Unfilteredd: Narcissistic Partners

74. Addressing the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part III

What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, we focus on addressing the challenges that co-parenting with a narcissist creates:How to protect yourself and your children from boundary violations (01:27)
How to protect yourself and your children from micromanaging (06:45)
How to protect yourself and your children from competition (12:19)
How to protect yourself and your children from sabotage (16:51)
How to protect yourself and your children from diverting attention (19:32)
How to protect yourself and your children from enmeshment (22:11)
How to protect yourself and your children from impulsivity (26:00)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Stephanie NewbergThe 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.Stephanie Newberg, is a licensed psychotherapist, working with individuals, couples and families. She has been in practice for more than 25 years specializing in family and couples therapy, bullying, grief and loss, parenting support and the implications of divorce on children and families.In addition, Stephanie is a trained family and divorce mediator/ co-parent counselor and has received intensive training in sand tray play therapy for adolescents and children.Click here to contact Stephanie about the online support groups. Suggested Podcast Episodes72. Addressing the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part I
73. Addressing the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part II
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

73. Addressing the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part II

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on addressing the challenges that co-parenting with a narcissist creates:How to protect yourself from the emotional toll (01:36)
How to protect yourself and your children from triangulation (05:24)
How to protect yourself and your children from parental alienation (13:08)
How to protect yourself and your children from lack of cooperation (25:07)
How to protect yourself and your children from intimidation (27:58)
How to protect yourself and your children from double standards (32:12)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Stephanie NewbergThe 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.Stephanie Newberg, is a licensed psychotherapist, working with individuals, couples and families. She has been in practice for more than 25 years specializing in family and couples therapy, bullying, grief and loss, parenting support and the implications of divorce on children and families.In addition, Stephanie is a trained family and divorce mediator/ co-parent counselor and has received intensive training in sand tray play therapy for adolescents and children.Suggested Podcast Episodes72. Addressing the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part IPodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

72. Addressing the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part I

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on addressing the challenges that co-parenting with a narcissist creates:How to protect yourself and your children from the narcissist's irresponsibility? (01:56)
How to protect yourself and your children from the narcissist's obsession with their public image? (07:41)
How to protect yourself and your children from the power struggles? (11:44)
How to protect yourself and your children from inconsistent parenting? (16:44)
How to protect your children from negative impact on children that co-parenting with a narcissist creates? (21:34)
How can someone co-parenting with a narcissist protect themselves and their children from the financial abuse? (35:16)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Stephanie NewbergThe 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.Stephanie Newberg, is a licensed psychotherapist, working with individuals, couples and families. She has been in practice for more than 25 years specializing in family and couples therapy, bullying, grief and loss, parenting support and the implications of divorce on children and families.In addition, Stephanie is a trained family and divorce mediator/ co-parent counselor and has received intensive training in sand tray play therapy for adolescents and children.Suggested Resources
Overcoming the Alienation Crisis: 33 Coparenting Solutions by John A Moran Ph.D., Shawn McCall Psy.D. Esq., and Matthew Sullivan Ph.D.
The Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict After a Difficult Divorce by Ph.D. Thayer, Elizabeth S., and Ph.D. Zimmerman, Jeffrey.
Contact Stephanie about the Online Support Groups
Suggested Podcast Episodes62. Unpacking the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part I
63. Unpacking the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part II
64. Unpacking the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part III
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

71. Understanding and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Dr. Sara Spowart

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on trauma bonds:What is a trauma bond? (01:23)
How are trauma bonds formed? (04:34)
What are the 10 most important things that one must focus on to break a trauma bond and why? (19:11)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Dr. Sara SpowartThe 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.Dr. Sara Spowart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and she helps individuals to create the life of their dreams and to be strong and resilient in the face of any obstacle. She specializes in a range of issues from supporting children, couples and families who are struggling, to helping victims of violence, abuse and trauma. Free Downloadable ResourcesHow to Reconnect With Your Core Values Guide
Creating a Simple and Detailed Self-Care Routine (PDF)
Narcissistic Abuse Cycle Tracking Form
Suggested ReadingsHow to Break a Trauma Bond with a Narcissist in 11 Steps
What Are the Signs of a Trauma Bonded Relationship?
Suggested Podcast Episode60. Understanding Narcissistic Abuse Cycle and Its Stages with Dr. Sara SpowartPodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

70. A Comprehensive Look at PTSD with Christopher Patchet (Licensed Social Worker)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on PTSD: How does PTSD affect the brain and body? (01:34)
What are some most common symptoms of PTSD and what is the best way to cope with them? (10:30)
Can PTSD get worse over time? (17:53)
What are some common misconceptions about PTSD? (19:38)
Can PTSD be cured? (23:43)
How can I maintain healthy relationships while managing my PTSD? (31:33)
What are some long-term effects of untreated PTSD? (34:27)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Christopher PatchetThe 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.Christopher Patchet is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He has been helping people struggling with depression, anxiety/stress, relationships, grief, ADHD, OCD, addiction, and self-esteem. Along with his practice for the public, Christopher also work at the Veteran's Affairs specializing in trauma (PTSD) and Sexual Trauma. Suggested Podcast Episodes26. How to Overcome Abuse With Morella Devost
28. Overcoming Abusive Relationship With Emma Sheldon
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

69. Steps to Heal from Narcissistic Abuse with Dr. Taylor Damiani

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on five topics related to healing from narcissistic abuse: How to overcome the feelings of helplessness and powerlessness that narcissistic abuse creates (01:33)
How to turn maladaptive coping strategies into adaptive coping strategies (06:14)
How to stop devaluing and invalidating yourself (14:49)
5 things that you can do to support your grieving journey (20:15)
How to overcome self-doubt and rebuild self-confidence (25:19)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Dr. Taylor DamianiThe 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.Dr. Taylor Damiani is a coach and licensed psychologist based in California. She helps adult children of narcissistic parents stop walking on eggshells and step into their power and purpose. Her clients are acutely perceptive of others’ needs, but struggle to put themselves first. Dr. Taylor Damiani helps them come home to themselves and grow in self-love, acceptance and worth.Free Downloadable ResourcesCreating a Simple and Detailed Self-Care RoutineSuggested Readings10 Ways to Build Self-Esteem After Narcissistic Abuse
10 Ways to Trust Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

68. An Exploration of Narcissistic Traits: Examples of Superficial Charm, Intense Mood Swings, and More with Psychotherapist Cynthia Eddings

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on seven narcissistic traits:Intense Mood Swings (02:10)
Lack of Self-Awareness (04:38)
Superficial Charm (09:23)
Tendency to Project (12:34)
Preoccupation with Appearances (16:15)
Disregard for rules/social norms (21:30)
Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships (25:20)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Cynthia EddingsThe 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.Cynthia Eddings is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery. She is the author of ‘The Narcissism Recovery Journal: Prompts and Practices for Healing from Emotional Abuse’ and has been featured in publications including The Zoe Report and Woman’s World. Cynthia’s area of expertise stems from personal experiences. She understands the dynamics of narcissistic abuse from the perspective of having parents with high narcissistic traits and falling into the same patterns in adulthood. She enjoys working with clients who want to heal from narcissistic abuse, and she does so by helping them uncover their authentic selves. Suggested ReadingsHow Do You Know When a Narcissist Is Projecting?
8 Examples of Narcissistic Projection
How Do Narcissists Act in Public?
Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Relationship With a Narcissist?
Suggested Podcast Episodes59. An Exploration of Narcissistic Traits: Examples of Entitlement, Envy, Impulsivity, and More with Psychotherapist Cynthia EddingsPodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

67. Navigating the Aftermath of Narcissistic Relationships with Gina Polesetsky (LMFT)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? We’ll chat about why we might still feel drawn to narcissistic people after experiencing narcissistic abuse, why our bodies can start feeling sick from the stress, and how we can start to feel better and heal. Plus, we’ll give some ideas about how to handle it when narcissistic individuals try to trick others with their stories. Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Gina PolesetskyThe 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.Gina Polesetsky is an LMFT in California with a background in trauma-informed care including specialties in EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy, and ACT. Much of her practice is focused on working with trauma processing and skills building through, and in recovery from, narcissistic, interpersonal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.Free Downloadable Resources: The "Cycle of Violence" and "Tools of Manipulation" Resource PackPodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

66. Building Healthy Relationships Post-Narcissistic Abuse: Boundaries, Accountability, and Much More with Dr. Yun Chen

In this episode, we're discussing life after narcissistic abuse—how to ensure mutual compromise (01:40), hold others accountable (15:18), and maintain independence in new relationships (24:57). We'll also explore strategies for healthy conflict resolution (31:57) and discerning honesty (41:54).Meet Dr. Yun ChenDr. Yun Chen is a licensed clinical psychologist and he specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, OCD, and related disorders. He also has an extensive experience working with couples. He practices cognitive behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to promote relationship strength for couples whose relationships are under stress. Suggested Podcast Episodes: 65. Nurturing Trust, Communication, and Emotional Safety in Relationships with Dr. Taylor PalmitierPodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

65. Nurturing Trust, Communication, and Emotional Safety in Relationships with Dr. Taylor Palmitier

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on seven topics related to healthy relationships:How to build trust with others in healthy relationships (01:32)
Strategies for setting clear expectations, following through on promises made, and communicating effectively when circumstances change or obstacles arise (16:51)
How to cultivate shared interests with a partner or friends (29:43)
How to identify areas of commonality or discover new activities or hobbies, while also recognizing and respecting individual boundaries and preferences (39:15)
How to honor your and other's emotions in a healthy and respectful way (43:07)
How to actively listen, empathize, and validate others' feelings, while also express your own needs and boundaries (47:03)
How to build a culture of emotional safety and trust, where all emotions are welcomed and respected (56:11)
Submit a Question/Topic for This PodcastThe 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 & Dr. PalmitierThe 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.Dr. Palmitier is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is the founder and owner of Southern Palm Psychology & Wellness, a psychology and wellness practice that provides therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Palmitier specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, parenting and pediatric psychology, trauma related disorders, relational stress, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Suggested ResourcesRebuilding Self-Esteem After Narcissistic Abuse
Assertiveness Workbook: Practical Exercises to Improve Communication, Set Boundaries, and Be Your Best Advocateby Shandelle Hether-Gray
The Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Exercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself by Dr Aziz Gazipura
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com