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There is a terrifying new trend taking root in vulnerable spaces on TikTok. Have you fallen prey to it?

Today, I'm breaking down a scary new trend overtaking the #NarcTok communities on TikTok. Over and over again we see it happen. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder gaining massive platforms of avid (mostly female) followers that they exploit for views, validation, and money.  

What is behind this worrying trend? Is there anything we can do to stop it? I'm going to explain this and a lot more in this new episode of the Practical Growth Podcast. 

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Do you feel lonely? Do you feel like you don't have any friends? Or that you don't know how to make friends anymore? If so, you're not alone.

Making friendships in adulthood is one of the hardest things you can do. It's like starting over in a relationship. You have to put yourself out there and meet new people all over again. 

But what really makes a friendship? What helps us escape the rejection loop and get into better social circles?

In this episode, I'm going to help you tackle this question and so much more. Together, we're going to uncover what it takes to make new friends in adulthood and keep them no matter what age you are or what life phase you're going through. 

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We are living in a new age. Now, more than ever people know more about their mental and emotional health. We're becoming an informed public, but we're not quite taking that knowledge far enough...

As we become more informed on the realities (and long-term effects) of trauma, we have to face a lot of hard truths. Specifically, our trauma has deep links to our genes and history as human beings. 

If the human brain hasn't changed in 10,000 years, it means our physiological reactions to trauma are also little changed. Acknowledging this takes us on a supercharged journey into the heart of truth and a future of mental and emotional freedom. 

Ready to see the past for what it is? Ready to use your trauma-informed knowledge to change the future? Join me as we uncover the truth in this episode. 

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Have you ever been manipulated by a narcissist? Shamed by them? Coerced through therapy-warped language? 

That's what we're talking about today as we explore the Jonah Hill controversy and what real boundaries look like in a relationship. We dive into how narcissists exploit therapy terminology to manipulate and even shame their partners. 

Even more intriguing, we'll question the effectiveness of treating a narcissist and examine their toxic entitlement to control in a relationship. This episode is a wake-up call to recognize these signs in your own partnerships. More importantly, it's an essential guide to asserting and maintaining healthy boundaries in your relationships. So tune in, and let's grow together!

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Do you want to improve your emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience?

Join me, E.B. Johnson, in the final episode of season two, as we dive into this groundbreaking approach and reveal how you can implement these life-changing techniques.

Listen in as we explore why cognitive reappraisal is so powerful and discuss three ways for you to embark on a journey of emotional transformation this summer.

As the season comes to an end, I want to encourage you to think differently about yourself and your life, and to strive for your personal greatness before the year's end.

So, tune in, embrace the journey, and get ready to unlock your full potential with the power of cognitive reappraisal. Keep your head up and your eyes on the stars – the sky's the limit!

SEASON 3 STARTS JULY 6th

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• Having Fun Healing
• Learn to Chase Joy
• Learning to Let Go 

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Like it or not, there's power in having a realistically positive mindset. It changes everything in your life.

Why? It's because all our behaviors and decisions begin there, in how we think and what we believe. Our thoughts shape the decisions we make and the actions that we take. The people you choose, and the career paths you take, all of it is affected by your mindset. 

Be careful, though...

It's easy to take this idea and fall into the toxic positivity trap. We don't want that. That's why in this episode I'm going to walk you through what it takes to adopt a more balanced mindset that can create more positive outcomes in your life. Find the balance and improve every avenue of your life.  

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Are you stuck in the grips of a manipulative person? Is someone trying to pull your strings? Are they trying to call the shots in your life?

It can be hard dealing with someone who tries to control you through your emotions, or the close bond you share with them. You're always being diminished and forced to put yourself on the back burner.

No more. In this episode, I'll help you identify the manipulative relationships in your life and the tools you need to stop the endless string-pulling. Instead of settling for hurt and resentment, I'll teach you how to stand by your boundaries and to stand up for what you need - no matter who is manipulating you.

What We're Talking About:  

• How toxic people manipulate us 
• Beating manipulative behaviors 
• Taking control of your happiness 

A Few More Resources: 

• Take back power from manipulative people (GUIDE)

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Last week, it was all about forgiveness. This week? We're tackling the next step in the recovery journey...self-compassion.

It's easy for victims to have self-compassion for others. After all, they're conditioned by abusive parents and partners to have compassion (and empathy) for some of the most unforgivable and brutal of behaviors.

The problem comes when they try to extend that same compassion to themselves.

While survivors may learn to extend compassion to those who hurt them, they rarely learn to extend that same compassion to themselves. Instead, survivors tend to get stuck in patterns of harming themselves and tearing themselves down.

In this episode we're going to take a look at radical self-compassion, what it is, and why it must be the next step on your healing path.

What We're Talking About: 

• What is radical self-compassion?
• How does it look in action? 
• Why is it a part of the forgiveness journey? 

A Few More Resources: 

• Real Self-Compassion Guide

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There are a lot of lies that self-made "healing gurus" peddle in online recovery spaces. The worst? That you have to forgive your abusers to heal.

How much truth is there in this? Are we really required to extend the grace of forgiveness to someone who doesn't show remorse? Do we have to hold that kind of space in our hearts for someone who made a choice to damage us mentally, emotionally, and physically?

In this episode, we're going to dispel one of the biggest and most dangerous myths in the self-recovery space: forgiveness. Tune in and listen up to protect yourself from more gaslighting and toxic advice that will lead you down the tunnel of abuse.

What We're Talking About: 

• What is true forgiveness? 
• Who deserves forgiveness? 
• Do we have to forgive to heal? 

A Few More Resources: 

• Forgiving Abusers
• Forgiveness and Healing
• Essential Ingredients Forgiveness

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