Best Divorceproblems Podcasts (2025)

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Behind the Perfect Mask of the Narcissistic Family 19:48

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To outsiders, narcissistic families often appear flawless—supportive parents, successful children, and a picture-perfect life. Yet beneath the surface lies manipulation, control, and emotional abuse that remain hidden from the public eye. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my websi…

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Covert Narcissist Texting Mind Games 14:39

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What do you do when the narcissist’s texts flip between “I love you” and radio silence? In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break down the real meaning behind their late-night messages, sudden love bombs, ghosting tactics, and manipulative wordplay. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse reco…

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Narcissistic Rage Exposed: Why They Explode 17:11

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Ever been hit with anger that comes out of nowhere — and somehow leaves you questioning yourself? In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive into narcissistic rage: what it really is, why narcissists explode over seemingly “nothing,” and why it’s never your fault. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissist…

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When the Narcissist Says 'Let’s be Friends': What They Really Mean 17:00

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Have you ever had a narcissist in your life say, “Let’s be friends” after a breakup or fallout? In this episode, we dive deep into what they really mean, why it’s not about genuine friendship, and how these manipulative words keep you trapped in the trauma bond. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recove…

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6 Things Narcissists Tell Others About You Behind Your Back 17:37

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Struggling with narcissistic abuse? Learn the 6 damaging lies narcissists tell others behind your back to manipulate, isolate, and control the narrative. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In thi…

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Life After Narcissistic Abuse: Living with CPTSD P/2 14:42

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If you’ve been wondering why healing feels like a rollercoaster, why your body stays on high alert long after the abuse ends, or why everyday moments can trigger intense emotional reactions, this episode is for you. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brightero…

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7 Common Triggers After Emotional Abuse: Is it CPTSD? P/1 16:57

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If you're still feeling anxious, jumpy, or emotionally raw long after leaving a narcissistic relationship, you're not alone. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this 2 part series of Fake Love …

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Why the Covert Narcissist Always Looks Like They Won 15:57

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Ever feel like the narcissist got away with everything while you were left to pick up the pieces? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode, I unpack the brutal aftermath of nar…

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The Super Empath: A Narcissist’s Greatest Fear 15:03

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Why does the narcissist feel so threatened by the person they once love-bombed, idealised, and tried to control? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode, I dive into the risin…

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7 Delusions All Narcissists Believe (And Why It’s Crazy-Making!) 17:56

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Do narcissists actually believe the stuff they say? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break down 7 of the most common—and most mind-bending—del…

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When the Narcissist Knows You Know: And Panics! 19:19

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What really happens when the narcissist loses control of you, and realises their grip on you is gone? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break d…

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The Covert Narcissist’s Favourite Fake Apology — Exposed 13:41

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Ever had someone say, “I’m sorry you feel that way,” and leave you feeling more dismissed than understood? If so, you might have just encountered one of the covert narcissist’s most manipulative tactics in action. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighterout…

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Narcissism at Home, Work and Everywhere else: Spot the signs 23:26

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Think it's just romantic partners who can be narcissistic? Think again. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m diving deep into how narcissism sho…

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The Flying Monkey Friend: Sweet Face, Toxic Intentions 22:04

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Ever had a “friend” who seems supportive, checks in on you sweetly… and then somehow everything you say magically makes its way back to the narcissist? Yep—that’s the flying monkey friend. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/on…

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Workplace Narcissists: Charmers in Public, Bullies in Private 21:26

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They act like your best friend in the meeting... and your worst nightmare behind closed doors. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love & Flying Monkeys, I dive…

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Narcissist Says YOU'RE the toxic Abuser! 17:33

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Have you been blamed for the very abuse you endured? Did the narcissist tell everyone you were the toxic one—while playing the victim themselves? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episod…

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Covert Narcissist Returns After Ghosting: What You Need to Know 20:54

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They ghost you, block you, abuse you—then pop up like nothing ever happened. Why? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we unpack one of …

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When a Narcissist Turns Your Kids Against You 23:36

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What happens when the narcissist doesn’t just come after you—but starts poisoning your child’s mind against you? And worse—what happens when the court system believes it’s your fault. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-…

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Why Covert Narcissists Can’t Stand Your Happiness and Confidence 13:29

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Have you ever noticed how the narcissist in your life seems to get annoyed—or even angry—when you’re finally doing well? When you’re smiling, thriving, feeling peaceful... they suddenly go cold, start a fight, or make a snarky comment that sucks the joy right out of the room? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissisti…

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7 Brutal Ways Narcissists Discard You to Cause Pain 18:42

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Narcissists don’t just leave you—they discard you with intent. And it’s never kind, never clean. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode, I reveal 7 of the most horrific ways …

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When the Narcissistic Mother-in-law Sees You as the Rival 22:49

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What happens when your mother-in-law acts more like the jealous ex than the proud parent? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into one of the most emotion…

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Why You Still Feel Guilty Saying No to Narcissistic Parents 17:17

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Struggling with narcissistic abuse recovery as an adult child of a narcissist? Do you feel overwhelming guilt when setting boundaries with toxic parents—even when you know it’s the healthiest thing you can do? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlook…

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When the Officer Is the Abuser: Bruce Bieber on the Murder of His Daughter, Deputy Abigail Bieber 1:22:03

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, murder-suicide, and police-perpetrated abuse. Please take care while listening. In this powerful and heartbreaking episode, Bruce Bieber joins us to share the story no parent should ever have to tell — the murder of his daughter, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Abigail Ros…

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How Narcissistic Parents Ruin Your Wedding Day 20:55

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Weddings should be one of the happiest days of your life—but when you have a narcissistic parent, they often become a masterclass in manipulation, guilt-tripping, and sabotage. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counsel…

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Why Covert Narcissists Accuse You of Cheating When They Are 13:57

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Ever been accused of cheating by a narcissist — even when you’ve been nothing but loyal? This episode dives into one of their most toxic manipulation tactics: projection. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-s…

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Narcissist Discards: Why It’s So Cruel and Sudden 18:28

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Why do narcissists discard their partners in such sudden, cold, and brutal ways? Why is there never closure — only silence, blame, or replacement with someone new? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services…

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Why Covert Narcissists Pick Fights Before You Go Out 23:43

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Why does it feel like the covert narcissist always knows how to ruin your mood—right before a party, dinner, or important event? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) If you’ve ever found yourself c…

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Why Narcissists Hoard Your Emotions to Control You 15:33

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Why do narcissists seem obsessed with keeping access to your emotions—even after they’ve discarded you or moved on to someone new? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode of F…

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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: 6 Strategies That Actually Work. Part 1 16:27

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If you’ve escaped a relationship with a narcissist, you know the damage runs deep. From shattered self-worth to constant self-doubt, the aftermath of narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling like a shell of who you used to be. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https:…

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Why You Feel Crazy After Narcissistic Abuse 17:05

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If you’ve ever walked away from a narcissistic relationship feeling confused, unstable, or like you’ve lost your grip on reality, you’re not alone. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this epis…

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Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics You Didn’t Know Were Emotional Abuse 16:25

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Are you constantly second-guessing yourself in a relationship that once felt perfect? Do you find yourself apologising for things you didn’t do or trying harder just to keep the peace? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online…

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10 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (And What They Really Mean) 20:24

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Dating a narcissist can feel like a rollercoaster of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional highs and lows. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode, we unpack the 10 most common…

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How Narcissists Use Projection to Blame and Confuse You 17:33

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If you’ve ever found yourself being accused of things you didn’t do, or being labelled with traits that clearly belong to the narcissist themselves, chances are you’ve experienced this toxic psychological trick firsthand. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://bri…

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Why Covert Narcissists Sabotage Your Happiness and Special Moments 28:58

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Why do narcissists seem to lash out when you're at your happiest? Why do they ruin birthdays, holidays, family events, or moments of personal success? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) If you've…

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The Narcissistic Neighbour from Hell: What You Must Know to Protect Your Peace 19:54

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They live right next door—but your life feels like a psychological battleground. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we're diving into one of the m…

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Narcissist Baiting and Bashing: How to Protect Yourself 28:07

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They poke the bear—then cry victim when the bear roars. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most manipul…

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Narcissistic Victim Syndrome Explained: How to Know If You're a Victim 23:21

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Are you constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you're going crazy in a relationship? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) You may be experiencing narcissistic vi…

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How Covert Narcissists Slowly Destroy Your Personality 23:50

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By the time you realise what’s happening, you’re no longer you. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode I dive deep into how covert narcissists slowly chip away at, and dis…

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10 Secrets the Covert Narcissist Doesn’t Want You to Know 23:27

3M ago23:27

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What if everything you thought you knew about narcissists was just the tip of the iceberg? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m reve…

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Why No One Understands Narcissistic Abuse 23:32

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Why can’t anyone seem to understand narcissistic abuse — no matter how hard you try to explain it? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this validating episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I…

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Inside the Covert Narcissist’s Idealise, Devalue, Discard Cycle with Dr Sam Vaknin. Part 1 1:36:35

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In this powerful episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m joined by none other than Dr. Sam Vaknin, the world-renowned expert on narcissistic personality disorder and author of the groundbreaking book Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited. With over 300,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views, Dr. Vaknin has become one of the most rec…

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How Does a Narcissist show their Love? 33:25

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Ever wondered how a narcissist loves — or if they’re even capable of real love at all? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys I break down the hard tru…

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What sort of person is the Covert Narcissist Drawn To? 25:20

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Have you ever wondered why certain people seem to become prime targets for covert narcissists? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this revealing episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys I break…

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Why Covert Narcissists Use Triangulation to Hurt You 20:27

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Ever felt like you were suddenly competing for someone’s love, attention, or approval—without knowing why? You might have been caught in the toxic game of covert narcissistic triangulation. In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive deep into one of the most painful and manipulative tactics narcissists use: triangulation. W…

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Narcissistic Abuse, Cptsd and Ptsd: The Aftermath of Covert Abuse 20:38

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What happens when the abuse doesn’t leave bruises—but instead rewires your nervous system? In this episode of Fake Love and Flying I dive deep into the reality of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) as it relates to narcissistic abuse. "Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just hurt—it conditions you to expect pain as love." Whether you’ve left the narcissist or are still …

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Should You Forgive the Covert Narcissist? What Survivors Need to Know 20:10

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Forgiveness is often misunderstood, especially by those who haven’t lived through the manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse narcissists inflict. This episode will help you understand Should you forgive the narcissist? It's a question that haunts many survivors of narcissistic abuse—and today, we’re unpacking it. In this powerful episode of…

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10 Ways the Covert Female Narcissist Manipulates You 23:00

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She seems so sweet—how could she be the problem? That’s exactly the mask the covert female narcissist wears while slowly chipping away at your confidence, your voice, and your sense of reality. In today’s powerful episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we’re pulling back the curtain on 10 subtle but deeply damaging ways the covert female narcissi…

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5 Reasons Narcissists Cheat on You 25:29

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If you’ve ever been cheated on by a narcissist, you know it’s not just betrayal—it’s psychological warfare. In this raw and eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m breaking down the top 5 reasons narcissists betray their partners—and trust me, it’s not because of anything you did or didn’t do. If you’ve ever been blindsided by infi…

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Covert Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control and Financial Abuse Explained 27:20

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Feel like you're walking on eggshells all the time, constantly explaining your spending, or having to ask permission for your own money? You might be experiencing coercive control and financial control — one of the most insidious forms of abuse. “It’s not about money. It’s about power.” Need Support, Extra Resources? Resources and Online Counseling…

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Covert vs Overt Narcissists: 5 Toxic Differences You Can’t Ignore 24:29

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"Same game. Different masks." Covert and overt narcissists may look like opposites—but don’t be fooled. In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I expose 5 unmissable differences between covert and overt narcissists, and how each uses toxic tactics to control, confuse and devalue you. "Covert narcissists fly under the radar. Overt narcissis…