The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the podcast aims to provide a trauma-informed, evidence-based perspective on this topic. The first episode, The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse, was published on October 9, 2019. In 2021, the series ranked among the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in the Mental Health genre in the USA. It was #36 in the UK and #15 in Sweden. In January 2022, The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast was named one of Feedspot’s 10 Best Narcissistic Abuse Podcasts.
2023 Season Episodes
- Episode 18. Why Normal Conflict Resolution Strategies Don’t Work With High Conflict Personalities
- Episode 19: Navigating Child Custody Challenges With A Highly Narcissistic Co-Parent
- Episode 20: How Family Court Enabled The Coercive Control of Catherine Kassenoff
- Episode 21: Julie Levine: A Coercive Control Advocate Battles Rare Cancer
What Is Narcissistic Abuse?
Most people encounter the term narcissism in the context of interpersonal conflicts. However, narcissism is a personality trait we all possess to a greater or lesser degree. Like all traits, it exists on a continuum. Extreme narcissism diminishes our ability to see ourselves and the world as it is. It can impair our ability to enjoy healthy relationships with ourselves and others, which can harm our well-being. In cases of extreme narcissism, narcissistic abuse can occur.
Narcissistic abuse is a subtle kind of abusive power and control, distinguished by an underhanded pattern of aggression that includes acts of intentional degradation, sabotage, exploitation, and betrayal. These behaviors can cause serious psychological distress to anyone experiencing them. Perpetrators of this kind of aggression are commonly highly narcissistic while others may have full-blown narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It is important to note that narcissistic personality disorder is a decidedly rare phenomenon and can only be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional.
Our Mission
The aim of The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is to help people recognize patterns of extreme narcissism so that they can better understand themselves and others. Knowledge is power and it is through awareness that we are able to make informed decision for our wellbeing.
Our content is created using current evidence from systemic research and a trauma-informed lens that realizes the impact of narcissistic abuse on the lives and health of people who experience it, while recognizing the reality that extreme narcissism is a post-traumatic stress adaptation.
To support our work visit our Patreon.
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Disclaimer
The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast aims to inform, enlighten and provide accurate general information. It is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific mental health advice. The ideas articulated in the podcast are the opinions of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Narcissistic Abuse Rehab. Please be advised.