Learning to Communicate with a Narcissist Narcissist Divorce Coach Victoria McCooey joins Seth and Pete to talk about the challenges that come when trying to get out of a marriage to a narcissist. It’s not easy! We walk through Victoria’s three stages in communicating with your narcissist soon-to-be ex that can help you more easily navigate this difficult situation through each of its phases. Victoria has been through her own divorce from just this sort of person and has turned that experience into a powerful mission to help others do the same.  you can’t always discount the message because of the messenger Links & Notes Victoria McCooey Coaching: on the web on Instagram on Facebook on TikTok on YouTube Schedule a consult with Seth Got a question you want to ask on the show? Click here! (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster (00:26) - Meet Victoria McCooey (00:57) - Three Phases in Communicating With a Narcissistic Spouse (03:23) - Getting Ahead (05:02) - Turning to Attorney (06:21) - The Stepford Wife Phase (07:57) - Phase Two (08:57) - Learning to Not Take the Bait (14:14) - Taking a While to Get Out (18:45) - Communicating During Divorce Podcast (20:05) - STUFF (22:40) - Other People's Eyeballs (23:59) - Problem With Message or Sender? (25:55) - Kids Are the Priority (27:33) - Asking Lawyer What to Gather (28:30) - Getting Stronger (30:26) - How Will It Be Presented? (31:27) - Phase Three (34:29) - Reaching Out to Victoria (37:42) - Wrap Up Establishing trust with Co-Parents can be difficult when alcohol abuse is involved. Use Soberlink as an opportunity to improve co-parenting arrangements. Visit their site to learn more and get a promo code for $50 off.