In this episode Zoey welcomes Nawal Houghton, the founder of Your Divorce Coach, who brings a wealth of experience and empathy to those navigating the difficult journey of divorcing a narcissistic partner. As a mother of two boys and someone who has personally experienced the challenges of such a divorce, Nawal has a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological hurdles involved. With a background as a qualified solicitor and accredited mediator, Noel combines legal knowledge with compassionate guidance, empowering her clients to overcome obstacles and create new beginnings. Zoey and Nawal explore Nawal’s own journey, the unique dynamics of divorcing a narcissist, and the essential strategies she teaches her clients to navigate manipulation, support their children, and reclaim their sense of self-worth. Nawal also shares insights into her new low-cost membership program, designed to support individuals throughout and after their divorce journey.

Topics Discussed:

• Turning personal challenges into a professional mission ("your mess is your message")

• How Nawal predicts narcissistic behaviors and the role of intuition in her work

• Nawal’s transition to full-time entrepreneurship and pandemic-inspired career shifts

• Helping clients feel seen and understood, especially within narcissistic relationships

• The importance of supporting men affected by narcissistic relationships and changing societal perceptions

• Managing fear and anxiety in divorce to make logical, informed decisions

• Setting and enforcing boundaries with narcissists effectively without escalating conflict

• The empath-narcissist dynamic and why highly sensitive individuals are vulnerable to these relationships

Connect with Nawal:

www.instagram.com/your_divorce_coach

www.yourdivorcecoach.org.uk

Connect with Zoey:

www.zoeygreco.com

www.instagram.com/thezoeygreco

www.tiktok.com/@thezoeygreco