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Is your narcissist testing your loyalty? Is he or she just waiting to see how you will react? Let's dive in. 

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism, will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Is it gaslighting or selective memory? Let's dive into how narcissists deny the harm they caused you. 

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ. 

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism, will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027. 

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse. 

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027 

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom. 

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Is it a trauma bond or real love? Are you sure it is not insecurity, and you feel like you invested so much you don't want to let go? Let's explore narcissism and trauma bonds with God's Help!

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism, will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Trauma Bonds. What is it? How to avoid being bonded for years. Let's see what God can do to help you.

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism, will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Long after the break up you can hurt. It could have been 5 years after the break up and your still hurt from the narcissistic and emotional abuse. Let God help you heal. Let's Dive In!

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism, will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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You could be in the dark because of gaslighting. Do you know what that means? Here are 10 signs you're being gaslit and what God thinks about it?

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder host the podcast. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Stop feeling awful for not seeing your ex-narcissist or emotional abuser for who they really are. However, let's not walk into another relationship making the same mistake. Let's see how God can help you out of your self-blame. 

trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category. Shannon’s next book is The Narcissistic Abuse Bible Companion: I Left Now What? Life After Narcissism, will be out next year. 

We discuss all types of relationship topics. Next year, Shannon’s other book, Christian Daughters of Borderline Personality Mothers, will be out. We'll discuss that in March 2027.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Is it real love? We all want to know that answer! Let's find out what love bombing is and what God has to say about it. Let's Dive In!

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Do you know what covert narcissism is? What does God have to say about the topic? Let's Dive In!

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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Do you break it off completely or go Low contact? What is the best way not to anger your narcissist or emotional abuser? Let's see what God has to say about it. Let's Dive In!!

Welcome to The Toxic Relationship Podcast, a Christian-centered channel helping women and men recognize toxic relationship patterns, recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse, break trauma bonds, rebuild healthy boundaries, and rediscover their identity in Christ.

The podcast is hosted by Jake O’Connell and bestselling author and Relationship Life Coach Shannon L. Alder. Shannon is best known for The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible, a Christian guide to healing from narcissistic abuse. The book appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and spent several weeks at number one in its Amazon category.

Subscribe to The Toxic Relationship Podcast for honest conversations, Christian encouragement, practical relationship guidance, and hope for life after abuse.

You can also join our Facebook community, Staying Positive University, for uplifting quotes, helpful articles, and encouragement for survivors. Visit ShannonAlder.com to learn about upcoming books on toxic relationships and abuse, subscribe to our newsletter, and receive 20% off our next book on narcissism, due out in July 2027

Subscribe today and begin your journey from surviving to healing—and from healing to freedom.

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