The Unfilteredd Podcast

What to Do If You’re Always Anxious About Being Perfect (Ep 135)

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In this episode, Hannah Alderete, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from New York, will explain why children of narcissistic parents may struggle with perfectionism and share strategies to help you address these tendencies.
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If You Grew Up in a Narcissistic Family and Always Feel Like You're in Trouble, Here's Why (Ep 134)

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In this episode, Mahtaab Khanjari, a Marriage and Family Therapist, will explain how the various psychological, behavioral, and physical impacts of growing up in a narcissistic family all contribute to the persistent feeling of being in trouble in adulthood.
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Here’s Why Narcissistic Abuse Isn’t Your Fault (Ep 133)

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In this episode, Monica L. Amorosi, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from New York, will walk you through the very specific way narcissists are made to help you see why the abuse you experienced isn’t your fault.
 
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How Narcissists Weaponize Therapy: A Therapist's Warning (Ep 132)

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https://unfilteredd.net/courses/a-complete-guide-to-narcissism-narcissistic-abuse/
In this episode, Jennifer Parrella, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor from Virginia, will explain why narcissists in therapy can be so dangerous and how you can determine whether or not the narcissist in your life is using therapy to control or manipulate you.
 
Timestamps:
(00:00:48) Why Narcissists in Therapy Can Be So Dangerous
(00:04:20) How to Tell if a Narcissist Is Using Therapy to Control and Manipulate You
 
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Therapist Reveals 9 Ways Narcissists Abuse Their Partners (Ep 131)

If you want to learn more about romantic narcissistic relationships, go here: https://unfilteredd.net/narcissistic-abuse-in-romantic-relationships/
In this episode, Monica Amorosi, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from New York, will reveal nine different ways narcissists abuse their partners.
Timestamps:
(00:00:39) Manipulation
(00:02:05) Physical Abuse
(00:03:18) Financial Abuse
(00:04:18) Reputational Damage
(00:05:44) Sabotage
(00:06:52) Sexual Abuse
(00:08:48) Crossing Boundaries
(00:09:22) Masking and Feigning
(00:10:13) Trapping
 
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5 Ways to Overcome the Self-Doubt Narcissistic Abuse Causes (Ep 130)

If you want to learn more about healing from narcissistic abuse, go here: https://unfilteredd.net/healing-from-narcissistic-abuse/
In this episode, Alexandra Skinner Walsh, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from Iowa with just over a decade of experience, will guide you through five strategies you can start using today to overcome the self-doubt narcissistic abuse causes.
🔔 Remember: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for medical or mental health advice.
Timestamps:
(00:01:10) Build Your Supports
(00:08:44) Find Your Authentic Voice
(00:16:22) Recognize the Self-Doubt and Understand Its Impact
(00:24:04) Separate Confidence from Narcissism
(00:29:08) Know and Trust Yourself
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5 Ways Narcissistic Parents Act (Ep 129)

If you think one of your parents might be a narcissist, you're in the right place. In today's episode, Leanne Cameron, a therapist who has 50 years of experience with narcissistic parents in both her personal and professional life, will walk us through five behavior patterns that these types of parents typically engage in.
Timestamps:
They create a family narrative that enforces loyalty through guilt and enmeshment. (00:00:44)
They place the burden of their emotional well-being and needs on their children. (00:11:05)
They show little respect for personal boundaries, ignoring the autonomy and individuality of family members. (00:20:36)
They foster competition and insecurity within the family to enjoy the resulting drama and chaos. (00:29:59)
They present a charming persona to the public, contrasting with their behavior at home. (00:41:20)
This content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for medical or mental health advice.
 
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How to Overcome Loss of Faith After Narcissistic Abuse With Abigail Loubser, Counselor (Ep 128)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode?
In this episode, we focus on overcoming the loss of faith through five self-reflective questions:
Who and/or what did I have faith in? (00:02:10)
Do I believe that God is sovereign? (00:06:59)
Do I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior? (00:11:36)
What and why did I allow the narcissist to take away what God has given me? (00:19:24)
Do I believe evil exists? (00:29:02)
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More Information About the Host & Abigail Loubser
The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.
Abigail Loubser is a Specialist Wellness Counsellor. She has experienced personal struggles relating to silent abuse within the family, divorce, family addictions and secondary trauma associated with a crime. Abigail uses counseling techniques that are based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and which incorporate both strength-based interventions and narrative therapy whereby the counsellor will focus on a hopeful future for the client. 
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Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Olga Leonova, LPC (Ep 127)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode?
In this episode, we focus on the treatment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder:
What are the different/most typical stages of healing NPD?
What modality of therapy or treatment do you employ when aiding individuals with NPD or high narcissistic traits?
Could you talk about the three most challenging obstacles in treating NPD or individuals with high narcissistic traits? And how do you navigate these obstacles?
Could you share your experiences regarding the “average” outcomes when treating people with NPD or high narcissistic traits and perhaps discuss the most “successful” case you’ve encountered in your career?
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More Information About the Host & Olga Leonova
The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.
Olga Leonova is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Oregon. She has been helping her clients heal from trauma, sexual addiction, and the life impacts of other problematic sexual behaviors and choices they have made that led them to feel shame, anxiety and depression.
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Guilt and Narcissistic Abuse with Mark Shoaf, LPC (Ep 126)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode?
In this episode, we focus on guilt and narcissistic abuse:
What does guilt-tripping mean and what is the motivation behind a narcissist’s tendency to make others feel guilty? 
How can I recognize when a narcissist is trying to make me feel guilty?
How can I set boundaries with a narcissist to prevent them from making me feel guilty?
What are the long-term effects of a narcissist’s guilt-tripping behavior on their relationships?
Why do some people fall for a narcissist’s guilt-tripping tactics and blame themselves for everything?
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The content for this podcast comes from our amazing community members. If you want to submit a question/topic for the podcast, please click here to join our free healing community. Once you’ve joined, you will see the thread to submit a question/topic for this podcast.
More Information About the Host & Mark Shoaf
The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.
Mark Shoaf is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Pennsylvania. Mark’s professional focus includes working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and personality disorders, stress, relationship conflicts, drug, and other psychological challenges. His goal is to bring help, hope, and direction to clients through the therapeutic process by the use an integrative approach – which means that he combines the best practice from a range of therapeutic approaches, primarily: Cognitive, Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt, and Rational Emotive Therapies.
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How to Set Boundaries with a Narcissist
5 Strategies for Overcoming Guilt with Dr. Tanya Holthus, PsyD (Ep 107)
10 Tactics Narcissists Use to Make You Feel Guilty
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