In this episode I discuss my experience with toxic friendships and how narcissists come in different forms, not just romantic partners. Signs to look out for and how to handle these situations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support

As narcissistic abuse survivors, we are particularly prone to being triggered during this difficult time in the world. I discuss my experience and ways of coping whether it be with covid 19 hitting close to home, grieving things or people we miss, being retriggered with memories of abuse, eye-opening experiences realizing friends or others we were close to are narcissistic or otherwise toxic, setting boundaries and the experience of dating during this pandemic. Part 2 (stay tuned for Part 3...

What we survivors of narcissistic abuse and empaths can do during these unprecedented times and how we can cope and be there for ourselves, loved ones and the community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/epnarcrecovery/support

Reading of an article with great advice on the No Contact “Rule” and more on my journey/processing after letting go and shutting the door on a recent unhealthy situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

In this episode, I discuss the difficulty of extricating from an unavailable man and reexamining what happened and why. Also, I discuss the signs of what to look out for when back in the dating world and how to recognize the red flags and make decisions to let go a lot sooner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

In this episode I discuss how to let go of our attachments to individuals who are unavailable, how as empaths we struggle with pattern repetition that keeps us feeling stuck and unworthy of true love and a fulfilling connection. In Part 1, I read a woman’s experience in a heartfelt article she wrote and published. In Part 2, I will discuss the continuation of my own experience with and unavailable man and how I am struggling now to extricate and be true to my own self and my essence. ---...

In this episode I discuss the pitfalls of dating again and what to look out for and how to get out of anything toxic again. I discuss a recent dating scenario based on my own experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

In this episode I discuss a recent experience in the hope that I can process it and it can serve as a cautionary tale for my listeners. Also, I touch upon the signs you are dealing with an overt (and somatic) narcissist — the charming, good looking opportunist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

Part II - overt vs covert narc abuse; boundaries, etc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

In this episode I recap how to create and keep boundaries. I also provide references to specialists in the field. I discuss overt narcissism and what abuse sustained in that context may look like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

Describe recent dating experience with someone toxic and how to handle such situations as they arise and retrigger old wounds and insecurities Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

Describing recent experiences with potentially toxic dates and the triggering of some familiar wounds or dynamics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

Even when we survivors of narcissistic abuse feel we have regained our sense of self back and are thriving, we can experience what feel like setbacks months even years after the end of narcissistic abuse. In this episode, I discuss my recent struggles a little over a year after the end of the toxic relationship and what can be done to get us back to our center and thriving again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

In this episode I discuss my own one year anniversary coming out of a toxic relationship with a covert, malignant narcissist and celebrating recovery from this narcissistic abuse. I discuss how you can celebrate and mark this triumphant moment in your life. Also, I discuss red flags to look for when dating again or entering into a new relationship Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support https://www.pocketcasts.com/

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I discuss recurring nightmares and the feelings they trigger. I also discuss how we can heal from them in our waking hours. Through a personal experience of a different kind of loss, I discuss how other life experiences in recovery such as a death in the family or another traumatic event may affect survivors of abuse on a deeper level. Lastly I discuss the methods to continue healing and moving on in a positive direction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

I discuss the difference between co-dependency and being an empathic human being. I also discuss the importance of radical self care and what that looks like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

Healing from trauma is not always a linear process. You may encounter setbacks as survivors of narcissistic abuse. But there are tools and ways to get back on track. In this episode we discuss those challenges, setbacks and methods through a personal example of what it was like for me and the steps I am taking now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effie/support

Recovery from narcissistic abuse is a process but you can and will get to a place where you see everything clearly, reconnect with your inner self, certain of your own truth and feeling great again about your life and life in general.

In this episode we discuss the good and bad moments that arise, how we can cope while still processing our emotions and feelings during recovery from narcissistic abuse.

In this episode we discuss how it feels in the aftermath of a hoover and breaking no contact. We also discuss how to get back on track after breaking no contact.

In this episode, we discuss the narcissist’s hoover and how even an indirect seemingly innocuous hoover can retraumatize a survivor. A recent personal experience with this is discussed as an example of what it looks like and what can happen when the survivor is triggered into breaking no contact.

This episode takes us on a personal journey from toxicity to recovery following narcissistic abuse. We discuss the first 3 steps to take right after the breakup from a narcissist and how to engage in self-care in order to heal and thrive.