Love bombing may sound sweet—but it’s anything but sincere. In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we expose the hidden insult behind the narcissist’s most seductive tactic. From the outside, it looks like affection. But underneath? It’s manipulation, grooming, and emotional sabotage.

We explore:

• Why love bombing is the first phase in the cycle of abuse—and why it’s so hard to detect at first
• How insincere praise is used to gain control, create dependency, and erode your self-trust
• The emotional confusion that sets in when compliments are given, then withheld, then weaponized
• How love bombing trains you to perform for validation—and sets the stage for gaslighting
• Why this tactic is not just deceptive, but deeply disorienting, and how to spot it before it takes root

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt swept off their feet, only to later feel confused, depleted, or manipulated. If you’ve been love-bombed and are starting to see the cracks beneath the compliments, this conversation will help you name the tactic, understand its impact, and begin to reclaim your clarity.

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