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The Covert Narcissism Podcast
Covert narcissistic abuse crushes one’s soul. This podcast is devoted to understanding covert narcissistic abuse, its effect on the victims, and how to heal.
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Covert Narcissists Need a Supply and a Scapegoat
Narcissistic people need two dominant things: supply and scapegoats. They need someone who cares for their every need and want. This supply feeds their ego…
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First Steps of Healing From Covert Narcissistic Abuse
I get asked frequently, how do I heal from this? How do you ever get over it? How do you move forward? Will I ever trust again? Can I have a healthy…
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I Don't Know Myself Anymore after Dealing with Covert Narcissism
"I don't know myself anymore. I don't recognize me. Who am I? I didn't used to be this way. What happened?" Are you asking these questions? Have you become…
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Raising Awareness for Covert Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser
Today’s guest is Vanessa Reiser, a narcissistic abuse expert. Vanessa is a mother, author, entrepreneur, 2X Ironman and ground-breaking licensed clinical…
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Covert Narcissists are Adult Bullies
Bullying is not a kid’s problem. Someone recently said to me that it is. They said that we deal with bullies in our childhood. Teen years, there may be a few…
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When Friends and Family don't Understand Covert Narcissism
When friends and family members don't understand the abuse we are enduring from covert narcissism, this adds to the pain and confusion we are already…
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Covert Narcissism and a Diagnosis
I sure don't need a diagnosis to know what I've been through. When I first read the words about covert narcissism, I immediately knew that I had found an…
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With Covert Narcissism, I Am NOT Okay.
Listening to some music the other day, a song came on that really spoke to me. It was by Jelly Roll and titled “I Am Not Okay.” I can’t speak for Jelly Roll…
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Apologies from a Covert Narcissist
If you ever want a covert narcissist to talk about you, point out something they have done that upset you. See how their language changes. They live a very…
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This Was Never About You (Special Throwback Episode)
THIS WAS NEVER ABOUT YOU!! •The way they talk to you •The way they treat you •The reactions they have •The looks •The silent treatment •The circular…
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Healing from Covert Narcissistic Abuse
Time doesn't heal all wounds, effort does. You can't lay around and wait for a broken leg to heal. It takes doctor visits and physical therapy visits. If you…
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Self-Care After Dealing with Covert Narcissism
When you’ve been living with a covert narcissist for many years, your self-care is almost non-existent. You don’t have the time, energy, mental capacity, or…
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What Covert Narcissists Say and What They Actually Mean
"I love you" does not mean the same thing coming out of a covert narcissist as it does when you say it. For non-narcissistic people, "I love you" means I care…
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What is Cognitive Dissonance and What to do About it (Special Throwback Episode)
Survivors of covert narcissistic abuse feel like they are going crazy. They often tell me that they are losing their mind. They don’t know which end is up…
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Covert Narcissism: His Trauma Became Our Trauma
Trauma causes people to make changes in the way they interact with their world. Emotional abuse is traumatic. It takes away one's perception of safety. When we…
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Financial Abuse Disguised as Compassion
Financial abuse and manipulation can come with the appearance of being loving and caring. Covert narcissists will say that they are doing this “for your own…
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Exploring a Different Perspective of Codependency with Ross Rosenberg
Today, we have the author of The Human Magnet Syndrome, Ross Rosenberg. I talk with him about his new book, The Codependency Revolution: Fixing What Was Always…
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Scapegoating and Financial Abuse from a Covert Narcissist
In this episode, our guest talks about the financial abuse she endured in a lengthy marriage with children. No matter how many failures or the depth of the…
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The Emotional Dysregulation of a Covert Narcissist
I’m mad! So I yell at you, punch the wall, storm off, stomp my feet, shove the chair, and slam the bedroom door! I don’t care that you don’t like it! I don’t…
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Removing Trauma From the Body (Special Throwback Episode)
Dr. Melissa Kalt, M.D. specializes in removing the trauma of narcissistic abuse from the body. She brings so much insight to the topic, and I thoroughly…
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The Isolating Dynamics of a Covert Narcissistic Relationship
In this chat time with Renee Swanson and Eleanor Marks, these two discuss two questions brought by Covert Narcissism Podcast listeners. They each share their…
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Grasping Covert Narcissism (Special Throwback episode)
Covert narcissism is messed up! It is so twisted you feel like you are going insane just trying to get a grasp on what’s going on. It is so hard to pinpoint…
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Our Kids Suffer When We Suffer
Kids desire and NEED to feel safe and cared for. When their parent who is their safety and caregiver suffers, they suffer as well. If you think that you are…
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The World Enables Covert Narcissists Guest episode with Sarene Leeds
"I felt that I was the only one who was uncomfortable with his behavior." In this episode, Sarene speaks of her experience in the work environment of Rolling…
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How do I move forward? Q&A with Eleanor Marks
“I’m in my second marriage and married almost 2 years. I’m realizing he’s a covert narcissist. I am mad at myself because I didn’t think I’d find myself here…
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It’s a Yo-Yo Relationship
In this episode, Caryn Dixon tells her story publicly for the first time. Like so many others, she was in that yo-yo relationship. On again and off again…
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7 Ways that a Covert Narcissist Reacts
Have you ever called a covert narcissist out for something they have done? How did it go? While every situation is different, so many stories from victims of…
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Tackling Tough Questions with Eleanor Marks
In this chat with Eleanor Marks and Renee Swanson, they address somes questions brought to them in the Facebook group, Covert Narcissism Group. One member said…
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Are compassion and empathy the same?
Understanding the difference between compassion and empathy is important for anyone who is dealing with a non-empathetic person, such as a covert narcissist…
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Guest episode with Brandon Chadwick from Narcissist Apocalypse
Today, we welcome Brandon Chadwick as a guest on the Covert Narcissism Podcast. Brandon has his own podcast called, The Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast. In his…
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3 Effects of Covert Narcissistic Parenting
Covert narcissists are bullies as parents, and their impact on the children is traumatic and long-lasting. For those listening who were raised by a covert…
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Covert Narcissistic Parents are Bullies
When children have a narcissistic parent, they are being parented by a bully. They cannot possibly escape this situation. They cannot make sense out of it…
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Stopping the Self-Doubt to Become Narcissist Resilient
Let’s say I’m a covert narcissist, and I’m looking for a partner. Who am I looking for? I believe that I am the best thing ever, that I am right all the time…
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Victims Often Join the Abuse Themselves ( Special Throwback Episode)
Not only do victims of covert narcissistic abuse not see the abuse, they often join the abuser in abusing themselves. It’s the perfect storm built by this…
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The Terrifying Narcissistic Traits in Our Children
In this Q&A session with Renee Swanson and Eleanor Marks, we answer two questions from the Covert Narcissism Facebook Group. How do you deal with the golden…
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Blame Shifting - A Powerful Tool for the Covert Narcissist (Special throwback Episode)
f you don't tell me to do it, then it is your fault that it didn't get done. If you tell me to do it, then it is your fault if it doesn't go right. Have you…
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Strengthening Your Narcissist Immune System
We all have an immune system inside us. Its purpose is to fight harmful substances that enter the body. It builds a defense against invaders by keeping a…
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The Narcissism Spectrum (Special Throwback Episode)
Narcissism is not a clear cut issue. It isn’t a yes or no answer. It is an extremely complicated issue. One minute you can feel like you have a grasp on it…
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Covert Narcissism Q&A with Eleanor Marks
In this brand new series, I am doing a Q&A session with Eleanor Marks. We are answering questions that come directly from my Facebook group, Covert Narcissism…
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Story of Hope: Taking Pride in the Little Things Once Again
Today’s guest Dave shares his enjoyment is trimming the bushes in front of his house because now it is HIS house. After going through over two years of the…
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Our Kids Need Us
Welcome back. I am again talking about covert narcissism, and in specific, parenting with a partner who is showing the traits of covert narcissism. These kids…
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Breaking the Internal Chains of Abuse (Special Throwback Episode)
Memories can absolutely haunt victims of covert narcissistic abuse for years!! They trigger us, causing massive internal reactions. Anxiety, tension, pain in…
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5 Effects of Covert Narcissistic Parenting on Our Kids
Covert narcissistic parenting has a massive effect on our children! It leaves gaping holes in their development, which can haunt them for the rest of their…
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Stories of Hope: Take a Sabbatical
I'm drowning in a world of narcissism. I think about it the minute I wake up, all day long, and the last thought before I fall asleep. It is all consuming…
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Covert Narcissism and the Parent Label
"I am the mom! I know everything and am right about everything." "I am the dad! I know how to handle life. Don’t tell me what to do." It is true that parents…
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I Married a Salesman
Kathleen bought into the sales pitch of the top notch salesman. He sold himself to her with great sales pitches, carrying the "same" interests, beliefs and…
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Can I Have a Healthy Relationship After Covert Narcissism?
“I divorced a narcissist 10 years ago and now I am married to another one! How in the world did that happen??” I have talked to so many people who have gone…
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Story of Hope: Learning to Protect Yourself Part Two
When dealing with covert narcissism, it is so difficult to give yourself permission to set boundaries, physically, emotionally, mentally, and psychologically…
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Protect Yourself From Narcissistic Mirroring
Learning the signs of narcissistic mirroring gives you the knowledge you need to keep from being hooked by it. Victim switching, inconsistencies in their…
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Story of Hope: Learning to Protect Yourself Part One
When dealing with covert narcissism, it is so difficult to give yourself permission to set boundaries, physically, emotionally, mentally, and psychologically…
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Narcissistic Mirroring
How did I get stuck in an exploitative and manipulative relationship? Entitlement, power trips, jealousy, guilt trips, manipulation, passive aggressiveness…
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Stories of Hope: From Overt Narcissism to Covert Narcissism
An overt narcissist uses couples therapy to improve on the outside. However, the inner traits of narcissism remain and in fact become more refined. Putting on…
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Covert Narcissists are Chameleons
Chameleons change colors according to their environment or their intentions. They change colors to attract mates and to tell intruders to stay away. They hide…
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Story of Hope: From the Suffocating Dark Cloud of Narcissism to the Brightness and Peace
In this episode, Jean shares her story of hope. Looking back in her marriage, she sees the beginning of doubting herself. She was squashed and made to feel…
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”You did that ON PURPOSE!” The Hurt Feelings of a Covert Narcissist
I’ve worked with children most of my life in different capacities. One of the things they say that bothers me the most is, “They did that ON PURPOSE!” One kid…
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Story of Hope: Surviving the Crash of a Fairy Tale Marriage
Being raised to be a “good girl” sets many of us up for a manipulative and abusive marriage. This is Kathy’s story today. She approached this marriage with so…
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Story of Hope after Covert Narcissism
With story after story begin full of pain, confusion, anger and depression, it is time to hear some stories of hope. There is life after narcissism! Peace can…
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The Narcissist’s Prayer Pt 2 (Special Throwback Episode)
This 2-part series on the Narcissist’s prayer serves a guide through the circular conversations and manipulative tactics of a covert narcissist. Each step…
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It’s Impossible to Find Normal with a Covert Narcissist
One of the worst things you can say to a victim of covert narcissistic abuse is “every family has their issues. No one is perfect.” Just saying this statement…
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The Narcissist’s Prayer Part 1 (Special Throwback Episode)
That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean…