Abuse Allies with Danielle Esplin | The Bulletproof Club

Is your partner controlling you or does he/she just care? Listen to this episode to get your answer.

Have you been blamed for all the problems in your family? Does it seem like you can't do anything right, yet your sibling seems to get it right, every single time? Has a parent ever said something along the lines of "if only you could be more like your sister/brother?" You might be the Scapegoat, and your sibling might be the Golden Child.

The effects of emotional abuse aren't always visible like a bruise or physical injury, so it often goes unnoticed and ignored – even by the victim. Emotional abusers are master manipulators, and they frequently condition their victims to brush off their unacceptable behaviors. Society has also normalized unhealthy behaviors, so people might not understand whether they are in a toxic relationship or not.

Narcissists exist along a continuum of extraversion and introversion. There are two very different types of narcissists - the Overt, and the Covert Abuser. In this episode, we discuss the differences, signs, and what you can do if you find yourself in a relationship with a covert or overt narcissist.

The trauma bond is one of the main reasons why victims of abuse don't leave their abusive relationships and why it's difficult for them to break off the bond they had created with a toxic person. In this podcast episode, we discuss what happens to the brain when in an abusive cycle or relationship.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. In this episode, we're looking at why narcissists or people with high narcissism experience little to no guilt, and why they're usually filled with anger.

What does it mean to date someone who is jealous? Is your partner making you believe that he/she is treating you the way they do because they care about you? In this episode, we discuss the signs of jealousy in a relationship and the importance of knowing where the jealousy stems from.

Do you feel like no matter what you do the situation seems to escalate when in an argument with someone abusive? Have you ever tried to reason with an abusive person, hoping they would understand your point of view? This episode will help those in toxic environments navigate their way when in the midst of an argument or abusive encounter.

Lauren Carter found herself in two abusive relationships while pursuing her singing career in London and Los Angeles. Today she's sharing her story to answer The Bulletproof Club's clients' question: Can someone who is highly abusive or narcissistic be very successful in their careers?

When Kayla Hayes met up with her ex-boyfriend (Seth Fleury) to talk about their breakup, he leaned in for a kiss, latched on, and frantically bit her lip off. Today Kayla is rising above the horrific assault, and she's now sharing her story to raise awareness and to warn others not to go see their abusers alone after leaving a toxic relationship.