The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Divorcing a Narcissist with Tracy Malone on Divorce & Beyond #264

Host, Susan Guthrie welcomes back Tracy Malone to discuss some of the mistakes people make when divorcing a narcissist!

Returning guest Tracy Malone is the author of Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Shit Up! Divorcing a narcissist is a hot topic these days. In fact, there is so much information that is clickbaity or based on myths about it. Tracy’s book is the most comprehensive compilation of tips, insights, case studies, and personal experiences about what it is like to divorce a narcissist. 

In this episode, Tracy and Susan explore some of the 14 common and biggest mistakes of divorcing a narcissist that Tracy has compiled and share practical advice for avoiding them. 

Tracy Malone is an author, speaker, educator, and international emotional resilience coach. 

Conversation Golden Nuggets: 

The adversarial mindset, “How to BEAT a narcissist” is so harmful. Tracy shares her thoughts on the topic.  Instead of “how to fight,” think “how to cope or prepare”

“Don’t call them a narcissist! It’s going to poke the bear, enrage them more, and set the whole divorce on a different trajectory.” 

Check your expectations when it comes to justice in the family court and pick your battles!

Make the parenting plan as inclusive as possible and considers the growth of your children

If you are aware, you can prepare. Plus, why it is important to have a team or support system during your divorce

Listen to this episode to learn as much as you can about divorcing a narcissist and then move forward with awareness! 

About this week's special guest: Tracy Malone

Tracy Malone Author, Speaker, Educator, and International emotional resilience coach. She is a surTHRIVER of abuse herself and the founder of Narcissist Abuse Support.com.  Tracy has a popular YouTube channel and podcast that has reached millions of survivors. 

Website:  https://narcissistabusesupport.com

Book:  DIVORCING YOUR NARCISSIST: You Can't Make This Shit Up! 

Red Flag Checklist: https://narcissistabusesupport.com/free-red-flag-checklist/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188681268196044/ 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TracyAMalone 

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/tracyamalone 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TracyAMalone 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyamalone/ 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-narcissist-abuse-support/id1244854330?mt=2 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Book a Strategy Session with Susan! 

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist: If You Are Aware, Then You Can Prepare with Tracy Malone 

The FYI on DIY Divorce from the Founder and CEO of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine 

Changing Divorce Lawyers Midstream – Your Rights – Vulnerabilities – The Process – Susan Guthrie 

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SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. 

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