[00:02:50] What is narcissism?

[00:05:40] Gauging the amount of toxicity you can handle

[00:06:36] Malignant narcissist 

[00:07:12] Narcissistic abuse

[00:24:37] Ways to spot it

[00:10:12] What is gaslighting?

[00:16:42] What to do to deal with them

[00:20:07] Set silent boundaries

[00:24:18] Healthy relationships

[00:23:23] How to talk to someone when you believe they are being controlled by a narcissist

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Sarah Saunders, MA, LPCC-S, owner of Purposeful Growth & Wellness, mother to four, and former co-host joins us to discuss parenting in all forms. With a son newly diagnosed with autism, life has changed. She shares her experiences thus far, her thoughts at diagnosis and how she has learned to cope. Join us in using one of her pocketed phrases "I'm sorry you don't understand".

[00:08:29] Seeking support for developmental concerns

[00:13:25] Getting the diagnosis

[00:17:43] Grieving expectations

[00:24:37] Endurance challenge of raising kids

[00:30:32] Setting priorities and boundaries

[00:34:19] Teaching about autism expectations

[00:38:50] Setting boundaries with family

[00:42:06] Reason, Season, Lifetime

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Joanna Hardis, LISW-S, a therapist who specializes in anxiety and OCD spectrum disorder discusses the signs of OCD, the struggles individuals with OCD face, and how to set healthy boundaries as a person with OCD. Joanna's expertise sheds light on this often-misunderstood disorder, providing valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to explore the misconceptions surrounding OCD and provide valuable insights for understanding and managing this condition.

[00:02:38] What is OCD?

[00:07:18] How OCD thoughts consume individuals

[00:09:47] OCD & Generalized Anxiety Disorder

[00:20:05] Common misconceptions about OCD

[00:29:30] Suffering and worry in OCD

[00:33:06] Setting boundaries with anxiety or OCD

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In this episode of That's a Hard No, host Heather Drago interviews Ann Marie Kelly, host of Wild Precious Life and author of Hear Me Dragons. They discuss the challenges and joys of raising children with someone you love, and how to set boundaries as a parent. Ann Marie shares her insights and experiences, offering valuable advice on rediscovering purpose and finding joy in the journey of parenthood. Tune in to learn from their conversation and gain inspiration for setting boundaries in your own life.

[00:05:39] The weight of shared grief

[00:05:52] My Why

[00:10:29] Living with intention

[00:15:12] Failure and learning from it

[00:20:35] Empowering children to say no

[00:31:01] Classic retellings of classic tales

[00:34:11] Diet culture and its impact

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In this episode, host Heather Drago dives into the mailbag to answer listener questions. She discusses the struggle of saying no to projects, people, or organizations that need your expertise without feeling guilty. Heather admits that she still not an expert, but she offers some insights and tips on how to navigate this challenge. Tune in to learn more about setting boundaries and saying no without the fear of guilt or FOMO.

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Dr. Angelin Chang, Grammy award-winning pianist and professor of music discusses how to follow your passions without the threat of perfection.

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Joanna Hardis, LISW, talks with us about understanding our anxiety and remembering that thoughts are just that, thoughts.

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Join our first ever book club roundtable about "F*CK NO! how to stop saying yes when you can’t, you shouldn’t, or you just don’t want to" with friends and colleagues Jenn Prochaska and Jen Bauer.

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Visit our website – hardnopodcast.com – for show notes, which include links to books and other helpful resources. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review so others can find us, and make sure to follow us on social media. We're @hardnopodcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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Jenn Prochaska, of The Write Difference discusses the abundance mindset and boundary setting as an entrepreneur. Visit our website – hardnopodcast.com – for show notes, which include links to books and other helpful resources. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review so others can find us, and make sure to follow us on social media. We're @hardnopodcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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