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Healing After Narcissistic Abuse: Rebuilding Peace, Self-Worth & Freedom with Marcia Williams

August 27, 2025 • Dr Tomi Mitchell • Season 16 • Episode 10

Narcissistic abuse is one of the most confusing and damaging experiences a person can endure. It can chip away at self-esteem, create emotional dependency, and leave survivors questioning their reality. In this transformative episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, speak with Marcia Williams—licensed therapist, recovery coach, and founder of Passage to Peace™—about her personal and professional journey of breaking free from a 30-year marriage to a narcissist and dedicating her career to guiding others toward healing.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The subtle and overt warning signs of narcissistic abuse—and why they’re often missed in the early stages
How trauma bonds keep survivors trapped, and practical steps to begin breaking them
How therapy, coaching, and group support work together to accelerate healing
Everyday tools and mindset shifts that empower survivors to set boundaries.

With over 22 years of clinical experience, Marcia developed the 5 Stages of Narcissistic Abuse Healing & Transformation, a framework that has helped countless survivors worldwide break trauma bonds, rebuild confidence, and reclaim their identity. Through Passage to Peace™, she offers individual therapy, group programs, and intensive coaching designed to meet survivors exactly where they are—combining evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT with empathy and real-world strategies.

Whether you’re in the process of leaving, have already left, or are supporting someone you love, this conversation will give you hope, clarity, and a roadmap for reclaiming your peace and personal power.

Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Marcia Williams for an honest, compassionate, and empowering discussion about life after narcissistic abuse—and how you can step into a future defined not by pain, but by freedom.

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