Do you ever catch yourself asking, “How could he be so cruel—didn't he say he loved me?”

If you’ve been left reeling from a relationship that felt confusing, terrifying, or even dangerous, you’re not alone.

This episode dives deep into malignant narcissism—the darker end of the narcissism spectrum—so you can finally understand the dynamics you were caught in and release the self-blame that keeps you stuck.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• How malignant narcissism is different from other types of narcissism and why it matters for your healing
• What drives cruelty in abusive dynamics
• The red flags and subtle signs to watch for that go beyond the obvious love bombing

Uncover the truth about malignant narcissism and gain the clarity you need to protect your peace and move forward with self-compassion.

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

Do you still hear your ex’s voice criticizing you long after the breakup?

If you’ve ever caught yourself replaying his words, doubting your worth, or apologizing just for existing, this episode is for you. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why you've internalized his abusive words as your own thoughts
• The real cost of believing you're worthless
• How his voice became the narrator of your life story 

Press play now to learn how to silence his voice, rediscover your worth, and start living as the woman you were before he tried to rewrite your story.

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

If you’ve ever been swept off your feet by someone who seemed like a dream come true, only to find yourself confused, criticized, and doubting your own worth, you’re not alone.

What felt like love was likely love bombing, and it’s one of the sneakiest traps that keeps women stuck in toxic, narcissistic relationships.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to stop confusing intensity for true intimacy and getting sucked into the narcissistic cycle
• Why learning to spot love bombing is the key to trusting yourself again
• The painful cost of not spotting it early — and why waiting even weeks can set you back years

Hit play now to learn how to spot love bombing before it hooks you and start reclaiming the calm, grounded love you deserve.

QUICK LINKS:

• Your free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

Do you ever wonder why the same struggles keep showing up in your romantic relationships, work, and friendships?

Narcissistic relationship wounds linger, so healing isn’t just about leaving the person behind, it’s about uncovering and shifting the deep-rooted beliefs that keep cycles alive in all areas of your life. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to recognize old patterns when they disguise themselves in new areas of your life
• The real cost of not breaking the cycle—for your peace, your health, and even your children
• The key to reprogramming your beliefs so you can create a life rooted in peace, love, and abundance

Press play now to uncover what it really takes to break the cycle so you can stop repeating the past and start living in the freedom you deserve.

QUICK LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

Have you looked in the mirror after a relationship ended and actually didn’t recognize yourself anymore?

When you’ve been consumed by someone else’s needs, opinions, and control, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are. This episode dives into why recovery feels impossible after losing yourself in a narcissistic relationship, and the shift that will help you find your way back.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The hidden ways identity loss keeps you stuck
• The lie keeping you tied to him — and the truth that sets you free
• A powerful step to take right now towards finding yourself again

Press play now to learn how to stop drifting in the aftermath of a toxic relationship and finally begin reclaiming the self they tried to erase.

QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:

• ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

Have you ever caught yourself missing your narcissistic ex—even while knowing he manipulated, belittled, and broke you down—and thought, “What is wrong with me?”

If you’ve felt ashamed or confused about longing for someone who hurt you, you are not alone. That pull isn’t proof you’re weak or broken; it’s a human response to the cycle of abuse. 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The 3 reasons you miss your ex despite how bad he hurt you
• What you really are craving when you are missing him
• Tangible exercises to shift away from missing him

Press play now to uncover the real reasons you still miss your narcissistic ex, and how to turn that painful longing into powerful self-reconnection.

QUICK LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Ep. 92: Why You Keep Going Back... Even When The Narcissistic Relationship Feels Like An Addiction That Is Killing You : https://pod.fo/e/3185cd

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

What do you do when the sadness and anger feel endless, and no matter what you try, nothing makes it stop?

Emotional overwhelm can make you feel stuck, disconnected, and hopeless—but it doesn’t have to be permanent.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

• Understand why your sadness and anger keep coming back, no matter what you try
• Break free from the self-blame and shame that deepen emotional pain.
• Learn the first steps toward safely releasing pain and restoring joy, presence, and emotional balance.

Press play now to start learning how to release the grip of emotional overwhelm and reclaim your life from the sadness and anger that have been holding you back.

QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:

• Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

Have you ever found yourself swept up in the obsessive highs of a new relationship, only to crash into confusion and self-doubt?

This episode explores the difference between the addictive rush that can keep you stuck in unhealthy relationships and the steady, secure feelings of genuine attraction.

By listening, you’ll discover:

• How to tell the difference between healthy chemistry vs. toxic attraction
• Why early attachment wounds can make you more vulnerable to love bombing and toxic dynamics
• The key signals in your body and nervous system that can help you recognize when attraction is crossing into something unhealthy

Press play now to learn how to tell the difference between addictive obsession and authentic connection—so you can protect your heart and move toward real love.

QUICK LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Free Love Bombing Guide (recognizing the red flags): https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes
• Hilary’s IG: @‌indwelling.duluth and @‌hilary.buckwalterwilde
• Hilary’s website: http://indwellingduluth.com

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

Have you ever wondered if you’ll ever be able to trust again after betrayal — especially when right now, you can’t even trust yourself?

Betrayal can leave you feeling like you’re drowning in doubt, hypervigilance, and shame — convinced that you’ll either pick the wrong person again or keep missing the red flags. 

So in this episode you will discover:

• The reason we overlook red flags instead of act on them
• What you actually need to rebuild trust in yourself after betrayal
• The steps that will allow you to date again without being hypervigilient and stuck in fear (when you are ready!)

Press play now to learn how to process betrayal, trust yourself again, and open up to healthy love without losing your sense of safety.

QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:⁠

• Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

What do you do when the person you thought was your soulmate reveals a side of themselves you never saw coming?

The hardest part of healing from a narcissistic relationship isn’t just leaving, it’s reconciling the loving, attentive person you fell for with the controlling, dismissive, or cruel partner they became.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The survival mechanisms that keep you holding onto hope
• How to grieve someone who’s still alive but was never who you thought they were
• How to reclaim control of your mind and your life post separation

Listen now to uncover how to finally reconcile the fantasy with the facts so you can stop questioning your reality and start reclaiming your life.

QUICK LINKS FROM EPISODE:

• Get the free LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

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

❤️ 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

🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others first

• https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)

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. The host and guests 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 safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.