Welcome to Dr Sarah: Relationship Success Lab, where high achievers, executives, and entrepreneurs explore relationship fitness, healing from relationship trauma, and creating secure, trusting, and loving partnerships. Designed for those navigating high-stakes careers and relationships, we dive into trauma-informed coaching, relationship wellbeing, and practical strategies to recover from trauma bonding and build meaningful connections. Save your marriage, start building secure relationships and optimizing your relationship wellbeing.

 

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The podcast discusses the concept of vulnerable narcissists, addressing the common resistance to the idea that narcissistic individuals have vulnerabilities. I go through the five types of narcissism, starting with overt narcissism characterized by arrogance and a sense of superiority. Antagonistic narcissists enjoy arguments and manipulative control, while communal narcissists portray themselves as morally superior. Covert narcissists hide their traits but reveal them in intimate relationships, leading to gaslighting. Malignant narcissism involves deriving pleasure from others' suffering.

The focus then shifts to the vulnerable narcissist, emphasizing that despite appearing as aggressors, their behavior stems from childhood traumas and neglect. I explain how growing up with absent or abusive caregivers shapes their skewed perception of relationships. Vulnerable narcissists either maintain distance or attack as a defense mechanism, struggling with the basic human need for love. The discussion highlights the role of empaths in trauma bonds, attracted to the vulnerable side of narcissistic individuals despite their harmful traits. I encourage you to hold onto empathy and understanding

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Specialising in relationships, attachment problems and trauma bonding, Dr Sarah is on a mission to help you end negative cycles, create a secure relationship template, improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional intimacy. Stop self-sabotaging behaviours now and begin to self-actualise.

Working with business leaders, entrepreneurs, high achievers and perfectionists. Whether you are wanting to strengthen your current relationship and save your marriage, or you are healing from heartbreak to start a fresh, set yourself up for relationship success.

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