Brandi Babin is a Habit & Productivity Strategist and Author of Reclaim: A Journey To Self Discovery, and a strong ass woman who knows all too well the effects of narcissistic and post-separation abuse. She vulnerably shares her experience within the narcissism cycle, why the love bombing felt too euphoric to leave, how gaslighting felt believable, why she kept going back, and finally how she grieved not only her ex, but released and found peace with the woman she was.

Listen for:

✨ Love bombing vs. falling in love (how to tell the difference)

✨ Signs of being gaslit and why it makes you feel so crazy

✨ Why she went back to him several times when she knew she shouldn't

✨ Why we give narcissists the benefit of the doubt

✨ How we confuse manipulation for vulnerability with a narcissist

✨ How to know when you are ready to leave

✨ Post-separation abuse and how she navigated leaving with children

✨ The nuances in grieving a toxic relationship

✨ How to feel feelings + take action steps to heal (you can too!)

✨ Her #1 way to get to know yourself again

Mentioned Resources:

✨ Brandi's Reclaim Journal/Guide: https://www.thereclaimstrategy.com/

✨ Brandi's Podcast: Shattered to Unbreakable

✨ My Find Yourself Again Self-Led Course: https://brewolta.mykajabi.com/find-yourself-again

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

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In this podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.