In this mini episode, Mia, Sam, and Presley explore a poem written during the height of confusion with the church. Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation.

If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

If you feel triggered at church or reading scripture, you are not alone. Mia, Sam, and Presley talk about what tends to trigger them and other ACONS at church. They also explore the blurry line between needing the church to work more on being a safe place and being responsible for your own healing journey.

We know it's been a bit of a break so look for a new BONUS EPISODE dropping next week! We are so glad to be back. :)

Sometimes the way God is described in church or in scripture sounds eerily similar to narcissism...and that can be triggering. In this episode, Mia, Sam, and Presley explore the question of whether the DSM-5’s 9 criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder apply to the God of the Bible. They also discuss the definition of God’s holiness as opposed to the sense of superiority that distances a narcissistic person from others.

This mini episode introduces 20 manipulative tactics commonly used by those who are highly narcissistic (source: "20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Psychopaths Use to Silence You" by Shahida Arabi). We also give a real life conversation as an example and break down how to hear these tactics in a practical sense. It's a heavy topic, so feel free to listen at your own pace and take breaks to recharge as needed!

In this episode, Mia, Sam, and Presley take a more in-depth look at the spectrum of narcissism. They introduce the DSM 5 criteria for NPD and how it differs from sociopathy and psychopathy, followed up by a discussion on how to cope with the fearful question, “Am I a narcissist?” They also cover (at last!) a list of symptoms many ACONs can identify with.

Mia, Sam, and Presley introduce themselves, their spiritual backgrounds, and what led them to launch God and Narcissism. They briefly define what narcissism is and what it isn't, specifically when it comes to relationships. They also give a snapshot of what's to come in future episodes.