Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
Reclaiming Pride's mission is to foster a sense of belonging, validation, and support, recognizing that the intersections of identity can add unique challenges to the healing process both during and after narcissistic abuse.
Each episode is themed by situations that LGBT+ narc. abuse survivors encounter with their NPD partner / relative / friend / co-worker.
New episodes every two weeks.
Episodes
38 episodes
36. Secondary Gaslighting by Friends, Family & Therapists
This week we will take a look at how society, and even those who are trying to help survivors of narcissistic abuse, can inadvertantly make us feel just as invisible as when we were in the abusive relationship. If you’ve ever winced at somethin...
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Episode 36
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20:59
35. The Narcissist's Magical Thinking
This week, we’ll be looking at the narcissist’s magical thinking and how damaging this can be. Magical thinking is the belief that one's thoughts, words, or actions can directly influence the world around them, often in ways that defy logic or ...
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Episode 35
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14:05
34. When the Narcissist Plays the Victim
This week, we are going to be looking at when narcissists flip the script, literally, and play the victim. A hallmark of narcissistic grandiosity is the tendency to portray themselves as victims. This contradictory behavior often confu...
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Episode 34
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14:00
33. Spiritual Abuse by the Narcissist
In this week’s episode, we’ll be looking at how narcissists use spirituality and / or religion to control you. Has the narcissist in your life abused you using something that is meant to bring peace? You are not alone - tune in to this episode ...
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Episode 33
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31:13
32. The Narcissist Who Claims They're an Empath
This week, we will be looking at something infuriating for those of us who have survived narcissists in our lives: when the narcissist pretends they’re an empath. Many narcissists claim to be empathic, sensitive and compassionate, b...
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Episode 32
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14:48
31. The Narcissist in the Workplace
This week, we delve into the challenges posed by narcissistic individuals in professional settings. These individuals possess a knack for manipulation and can create significant hurdles for those around them.In the workplace, people w...
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Episode 31
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11:24
30. The Invalidating Use of ‘Narcissism’ and ‘Gaslighting’ as Buzzwords
This week, we delve into the often-misunderstood topics of narcissism and gaslighting. These terms are often thrown around casually, but the reality of their impact in relationships goes far deeper than common usage suggests. We will look at th...
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Episode 30
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23:18
29. Why Did We Stay?
This week we will be looking at a question which puzzles many people who have not been in an abusive relationship – why did we stay in it? I hope this episode will provide you with answers and also ways to explain to someone who doesn’t underst...
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Episode 29
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15:49
28. Sex with the Narcissist: Explosive yet Hauntingly Empty
This week we will be looking at sexual intimacy in the relationship with the narcissist. Truly, this is a misnomer – because narcissists / people with NPD cannot experience true intimacy. This is only the lie they tell themselves and the lies t...
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Episode 28
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14:12
27. Sleep Deprivation & The Circular Conversation
In today’s episode, we will be looking at two sneaky tactics narcissists use to control and manipulate us: sleep deprivation and its best buddy, the circular conversation.Does this sound familiar to you: You're finally ready to unwind after...
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Episode 27
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17:32
26. Narcissistic Boredom: Why Do They Act Like You're the Boring One?
This week, we’ll be looking at why the narcissist always seems to bored by us and the world around them. This can be extremely hurtful, particularly when we’ve bent ourselves into a pretzel trying to make the narcissist happy and feel loved.
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Episode 26
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17:17
25. Is Someone Born a Narcissist? Recent Research on Differences in Brain Structure & Listener Q&A
In this episode, we explore a common question from listeners: Is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) nature or nurture? The episode delves into recent research suggesting differences in brain structure for individuals with NPD and also anti...
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Episode 24
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22:01
24. Cults & Toxic Relationships: Exclusive Interview with CEO, podcaster and entrepreneur, Tiphany Kane
In today’s special episode, I will be talking with Tiphany Kane, a remarkable entrepreneur, podcaster, and the CEO of KaSa Media Productions. Tiphany joins me from California to talk about her extraordinary journey, from her upbringing in a cul...
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Episode 24
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1:04:19
23. 10 Things Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Shouldn’t Have to Hear & Listener Q&A
In this episode, we will be taking a look at the top ten things that people should not say to a survivor of narcissistic abuse. Sometimes, the people who care about us may not understand what on earth we’ve just been through and may only be try...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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19:49
22. Have You Been in a Narcissistic Relationship? Dynamics to Look For & Listener Q&A
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 narcissistic relationship. If you’ve listened to previous episodes of this podcast, you’ll notice that the various dynam...
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Episode 22
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24:23
21. When You Miss the Narcissist & Listener Q&A
Missing an abuser is very confusing and can lead to us feeling immense shame. Someone who’s never been in a toxic relationship, may not understand why this happens and, in this episode I seek to take away the shame of this and explain why it ha...
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Episode 21
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21:05
20. Riding in Cars with Narcissists: How Toxic People Use Road Rage to Trap You & Listener Q&A
This week's episode explores a common, yet little talked about abuse tactic employed by narcissists: using the car as a place to abuse a person. In the episode, we explore how being abused while in a car that’s driven by our abuser&...
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Episode 20
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14:53
19. When the Narcissist Says, “I Love You” & Listener Q&A
This episode, we’ll be looking at what the narcissist really means when they say, “I love you.”When people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) say "I love you," they often mean "I love how you make me feel" or "I love the way you r...
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Episode 19
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22:35
18. How the Narcissist Has You Addicted Like a Gambler & Listener Q&A
This week is one for the psychology buffs out there – we are going to be taking a look at how the narcissist has you addicted. The narc uses the functions of operant conditioning and its sidekick, intermittent reinforcement to do this. We will ...
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Episode 18
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23:24
Special Episode: Exclusive Interview with Victim Service Center of Orlando, Florida
This week's episode is a special edition! I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Hannah Jenarine from the Victim Service Center of Orlando, Florida. We spoke about what it is like to be LGBT+ and live through a relationship with a ...
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Episode 0
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17. The Narcissist’s Use of Emotional Reasoning & Listener Q&A
Emotional reasoning is a cognitive distortion in which people believe that their emotions are accurate reflections of reality. Narcissists are particularly prone to emotional reasoning because they have a strong need to maintain a positive self...
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Episode 17
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23:47
16: Financial Abuse by the Narcissist & *New* Listener Q&A
This week, we are going to be looking at the ways in which narcissists and toxic people use financial abuse to coerce and control us. We will take a deep dive into how this happens including examining financial gaslighting, control, debt accumu...
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Episode 16
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25:26
15. The Silent Treatment and Isolation & Journal Prompt
This week we will be looking at the insidious and debilitating use of the silent treatment by the narcissist. We will look at why silence is such a loaded weapon to the NPD abuser and explore some of the things we do to avoid it.&nb...
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Episode 15
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21:44
14: Why Narcissists Ruin Holidays and Celebrations & Journal Entry
This week we will be diving into how and why narcissists ruin holidays, celebrations and special times. We will be looking at what is present in their disorder that makes them do this and also why they will try to make it look like it is you wh...
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Episode 14
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31:31
13: The Narcissist’s Flying Monkeys & Journal Entry
"Flying monkeys" is a term, as you’ve probably already connected, that’s borrowed from the Wizard of Oz story, where the Wicked Witch of the West sends out her flying monkeys to do her bidding. In the context of dealing with narcissist...
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Episode 13
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15:25