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The Mental Healness Podcast
Welcome to the Mental Healness Podcast, hosted by yours truly, Lee Hammock. If you're new here I have NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and I've been in therapy for the last 8 years learning how to deal with it and live a better life. From the start I've offered you the rare POV of a diagnosed narcissist but NOW I'm switching it up a little bit. I'm interviewing others that are dealing with their own mental health journeys and those that have dealt with toxic relationship dynamics as…
Episodes
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Saying No to Your Narcissistic Mother Feels So Wrong | Matilde Crocini
Why does setting boundaries with a narcissistic mother leave you feeling like a bad daughter? In this episode of the Mental Healness Podcast, Lee Hammock sits…
The Mental Healness PodcastI'm a narcissist and here's why Caleb Flynn didn't confess at his sentencing
In this reaction to Caleb Flynn’s sentencing allocution, I break down the psychology of denial, shame, public image, and why some people appear unable to take…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist and We’ve Already Prepared for You to Expose Us
What happens when you expose a narcissist or threaten the public image they have worked to protect? I’m Lee Hammock, a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist and This Is Why We Blame You for Everything
Why does a narcissist blame you for everything even things you didn’t do or couldn’t control? I’m Lee Hammock, a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I…
The Mental Healness PodcastHe Made Her Question Her Sanity, Then She Bought a House to Leave
In this Mental Healness Podcast interview, Brianne shares her experience of narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, financial control, and the struggle to break a…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist and This Is Why We Still Control You Through the Kids
Why is co-parenting with a narcissist so difficult, even when you try to keep things peaceful? I’m Lee Hammock, a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist and This Is Why We Use Religion to Manipulate You
I’m a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I explain how narcissistic people can use religion, faith, scripture, guilt, and forgiveness to control their…
The Mental Healness PodcastShe Escaped a Narcissist With 5 Kids | Deanna’s Survival Story
In this powerful Mental Healness Podcast interview, Deanna shares how she survived an abusive marriage marked by narcissistic abuse, coercive control…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist and Here’s Why Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” Is So Accurate
In this reaction, I break down how Taylor Swift’s fictional “Patient Zero” video depicts the cycle of a toxic relationship from charm and love bombing to…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist: Here's Why We Don't Think You're Going To Leave
I’m a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I explain why many narcissistic people believe you will never leave them even after lying, cheating…
The Mental Healness PodcastCan a Narcissist Change? Two Diagnosed Narcissists Tell the Truth
Can a narcissist change? In this Mental Healness Podcast episode, Lee Hammock talks with Caleb, another diagnosed narcissist, about rock bottom, therapy…
The Mental Healness PodcastShe Had a Baby With a Narcissist Because She Thought It Would Make Him Love Her More!
She Had a Baby With a Narcissist Because She Thought It Would Make Him Love Her More and change his ways towards her. Big Big mistake because having babies DO…
The Mental Healness PodcastShe Ignored the Red Flags Until She Had to Escape
Miracle shares her story of a relationship that moved fast—and how love bombing, rushed commitment, location tracking, isolation, financial pressure, and phone…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist: Why We Send You Songs After We Hurt You
I’m a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I explain why a narcissistic person may send you songs after they hurt you, lie to you, cheat, rage, or give you…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhat Did a Narcissist See in You in the First Place?
What did a narcissist see in you in the first place? In this video, Lee Hammock explains why people with narcissistic traits may be drawn to empathy, loyalty…
The Mental Healness PodcastI Knew the Loud Narcissist… I Wasn’t Ready for the Quiet One
Ashleyjoins the Mental Healness Podcast to share how she survived two very different toxic marriages: one loud and overt, the other quiet, subtle, and much…
The Mental Healness PodcastI’m a Narcissist: Yes, We Know What We’re Doing
I’m a diagnosed narcissist, and in this video I explain why many narcissistic people know when they are manipulating, lying, withholding affection, shifting…
The Mental Healness PodcastShe Called the Police After 31 Years of Abuse, Then Everyone Turned on Her
In this Mental Healness Podcast interview, Nina shares her story of surviving a 31-year emotionally destructive and volatile marriage while feeling financially…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissists Always Compare You to Their Exes
Why do narcissistic and toxic people constantly compare you to their exes? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how comparisons can be used to provoke jealousy…
The Mental Healness PodcastHe's Torturing Her Online and Enjoying Every Minute Of It (A Diagnosed Narcissist Explains)
She's going through it! Raising a baby with a psychopathic man that hates her. He is making her life harder in every single way and enjoys the fact that she is…
The Mental Healness PodcastI Have Narcissistic Personality Disorder; Ask Me Anything
If you could ask a diagnosed narcissist ANYTHING, what would it be? well you have your chance, join the live and get your questions answered.Book a Coaching…
The Mental Healness PodcastFrom Addiction and Abuse to Healing and Freedom | Survivor Story
In this Mental Healness Podcast interview, Manda shares her survivor journey from childhood trauma, addiction, abusive relationships, family scapegoating, and…
The Mental Healness PodcastShe Had a Baby With a Narcissist Because She Thought It Would Make Him Love Her More!
She Had a Baby With a Narcissist Because She Thought It Would Make Him Love Her More and change his ways towards her. Big Big mistake because having babies DO…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhat to Do When You Miss Your Abusive Ex
What do you do when you start missing your narcissistic ex, even after everything they put you through? In this video, Lee Hammock explains why it is normal to…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhat Is Narcissistic Abuse? The Signs You Need to Know From a Diagnosed Narcissist!
What is narcissistic abuse, and how can you recognize it in a relationship, family, friendship, or workplace? In this video, Lee Hammock explains common…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhat Is The Best Way to Communicate With a Narcissist
How do you respond to a narcissist or toxic ex when you have to communicate with them? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how to filter hostile emails and…
The Mental Healness PodcastI Married the Same Narcissist Twice | Jacqueline’s Survivor Story
In this Mental Healness Podcast interview, Jacqueline shares her survivor story of marrying the same narcissistic husband twice. After enduring cheating…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy an Abusive Person Breaks Up With You First
Why do abusive people suddenly break up with you, discard you, or move on as if you never mattered? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how a toxic or…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Prayer Won’t Fix a Narcissist
Join Lee Hammock, a clinically diagnosed narcissist known as Mental Healness, for a live open question and answer session about narcissism, toxic…
The Mental Healness PodcastHow Do Abusive People Act When They Realize You're Leaving For Good?
What happens when an abusive or toxic person realizes you are leaving for good? In this live discussion, Lee Hammock talks about common reactions such as love…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy a Narcissist Refuses to Say Anything Nice About You
Why do narcissists struggle to compliment the people closest to them? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how withholding praise, affection, and validation can…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissists “Forget” Everything They Did to You
Why does a narcissist claim they do not remember the things they said or did to hurt you? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how narcissistic people may use…
The Mental Healness PodcastA Narcissist’s Biggest Fear Is Being Replaceable!
Why do narcissists need you to depend on them? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how a narcissistic or controlling person may fear being replaceable and try…
The Mental Healness PodcastCan an Entire Family Be Narcissists?
Can everyone in a family be a narcissist or deeply toxic? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how harmful family systems can operate through loyalty, secrecy…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Do You Keep Choosing Unhealthy Partners and Relationships!?
Why do some people keep choosing toxic, narcissistic, or emotionally unavailable partners? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how childhood patterns, trauma…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy do abusive people want to hurt you on purpose?
Why do abusive people hurt you on purpose, then blame you for the pain they caused? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how control, punishment, shame…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhat REALLY Happens When You Go No Contact With a Narcissist
What happens when you go no contact with a narcissist or toxic ex? In this video, Lee Hammock explains why no contact is a boundary for healing rather than a…
The Mental Healness PodcastFormer Trad Wife Escaped 24 Years of Abuse and Lost Everything | Jennie Gage’s Story
In this powerful episode of The Mental Healness Podcast, domestic violence survivor and advocate Jennie Gage shares how she escaped a 24-year abusive marriage…
The Mental Healness PodcastHayden Panettiere’s Story Shows How Toxic Relationships Trap You
Hayden Panettiere’s story has renewed difficult conversations about domestic abuse, toxic relationship cycles, family estrangement, and the complicated reasons…
The Mental Healness Podcast5 Survivors Explain Why They Broke No Contact With a Narcissist
Why do people break no contact with a narcissist or toxic ex? In this live call-in conversation, five survivors of narcissistic abuse share the real reasons…
The Mental Healness PodcastYour Own Mind Can Be Your Worst Enemy After Narcissistic Abuse
Why do you miss a narcissist or toxic ex even when you know they hurt you? In this video, Lee Hammock explains the inner conflict between logic and emotion…
The Mental Healness Podcast8 “Romantic” Things That Are Actually Red Flags
Some of the biggest toxic relationship red flags feel romantic in the beginning. In this video, Lee Hammock breaks down behaviors that can be mistaken for…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissist Enablers Defend Toxic Behavior
Why do narcissist enablers defend toxic behavior and pressure you to stay? This video explains why family members, friends, and other flying monkeys may make…
The Mental Healness PodcastHe Set Her on Fire Then Tried to Play the Hero | Tonya's Survival Story (@burnedbeauty2018)
In one of the most powerful and emotional episodes of the Mental Healness Podcast, host Lee Hammock sits down with survivor and creator Tonya, widely known as…
The Mental Healness PodcastHealing While Living With a Narcissist: Is It Possible?
Can you heal while you are still in a relationship with a narcissist, toxic partner, or emotionally unsafe person? In this video, Lee Hammock explains the…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissists Will Never Change (And It’s Not About You)
Diagnosed narcissist Lee Hammock explains why narcissistic, toxic, or abusive partners rarely change, even when they promise therapy, growth, or a fresh start…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissists Hate Seeing You Happy Without Them
Why do narcissists get angry when you move on even if they cheated, left, or appear happy in a new relationship? In this video, Lee Hammock explains how ego…
The Mental Healness PodcastNarcissists Love When You’re Trauma Bonded To Them!
What does a narcissist really think when you are trauma bonded to them and cannot let them go? As a clinically diagnosed, self-aware narcissist, I explain why…
The Mental Healness PodcastSurviving a Narcissistic Gambling Addict: Taylor’s 14-Year Escape Story
In this powerful Mental Healness Podcast interview, Taylor Stevens shares how she survived 14 years with a narcissistic gambling addict and reclaimed her life…
The Mental Healness PodcastNarcissists Are Toxic No Matter Who They’re With (It’s NOT You)
In this video, I break down why narcissists are going to be toxic no matter who they’re with and why their abuse is not proof that you weren’t “enough.”…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy I Feel Bad For People Who Stay With Narcissists
In this video, I talk from the heart about why I genuinely feel bad for people stuck with narcissists who will likely never experience real happiness while…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhen Narcissists WANT You To Leave Them (The Reverse Discard Explained)
In this video, I explain the “reverse discard”. When a narcissist emotionally gets rid of you, treats you horribly, and pushes you to end the relationship so…
The Mental Healness PodcastCovert vs Overt Narcissism Explained By a Diagnosed Narcissist
In this video, I break down the main differences between an overt narcissist and a covert narcissist, two faces of the same disorder that show up very…
The Mental Healness PodcastMisogyny & Narcissism: Why Some Men Need Women They Despise
In this video, I break down how misogyny and narcissism overlap, and why so many misogynistic men show classic narcissistic traits like entitlement, lack of…
The Mental Healness Podcast3 Ways To Make a Narcissist RESPECT Your Boundaries (From a Diagnosed Narcissist)
Trying to explain your feelings to a narcissist is like trying to explain color to someone who refuses to open their eyes, most of them don’t respect your…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissists Use You As A Placeholder (Even When You Give Them Everything)
In this video, I speak directly to the people who keep taking a narcissistic partner back, hoping that one day they’ll finally pick you, appreciate your…
The Mental Healness PodcastStop Ignoring Your Gut: How Narcissists Override Your Intuition
In this video, I break down why ignoring your intuition around narcissistic and toxic people almost always ends in regret. As a clinically diagnosed…
The Mental Healness PodcastDid They EVER Care About You? A Diagnosed Narcissist Explains
In this video, I tackle one of the most painful questions survivors ask: “Did they ever really care about me, or was it all fake?” As a clinically diagnosed…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy Narcissists Hate It When You Block Them Everywhere!
In this video, I break down why narcissists hate it when you block them everywhere—phone, text, social media and email and why their reaction is NOT your…
The Mental Healness PodcastWhy You Should Stop Giving Toxic People Second Chances!
In this video, I explain why you should leave the very first time someone lies to you in dating or relationships, from the perspective of a clinically…