Best Divorceproblems Podcasts (2025)

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7 Brutal Ways Narcissists Discard You to Cause Pain 18:42

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4d ago18:42

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Narcissists don’t just leave you—they discard you with intent. And it’s never kind, never clean. In this powerful episode, I revea 7 of the most horrific ways narcissists discard their victims—each one designed to shock, shame, and cause maximum pain. (More information on this available on my website www.brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au) From cold…

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When His Narcissistic Mother Sees You as the Rival 22:49

5d ago22:49

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What happens when your mother-in-law acts more like the jealous ex than the proud parent? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into one of the most emotionally exhausting dynamics a woman can face: navigating life with a narcissistic mother-in-law who sees you as competition—not family. From constant criticism to controlling behaviour, narciss…

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Why You Still Feel Guilty Saying No to Narcissistic Parents 17:17

7d ago17:17

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Struggling with narcissistic abuse recovery as an adult child of a narcissist? Do you feel overwhelming guilt when setting boundaries with toxic parents—even when you know it’s the healthiest thing you can do? You’re not alone. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive deep into the emotional conditioning that narcissistic parents use…

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When the Officer Is the Abuser: Bruce Bieber on the Murder of His Daughter, Deputy Abigail Bieber 1:22:03

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, murder-suicide, and police-perpetrated abuse. Please take care while listening. In this powerful and heartbreaking episode, Bruce Bieber joins us to share the story no parent should ever have to tell — the murder of his daughter, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Abigail Ros…

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How Narcissistic Parents Ruin Your Wedding Day 20:55

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Weddings should be one of the happiest days of your life—but when you have a narcissistic parent, they often become a masterclass in manipulation, guilt-tripping, and sabotage. In this episode, we’re unpacking the emotionally exhausting tactics narcissistic mothers, fathers, or in-laws use to hijack your big day and make it all about them. From pas…

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Why Covert Narcissists Accuse You of Cheating When They Are 13:57

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Ever been accused of cheating by a narcissist — even when you’ve been nothing but loyal? This episode dives into one of their most toxic manipulation tactics: projection. We explore why narcissists often blame their partners for cheating while they’re the ones actually betraying the relationship. This behaviour is deeply confusing and emotionally e…

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Narcissist Discards: Why It’s So Cruel and Sudden 18:28

21d ago18:28

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Why do narcissists discard their partners in such sudden, cold, and brutal ways? Why is there never closure — only silence, blame, or replacement with someone new? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the psychology of the narcissist's discard phase and why it feels so horrific. This stage of the narcissistic abuse cycle is where the mask tr…

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Why Covert Narcissists Pick Fights Before You Go Out 23:43

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Why does it feel like the covert narcissist always knows how to ruin your mood—right before a party, dinner, or important event? If you’ve ever found yourself crying in the bathroom or cancelling plans because of a last-minute argument, this episode is for you. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I (Nova Gibson, narcissistic abuse coun…

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Why Narcissists Hoard Your Emotions to Control You 15:33

27d ago15:33

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Why do narcissists seem obsessed with keeping access to your emotions—even after they’ve discarded you or moved on to someone new? In this powerful episode of Fake Love & Flying Monkeys, I break down why narcissists hoard your emotions as a form of control, dominance, and emotional manipulation. From love bombing to passive-aggressive guilt trips, …

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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: 6 Strategies That Actually Work. Part 1 16:27

28d ago16:27

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If you’ve escaped a relationship with a narcissist, you know the damage runs deep. From shattered self-worth to constant self-doubt, the aftermath of narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling like a shell of who you used to be. But healing is possible—and it starts with real, practical steps. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, host Nov…

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Why You Feel Crazy After Narcissistic Abuse 17:05

1M ago17:05

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If you’ve ever walked away from a narcissistic relationship feeling confused, unstable, or like you’ve lost your grip on reality, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down why narcissistic abuse leaves you feeling crazy, emotionally exhausted, and unable to trust your own instincts. From gaslighting and manipulation to trauma bonding and cog…

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Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics You Didn’t Know Were Emotional Abuse 16:25

1M ago16:25

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Are you constantly second-guessing yourself in a relationship that once felt perfect? Do you find yourself apologising for things you didn’t do or trying harder just to keep the peace? This episode dives deep into the covert, subtle, and often overlooked manipulation tactics narcissists use to control, confuse, and emotionally exhaust their victims…

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10 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (And What They Really Mean) 20:24

1M ago20:24

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Dating a narcissist can feel like a rollercoaster of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional highs and lows. In this powerful episode, we unpack the 10 most common signs you're dating a narcissist—signs that are often disguised as love, charm, or even care. From love bombing and gaslighting to emotional withdrawal and future faking, these patterns are…

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How Narcissists Use Projection to Blame and Confuse You 17:33

1M ago17:33

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If you’ve ever found yourself being accused of things you didn’t do, or being labelled with traits that clearly belong to the narcissist themselves, chances are you’ve experienced this toxic psychological trick firsthand. In this powerful episode, we explore one of the most insidious tactics narcissists use to manipulate and emotionally destabilise…

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Why Covert Narcissists Sabotage Your Happiness and Special Moments 28:58

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Why do narcissists seem to lash out when you're at your happiest? Why do they ruin birthdays, holidays, family events, or moments of personal success? If you've ever found yourself asking “Why can’t they just let me enjoy this?”, this episode is for you. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the disturbing reality behind why narcissists can’t stand …

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The Narcissistic Neighbour from Hell: What You Must Know to Protect Your Peace 19:54

2M ago19:54

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They live right next door—but your life feels like a psychological battleground. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we're diving into one of the most overlooked forms of narcissistic abuse: the narcissistic neighbour from hell. If you’ve ever had your boundaries trampled, your privacy violated, or your daily peace destroyed by a toxic…

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Narcissist Baiting and Bashing: How to Protect Yourself 28:07

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They poke the bear—then cry victim when the bear roars. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most manipulative narcissistic abuse tactics out there—narcissist baiting and bashing. If you’ve ever been provoked, poked, or pushed to your emotional limit by a narcissist only to have your reaction t…

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Narcissistic Victim Syndrome Explained: How to Know If You're a Victim 23:21

2M ago23:21

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Are you constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you're going crazy in a relationship? You may be experiencing narcissistic victim syndrome—a deeply damaging psychological response to ongoing emotional and psychological manipulation by a narcissist. In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I bre…

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How Covert Narcissists Slowly Destroy Your Personality 23:50

2M ago23:50

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By the time you realise what’s happening, you’re no longer you. In this eye-opening episode I dive deep into how covert narcissists slowly chip away at, and dismantle your personality, piece by piece. We’re talking about the subtle manipulation tactics that don’t leave bruises but completely rewrite who you are: Why covert narcissists target your s…

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10 Secrets the Covert Narcissist Doesn’t Want You to Know 23:27

2M ago23:27

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What if everything you thought you knew about narcissists was just the tip of the iceberg? In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m revealing 10 of the darkest, most tightly kept secrets narcissists don’t want you to uncover—because once you know, their power starts to crumble. "A narcissist’s greatest fear is exposure. The …

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Why No One Understands Narcissistic Abuse 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Why can’t anyone seem to understand narcissistic abuse — no matter how hard you try to explain it? In this validating episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break down why victims struggle to put their experience into words and why outsiders often dismiss, minimise, or misunderstand what’s really happening. I unpack powerful tactics like gaslig…

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Inside the Covert Narcissist’s Idealise, Devalue, Discard Cycle with Dr Sam Vaknin. Part 1 1:36:35

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In this powerful episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m joined by none other than Dr. Sam Vaknin, the world-renowned expert on narcissistic personality disorder and author of the groundbreaking book Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited. With over 300,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views, Dr. Vaknin has become one of the most rec…

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How Does a Narcissist show their Love? 33:25

2M ago33:25

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Ever wondered how a narcissist loves — or if they’re even capable of real love at all? In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys I break down the hard truths about what narcissistic love really looks like in romantic relationships, families, and friendships. You’ll learn why narcissists appear so loving and affectionate at first with intense …

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What sort of person is the Covert Narcissist Drawn To? 25:20

2M ago25:20

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Have you ever wondered why certain people seem to become prime targets for covert narcissists? In this revealing episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys I break down exactly what kind of personality traits covert narcissists are drawn to — and why. From the outside, it might seem like bad luck, but I explain the deeper psychological reasons why the…

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Why Covert Narcissists Use Triangulation to Hurt You 20:27

2M ago20:27

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Ever felt like you were suddenly competing for someone’s love, attention, or approval—without knowing why? You might have been caught in the toxic game of covert narcissistic triangulation. In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive deep into one of the most painful and manipulative tactics narcissists use: triangulation. W…

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Narcissistic Abuse, Cptsd and Ptsd: The Aftermath of Covert Abuse 20:38

2M ago20:38

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What happens when the abuse doesn’t leave bruises—but instead rewires your nervous system? In this episode of Fake Love and Flying I dive deep into the reality of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) as it relates to narcissistic abuse. "Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just hurt—it conditions you to expect pain as love." Whether you’ve left the narcissist or are still …

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Should You Forgive the Covert Narcissist? What Survivors Need to Know 20:10

3M ago20:10

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Forgiveness is often misunderstood, especially by those who haven’t lived through the manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse narcissists inflict. This episode will help you understand Should you forgive the narcissist? It's a question that haunts many survivors of narcissistic abuse—and today, we’re unpacking it. In this powerful episode of…

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10 Ways the Covert Female Narcissist Manipulates You 23:00

3M ago23:00

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She seems so sweet—how could she be the problem? That’s exactly the mask the covert female narcissist wears while slowly chipping away at your confidence, your voice, and your sense of reality. In today’s powerful episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we’re pulling back the curtain on 10 subtle but deeply damaging ways the covert female narcissi…

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5 Reasons Narcissists Cheat on You 25:29

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If you’ve ever been cheated on by a narcissist, you know it’s not just betrayal—it’s psychological warfare. In this raw and eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m breaking down the top 5 reasons narcissists betray their partners—and trust me, it’s not because of anything you did or didn’t do. If you’ve ever been blindsided by infi…

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Covert Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control and Financial Abuse Explained 27:20

3M ago27:20

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Feel like you're walking on eggshells all the time, constantly explaining your spending, or having to ask permission for your own money? You might be experiencing coercive control and financial control — one of the most insidious forms of abuse. “It’s not about money. It’s about power.” Need Support, Extra Resources? Resources and Online Counseling…

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Covert vs Overt Narcissists: 5 Toxic Differences You Can’t Ignore 24:29

3M ago24:29

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"Same game. Different masks." Covert and overt narcissists may look like opposites—but don’t be fooled. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I expose 5 unmissable differences between covert and overt narcissists, and how each uses toxic tactics to control, confuse and devalue you. "Covert narcissists fly under the radar. Overt narcissis…

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Do Narcissists know they're hurting you? 17:14

3M ago17:14

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They know enough to hide it from others, but do they actually know what they're doing? In this powerful episode, I dive deep into a question almost every survivor of narcissistic abuse asks: Do narcissists actually know they’re hurting you? Or are they just so emotionally disconnected that they genuinely believe they’re blameless? Need Support, Ext…

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Healthy Love vs Narcissistic Relationship Love 21:30

3M ago21:30

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Real love heals. Narcissistic love destroys. Do you know the difference between true love and narcissistic love? While healthy love is built on trust, respect, and emotional safety, narcissistic love is a trap—an illusion designed to control and manipulate you. In this episode I’ll unpack how narcissists mimic real love in the beginning, only to sh…

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Reactive Abuse Is Not the Same as the Narcissist Abuse 15:19

3M ago15:19

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Have you ever lashed out in frustration after relentless emotional torment, only to be told you are the problem? That is reactive abuse, and it is not the same as the calculated, intentional cruelty of narcissistic abuse. They push you until you break—then call you the abuser. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we expose how narcissis…

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Does the Narcissist Miss You After the Discard 17:16

3M ago17:16

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Being discarded by a narcissist feels brutal—like you never mattered. One moment, you're their everything. The next, you're replaced, ignored, or worse—mocked. But here's the truth they don't want you to know: narcissists do look back. They do miss the people who once fed their ego. And yes, they often return—but not for the reasons you think. Need…

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10 Ways the Covert Narcissist Devalues You: Part 2 23:59

3M ago23:59

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Covert narcissists hide in plain sight, using subtle tactics to break you down. In this second part of our series, we delve deeper into the covert narcissist’s manipulative tactics that leave victims feeling invalidated, confused, and emotionally drained. If you’ve ever felt manipulated or questioned your worth in a relationship, this episode is a …

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10 Ways the Covert Narcissist Devalues You: Part 1 23:50

3M ago23:50

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"They don’t yell. They don’t rage. But they destroy you—quietly." In this 2 part series of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I expose 10 subtle but devastating ways the covert narcissist devalues you. Need Support, Extra Resources? Resources and Online Counseling (worldwide) information Here From silent treatment and manufactured conflict to jokes that…

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Breakup to New Supply: How Narcissists Replace You Overnight 22:49

4M ago22:49

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They replace you like you never existed. If you’ve ever been discarded by a narcissist only to see them jump straight into a new relationship, this episode is for you. I explain why narcissists move on so fast, how they pre-groom new supply, and why their “perfect new relationship” is just another manipulation tactic. It’s not love—it’s control. Ne…

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What Happens When a Narcissist loses control Over You? 19:10

4M ago19:10

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Their love disappears the moment you stop letting them control you. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we uncover what really happens when a narcissist loses control over you—and why their reaction is never about love or regret. Need Support, Extra Resources? Resources and Online Counseling (worldwide) information Here Once their mani…

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How Domestic Violence and High-Conflict Divorce Harm Children: w/ AJ Gajjar 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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“Children are often the silent victims in homes filled with conflict and control.” In this important episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I'm joined by AJ Gajjar, Parenting and Trauma Consultant and creator of the Trauma Healing Parenting model. Together, we explore how domestic violence, high-conflict divorce, and coercive parenting impact chi…

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Intimacy With a Narcissist: Love or Manipulation? 34:18

4M ago34:18

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“When sex becomes a weapon, it’s not about love—it’s about control.” In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive deep into how narcissists use sex as a tool for manipulation and emotional abuse. Sex, which should be an act of connection and intimacy, becomes a weapon in the hands of a narcissist, used to dominate, punish, and destabilis…

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3 Manipulative Tactics Covert Narcissists Use to Isolate You 24:26

4M ago24:26

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"Covert narcissists don’t need to be loud to control you—they do it quietly, strategically, and with devastating impact." In this revealing episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I expose the manipulative tactics covert narcissists use to isolate their victims and keep them emotionally, mentally, and physically dependent. Unlike overt narcissists…

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Navigating Domestic Abuse and Addiction Recovery with Azadeh Atzberger 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

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"Healing from domestic abuse and addiction is possible—Azadeh Atzberger shares how." In this powerful episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m joined by Azadeh Atzberger, a bestselling author, trauma survivor, and the founder of Finally Free Life. Azadeh has dedicated her life to empowering others to heal from the effects of domestic abuse and …

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Can a Narcissist Change Through Therapy? Uncovering the Truth 18:22

4M ago18:22

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"Can therapy help a narcissist change? Discover the truth behind narcissists in therapy and why victims are often the ones healing." In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we dive deep into the question many victims of narcissistic abuse ask: Can a narcissist change if they go to therapy? While therapy is a vital step for survivors of nar…

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The Narcissistic Family Dynamic: How Narcissism Fuels Control and Emotional Abuse 22:50

4M ago22:50

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"Is your family dynamic ruled by narcissism? Discover how narcissistic manipulation, control, and emotional abuse shape family relationships." In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we explore the damaging effects of the narcissistic family dynamic—a system built on control, manipulation, and emotional abuse. Growing up in a n…

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The Ultimate Price of Narcissistic Abuse: A Mother’s Tragic Story & Advocacy for Change (Trigger Warning) 1:00:27

4M ago1:00:27

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"Discover the heartbreaking reality of narcissistic abuse and its devastating impact on families, as Ali Kessler shares her powerful story of loss and advocacy." In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I am joined by Ali Kessler, a passionate parent advocate, writer, and the founder of Greyson's Choice—a 501(c)(3)…

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Flying Monkeys: Narcissistic Manipulation and Control 20:11

4M ago20:11

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"Uncover the manipulative tactics flying monkeys use to control, deceive, and isolate you on behalf of the narcissist. Learn how to protect yourself from their toxic influence." In this episode of Fake Love & Flying Monkeys, we dive into the world of flying monkeys—the enablers who work in the shadows for the narcissist. Whether they’re doing it co…

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Trauma Bond vs. Codependency: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse 34:07

5M ago34:07

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Are you stuck in a toxic relationship with a narcissist, unsure if you’re trauma bonded or codependent? In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we break down the key differences between trauma bonding and codependency, and how narcissists manipulate these dynamics to keep you trapped. "Understanding whether you’re trauma bonded or codepend…

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Narcissistic Manipulation: What 'You're Too Good for Me' Really Means 18:56

5M ago18:56

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"When a narcissist says 'You're too good for me,' they’re not showing humility—they're manipulating you." If you've ever heard this phrase in a relationship with a narcissist, you've experienced a classic narcissistic manipulation tactic. While it may seem like they’re being self-aware, this statement is designed to create emotional confusion and k…

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5 Mind Games Covert Narcissists Play 22:20

5M ago22:20

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Covert narcissists are experts at mind games, hiding behind a facade of charm, vulnerability, or self-pity. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m revealing the five most insidious tactics covert narcissists use—because once you spot them, you can take your power back. Unlike overt narcissists, who are loud and obvious, covert narciss…