Hosted by Dr. Michael Haggstrom → You’re not “too sensitive.” You were just trained to believe that your empathy was a problem. Whether you were raised by a narcissistic parent, partnered with a narcissist, or worked under a controlling boss—if you’re an empath, you’ve likely been used, blamed, and made to feel like you were the issue. But here’s the truth: Your empathy isn’t the weakness. Your lack of skills is what made you vulnerable. And that’s exactly what this podcast is here to change ...
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How Narcissists Destroy Your Optimism: Alex’s Story of Abuse and Betrayal
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10:53Narcissistic leaders will use your optimistic outlook on life for their own personal gain. But when you wake up to their abuse—they will chew you up, and spit you out. This can be such a shock that you collapse into cynicism and depression, wondering if you can ever trust anyone again. This episode explores narcissistic power structures and how tox…
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Narcissistic Fathers & Jeremy's Story: How He Chose His Boss over His Family
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11:08Why would a man sacrifice his marriage to keep pleasing his boss? In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of the SmartEmpath® Podcast, Dr. Michael Haggstrom dives into the real reason so many men grind themselves to the bone at work—even when their relationships are falling apart. This isn’t about work ethic. It’s not just bad boundaries. …
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Is Empathy a Sin? How Christian Nationalism Is Weaponizing Faith to Kill Democracy
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11:19"Empathy Is Sin" — How Christian Doctrine Ushers in the End of Democracy SmartEmpath® Podcast | Dr. Michael Haggstrom | Free Newsletter Empathy is now being preached as a sin. This isn’t just bad theology—it’s a strategy for control over you, our families, and the government. In this episode of the SmartEmpath® Podcast, Dr. Michael Haggstrom expose…
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Trump’s Army: Dangers of Christian Nationalism & High-Control Religious Abuse
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10:42Trump isn’t just a politician—he has built an army from the Christian Nationalism movement, one that is projecting him to be "a saviour", willing to follow him no matter what. I present the perspective of this being a dangerous combination of two forms of narcissism: Political narcissism and Religious narcissism. Download my free guide: 15 Signs of…
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The Dangers of Spiritual Blindness: The Gospel of Guilt, Fear & Shame - Religious Narcissism
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12:25What Happens When You Wake Up to Religious Control & When You Lose Family to Religious Narcissism 📚 Read Article: https://smartempath.com/religious-narcissism-abuse/ Have you lost family because you started questioning the faith you grew up in? Have you felt the crushing weight of realizing that what you thought was love, was actually control? If y…
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The Cult of Trump: How Political Power Has Corrupted Faith. Religious Narcissism Revealed
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11:23I've heard from so many of you how families and communities are being torn apart. How hatred has replaced the loving places of worship you once knew. So many deeply caring and empathic people have had to leave their churches because the empathetic message of "love your neighbour" has now been replaced with a militant message of intolerance. You nee…
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Healing Narcissistic Abuse: The Hidden Wounds We Carry
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17:25In this powerful episode of the SmartEmpath® Podcast, Dr. Michael Haggstrom delves into the often overlooked yet deeply impactful concept of relationship trauma and narcissistic abuse. Download free e-Book that accompanies this lesson: Healing Relationship Injury: Your Guide to Understanding Emotional, Psychological & Somatic Recovery While most of…
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Married to a Narcissist: Maya Wakes Up to her Husband's Lies, Abuse & Deception
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16:02Married to a Narcissist: Maya Wakes Up to her Husband's Lies, Abuse & Deception An Empath's Nightmare: Should I Fix the Relationship or Leave? Welcome to the latest episode of SmartEmpath® Podcast. In today's episode, I, Dr. Michael Haggstrom, dive deep into the intricate world of relationships and empathy, as we journey alongside Maya, a vibrant e…
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Authenticity for an Empath: Search for Meaning - Emotional Connection, Intimacy & Love
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22:01It’s time to shed the shame of being a deeply feeling and empathic person. It's time to embrace empathic intelligence and shake off your insecurities. Discover in this very first episode of the SmartEmpath® Podcast why being your authentic self is vital to your ability to thrive. Authenticity is invaluable for us all, but it's especially true for e…
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