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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Podcast Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. & Lisa Sonni
Confused by your relationship? Constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or f...

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  • Why Toxic Relationships Always Leave Us Traumatized and Confused: An Interview with Dr. Peter Salerno
    Send us a textNarcissists know they are being abusive--that they're being manipulative and exploitative. This week, Dr. Peter Salerno is back to discuss his latest book, Traumatizing Cognitive Dissonance. He discusses with Lisa Sonni why abusive relationships with narcissists leave survivors feeling psychologically battered and confused. Are you looking for help battling the mental confusion caused by a narcissist? Dr. Salerno gives practical steps to reduce this mental confusion so that mental clarity and peace are possible again in this week's Substack Breaking Free Podcast Extra. Get immediate access to this and other exclusive interviews when you join here: substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuseTo Learn More About Dr. Peter Salerno: Website For a Copy of Dr. Salerno’s Books: Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance: Healing From An Abusive Relationship With A Disordered PersonalityThe Nature and Nurture of Narcissism: Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder from the Perspective of Gene - Environment Interaction          ****************************************Stay in Touch with Us!Kerry McAvoy, PhDYoutubeInstagramTikTokFacebookLisa SonniYoutubeInstagramTiktokFacebookMore About Us!Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D.Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships.Lisa SonniLisa Sonni is a certified Life and Relationship Coach who specializes in trauma bond recovery and abuse education. She helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal and Surviving to Thriving.With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, Lisa has become a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism, and domestic violence.Join us for a transformative experience at the Rising Strong Retreat, hosted at a private hacienda on the Caribbean shores of Mexico. Secure your spot today at WellnessRecoveryRetreats.com and save 10% with coupon code RISINGTODAY. Support the show
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  • Controlled by Guilt: A Popular Tool Narcissists Love to Use Against You
    Send us a textNarcissists will use any means to control you, especially guilt.In this episode, Dr. Kerry and Lisa discuss the common reasons guilt is such a powerful weapon in the hands of a narcissist or toxic personality.For practical examples of common guilt phrases and how to break free from this toxic dynamic, join the Podcast Extra’s newsletter on SubStack for immediate access to this week’s exclusive video.Join here: substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse****************************************Stay in Touch with Us!Kerry McAvoy, PhDYoutube - https://youtube.com/kerrymcavoyphdInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerrymcavoyphdTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymcavoyphdFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerrymcavoyphdLisa SonniYoutube -  https://youtube.com/@strongerthanbeforeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_stronger_than_before_coachTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@_stronger_than_beforeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/StrongerThanBeforeCoachingMore About Us!Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D.Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media.Lisa SonniLisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery.With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence.  She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives.Support the show
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  • Why Narcissists Are So Good At Disturbing Our Peace: Interview with Anna Runkle, Crappy Childhood Fairy
    Send us a textHave you noticed how upset narcissists get? How they can't regulate themselves?Anna Runkle of the wildly popular Crappy Childhood Fairy YouTube channel joins me today to talk about the importance of learning how to regulate yourself, especially after living with a narcissist.Learn more about the role of psychological regulation plays in setting us free from the lingering effects of trauma and abuse.Want to know the first steps to gaining peace and control after an upsetting event? Find out Anna's recommendations when you become a subscriber of Breaking Free Podcast Extra Substack newsletter. Get exclusive access to this extra interview along with takeaways and practical how-tos. Get immediate access here:To learn more about Anna:Website: https:crappyChildhoodFairy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairyGet her latest book, Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and Change the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck Here: https://amzn.to/3PpG8Fx    ****************************************Stay in Touch with Us!Kerry McAvoy, PhDYoutube - https://youtube.com/kerrymcavoyphdInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerrymcavoyphdTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymcavoyphdFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerrymcavoyphdLisa SonniYoutube -  https://youtube.com/@strongerthanbeforeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_stronger_than_before_coachTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@_stronger_than_beforeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/StrongerThanBeforeCoachingMore About Us!Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D.Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media.Lisa SonniLisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery.With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, Lisa has  became a popular content creator on TikSupport the show
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  • The Little Known Reasons Why Love-Bombing Works Every Time: Interview with Nadine Macaluso, Ex-Wife of the Wolf of Wall Street
    Send us a textThere are powerful psychological reasons why love bombing works nearly every time. In this episode, Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the ex-wife of the Wolf of Wall Street shares what she’s uncovered about why we fall so easily spellbound for a toxic or narcissistic individual. What questions you have asked Dr. Nae about the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street? Find out ours when you subscribe to the Podcast Extra Substack newsletter. Unlock access here: http://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuseTo learn more about Dr. Nadine Macaluso (often known to as Dr. Nae), please visit: https://drnae.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnaelmftInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealDrNadineLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealdrnadine/FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Download the First Chapter of Dr. Nae’s new book, Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds: https://drnae.com/giveaway-book/ Dr. Nae’s Book: Run Like Hell: A Therapist Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds: https://amzn.to/3PodpkA                                      ****************************************Stay in Touch with Us!Kerry McAvoy, PhDYoutube - https://youtube.com/kerrymcavoyphdInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerrymcavoyphdTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymcavoyphdFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerrymcavoyphdLisa SonniYoutube -  https://youtube.com/@strongerthanbeforeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_stronger_than_before_coachTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@_stronger_than_beforeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/StrongerThanBeforeCoachingMore About Us!Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D.Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media.Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery.With 7 professional certificSupport the show
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  • When You Return to the Abuse: Why It Takes 7 Tries to Leave a Narcissist
    Send us a textVictims return to a narcissistically abusive relationship an average of seven times.In this episode, Lisa and I discuss why leaving a narcissist or toxic partner is so extremely difficult and share some thoughts on how to view leaving differently.  Are you struggling to stay out of a toxic relationship? Does your partner’s emotional pleas or guilting convince you to stay? Learn practical steps to leaving a toxic relationship for good in this week’s Podcast Extra. Get immediate access by subscribing to Substack here: substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuseDid you know you don't need to wait a week for your next podcast fix? For only $5/month, sign up for weekly podcast extras!  Join me on Substack! Follow Dr. McAvoy!YouTube: @kerrymcavoyphdInstagram: @kerrymcavoyphdFacebook: @kerrymcavoyphdE-mail: [email protected]: https://breakingfreenarcabuse.substack.com/ Website: https://www.breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com/Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.As an Amazon affiliate, a commission is earned from qualifying purchases.Support the show
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Confused by your relationship? Constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or finding your footing after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join mental health expert Dr. Kerry McAvoy and Life & Relationship Coach Lisa Sonni as they uncover the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. From understanding destructive personalities and their manipulative tactics to exploring the stages of abuse and how to rebuild after the damage, you’ll gain the clarity and tools needed to break free and heal.If you’re ready to reclaim your self-worth and discover the path to emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today.
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