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.

How do you recognize when intimacy has shifted from connection to control?

If you've ever felt that your partner's actions didn't align with their words or found yourself using sex to end a fight, this discussion with Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde will resonate deeply for you.

In this episode you will:

• Gain clarity on how sex can be misused as a tool for control and manipulation, trapping you further into narcissistic cycles
• Learn how patriarchal narratives might shape your view of intimacy and self-worth and how to reclaim your genuine sexual power
• Discover the steps to grieve and heal from the traumatic mindf*ck of realizing your relationship was built on deceit

Tune in now to uncover the tools and insights you need to break free from manipulation and reclaim your power.

MENTIONED:

• Ep. 47: Was Any Of It Real? Signs You've Been Deceived In A Narcissistic Relationship & How To Finally Understand The Heartbreak With Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/277854
• Ep. 48: How Narcissists Use Sex As Manipulation & Control In Toxic Relationships With Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/27854a
• Hilary’s website: indwellingduluth.com
• HIlary’s Instagram: @‌sacredcounsel.duluth

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Wondering how the heck you’re supposed to spot the subtle red flags in your next relationship so you don’t fall into another narcissist’s trap?

Dating again after a narcissistic relationship can be downright terrifying, so in this episode, Angela Davis LCSW and I will equip you with what you need to confidently date without fear.

In this episode you will:

• Learn the #1 sign you’re dating someone who is narcissistic or emotionally unavailable
• Understand the 2 most successful ways to navigate your fear of dating
• Get the tips you need to feel confident walking away from red flags early

Press play now to uncover the emotional and practical tools you need to break free from narcissistic cycles, heal deeply, and navigate relationships with clarity and confidence

MENTIONED:

• Find Yourself Again (A self-guided course to help you identify your values, needs and wants so you can enter into healthy relationships confidently) use with code PODCAST10 for 10% off: https://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes
• Angela’s IG and TikTok : @‌datingthroughtheDSM
• Ep. 56 - The Incredible Mindset Change That Will Help You Break Free From Narcissistic Relationship Cycles with Cheryl Brockie: https://pod.fo/e/293034

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Are you craving clarity and guidance as you stand at a crossroads, unsure of your next steps in your relationship?

The end of the year can feel like a whirlwind—especially if you’re wrestling with life-changing decisions in your relationships.

This episode explores how harnessing the reflective energy of the winter season can help you access a sense of peace and purpose, even in the midst of chaos.

By listening to this episode, you will:

• Understand how to use the darkest time of the year to find relief from the uncertainty you feel in your relationship
• Learn how to make relationship decisions that feel “right” (and you don’t feel guilty about)
• Create simple practices to incorporate into your daily routine to bring long-term guidance and clarity to if you should stay or leave

▶️ Press play now to discover how setting intentional, small steps this season can unlock the guidance you’ve been searching for.

MENTIONED:

• Episode 40 - Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Heal Heartbreak & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping: https://pod.fo/e/27408e
• Episode 43 - If I Leave, Will I Be Okay? Finding Strength To Leave A Narcissistic Relationship When You Feel Like You Won’t Be Able To Figure It All Out With Tahj Condra: https://pod.fo/e/27407e

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

What does it take to exit the narcissistic cycle for good?

If you've ever felt like your worth depended on someone choosing you, this episode with Cheryl Brockie is for you.

We dive into the key components you need to strut into healthy relationships with authentic confidence and leave the toxic ones behind.

In this episode you will:

• Learn the #1 game changer that will shift you out of toxic relationships and help you stop dating people who hurt you
• Hear the unbelievable dating stories that led Cheryl to break the negative cycle of narcissistic relationships (in her 40’s)
• Understand how lingering self-worth issues from childhood affect who you choose as a partner and how to heal them

Emotional freedom here we come! Hit play to find yours.

MENTIONED:

• Cheryl’s website: https://cherylbrockie.com
• IG: @cherylkbrockie
• Cheryl’s essential guide to healthy relationships - http://getdatingsuccess.com/free
• Episode 42: Why We Don't Walk Away From Red Flags & Continue Cycles of Heartbreak in Narcissistic Relationships: https://pod.fo/e/27407f

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Are you navigating the holidays as a newly single woman wondering how to feel joy amidst grief?

What if this season could also be an opportunity to reclaim your narrative, honor your healing, and create traditions that reflect who you are becoming?

In this empowering episode, you’ll learn:

• How to redefine your single status into something empowering
• Practical steps to design holiday traditions that genuinely light you up
• Techniques to manage emotional triggers and build a self-soothing toolkit so you can self-regulate

Holiday blues don’t have to define your season—press play now and discover how to create a joyful, empowering holiday that’s all about you.

MENTIONED:

• Ep. 54 - How To Cope With Loneliness After Heartbreak During The Holidays: https://pod.fo/e/28b5c7

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Is the “most magical time of the year” starting to feel more like a rom-com gone wrong?

The holidays can hit differently when you’re single—especially after leaving a toxic relationship. The world around you screams joy and togetherness while you may be navigating grief, confusion, and the weight of healing.

This episode explores how to embrace both the heartbreak and the hope this season brings, empowering you to find meaning in the duality of your emotions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why pretending you’re fine at holiday parties when you were crying in your car five minutes ago isn’t helping you move on
• How to allow yourself to actually connect with loved ones despite being in heartbreak so you can enjoy this holiday season
• Inspiration to honor where you are while envisioning the relationship you deserve

Feel seen, supported, and maybe even a little inspired—hit play now to turn your “holiday blues” into a season of growth (and maybe a snarky journal entry or two).

MENTIONED:

• Ep. 25 - What To Do After The Breakup: 4 Steps to Help You Move Through The Grief & Heartbreak Of A Narcissistic Relationship: https://pod.fo/e/2747a4

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Have you ever wondered how toxic relationships could be influencing your relationship with food and your body?

In this episode, we’re diving into how disordered eating often sneaks in as a coping mechanism when emotions get too messy or relationships feel like a rollercoaster you can’t get off.

If you’ve felt stuck in patterns of self-criticism or body fixation, this conversation with Kathryn Holt PhD, LCSW offers insight into the deeper emotional dynamics at play—and how to break free.

In this episode you will:

• Learn why “feeling fat” isn’t a feeling and how it to begin to reconnect your mind and body
• Uncover the 2 most surprising suppressed emotions that are linked to both eating disorders and relationship challenges
• Understand how disordered eating and toxic relationships both exacerbate nervous system dysregulation and keep you stuck in unhealthy situations

Press play now to explore the powerful link between emotional healing and reclaiming control over your relationship with food, your body, and your life.

MENTIONED:

• Kathryn’s website: http://kathryncholt.com
• Kathryn’s IG: @‌drkathryncholt
• Kathryn’s books: Overcoming Body Hatred Workbook and Stronger Than PBD Journal
• Episode 40: Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Heal Heartbreak & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping https://pod.fo/e/27408e

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Are you the only one noticing a family member’s toxic behavior, while everyone else just tiptoes around it?

In this episode, Kristin Hill and I dive into the unique challenges of dealing with a narcissistic family member who isn’t your partner—like a mother-in-law.

If you’re struggling with difficult in-laws or close family members, this episode sheds light on maintaining your peace while preserving family ties.

In this episode you will:

• Hear the cringey challenges Kristin experienced in having a narcissistic mother-in-law (and how she didn’t lose her mind)
• Understand how to manage the balance between respecting family ties and protecting your own peace
• Get the number one piece of advice you need before you start setting boundaries, especially during the holidays

Don’t let family dynamics hold you back—hit play now to gain insights and tools for handling narcissistic family members and reclaiming your peace.

MENTIONED:

• EP. 51: 3 Ways To Set & Maintain Healthy Boundaries With Narcissistic Or Emotionally Immature People This Holiday Season - https://pod.fo/e/281bd4
• Connect with her via email: [email protected]
• Website: kristinhilltherapy.com

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.

Are you dreading those holiday gatherings with people who constantly cross your boundaries or leave you feeling drained?

For many, the holidays are not just a time for joy but also a source of anxiety.

But what if you had clear strategies to stay in control and prioritize your well-being?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The vital FIRST thing you need to do before setting a boundary with a narcissistic or emotionally immature person
• Useful ways to stay calm and avoid turning into the Grinch, even when family members are pushing every button you have
• Real-world, clear examples of how to set a boundary (because asking, “Could you not?” just isn’t cutting it)

Ready to go into this season confidently setting limits and protecting your peace? Hell yes, let’s do this.

MENTIONED:

• Ep. 40: Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Have Healthy Relationships & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping https://pod.fo/e/27408e
• Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or https://www.thehotline.org

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 podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.