018
#03: Myth Busting - Narcs Do Not Have Empathy
What We're Talking About I decided to add a new a segment titled, “Myth Busting" because there's an overwhelming amount of false information about narcissistic abuse... causing unnecessary grief to survivors who need solid information to help support their healing. * The myth we will be busting today is: Narcissists Do Not Have Empathy If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#02: How are Narcissists Able to Move On So Fast?
01/21/2018
#02: How are Narcissists Able to Move On So Fast?
Download on It’s mind-boggling, to say the least. I was so sure the narc was “with me” 100%, but he clearly wasn’t. Breakups between two healthy people usually have a “recovery” period regardless of how the split took place. However, narcs are not capable of emotionally bonding like we do… so there was nothing for them to recover from. We’re Discussing: * How narcissists are able to move on so quickly after the breakup of even a serious, long term relationship * What it means to be “loved” by a narcissist * What it means when the narcissist flaunts your “replacement.” * And more… If you are in a life-threatening situation, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. Or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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#01: You’re Not Crazy… This Really Happened
01/17/2018
#01: You’re Not Crazy… This Really Happened
Download on ! My goal for this episode is to give you the validation you need during this frightening and confusing time... as well as the basic understanding of what narcissistic personality disorder is, and the damages they cause. We’re Discussing: * Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics * Narcissistic Traits vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder * Why Narcissists Do What They Do * Emotional Empathy vs. Cognitive Empathy * Post NPD Breakup: Disbelief and Denial * Types of Narcissistic Abusers * And more… If you feel like you’re reaching the end of your rope with nowhere to turn, call the 24-hr National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or the 24-hr Crisis Text Line by texting “HELP” to 741-741. In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Tools & Resources from This Episode: * THIS WORKSHEET INCLUDES… * Damages Caused by Narcissists * Common Characteristics of Victims of Narcissistic Abuse * A Printout to Remind You that YOU are the Source of Your Love, Strength, and Identity… not the narc. * 📺 NEW! Quickie Video Response Mini-Coaching Does your relationship leave you feeling unheard, confused, invalidated, drained, and depressed? Are you looking for validation? Talk to me. I'll send you back a 3-5 minute personal video advice to help you eliminate doubts and take that important NEXT STEP! 📚 NPD Abuse Recovery Courses, Coaching, & Free Resources After my last encounter with a narcissistic abuser, I threw all my knowledge, research, and first-hand experiences into my recovery to finally shatter the mask, release the toxic bond, and break free. Let me help you do the same. https://carmensakurai.com 💌 Was this Show Helpful? . Sharing what you like about this podcast helps other survivors who are looking for validation, facts, solutions, & support find us... not to mention how much I appreciate reading your feedback. Thank you! Survivors' Pocket Coaching is a reader-supported publication. Join us as a free or paid subscriber today! Get full access to Choose YOU! Pocket Coaching at Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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The Choose YOU! Podcast
01/16/2018
The Choose YOU! Podcast
Powerful strategies and effective skills to break free and move beyond narcissistic abuse. Hosted by Certified Life Strategist, 2x Best Selling Author, and Advocate for Victims of Narcissistic Abuse - Carmen Sakurai. I invite you to subscribe to my podcast. 🎧 Download on You’ll receive new episodes as they’re posted… plus, you’ll gain access to all upcoming bonus episodes including interviews with experts in the field and survivors stepping up to share their stories! Get full access to Choose YOU! with Carmen Sakurai at
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