Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 37: How the Narcissist Weaponizes Eye Contact
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we’ll be looking at the ways in which narcissists use – or do not use – eye contact to control people an...
36. Secondary Gaslighting by Friends, Family & Therapists
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week we will take a look at how society, and even those who are trying to help survivors of narcissistic abuse, can ...
35. The Narcissist's Magical Thinking
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we’ll be looking at the narcissist’s magical thinking and how damaging this can be. Magical thinking is th...
34. When the Narcissist Plays the Victim
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we are going to be looking at when narcissists flip the script, literally, and play the victim. A hallmark of...
33. Spiritual Abuse by the Narcissist
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In this week’s episode, we’ll be looking at how narcissists use spirituality and / or religion to control you. Has th...
32. The Narcissist Who Claims They're an Empath
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we will be looking at something infuriating for those of us who have survived narcissists in our lives: when t...
31. The Narcissist in the Workplace
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we delve into the challenges posed by narcissistic individuals in professional settings. These individuals p...
30. The Invalidating Use of ‘Narcissism’ and ‘Gaslighting’ as Buzzwords
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we delve into the often-misunderstood topics of narcissism and gaslighting. These terms are often thrown aroun...
29. Why Did We Stay?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week we will be looking at a question which puzzles many people who have not been in an abusive relationship – why...
28. Sex with the Narcissist: Explosive yet Hauntingly Empty
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week we will be looking at sexual intimacy in the relationship with the narcissist. Truly, this is a misnomer – be...
27. Sleep Deprivation & The Circular Conversation
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In today’s episode, we will be looking at two sneaky tactics narcissists use to control and manipulate us: sleep depriv...
26. Narcissistic Boredom: Why Do They Act Like You're the Boring One?
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we’ll be looking at why the narcissist always seems to bored by us and the world around them. This can be ex...
25. Is Someone Born a Narcissist? Recent Research on Differences in Brain Structure & Listener Q&A
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In this episode, we explore a common question from listeners: Is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) nature or nurtur...
24. Cults & Toxic Relationships: Exclusive Interview with CEO, podcaster and entrepreneur, Tiphany Kane
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In today’s special episode, I will be talking with Tiphany Kane, a remarkable entrepreneur, podcaster, and the CEO of K...
23. 10 Things Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Shouldn’t Have to Hear & Listener Q&A
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In this episode, we will be taking a look at the top ten things that people should not say to a survivor of narcissistic ...
22. Have You Been in a Narcissistic Relationship? Dynamics to Look For & Listener Q&A
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!Today we embark on an exploration of the different dynamics to look out for to see whether you are in, or have been in, a...
21. When You Miss the Narcissist & Listener Q&A
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!Missing an abuser is very confusing and can lead to us feeling immense shame. Someone who’s never been in a toxic relat...
20. Riding in Cars with Narcissists: How Toxic People Use Road Rage to Trap You & Listener Q&A
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week's episode explores a common, yet little talked about abuse tactic employed by narcissists: using the car a...
19. When the Narcissist Says, “I Love You” & Listener Q&A
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This episode, we’ll be looking at what the narcissist really means when they say, “I love you.”When people with Nar...
18. How the Narcissist Has You Addicted Like a Gambler & Listener Q&A
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week is one for the psychology buffs out there – we are going to be taking a look at how the narcissist has you ad...
Special Episode: Exclusive Interview with Victim Service Center of Orlando, Florida
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week's episode is a special edition! I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Hannah Jenarine from t...
17. The Narcissist’s Use of Emotional Reasoning & Listener Q&A
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!Emotional reasoning is a cognitive distortion in which people believe that their emotions are accurate reflections of rea...
16: Financial Abuse by the Narcissist & *New* Listener Q&A
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we are going to be looking at the ways in which narcissists and toxic people use financial abuse to coerce and...
15. The Silent Treatment and Isolation & Journal Prompt
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week we will be looking at the insidious and debilitating use of the silent treatment by the narcissist. We will l...
14: Why Narcissists Ruin Holidays and Celebrations & Journal Entry
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week we will be diving into how and why narcissists ruin holidays, celebrations and special times. We will be lookin...
13: The Narcissist’s Flying Monkeys & Journal Entry
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!"Flying monkeys" is a term, as you’ve probably already connected, that’s borrowed from the Wizard of Oz sto...
12: False Hope: How this Extends the Life of the Toxic Relationship & Journal Entry
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we look at the hope we have that the relationship will get better. We look at how and why narcissists manufact...
11. Children of Narcissists: Surviving Narcissistic Parenting - Episode 3 of 3
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In this third of our three-part series on narcissistic parenting, we will be looking at the health effects on the child o...
10. Children of Narcissists: Characteristics of the Narcissistic Parent - Episode 2 of 3
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In this second of three episodes on narcissistic parenting, we call out all of the hallmarks of a narcissistic parent. if...
9. Children of Narcissists: Understanding Narcissistic Parenting - Episode 1 of 3
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!For the next three episodes, we will be covering narcissistic parenting. A number of subscribers (both LGBT+ and allies)...
7: Never J.A.D.E – (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain) & Journal Entry #6
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week’s episode delves into the acronym, J.A.D.E (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain). JADE is something that we tend ...
8: What Type is Your Narc?: Grandiose, malignant, covert / manipulative, communal or benign? & Journal Entry #7
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!Narcissism, like any other personality disorder, occurs on a spectrum to different degrees. It also occurs in different f...
6. Is it Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 30 Ways to Know & Journal Entry #5
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!Does the toxic person in your life leave you feeling confused, off-balance and even wondering whether it’s been you all...
5. Why Pop Psychology and Couples Therapy Doesn’t Work with a Narcissist & Journal Prompt #4
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This week, we are going to look at how pop psychology self-help will not work with an NPD person and nor will coupes ther...
4. Gaslighting, Word Salad, Projection & Journal Prompt #3
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This episode dives into what gaslighting is, and what it isn't. We also explore the various aspects of how the narc ...
3. Messages From Childhood (Inherited Trauma) & Journal Prompt #2
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This episode examines the cycle of inherited trauma through the lens of the emerging research on epigenetics. We look at ...
2. The Hallmarks of Narcissistic Abuse + 14 Ways to Heal & Journal Prompt #1
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!In this episode we look at the hallmarks of narcissistic abuse. We also explore 14 ways to begin healing from a relations...
1. Why Are We Susceptible to Narcissists? & B-Cluster Personality Disorders Explained
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This first episode looks at childhood trauma and why this may leave some of us susceptible to narcissistic abuse. Sally s...
Reclaiming Pride: Trailer
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send the host a message here!This short trailer provides an overview of Reclaiming Pride and how it can help you overcome narcissistic abuse. Hosted b...