Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships

60. Why Narcissists Manipulate & How To Protect Yourself From Getting Trapped with Narcissism Expert James Marrugo


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Are you asking, “Why did he do this to me?!” completely bewildered by a narcissists behavior?

Making sense of it can sometimes feel like you’re trying to understand someone from another planet, and this episode will shine some light on the seemingly non-sensical mindf*ck.

By tuning in, you’ll discover:

  • The why behind the behaviors, patterns, and tactics used by narcissistic individuals that leave you second-guessing your reality
  • How to identify the key red flags showing someone is a narcissist and the specific things you can do to protect yourself (and your sanity)
  • If it is possible to maintain a relationship with a narcissist and how to gauge if you should leave

Press play now to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate, heal, and thrive beyond the grip of a narcissistic relationship.

MENTIONED:

  • Interest form: https://tinyurl.com/interest-form-htwshownotes
  • Ep. 47: Was Any Of It Real? Signs You've Been Deceived In A Narcissistic Relationship & How To Finally Understand It With Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde https://pod.fo/e/277854

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes

🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotes

  • Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
  • Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
  • Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
  • Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

🌻 ⁠Submit an interest form⁠ to work with me: https://tinyurl.com/interest-form-htwshownotes


In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse, as hosts share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safetyafter love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

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