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DARVO: The Manipulation Pattern That Makes You Think You're the Problem | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 6)
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Ever walk away from an argument thinking maybe I'm the crazy one?
If you've ever tried to bring up a concern and suddenly you’re the problem—you might be experiencing DARVO.
DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. It’s a psychological abuse tactic used to flip the script—and it’s more common than you think.
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia breaks it all down:
- What DARVO looks like in real life (with examples involving partners, kids, and co-parents)
- Why this tactic is so confusing and effective
- How it impacts your nervous system, your confidence, and your kids
- What to do when it’s happening—and how to protect your truth
🎧 A must-listen for any mom navigating emotional manipulation, co-parenting with a toxic ex, or feeling constantly blamed in her own home.
👉 Subscribe, review, and share with a mama who needs to name what’s really happening.
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24 episodes
Manage episode 489236833 series 2531279
Ever walk away from an argument thinking maybe I'm the crazy one?
If you've ever tried to bring up a concern and suddenly you’re the problem—you might be experiencing DARVO.
DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. It’s a psychological abuse tactic used to flip the script—and it’s more common than you think.
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia breaks it all down:
- What DARVO looks like in real life (with examples involving partners, kids, and co-parents)
- Why this tactic is so confusing and effective
- How it impacts your nervous system, your confidence, and your kids
- What to do when it’s happening—and how to protect your truth
🎧 A must-listen for any mom navigating emotional manipulation, co-parenting with a toxic ex, or feeling constantly blamed in her own home.
👉 Subscribe, review, and share with a mama who needs to name what’s really happening.
Hashtags/SEO Keywords: #DARVO #narcissisticabuse #gaslighting #toxicrelationships #emotionalabuse #highconflictcoparent #narcissisticex #mentalmanipulation #burnoutrecovery #healingafterabuse #midlifemoms #parallelparenting #truthandhealing #traumabonding #momshealing #covertabuse #psychologicalmanipulation #emotionalneglect #divorcemoms #dr.cynthiahawver #themamashrinkpodcast
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