In this episode, we discuss the narcissist’s hoover and how even an indirect seemingly innocuous hoover can retraumatize a survivor. A recent personal experience with this is discussed as an example of what it looks like and what can happen when the survivor is triggered into breaking no contact. 

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The Hoover

Welcome to the Heal & Thrive After Narcissistic Abuse podcast, where I discuss the steps of recovery following narcissistic abuse while sharing personal accounts from my own experience and healing journey.  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support

Health & Fitness

In this episode I discuss my experience with toxic friendships and how narcissists come in different forms, not just romantic partners. Signs to look out for and how to handle these situations. 

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Coping During Covid 19 Part 3

As narcissistic abuse survivors, we are particularly prone to being triggered during this difficult time in the world. I discuss my experience and ways of coping whether it be with covid 19 hitting close to home, grieving things or people we miss, being retriggered with memories of abuse, eye-opening experiences realizing friends or others we were close to are narcissistic or otherwise toxic, setting boundaries and the experience of dating during this pandemic. Part 2 (stay tuned for Part 3 coming soon)

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Coping during the Covid 19 crisis Part 2

What we survivors of narcissistic abuse and empaths can do during these unprecedented times and how we can cope and be there for ourselves, loved ones and the community. Part 1

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Coping during the Covid 19 Crisis

Reading of an article with great advice on the No Contact “Rule” and more on my journey/processing after letting go and shutting the door on a recent unhealthy situation. 

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No Contact & Processing After Letting Go

In this episode, I discuss the difficulty of extricating from an unavailable man and reexamining what happened and why. Also, I discuss the signs of what to look out for when back in the dating world and how to recognize the red flags and make decisions to let go a lot sooner. 

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The Hoover

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