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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
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Why We Get Too Attached to the Wrong People (with Dr. Shara Ally)
In this episode of the Mental Healness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Shara Ally; psychiatric nurse practitioner, professor, TEDx Top‑50 Charter Speaker, and…
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Why Being a “Ride or Die” for a Narcissist Will Emotionally Kill You
Why is being a “ride or die” for a narcissistic or toxic partner is one of the worst decisions you can make, from the perspective of a clinically diagnosed…
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Why Are Narcissists So Cruel When They Are Finished With You?
In this video, I break down why narcissists and abusive people are so cruel when they’re discarding you, from the perspective of a clinically diagnosed…
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Why the Narcissist Will Never Truly Pick You
In this video, I explain why a narcissist will never truly “pick” you in the way you’re hoping for, from the perspective of a clinically diagnosed narcissist…
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10 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship with a Narcissist
In this video, I break down 10 signs you’re in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic or emotionally abusive partner, from the perspective of a clinically…
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Do Narcissists Regret What They Did to You?
In this video, we dig into one of the hardest questions survivors ask after narcissistic or abusive relationships: do they actually regret what they did, or do…
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How Narcissistic People Show You They "Love" You?
Why does it feel like a controlling person's version of love leaves you more confused, isolated, and exhausted than before? In this video, Lee Hammock breaks…
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Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Don't Realize They Need This!
Survivors of narcissistic abuse need CLARITY. They need the truth! They need to be pulled out of the world of delusions that the narcissist has them stuck in…
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Why They Gaslight You (From a Diagnosed Narcissist)
In this video, I break down why narcissists and toxic people gaslight you, from the perspective of a clinically diagnosed narcissist who has used gaslighting…
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Why Walking Away Feels Like You're the One Who Did Wrong!
Have you ever walked away from a toxic relationship only to feel an overwhelming sense of guilt, or like leaving a narcissist was a literal crime? In this…
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From Love-Bombing to Resentment: How Narcissists Bait-and-Switch You
Why do abusers and controlling people suddenly start to despise the exact same things they claimed to love about you at the beginning of the relationship? In…
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1. Surviving July 4th With a Narcissist: Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Day
July 4th is supposed to be about freedom, but if you’re stuck with a toxic or narcissistic partner, you probably feel more trapped than ever—and that’s exactly…
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How Violating Your Boundaries Secretly Manifests As Physical Illness
Can suppressing your emotions and constantly pleasing others actually cause your physical body to break down? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, host…
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Trauma Bonds Destroy Everyone Around Them!
Trauma Bonds Destroy any and Everyone Around Them, not just the person going through them. They cause division, toxicity and even more isolation for the people…
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The Most Overlooked Sign Your Abuser Will Escalate to M*rder
Strangulation is the single strongest predictor that domestic violence will escalate to homicide, yet it is still one of the most minimized and misunderstood…
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14 Years. 5 Kids. And He Left Her Blind And Homeless
Real story from a viewer who has been through 14 years of narcissistic abuse. Book a Coaching Session: [https://link.me/mentalhealness]🔥 My Books…
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My Mom Had 2 Months to Live, My Best Friend Took His Own Life, Then This Happened
What happens when your body nearly kills you, your mom is given 2 months to live, and your best friend takes his own life? For James Benefico, founder and CEO…
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Why Do Narcissists HATE Being Ignored!?
What happens inside the mind of an abuser or a controlling person when you stop responding to them? In this video, Lee Hammock exposes the psychological panic…
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What is Cognitive Dissonance and How Does It Work In a Toxic Relationship
Why do you stay with someone who treats you terribly, while simultaneously believing they are your soulmate? In this video, Lee Hammock breaks down the…
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The One Question Every Narcissist Asks Before They Do Anything
Every narcissist quietly asks themselves one core question before they do anything for you: “How does this benefit me?” In this episode, clinically diagnosed…
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He's A Convicted K*ller and Making excuses for his behavior! Sean Gathright is going to Jail for Life.
Sean Gathright is going to Jail for Life and listen to him making excuses for why he did what he did. He got sentenced to life in prison without parole for…
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When a Toxic Person Realizes They Can’t Control You Anymore
What actually happens inside a narcissistic or toxic person when they realize they can’t control you anymore? In this video, from the perspective of a…
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What Your Silence Does To a Toxic Person
What does your silence really do to a toxic person? In this video, we break down what happens inside a narcissistic or toxic person when you stop reacting…
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I’m a Diagnosed Narcissist, Here’s Why I Use My Story to Help
In this video, I open up about why I chose to use my narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis to help people instead of hiding it. I talk about suffering in…
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I Was Tired of Being Pissed Off So I Did THIS
Your anger after a toxic relationship, narcissistic abuse, or a devastating divorce isn't a weakness — it can be your biggest catalyst for change.In this full…
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You DON'T Love Your Abusive Ex! Here's Why
Watch This Video When You Miss Your Abusive, narcissistic ex and before you reach out to them. I'm a diagnosed narcissist and I go into detail about why you…
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She Finally Escaped Her Abusive Relationship!
"Leaving my child's father was the hardest decision I have ever made. Today marks day one of starting over as a single mom."This video documents the raw…
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Why Peace Feels Boring After a Toxic Relationship
Why does life feel boring after you leave a toxic or narcissistic relationship? In this video, I break down why peace can feel unsettling, empty, or even wrong…
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Why Toxic Exes Pop Back Up When You Finally Heal
Why do toxic exes, narcissists, and high-conflict people always come back right when you're finally healing? In this video, I break down the psychology behind…
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Narcissists Don't Just Leave, They Rewrite the Whole Story
Why do high-conflict people completely rewrite the story after you leave the relationship? In this video, I break down exactly what happens when you walk away…
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Can Narcissists Really Change? A Clinical Psychologist Explains w/ Dr. David Hawkins
In this episode of The Mental Healness Podcast, we tackle one of the most controversial questions online: Can narcissists actually change, or should you always…
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I'm a Narcissist, Here's the Truth About Whether I Love My Kids
As a diagnosed narcissist, I'm going live to answer the question adult children of narcissistic parents are afraid to ask did your narcissist parent ever truly…
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When Your Abusive Partner Realizes They’ve Lost Control
When a toxic, control-obsessed person realizes they no longer have power over you, everything changes. In this video, we break down exactly how they react when…
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How To Know If It's Really Over With a Narcissist
What does it mean when an abuser or a controlling person completely cuts you out of their life for good? In this video, Lee Hammock breaks down the brutal…
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Why Are There So Many Abusive People Today!?
Why does it feel like there is an absolute epidemic of abusers, controlling people, and narcissistic individuals in the world today? In this video, Lee Hammock…
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How To Take An Abusive Person's Power!
How do you take the power away from an abuser, a narcissist or a controlling person who seems to dominate your entire life? In this video, I talk about the…
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Why Your Abusive Ex Keeps Your Stuff After You Breakup With Them!
Why do abusers and controlling people refuse to give your stuff back after a breakup? In this video, Lee Hammock exposes the sinister tactics behind why toxic…
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She survived 5 years with a narcissistic man
Five years is a long time to live a lie. But it hurts even deeper when your own friend is the one defending the behavior. In this story time, we look at…
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Why they make it so hard to leave them!
Understanding why you feel paralyzed and unable to leave an abusive person is the first step toward freedom. In this video, Lee Hammock explains the…
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He met his first narcissist
My man finally understands what women mean when they talk about experiencing narcissism after dealing with his first narcissistic friend. This video dives into…
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Why Abusive People Lash Out When You Get Too Close (Puffer-Fishing)
Have you ever head of PUFFER FISHING? In this video, Lee Hammock breaks down the exact mechanics of this toxic behavior and explains why abusers and…
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Embarrassed To Leave, Embarrassed To Stay: The Truth About The Trauma Bond!
What happens when your childhood is marked by extreme survival, only for you to unconsciously recreate that exact nightmare in your adult marriage? In this…
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The Real Mindset of an Abuser When They Start to Miss You
When a toxic, abusive, or controlling ex tells you that they "miss" you, it can completely destabilize your healing process. Your brain wants to believe that…
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Why A Controlling Person Fears You Talking to Their Ex
Why does the person you are with desperately try to keep you from ever interacting with or meeting their ex? If they claim the ex is simply "crazy" but go to…
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The Mindset of an Abuser When You Cut Them Off
What actually happens inside the mind of an abusive or controlling individual when you implement permanent no contact? Many survivors wonder if their absence…
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Why You Should Stop Checking Your Abusive Ex's Social Media
Why do we intentionally look for things we know will hurt us? If you find yourself constantly typing your toxic ex's name into a search bar to check up on…
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Why Abusers Hide Your Things (And Help You Look For Them)
Have you ever experienced a situation where your keys, phone, or wallet constantly vanish, only for your partner to magically find them minutes later? This is…
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I Was Seconds Away From Jumping. How I Saved My Own Life | Talmadge Spicer
What happens when a toxic relationship and life's heaviest struggles push you to the literal edge? In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Mental Healness…
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The Mind Of an Abusive Person When You Finally Stop Caring
The ultimate threat to an abusive or controlling person isn't your anger—it's your indifference. As long as you are angry, you are still emotionally invested…
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She Busted Her Military Husband Cheating With an Influencer!
He should be kicked out of the military for cheating on his stay at home mom spouse. BUt she isn't going to press the charges against him because it would…
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He Wouldn't Leave An Abusive Relationship, So I Cut Him Off!
One of the hardest lessons in life is learning that you cannot save someone who isn't ready to leave an abusive situation. Long before I started speaking…
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The Mind Of An Abusive Person When You Cut Them Off For GOOD!
Cutting off communication with a toxic or abusive person is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make, but it is the only way to reclaim your stability…
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Going Back Into An Abusive Relationship! Why It Always Gets Worse...Not Better
Have you ever gone back to an abusive relationship only to find that the behavior became significantly worse almost instantly? There is a specific logic behind…
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Why An Abuser Withholds Compliments on Purpose
Have you ever noticed that the more you achieve, the less your partner or family member seems to notice? High-conflict personalities often withhold compliments…
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The Real Reason Abusive People Love To Trigger You!
Have you ever felt like you were being pushed to your absolute breaking point, only for the other person to remain perfectly calm once you finally snapped?…
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Why You Might Feel Guilty After Leaving an abuser
Do you feel like you’ve "abandoned" them? Are you struggling with the feeling that you’re the "bad guy" for choosing your own mental health? You’re caught in…
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Why They Always Come Back When You're Finally Over Them
Have you ever received a random "thinking of you" text or a sudden apology after months of no contact? It feels like hope, but from the inside out, I’m telling…
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Her Ex used the courts to keep abusing her | Here's how she fought back!
How does a survivor handle a stalker who uses the legal system to continue the abuse? Hedya joins the podcast to share her shocking journey through extreme…
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These Words Make Manipulators Lose Their Power Over You
If you feel like you’re talking in circles and over-explaining your feelings to someone who won’t listen, you’re using too many words. When you’re dealing with…
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Why They Withhold Compliments on Purpose
Have you ever noticed that the more you achieve, the less your partner or family member seems to notice? High-conflict personalities often withhold compliments…