Escaping Narcissist Mothers

Thanksgiving and People Pleasing

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s that time of the year….the holidays. The hardest time for a lot of us, find out different ways you can make it easier.Please fo...

Toxic Friends

25 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWhy do we keep friends around for way longer than we should? Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothersBuy Me a Coffee ...

An Update and Narcissistic Parallels

18 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWhy are we feeling so anxious and unsettled? Listen to find out!Please join my TikTok @millygenx Milly GenXPlease follow me on Instagram...

No Contact, Now What?

22 May 2025

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Send us a textWhat to expect after going no contact. It’s not as simple as stopping communication because your narcissistic mother will retaliate.Pl...

Mother’s Day 2025

08 May 2025

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Send us a textHow to handle Mother’s Day.Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothersBuy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/enmo...

You Can’t Pick Your Siblings

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you suspicious that your sibling may be a narcissist. Well here’s an example of one and as a surprise my husband, David, is my gue...

Thanksgiving 2024

25 Nov 2024

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Send us a textHow to handle Thanksgiving alone or with family.PodcastsPlease follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothersBuy Me a Coffee https:...

Narc Traits Translated

03 Sep 2024

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Send us a textThese are the first 5 traits of narcissism and I have translated them as they pertain to us.https://gofund.me/a982722cPlease follow me o...

What is No Contact….Really?

22 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIf you’re wondering if you should go no contact or you’re not really sure how to do it, listen!Here’s  my denture go fund me: htt...

Unregulated…Emotionally

15 Aug 2024

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Send us a textHow many of us can recover quickly from a disappointment? Listen to find out why.Dentures. https://gofund.me/2ae1d4fdPlease follow me on...

Just a Little Sabotage

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDid your mother sabotage you from succeeding in life? You bet she did if she truly is/was a narcissist. Listen and find out why.Please f...

Hodgepodge and a Smear Campaign

01 Aug 2024

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Send us a textI talk about what happens when you distance yourself……the smear campaign. It is hurtful, but you can get through it. Please follow ...

Please Believe Me

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI talk about the reasons why people don’t believe that your mom was abusive. It’s very hurtful when your friends and family don’t ...

Mother’s Day 2024

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textMother’s Day is a very difficult day for us, listen and get some tips on hope to make it easier.Please follow me on Instagram @escapin...

It’s cPTSD not PTSD

14 Apr 2024

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Send us a textThere’s difference between cPTSD and PTSD, we have cPTSD. Listen to find out the difference.Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnar...

Overt, Covert and Gray Rock

14 Mar 2024

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Send us a textI talk about the differences between an overt and covert narcissist. Is gray rock a good idea, does it always work? Listen to find out.P...

She’s Dead, Now What?

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat feelings will you feel after your mother does? The answer is complicated, of course because we are all individuals. But some things...

It’s All About Grief

29 Feb 2024

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Send us a textAre you feeling grief? We all do at times, it’s normal and give yourself some grace. Also, find out what’s going on with me.Please f...

Bah Humbug is Okay

22 Dec 2023

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Send us a textNot feeling the holidays this year? That’s okay you don’t have to. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothersBuy Me...

Chronic Illnesses

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you have a chronic illness or an autoimmune disorder? You are not alone, we all have them because of our constant state of fight or f...

Let’s Get Revenge

02 Dec 2023

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Send us a textWhat should you do when you want revenge on the narcissist? The answer may be surprising.Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissi...

Thanksgiving

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat do you do at Thanksgiving? Listen and find out your options. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothersBuy Me a Cof...

Is Your Life Literally Messy?

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI talk about how messy I am, I mean literally my house is a mess. I talk about the reasons we might be messy or a perfectionist.Please f...

Covert Traits and an Update

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textSome traits you may not have noticed that your narcissist possesses. Also, I give a little update on my absence.Please follow me on Inst...

Bad Attachments

06 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThis episode is how we have different attachment styles and how it affects our relationships.Watch Kris Godinez on YouTube @krisgodinez...

Guilt and Other Things

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhy do we feel guilty when we’re trying to do things that are healthy for us? I give you some reasons and how to get over the guilt.Pl...

Another Narc Mother?

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat should you do if you realize your talking to another narcissistic mother? Maybe a co-worker or acquaintance? We definitely don’t ...

What About the Family?

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat happens when you go No contact or low contact with mom or dad, what happens with the family? Well, that’s a tricky question. Ple...

A Diagnosis Doesn’t Matter

14 Aug 2023

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Send us a textToxic is toxic and getting a diagnosis is close to impossible with a narcissist. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmot...

Did You Choose Your Career?

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre we all in helping careers? Teaching, nursing, etc. There is a direct correlation between our careers and our mothers/fathers.Please ...

No Contact or Just Ignoring

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis episode is about how to go No contact the right way. You may think you are no contact but you’re just ignoring the narcissist in ...

“Protection” or Control

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe were not allowed to do things that were normal and fun because we were being protected. Did you ever hear that? Did you ever think, “...

Anxiety and Other Things

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI have anxiety, bad anxiety. Even though my mother is dead, it doesn’t mean her constant toxicity didn’t stay with me. I’m working...

A Long Road Ahead

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe still have a long road ahead to educate people on narcissistic mothers. I use Jennifer Anniston’s character in The Morning Show as ...

Two Toxic Parents

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDid you hit the jackpot like me and have/had 2 dysfunctional, toxic parents? Then, listen to how I’m handling the situation with my fa...

Covert Narcissistic Traits

11 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThis podcast is about covert narcissistic traits. The under-handed way she was toxic and manipulative.Please follow me on Instagram @esc...

She Stopped you from Succeeding

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYour mother most likely sabotaged your success. She also prevented you from exploring things so you could figure out what you wanted to ...

Mother’s Day 2023

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat do you do for Mother’s Day?  Do you see your Mother or stay away? I have some suggestions in this podcast.Please follow me on In...

Get Unstuck

04 May 2023

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Send us a textDo you feel like you just can’t move on. This podcast tackles why you are stuck and how to move on. Please follow me on Instagram @es...

Going No Contact

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis episode I talk why to go No contact and how to do it properly. But there is good information here even if you are still in contact....

The Old Me and the New Me

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you ever grieve the person you used to be before you realized your mother was a narcissist? I know I think about it all the time, wha...

You are What Matters

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn the end, every action you take should be for you! Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothersCoaching: https://linktr....

Enmeshment and Other Things

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe thought our mother was our best friend once. That’s because of the Enmeshment and the trauma bond. Please follow me on Instagram @...

Keep Your Walls Up

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNarcissists don’t like boundaries and they will try to break them down. It is up to us too keep them strong. Please follow me on Inst...

I’m Lost

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI am at a place in my life where I feel lost and you may be there too. I’dit a mid-life crisis? Maybe. Please follow me on Instagram ...

I Want to Feel Better

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEveryone who figures out their parent is a narcissist, feels horrible and they want to feel better. We feelF.O.G. Fear, Obligation, and ...

Why do They Take your Stuff?

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou will be surprised as to the reason your personal belongings disappeared and what happened to your pets.Please follow me on Instagram...

When Did you Realize?

21 Feb 2023

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Send us a textWe all realized our mothers were toxic at different times and for different reasons. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisti...

A Mother’s Lack of Love

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA lot of us have experienced a lack of affection and love from our mothers. We tried very hard to gain that love through accomplishments...

The Goal is Healing

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAfter realizing your parent is a narcissist or toxic, the goal is to heal. You want to recognize those behaviors that are no longer nece...

They Come in All Shapes and Sizes

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNarcissists come in different packages. They don’t all look the same, they may even be the complete opposite of what you expect, espec...

The Hypocrisy is Strong

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNarcissists use hypocrisy on a consistent basis to give you goals you can never reach. They love “do what I say not what I do.” You ...

Stages of Grief

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThese are the stages of Grief we go through, they are different than the ones we were taught.GIFT - Guilt, Inferiority, Fear, TraumaPlea...

No Contact Reasons

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat are the reasons we go no contact? Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmo...

The New Year and Forgiveness

05 Jan 2023

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Send us a textWhat does forgiveness really mean? It may not be what you think. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmo...

A Mistake on Christmas

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI made a mistake on Christmas Day. This one was one for the books. Please listen and find out what happened. Please follow me on I...

Narcissistic Traits (for parents)

21 Dec 2022

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Send us a textThese are the narcissistic traits, but how they pertain to narcissistic parents. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissistic...

Christmas and an Update

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhy have I been gone? I’ll tell you. Also, how to handle Christmas. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmo...

Holliday Hoovers II

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe Hoovers are strong this year. Listen until the end because something happened while I was recording this. Please follow me on I...

No Privacy

07 Nov 2022

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Send us a textOur narcissistic parent didn’t give us any privacy. Listen to see why. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissist...

Holiday Hoovers

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis time of the year is when the narcissists ramp up the #hoovers. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#...

Your Feelings After Going No Contact

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textGuilt is a very normal feeling after going No Contact. Remember, they trained you too feel guilt. #noguilt. Please follow me...

No Contact, Hoover, and fake Apology

10 Oct 2022

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Send us a textYes, this is full of stuff!!!! I share examples of what a Hoover attempt sounds like so you are ready!!!! Please follow me ...

Hurt People DON’T Hurt People

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI hate this saying because it excuses the narcissist’s bad behavior. No more excuses, let’s accept them for who they really are. W...

They Are Who They Are

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis episode is about accepting narcissist for who they’re ally are and letting go of who we wished they were. I recommend you watch...

Be careful of TikTok

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBe very careful of what you let into your space. You can’t assume everything on social media is true. I have a great example in this p...

You Don’t Remember All of the Past

31 Aug 2022

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Send us a textIt is normal to have memory holes in the past when you’ve been through trauma. Please join my new Facebook group https://www.facebook....

Validation

24 Aug 2022

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Send us a textI wanted to give you validation! Here are some stories from my childhood and stories I’ve heard. Believe me, you are not alone. ...

Your Mother is Jealous

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYes, you a were right when you felt your mother was envious of you and your accomplishments. She does not want us to succeed and when we...

Narcissists aren’t Always Abused

12 Aug 2022

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Send us a textThat is old thinking, a lot of narcissists develop because they are spoiled and told they are perfect and always right. Please follow me...

Co-Parenting with Narc Ex

02 Aug 2022

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Send us a textHow to co-parent with a narcissist and try and keep yourself sane. It is NOT easy. #narcissists #narcissism #narcissisticex #coparenting...

A Hodgepodge

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI discuss different topics from Grey Rock to radical acceptance. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#tox...

Going No Contact

21 Jul 2022

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Send us a textThere’s a right way to go No contact and I tell you how. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#toxicfamily #toxic...

Oversharing

12 Jul 2022

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Send us a textWhy do we overshare personal stuff with new people? Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#toxicfamily #toxicmother ...

Mixed Messages

06 Jul 2022

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Send us a textNarcissists send mixed messages all the time, we try to figure it out but we can’t. They think differently than we do and we will neve...

Narcissistic Decompensation

21 Jun 2022

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Send us a textWhat happens when a narcissist has an injury to their ego. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#toxicfamily #toxi...

They Abuse on Purpose

13 Jun 2022

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Send us a textJust in case you’ve ever heard excuses for their behavior, they have none! They know what they’re doing and it’s on purpose. Ple...

Your Mother IS Jealous

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you ever felt that your mother was jealous of you or in competition with you. She was! Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarciss...

Misinformation on Social Media

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDon’t believe everything you see on social media. Below are some good, reliable resources. YouTube: Sam Vankin, Dr. Ramani, Kris Godin...

We Love Chaos

25 May 2022

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Send us a textWhy we crave chaos and hope it affects every aspect of our lives. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#toxicfamily...

Picking a Therapist

14 May 2022

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Send us a textNot all therapists are created equal and I tell you what to look out for. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#tox...

Mother’s Day

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you confused about what to on Mother’s Day? Whether you’re in contact or not, listen for some advice. Please follow me on Instag...

5 Years Ago

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt has been 5 years since the fateful day my life changed forever and I could no longer deny my parents’ toxicity. Please follow me on...

Stonewalling

26 Apr 2022

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Send us a textThe difference between stonewalling and retreating in self defense. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#toxicfami...

My Children and Toxic Grandparent(s)

22 Apr 2022

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Send us a textWhat should you do with your children when your parents are narcissists. Please follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissisticmothers#toxi...

Covert Narcissistic Mother

19 Apr 2022

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Send us a textLearn about specific tactics that #covertnarcissisticmothers use. I’m feeling anxious during this recording so it’s a little raw. Pl...

I Just Realized

15 Apr 2022

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Send us a textWhat happens when you forest realize that your parent is a narcissist. The books I mentioned are “Will I Ever Be Good Eno...

How Narcissists are Made

12 Apr 2022

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Send us a textWhat makes someone become a narcissist because they are not born that way. There are new studies, so take a listen. ...

Educated Empath

06 Apr 2022

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Send us a textWhy it is so important to be educated on narcissism. The book is Healing from Hidden Abuse by Shannon Thomas. The psychic and tarot read...

The Will

03 Apr 2022

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Send us a textA narcissistic parent will give a last middle finger from the grave by using the Will. Thanks to Kris Godinez for inspiring this episode...

No More Excuses

30 Mar 2022

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Send us a textStop making excuses for bad behavior. It’s not an illness and what they do is on purpose. Please foll...

Can I Convince Others?

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textCan we convince others that our parent is a narcissist? Short answer, no. Listen for details and how to work with a significant other. ...

Reactive Abuse

16 Mar 2022

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Send us a textWhat is reactive and the tools to deal with it. Follow me on Instagram @escapingnarcissistic...

Your Suggestions Answered

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFrom no contact to golden child siblings to how to help your adult children. You asked and I tried my best to answer. ...

Am I a Narcissist?

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe have all wondered if we were narcissists. Listen to my podcast to find out. #narcissist #toxicfamily #narcissisticmother #narcissisti...

“Miyageed”

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAnother great episode with my husband on how we’ve subconsciously influenced each other. P...

Why me?

17 Feb 2022

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Send us a textWhen we feel like we’ve been cursed or have bad luck because of what we were born into. Pl...

Misinformation on Narcissism

09 Feb 2022

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Send us a textBe careful what you watch and listen to, there’s a lot of misinformation. The Dr. I speak about is Dr. Les Carter. Ple...

Narcissists Don’t Work Alone

04 Feb 2022

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Send us a textWhere there’s one there are more. If it’s a parent, the other one is most likely toxic. ...

Going No Contact

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat does going no contact really mean? Is it just not talking to the #narcissist? No. Please fol...