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 while acknowledging the challenges of dealing with narcissistic behaviors.

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Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships.

Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on:

✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency
✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a
✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy
✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth
✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward

We hope you got massive value from this episode for your own healing and relationship progress.