Unfilteredd: Narcissistic Partners
Welcome to Unfilteredd: Narcissistic Partners, hosted by Juliana Akin. On this podcast, we interview licensed mental health professionals about narcissistic partners.
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode?This is a guided imagery exercise that helps you improve your self-esteem. This exercise helps you engage your imagination to create calming and empowering mental images. These images can enhance your sense of self-worth, helping you improve your self-esteem.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 HostThe 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.Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast Episodes5 Strategies for Overcoming Shame with Laura Bonk, Counselor
5 Strategies for Overcoming Self-Blame with Leanne Cameron (Counselor)
Deep Dive into Your Core Beliefs with Lua Weatherdon, LCSW
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to forgive yourself after narcissistic abuse:Acknowledge and accept what actually happened in the relationship (02:30)
Look at your past (05:23)
Be patient with yourself (08:17)
Release the emotions (11:27)
Learn what secure attachment looks like (17:59)
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 & Holly HerzogThe 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.Holly is a licensed professional counselor and she works with individuals and couples and specializes in relationship issues. She loves working with people in life transition (like a divorce or job loss) and she helps her clients cope with grief, come to terms with their new reality, and begin to dream about possibilities.Free ResourcesExercises and Tips for More Secure Attachment (Free PDF)
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Other ResourcesAttachment Style Quiz
The Power of Attachment: How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships by Diane Poole Heller Ph.D. and Peter Levine Ph.D.
Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin PsyD MFT and Harville Hendrix PhD
The Attachment Theory Workbook: Powerful Tools to Promote Understanding, Increase Stability, and Build Lasting Relationships by Annie Chen
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller, et al.
Suggested Podcast Episodes5 Strategies for Overcoming Shame with Laura Bonk, Counselor
5 Strategies for Overcoming Self-Blame with Leanne Cameron (Counselor)
Empathy, Patience, and Gratitude in Self after Narcissistic Abuse with Jane Ajaya (LCSW)
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to overcome the powerlessness that narcissistic abuse causes:Maintain rigid boundaries (04:50)
Challenge idealization and adoration of the false self that the narcissist presents to you (16:07)
Engage in empowering activities (29:49)
Focus on your future (35:52)
Psycho-analyze yourself (45:28)
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 & Jessica HassThe 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.Jessica is a therapist who focuses on adults who need education and/or support to understand how emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, and psychological/emotional abuse have affected their self-image, relationships, choices in partners and friends, and behavioral patterns. She works with clients who have experienced C-PTSD which develops in response to long-term trauma, abuse, and/or emotional neglect. She can also help those trying to figure out if they’re in a relationship with a narcissist or wanting to learn healthier boundaries to better manage their relationship, in any capacity, with loved ones demonstrating narcissistic traits.Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast EpisodesDeep Dive into Your Core Beliefs with Lua Weatherdon, LCSW
5 Strategies for Overcoming Helplessness with Chelsey Brooke Cole, Psychotherapist
5 Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt by Alexandra Walsh (Counselor)
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to overcome the rumination that narcissistic abuse causes. Janiece constructed her strategies around the acronym "RENTER".Recognise when you are ruminating - R (04:08)
Evaluate - E (06:12)
Negotiate - N (11:44)
Trade - T (21:58)
Explore - E (31:13)
Repeat - R (33:46)
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 & Janiece AnjaliThe 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.Janiece Anjali is a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and consultant in private practice. Janiece specializes in recovery, resilience, and post-traumatic growth after narcissistic abuse, misuse, and relational trauma. She is the creator of The Bodhisattva Dilemma, a blog and project to explore what compassionate people need to consider in cultural spaces that are consciously or unconsciously shaped by collusion with narcissistic behavior. She warmly invites you to visit The Bodhisattva Dilemma at www.janieceanjali.com to learn more. Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast Episodes5 Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety with Anna Graham, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
5 Strategies for Overcoming Helplessness with Chelsey Brooke Cole, Psychotherapist
5 Strategies for Overcoming Guilt with Dr. Tanya Holthus, PsyD
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, Michelle walks us through different strategies and tips we can use to help ourselves grieve after narcissistic abuse.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 & Michelle Ivy OakThe 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.Michelle is a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Kentucky and Indiana. She believes everyone deserves to be their best self and be happy, with the steps to healing and growth beginning anytime in life, regardless of age or previous circumstance. Michelle’s clinical practice interests include healing and thriving after narcissistic abuse; co-parenting; blending families; childhood trauma; adult children of alcoholics; divorce; self-esteem; career changes; grief; and reconnecting couples. Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast EpisodesSkills for a Healthier You after Narcissistic Abuse with Psychotherapist Cynthia Eddings
Empathy, Patience, and Gratitude in Self after Narcissistic Abuse with Jane Ajaya
Steps to Heal from Narcissistic Abuse with Dr. Taylor Damiani
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode?In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to overcome the anxiety that narcissistic abuse causes. Anna constructed her five strategies around the acronym "SIT with Body and Mind," where "SIT" stands for Safety, Intuition, and Trust:Create safety for yourself - Safety (02:44)
Learn to listen to your intuition - Intuition (09:56)
Gradually learn to trust yourself - Trust (13:00)
Body (19:44)
Mind (28:39)
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 & Anna GrahamThe 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.Anna Graham is a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist offering trauma informed contemplative counseling and EMDR therapy. She specializes in work with narcissistic abuse recovery, sexual trauma and complex-PTSD. Anna is also trained for work in Transgender health and the LGBTQIA community. She works in solo practice in Illinois at The Middle CC. Ms Graham was certified in Montessori Early Childhood Education in 2001 and holds a 200 hr Hatha yoga certification. Anna works directly with the body when addressing trauma and mindfulness is a central part of her professional and personal work. Needs, Balance, and Boundaries are the tenets of her practice.Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast EpisodesIdentifying and Addressing Trauma Responses with Morella Devost (Counselor)
5 Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt by Alexandra Walsh (Counselor)
5 Strategies for Reconnecting with Your Core Values with Jenni McBride McNamara, LMFT
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to overcome the fear of being alone that narcissistic abuse causes:Stop and reflect on what being alone means to you (03:22)
Pay attention to your inner dialogue and develop your "tagline" (11:48)
Start taking steps toward becoming more "self-full" (24:40)
Start building your distress tolerance for being alone with small steps (38:40)
Reconnect or rebuild your "village" (47:04)
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 & Robyn ReevesThe 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.Robyn Reeves is a Masters’ level Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience in private practice and with open/closed support groups, working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Her areas of focus include divorce, co-parenting, mediation, narcissist survival, schematic and inner child exploration and trauma and PTSD. Her approach to therapy combines person-centered, solution-focused and family systems theories. Robyn is known for her unique brand of analogies and metaphors to help create a ‘visual’ with which clients connect - she finds this method assists both with client’s uniquely individual endeavors as well as to identify common themes/patterns in which clients often don’t realize they are engaging.Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast Episodes5 Strategies for Overcoming Helplessness with Chelsey Brooke Cole, Psychotherapist
Understanding and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Dr. Sara Spowart
Deep Dive into Your Core Beliefs with Lua Weatherdon, LCSW
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to overcome the helplessness that narcissistic abuse causes:Identify what is happening in your relationship (02:29)
Set "silent boundaries" (05:54)
Set personally meaningful goals (11:19)
Differentiate between you and your triggers and become aware of your parts (15:21)
Learn how to communicate with the narcissist (27:38)
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 & Chelsey Brooke ColeThe 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.Chelsey Brooke Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, certified partner trauma therapist, coach, and speaker specializing in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. She is the author of If Only I’d Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth. Chelsey’s content provides support to thousands of narcissistic abuse survivors each day through her thriving online community. You can learn more about working with Chelsey or her resources at chelseybrookecole.comFree ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunityMentioned Resources
If Only I’d Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth by Chelsey Brooke ColeSuggested Podcast Episodes5 Strategies for Overcoming Powerlessness with Dr. Alicia Rozycki (Psychologist)
Identifying and Addressing Trauma Responses with Morella Devost (Counselor)
5 Strategies for Overcoming Shame with Laura Bonk, Counselor
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, we focus on narcissistic fathers: Common traits of narcissistic fathers (01:51)
How having a narcissistic father impact an individual's sense of self-worth and self-esteem (14:14)
How children of narcissistic fathers internalize their father's behavior and beliefs, and how this affect their relationships with others (16:46)
How growing up with a narcissistic father contribute to an individual's tendency to engage in self-destructive behaviors or negative coping mechanisms (24:15)
Effective strategies for healing and recovery for individuals who have grown up with a narcissistic father (27:29)
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 & Renee FlemingThe 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.Renee specializes in supporting CPTSD & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. Having grown up in a family system with abuse & addiction, she understands how survivors are set up for additional adult trauma – often targeted later in life by other toxic individuals in friendships, romance, or work. Helping clients thaw from long term coping or shock, reclaim their birth right & connection to themselves, & release burdens & wounds is how she supports survivors. Many of her clients are high achieving women & men (superheroes & cycle breakers) who come to her for help with grief work, skill building, & professional or personal relationship challenges. Her wish for her clients is to move from surviving & coping to healing & thriving – living a wholehearted, connected, authentic, embodied life is a gift of healing for each person & the collective. Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast EpisodesExploring Narcissistic Family Dynamics with Alisa Stamps, LCSW
Discussion About Narcissistic Mothers With Lucianne Gerrard
5 Strategies for Overcoming Guilt with Dr. Tanya Holthus, PsyD
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
What Are We Discussing In This Episode? In this episode, Lua helps us identify the core beliefs that influence our daily lives, interactions, and relationships. She will guide us through a practice that allows us to recognize and soothe our negative core beliefs.Lua's centering practice to better access your core beliefs (03:35)
Understanding how core beliefs form and their impact on our lives (11:15)
The significant role of core beliefs in toxic relationships (23:43)
Lua's soothing practice to prepare for exploring your core beliefs (31:48)
Lua's step-by-step guide to exploring and soothing negative core beliefs (38:17)
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 & Lua WeatherdonThe 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.Lua Weatherdon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers. She has over fifteen years of experience working in mental health in a variety of settings such as domestic and sexual violence, residential treatment centers, home-based services, crisis intervention and stabilization, outpatient treatment, and schools. Lua is passionate about working with adults, children, adolescents and families, to address trauma and abuse, difficulties adjusting to major life changes, depression, anxiety, and also people struggling with a lack of balance or peace in their life.Free ResourcesJoin Our Free CommunitySuggested Podcast Episodes5 Strategies for Developing Positive Core Beliefs with CarrieAnn Cleveland, LMFT
Exploring Core Wounds, Fears, Beliefs, Values, and Hopes with Therapist Karina Ramdath
Identifying and Addressing Trauma Responses with Morella Devost (Counselor)
Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com