Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
show episodes
 
Simple, accessible and accurate, this series exposes the specific moves used by Abusers to lure in and trap their partners in toxic relationships. Find out how to recognize Abusers' ploys and tricks from the earliest stages of a new relationship, along with the crucial knowledge necessary to break free and stay safe. This is genuine domestic violence prevention - currently the only program in the world that details Abusers' devious manipulation tactics. Since 2007, Dr. Dina McMillan has been ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Narcissist in Your Life Podcast

Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D.

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
The Narcissist in Your Life Podcast is hosted by Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D.,, LMFT, specializing in the narcissistic personality, She offers in-depth information about the origins and psychodynamics of the narcissistic personality and strategies and practices for those psychologically and emotionally abused by narcissistic personalities through her global podcasts (The Narcissist in Your Life Podcast) her books:: Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist and Freeing Yourself from the Narci ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
We live in turbulent times, such times need great stories and storytelling. This podcast presents the ancient craft of storytelling as tool for connection, imagination, entertainment and empowerment. Scottish storyteller Dougie Mackay, shares folk tales, myths and musings. Sometimes joined by guest storytellers, change-makers, rebels and poets, who share their perspective on stories and folk culture and its impact on modern life. Themes of rewilding, nature connection, folk arts, primitive s ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Dive into the riveting world of Unmasking the Abuser with our milestone 50th episode! Now in its electrifying 5th season, this podcast, hosted by renowned social psychologist Dr. Dina McMillan, is your ultimate weapon for outsmarting manipulators and abusers. Dr. McMillan masterfully distills complex graduate-level social psychology into a powerful…
  continue reading
 
For years, I’ve seen a gap in understanding manipulation, hesitant to address it until now. Compassionate, trusting people are preyed upon — not just by romantic Abusers, but also by some social and political movements. These groups mirror the worst Abusers: demanding blind loyalty, erasing boundaries, and punishing dissent or even questions with b…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text This episode features a live telling of an Irish/Scottish folk tale, "The Clever Wish". Recorded at the Hearth Fire Sessions in Edinburgh in November 24, this episode previews the launch of the sessions again this year, starting on World Storytelling Day. This story is a favourite for all ages ,and it's riddle some quality makes it p…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Live recording from the banks of the River Tweed in the south of Scotland. The sun is shining, the frost is sparkling and the otters are swimming. This episode shares musings on creativity, creating moments of wonder amidst modernity, the polar pulls of to-do-lists and the wild, Fionn's true seeing and the poetry of the Otter. It's a…
  continue reading
 
Coercive control has been a hot topic in recent years, with some jurisdictions even making it illegal. Lawmakers recognize the serious risks victims face - even without victims being subjected to frequent bouts of physical violence. But what exactly is coercive control? How does it take hold in a relationship, and why do victims often accept it wit…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In this episode I give updates from the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and share two short stories from the region. The stories are of a character famed through the Arab world, the wise fool, often known as Hodja, or the Mullah Nasruddin, but in North Africa he is known as 'Djoha'. I recently told one of these stories …
  continue reading
 
We all like to think we're too smart to fall for the same mistakes twice. But the truth is, some devious manipulation tactics can slip past our defenses again and again -especially if we don't recognize them, if we're distracted, or if we believe our past experiences make us immune. In this eye-opening episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we dive deep …
  continue reading
 
The holiday season often brings joy, smiles, and shared meals, but for those in toxic relationships, it can also mean stress, conflict, and emotional strain. In this episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we go beyond offering sympathy to provide practical, actionable advice for managing an abusive partner or family member during the festive season. Stay…
  continue reading
 
Click below for links to my books on Amazon Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/4jvjjrvj Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist https://tinyurl.com/343536ah Copy the link below and paste it in your browser to go to The Mental Health News Network https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/…
  continue reading
 
Click below for links to my books on Amazon Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/4jvjjrvj Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist https://tinyurl.com/343536ah Copy the Link Below and Paste in Your Browser for The Mental Health News Radio Network. https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/…
  continue reading
 
Click below for links to my books on Amazon Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/4jvjjrvj Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist https://tinyurl.com/343536ah Copy the link below and paste into your browser for The Mental Health News Network https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Read More…
  continue reading
 
Click below for links to my books on Amazon Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/4jvjjrvj Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist https://tinyurl.com/343536ah Copy the link below and paste into your browser for The Mental Health News Network https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/…
  continue reading
 
Ever feel like your decisions were made for you before you even knew it? It’s not magic—it's a set of cunning maneuvers social psychologist Robert Cialdini calls "Pre-Suasion". In this episode, we dive into the clever, subtle tactics that influence how we make choices long before a pitch is even made. From strategic questions to the power of backgr…
  continue reading
 
Click below for links to my books on Amazon Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/4jvjjrvj Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist https://tinyurl.com/343536ah Copy link below and paste in your browser for the Mental Health News Radio Network https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/…
  continue reading
 
Ever wonder just how much you care for the people in your life - or how much they truly care for you? Discover a straightforward approach to finding out, no awkward conversations or confrontations required. Join us for an eye-opening episode and strengthen the bonds that matter most. The Circles of Intimacy is a simple tool that allows you to gauge…
  continue reading
 
Fear is a powerful tool of manipulation. But equally potent is the art of calming those fears to gain control — a tactic Abusers and Manipulators know all too well. In this episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we’ll expose how abusers exploit the power of reassurance, distraction, and false security to make you ignore genuine threats. From minimizing r…
  continue reading
 
In this crucial episode, Dr. Dina McMillan dives into one of the most powerful weapons in a manipulator’s toolkit—fear. Fear is a natural, protective instinct that helps keep us safe. But once manipulators learn what makes your heart race and your stomach drop, they can exploit it to control you. In this episode, Dr. McMillan explains the different…
  continue reading
 
Click below for links to my books on Amazon Freeing Yourself From the Narcissist in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/4jvjjrvj Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist https://tinyurl.com/343536ah Copy the link below and paste it in your browser for The Mental Health News Network https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/…
  continue reading
 
In this compelling episode of Unmasking the Abuser, we explore an event that touched everyone’s lives—the Covid pandemic. More than just the fear of the virus itself, we dive into the emotional and social rifts caused by differing responses to mandates and directives. How has the Covid era shaped our world today? Can the wounds it opened be healed?…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked but crucial phases of manipulation: Testing and Training. While tactics like Love Bombing and Gaslighting grab headlines, these initial maneuvers — Testing and Training — lay the groundwork for all the other manipulative strategies. Without successfully testing new targets and then training t…
  continue reading
 
In this vital episode, we wrap up the eBook, Brief Overview of Abusers' Strategies and Tactics, covering Chapter 7: "Tactics of Abusers," Chapter 8: "Honorable Mention Tactics," and the concluding section. Just like the eBook itself—available for only $10 at www.drdinamcmillan.com—this episode gives you the essential tools to recognize and counter …
  continue reading
 
In this crucial episode, we delve further into the explosive insights unveiled in my latest eBook, "Brief Overview of Abusers' Strategies and Tactics." We explore chapters four through six, uncovering not just the selection process —how Abusers pinpoint their romantic victims based on specific traits — but also the deceptions, strategies, and facad…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Listen to this show while you explore
Play