In this episode we will explore the similarities and differences between the cognitive dissonance and the trauma bond as well as how they’re connected. 

You’ll find out about some helpful strategies for dissolving the cognitive dissonance and breaking the trauma bond. 

You’ll finally understand why you had such a hard time leaving the abuser, why you might have gone back several times, and why you kept falling into more abusers.

You’ll also get the opportunity to evaluate where you are in the process of setting yourself truly free after narcissistic abuse.

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In this episode we will explore the parameters of trying to maintain a relationship with a narcissist or other manipulator.

You’ll find out about some helpful strategies for dealing with a narcissist if you can’t or aren’t ready to go No Contact.

You’ll finally understand why you feel exhausted and keep getting set back if you’re still in contact with an abuser.

You’ll also get the opportunity to evaluate the cost of maintaining a relationship with a narcissist in your life.


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If you’ve been NC with the abusers in your life but you’re still struggling with self-sabotage due to the old abuse programming, check out my new course: Ending Self-Sabotage After Narcissistic Abuse so you can learn how to reprogram your mind like a mental ninja!

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In this episode we will explore 3 common stereotypes about abuse and an updated perspective of abuse in today’s world.

You’ll find out about invisible abuse and covert abusers, two highly dangerous phenomena that are often overlooked.

You’ll finally understand how stereotypes blind us from seeing abuse taking place where we don’t expect it or where we don’t want to see it.

You’ll also get the opportunity to hear some examples of covert aggression so you can recognize this more clearly in your life.

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In this episode we will explore some of the most common ways that we self-sabotage after abuse.

You’ll find out about some coping mechanisms that you learned in childhood to protect yourself from fear, uncertainty, pain and overwhelming anxiety so you can survive stressful, difficult or negative situations.

You’ll finally understand why you keep repeating the same dysfunctional patterns that you learned in the past.

You’ll also get the opportunity to reflect on the ways that you notice these defense mechanisms showing up in your life nowadays.

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In this episode we will explore why people around the world are increasingly stressed, what this trend has to do with abuse, and what you can do about it.

You’ll find out about "junk values" and how these may be stealing your happiness as well as contributing to depression and anxiety.

You’ll finally understand why discovering a sense of meaning is so important to your survival and thriving in life.

You’ll also get the opportunity to reflect on ways you can support your health and happiness despite what you see in the world around you.

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In this episode we will explore why it’s risky to tell the truth about abuse in families, offices, social groups or society.

You’ll find out about the 7 typical patterns of reaction when someone takes a stand for the truth in an abusive system.

You’ll finally understand why people are shamed and smeared for speaking the truth.

You’ll also get the opportunity to evaluate your own relationship with the truth.

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In this episode we will explore what could be going on when we keep hoping someone else will change.

You’ll find out about 5 common thought patterns that could be keeping you stuck in a relationship with someone who isn’t changing.

You’ll finally understand what’s going on underneath each of these schemas and how to shift out of them so you can free yourself and move forward.

You’ll also get to hear why self-worth is so important in order to recognize when someone or something isn’t matching your value and standards.

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In this episode we will explore the line between accepting people as they are as long as that doesn’t imply destroying ourselves to make others happy.

You’ll find out about the 8 “affective styles” or negative relationship dynamics with people whose behavior and attitudes put our physical and mental health at risk.

You’ll also get to hear how these 8 styles of highly dangerous love drain the partners of these people and take our vital energy.

You’ll finally understand what’s unacceptable if you don’t want to be a victim of toxic love.

Walter Riso, Author of Amores Altamente Peligrosos (Highly Dangerous Loves)

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In this episode we will explore the important lessons from the series and podcast called "Dirty John," based on a true story.

You’ll find out about the dangers of online dating and how predators can use those sites to find their prey.

You’ll also get to hear an analysis of common predator behavior through the real life example of Dirty John and how he abused his victims.

You’ll finally understand why the Legacy of Abuse can continue on to future generations even when the abuser is no longer in the picture.

Dirty John Podcast
Dirty John on Netflix (outside USA)

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In this episode we will explore the topic of healing and rediscovering your true self after toxic relationships.

You’ll finally understand why going No Contact and discovering narcissism and psychopathy, although important steps in the process, don’t equate to healing the damage caused.

You’ll find out about the internal obstacles in your self-healing journey that you’ll need to overcome if you want things to change.

You’ll also get to hear an interview with Jackson MacKenzie in which we discuss the emotional wounding and repetitive patterns that are caused by narcissistic abuse.

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