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6 Ways A Narcissist Creates Reactive Abuse May 10, 2022

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Narcissists will attempt to put the blame on you for a fractured relationship by causing you to lash out, this is called Reactive Abuse and whilst there is so much in the public domain at the moment with court cases like Johnny Depp V Amber Heard (the only winners here are the lawyers), it is an ideal opportunity to learn and educate ourselves about the devastating effects.

What you will learn in this episode:

What reactive abuse is
How to deal with a situation where reactive abuse is happening
Why you cannot blame yourself if you lash out when a narcissist is pushing your buttons

In this episode, I will discuss the tactics narcissists use to perpetrate reactive abuse, and how to deal with a situation where reactive abuse is happening. Narcissists will often use your lashing out to blame YOU for the problems in the relationship, so I hope this episode will help you understand that your lashing out is not your fault.

Resources:

Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse

Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/

My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

Being An Empath, A Codependent & In A Fawn Trauma Response Explained May 03, 2022

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I was scrolling on Instagram when I discovered a post about empaths and found that the comments were extremely judgemental, saying that empaths do not exist. So, in this episode, I discuss what an empath is and share the scientific evidence that proves empaths are real. As well as discussing empaths, I discuss what being a codependent is and I also share what the fourth trauma response is.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why being an empath is different from having empathy
The scientific difference between empaths and narcissists
How you can go from being an exhausted empath to an empowered empath

After discussing empaths, I dive into what a codependent is, why childhood trauma can turn you into a codependent, and how you can become a recovered codependent, then I’ll share that there is a fourth trauma response state. You have fight, flight and freeze, as well as the fawn response, so I’ll explore what this response is and why narcissitic abuse can lead to having this response.

Resources:

Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

5 Ways To Recognise You're Living With A Narcissist Apr 26, 2022

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Do you have an inkling that you may be living with a narcissist? It could be your partner, a housemate or even a member of your family. Your suspicion may be correct, so in this episode, I’m going to share 5 ways to recognise if you’re living with a narcissist.

What you will learn in this episode:

The common behaviours of a narcissist
How covert narcissists differ from overt narcissists
Ways to navigate around a narcissist so you can distance yourself

It’s so important to know that you’re living with a narcissist, because once you know who it is you’re living with, you’ll have a better chance of being able to deal with them. I’ll discuss common narcissistic behaviours, from how they interact with different people to the emotions they show. Reach out to me through support@carolinestrawson.com or message me on Facebook & Instagram so that we can bring you into our community to help you deal with what you are going through.

Resources:

Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

Chronic Pain & Narcissistic Abuse Apr 19, 2022

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It is estimated that over 20% of a country's population is suffering from chronic pain, and often the root cause of the pain is unknown. However, for those suffering from emotional trauma, such as being in an abusive relationship with a narcissist, chronic pain can be a symptom of that emotional trauma.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why your chronic physical pain could be caused by emotional trauma
How your body reacts to traumatic situations and what issues that can cause
The methods to solving chronic pain by analysing your inner emotional wounds

In this episode, I’m going to discuss how our body deals with narcissistic abuse and why your emotional pain can often manifest itself as physical pain. The knowledge of how your brain, nervous system and body react to emotional trauma can be the key to being able to solve chronic pain, so I hope this episode can help you understand why you may be feeling the way you do.

Resources:

Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse

Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/

My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

Your Inner Critic & Narcissistic Abuse Apr 12, 2022

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Your inner critic can often become overwhelming and we will perceive it to be having a negative impact on us. However, if we redefine what the inner critic is, we can start to learn what it is really there for and how to use it to identify and overcome our inner wounds.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why we have an inner critic and what role it plays
How to identify and overcome your inner wounds
Why you should perceive your inner critic as a good thing

In this episode I will discuss how to deal with your inner critic by identifying and overcoming your inner wounds as well as why we have an inner critic, because you aren’t a critical person, there’s a part of you that is designed to be critical to be able to help you overcome your past.

Resources:

Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/
The Accredited Narcissistic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://go.carolinestrawson.com/NTICCWaitlist2022

Trauma Bonding & Addiction To The Narcissist Apr 05, 2022

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Join my FREE Masterclass on "The 4 Stages Of Trauma Bonding With A Narcissist" - Register here and you will be sent a recording if you can't make it LIVE https://go.carolinestrawson.com/nticc-masterclass-organic

I want you to understand why you feel the way you do with a narcissist, and I hope this episode and my FREE Masterclass this Thursday (April 7th, 2022) will help shine a light on your feelings and how to break a trauma bond and cure your addiction to a narcissist.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why we become physiologically addicted to being in a relationship
How to break a trauma bond and end your addiction to a narcissist
The biology behind narcissistic addiction

Becoming addicted to a narcissist and the hormones you get from being in a relationship is not your fault. Your body is designed to react in certain ways to protect you, but you must know how this biology works so that you can end your narcissistic addiction safely.

Resources:

Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

The 2 Things That Will Hurt The Narcissist the Most Mar 29, 2022

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Narcissists love to have everything go their way, so when they don’t have that control, they can start to be negatively impacted. A narcissist not having control can open up a way for you to exit your relationship with them. In this episode, I will share the story of how my relationship with a narcissist came to an end and how I learned what a narcissist reacts to negatively.

What you will learn in this episode:

How I dealt with my narcissistic ex and how he reacted to my success
The two things a narcissist will be hurt by and why they hate to give up control
Why narcissists react negatively to seeing others succeed

I hope this episode helps you mold your relationship with a narcissist to a point where you can leave the relationship so that you can begin to transform and heal yourself. Narcissists will always be hurt by the two things I will share with you in this episode, so listen carefully.

Resources:

The Accredited Narcissistic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://go.carolinestrawson.com/NTICCWaitlist2022
Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. THIS VIDEO DISCUSSES NARCISSISM IN GENERAL.

THE VIDEO DOES NOT REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC PERSON, AS HAVING NARCISSISM. PERMISSION IS NOT GRANTED TO LINK TO OR REPOST THIS PODCAST, ESPECIALLY TO SUPPORT AN ALLEGATION THAT THE MAKERS OF THIS VIDEO BELIEVE, OR SUPPORT A CLAIM, THAT A SPECIFIC PERSON IS A NARCISSIST. THAT WOULD BE AN UNAUTHORIZED MISUSE OF THE PODCAST AND THE INFORMATION FEATURED IN IT

5 Types of Financial Abuse By A Narcissist Mar 22, 2022

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There are many facets of narcissistic abuse, and one of the most controlling forms of abuse is financial & economic abuse. In this episode, I will share my experience of dealing with financial abuse and how you can avoid falling into this situation and also find resources and places to go to if you are currently dealing with financial abuse.

What you will learn in this episode:

The ways a narcissist can abuse you by leveraging your financial situation
How to find help and the legalities of financial abuse
Why you may face financial abuse after seperating from a narcissist

Financial abuse is one of the most potent ways a narcissist can control you, so learning how to avoid it or get out of it is pivotal in finding a life of freedom. I hope that my story and the knowledge of the 5 main types of financial abuse will help you in your situation.

Resources:

The Accredited Narcissistic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://go.carolinestrawson.com/NTICCWaitlist2022
Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

The 7 Signs to Help You Spot a Covert Narcissist Mar 15, 2022

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The overt narcissist we see, but the covert narcissist is much more subtle and a lot harder to recognize, so in this episode, I am going to walk you through the common warning signs to look for if you have a feeling you may be dealing with a narcissist.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why some narcissists fly under the radar and how to spot them
How narcissists deflect and use a victim mindset to make you feel bad for them
What to do when your friends and family don’t believe your partner is a narcissist

Spotting a covert narcissist is so important, because the person you meet in public who comes across as friendly can be an entirely different person behind closed doors. So I hope this episode helps you avoid dealing with a narcissist in the future, and also helps those of you who are currently dealing with a covert narcissist.

Resources:

The Accredited Narcissistic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://go.carolinestrawson.com/NTICCWaitlist2022
Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

7 Things A Narcissist Will Never Do Mar 08, 2022

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There are things a narcissist will absolutely never do, and you need to know what they are so you don’t sit around waiting for an apology or for their behavior to change. So in this episode, I’m going to discuss the 7 things a narcissist will never do and how you can spot these behaviors.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

What emotions a narcissist will display and what they’re trying to get out of them
How narcissists will avoid certain behaviors and how to spot this
Why you have to stop waiting for their personality to change

I know there are people out there who are waiting for their partner to apologize (I was one of them once), so I hope this episode will shine a light on why a narcissist will NEVER show real positive behaviors and empathy that could lead them to apologizing.

Resources:

Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

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