Unfilteredd: Narcissistic Partners

64. Unpacking 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 different challenges that we might face when co-parenting with a narcissist:Examples of boundary violations (02:13)
Examples of micromanaging (05:52)
Examples of competition (07:40)
Examples of sabotage (10:13)
Examples of diverting attention (13:58)
Examples of enmeshment (17:15)
Examples of impulsivity (19:59)
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 Episodes63. Unpacking the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part II
62. Unpacking the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part I
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63. Unpacking 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 different challenges that we might face when co-parenting with a narcissist:Examples of emotional toll (01:57)
Examples of triangulation (05:26)
Examples of parental alienation (08:40)
Examples of lack of cooperation (13:05)
Examples of intimidation (15:50)
Examples of double standards (20:23)
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 Episodes62. Unpacking the Challenges of Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Stephanie Newberg Part I
7. Discussion About Parental Alienation With Sarah Finch
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

62. Unpacking 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 different challenges that we might face when co-parenting with a narcissist:Examples of irresponsibility (02:14)
Examples of narcissist prioritizing their public image (06:31)
Examples of power struggles (10:53)
Examples of inconsistent parenting (12:51)
Examples of negative impact on children (15:28)
Examples of financial abuse (19:00)
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.Suggested ReadingsHow to Tell If You’re Co-parenting With a Narcissist
Why Is Co-parenting With a Narcissist So Hard?
What Is It Like to Co-parent With a Narcissist?
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

61. Overcoming Emotional Dysregulation, Relational Trauma, and the Addictive Component of a Trauma Bond with LCSW Ellen Biros

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on three topics related to healing from narcissistic abuse: Managing emotional dysregulation (01:33)
Dealing with complex relational trauma (24:43)
Overcoming the addictive component of trauma bonds (36:32)
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 & Ellen BirosThe 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.Ellen Biros is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with personality disorders, substance abuse issues, and emotional regulation problems. She is the author of “Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers: A Daughter’s Workbook.” Ellen has spent over 15 years helping clients identify and recover from emotional abuse and manipulation. She is a national continuing education speaker and has authored a variety of continuing education seminars and webinars. Ellen is also the author of multiple psychotherapeutic articles.Free Downloadable Resources:Creating a Simple and Detailed Self-Care Routine (PDF)
Releasing Intermittent Reinforcement & Mixed Messages (PDF)
Suggested Readings:Why Do Trauma Bonds Feel Like an Addiction?Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

60. Understanding Narcissistic Abuse Cycle and Its Stages with Dr. Sara Spowart

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode we focus on the narcissistic abuse cycle. We define it, break down its various stages, and provide detailed examples of each stage.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 ResourcesThe Narcissistic Abuse Cycle Tracking Form (PDF)Suggested Readings:The Narcissistic Abuse Cycle: A Complete Guide to SafetyPodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

59. An Exploration of Narcissistic Traits: Examples of Entitlement, Envy, Impulsivity, and More with Psychotherapist Cynthia Eddings

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we will focus on 12 narcissistic traits:Grandiosity (01:44)
Grandiose Fantasies (06:42)
Lack of Empathy (11:44)
Need for Admiration (18:08)
Sense of Entitlement (20:59)
Lack of Accountability (26:38)
Difficulty with Criticism (36:53)
Need For Control (40:36)
Lack of Boundaries (46:18)
Intense Envy (54:33)
Impulsivity (57:15)
Exploitive/Manipulative Behavior (01:00:25)
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 Readings:Why Do Narcissists Get So Jealous?
Why Do Narcissists Want to be Admired and Praised?
8 Ways Narcissists React When They Can’t Control You
Why Do Narcissists Disrespect Boundaries?
How Do Narcissists Manipulate You?
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58. Never Be Manipulated Again: Rewriting History, Countering, Lying, Social Circle Manipulation, Pseudomutuality with Dr. Taylor Damiani

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, you will learn how to protect yourself from the following manipulation tactics.Rewriting History (02:26)
Countering (13:16)
Lying (20:46)
Social Circle Manipulation (28:30)
Pseudomutuality (36:15) 
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 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.Suggested Readings:How Can You Tell When a Narcissist Is Lying?
Why Do Narcissists Lie?
Why Do Narcissists Believe Their Own Lies?
Why Do Narcissists Gaslight?
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

57. Healing after an Abusive Relationship with Helodia Dastine (LCSW)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, we focus on four topics related to healing from abusive relationships:How to manage depression after an abusive relationship (02:00)
How to rebuild self-esteem (29:30)
How to break the cycle of self-devaluation (38:10)
How to effectively grieve after an abusive relationship (44:35)
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 & Helodia DastineThe 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.Helodia Dastine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and her extensive experience in the field, allows her to offer clients a deeper understanding of themselves and their problems, practical solutions that last, and the skills to master their own life. Suggested Readings:10 Ways to Build Self-Esteem After Narcissistic Abuse
10 Ways to Love Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse
10 Ways to Grow as a Person After Narcissistic Abuse
10 Ways to Trust Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse
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56. Finding Closure With Dr. Khadijah Cyril

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on five topics related to healing from narcissistic abuse:How to deal with intermittent reinforcement (02:15)
How to find closure when there is no accountability (13:38)
How to let go of the wish for things to be different (19:45)
How to overcome rumination (32:40)
How to overcome the fear of being alone (44:02)
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. Khadijah CyrilThe 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. Khadijah Cyril, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with her own private practice who services children, teenagers, and young adults in New York City and Connecticut. Dr. Cyril has specific expertise in providing evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She services individuals who experience anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and personality disorders.Suggested ReadingsWhy Do Trauma Bonds Feel Like an Addiction?
Can You Get Closure From a Narcissist?
10 Simple Steps for Finding Happiness After Narcissistic Abuse
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55. How to Emotionally Detach From the Narcissist Part Two of Step 1

What Are We Discussing In This Episode?Today's episode is all about fulfilling your own needs and why it's so important to stop seeking validation from a narcissist. It can be tempting to look to these individuals for love, acceptance, and approval, but the truth is that they are incapable of meeting our emotional needs. In this episode, we'll share practical tips for how to start meeting our own needs.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 & Lucianne GerrardThe 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.Lucianne Gerrard is a Registered Counselor and Narcissistic Abuse Specialist. With her foundation of personal experience of narcissistic abuse in relationships with both parents, sibling, partners, and friends, together with her years of studying the academic research on narcissism, she feels that she is well equipped to help people (of any age) heal from their narcissistic abuse, validate their feelings, support understanding of the narcissistic techniques that seem to be universal and help them build a happier, safer, narcissist-free future.ResourcesJoin our private communitySuggested Readings10 Ways to Trust Yourself After Narcissistic AbusePodcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com