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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Validate. Rebuild. Revolutionize (and Patriarchy Deconstruction) Discover a safe haven and a wellspring of insight with the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast. In this candid, relevant, and eye-opening show, host Lynn, author and passionate recovery advocate, guides you through the landscape of toxic relationships and covert narcissistic abuse dynamics. With honesty, depth, and tough love, Lynn helps you recognize subtle manipulation tactics and offers pr ...
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Hey, I'm Jessica Lynn. Life is beautiful and chaotic and messy and brilliant. It's all of the in between. And, we talk about that here! I get it! The struggle is real! On this show we talk about the darkest of times and how very great individuals just like you seen the light through those times and made their messes messages of hope. I love talking to those who have turned their chaos into accepted challenges. Their trauma turned into triumph. Their scars turned into stories. All of that is ...
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American Masters: Creative Spark

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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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Let's adventure together as we discover new ways to raise our kids to be kind. We'll hear from experts, nonprofits, and charities, and learn about new opportunities to involve our children in kid-friendly community service. Join the Team Kind Humans membership for weekly kindness videos and activities! Follow along on Instagram @teamkindhumans, or check out the website: www.TeamKindHumans.com
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! Most people think the patriarchy is about power, dominance, or resource management. But what if the real goal has always been much more specific? What if every institution - marriage, religion, law, medicine, and cultural "morals" - has been designed to give men unrestricted access to women's bodies and se…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! The Hidden Connection Between Narcissistic Abuse and Patriarchy: A Groundbreaking Episode Have you ever wondered why toxic relationship patterns keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to "fix" things? What if I told you the problem isn't you, your partner, or even individual men – but an invisible syst…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ In 1998, Alanis Morissette released "Sympathetic Character" - a raw, unflinching song that exposed truths most women knew but were never allowed to say out loud. Twenty-six years later, her words hit harder than ever: "I have as much rage as you have... and I've kept min…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ Ever been in a relationship where someone takes care of everything for you, but something feels... off? You can't quite put your finger on it, but you feel smaller, more dependent, less like yourself. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden mechanics of how ge…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ Have you ever felt like the system was rigged against you—like no matter how hard you tried, something invisible kept you stuck? In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we unpack how patriarchy created a devastating two-part trap: emotional illiteracy…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What if the rules you’ve been living by were never truly yours? What if they were designed to keep you silent, compliant, and doubting your own worth? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn unpacks how patriarchal scripts condition us t…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ You thought it was just about him. His pullbacks. His silence. The way your needs felt like pressure and your presence felt like too much. But deep down, you knew it wasn’t personal. It was patterned. In this powerful episode, we expose the quiet architecture of patriarc…
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Writer, producer and host Phil Rosenthal makes television for the whole family. First, he created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom classic, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now he has taken his vision to food and travel with Somebody Feed Phil. Through his global travels - to places as close to home as Las Vegas, Nevada, and as far away as Sydney, Australia -…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ The Real Reason Some Men Resist Independent Women Uncovering the Roots of Resistance Why does a woman’s financial freedom still trigger discomfort in some men? In this episode, Lynn digs beneath surface-level stereotypes to expose the cultural machinery that equates “bei…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ 🎧 This is an exclusive episode. To hear the full episode, click the link in the description or go to waketheelephant.gumroad.com/l/hiddenloyalty What happens when a man’s deepest loyalty isn’t to you, but to his male peers? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Ab…
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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What Would Really Happen If Men Respected Women? What if respect wasn’t something men said—but something they did? What would it look like if women were seen not as helpers, healers, or background support—but as full, complex human beings with their own ambitions, emotio…
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TV on the Radio co-founder Tunde Adebimpe is a force of positivity. In the face of unimaginable loss, Adebimpe has channeled his grief into Thee Black Boltz, an upbeat, high-energy solo debut. You might know Tunde Adebimpe from TV on the Radio, the band whose era-defining hits like “Wolf Like Me” helped shape the 2000s New York indie scene. Or you’…
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Join our Exclusive Community: In this powerful follow-up episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn dives deeper into the devastating cost of the Pick Me mindset—and how it continues to shape women’s lives in ways we often don’t realize until much later. We’re not just talking about relationships anymore. We’re talking about ambition.…
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Join our Exclusive Community! Why are women still expected to be chosen—and not the ones doing the choosing? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, host Lynn breaks down the cultural conditioning, historical oppression, and emotional grooming that built what we now recognize as the Pick Me Culture. This isn’t just a me…
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For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stage. This time, he’s directing the Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” widely considered the best of the Golden Age musicals. Alongside the show’s lead actor A…
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In this heartwarming episode, I’m joined by author and sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly to talk about her beautiful middle grade novel, A Song for a Whale. We dive into the inspiration behind the story, the real-life whale that sparked Iris’s journey, and how the book brings visibility to the deaf community in a way that’s both powerful and ac…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! What if the patriarchy isn’t just upheld by men? What if the voices enforcing it are sometimes women’s—your friends, your coworkers, your mother, or even...your own? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn dives deep into the uncomfortable truth that many women, often unkn…
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You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…
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Does your child groan at the thought of writing? Do you struggle to help them put their thoughts onto paper without frustration? In this episode of Raising Kind Humans, I sit down with Julie Bogart, author of Help! My Kids Hate Writing, to explore how parents can become their child’s writing coach rather than their referee. Julie shares practical s…
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Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …
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Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students. In this episode, Alicia Gra…
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Does digital clutter drive you bananas? Nicole's company, Mae, has you covered! If curating your photos and keeping them organized is a pain point for you, you're going to want to hear this episode and start cleaning up your digital legacy for your kids. Let's dive in! Learn more about Mae HERE. Follow along on Instagram @maememorymanager Key Takea…
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I wouldn't let my daughter bring her phone to the Taylor Swift concert. Am I the meanest mom who ever lived? You'll never believe what happened! Listen in as I share about my journey to the Taylor Swift concert with my 11-year-old daughter. The lessons I learned from this one night will stick with me forever. Watch the magic moment on my Instagram …
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What if misogyny isn’t just a belief—but a cultural initiation? In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we explore how boys are conditioned into manhood through subtle and overt acts of emotional suppression, peer loyalty, and disdain for the feminine. From “don’t cry” to “don’t throw like a girl,” these messages aren’t harmless…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! You’ve been doing the work—therapy, reflection, boundaries, all the things recovery demands. And yet… something still feels stuck. If you’ve been on the healing path after narcissistic abuse but can’t seem to break through, this episode may offer the missing piece: trapped emotional energy in the body. In …
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! Somewhere along the way, ambition became a dirty word for women—packaged as selfish, aggressive, or unfeminine. But let’s be clear: ambition isn’t selfish. It’s survival. It’s sovereignty. It’s your birthright. In this unapologetic episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn dismantles the out…
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Moving Forward with Hope – Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast offers a thoughtful and authentic exploration of toxic relationships and the often-hidden dynamics of narcissistic abuse. We examine the complexities of narcissistic family systems—going no contact, the scapegoat and golden child roles, and the profound pain of ostracization—while provi…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! In a world where women have been taught to hope for change—hope for help, hope for fairness, hope that men will one day "step up"—this episode is your wake-up call. Hope without strategy is a trap. And women are done waiting. In this blisteringly honest episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, L…
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The holidays are in full swing and my most favorite thing is pulling my kids on my lap for a good story. Terri Lilga is here to share her holiday story, Santa's Simon, and the meaning behind it. We dive into using children's books as a means for educating kids on kindness, compassion, and empathy. You won't want to miss it! Check out everything Ter…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve lived it. Raise a concern about patriarchy or gender inequality and watch the familiar sequence unfold: Dismiss. Deflect. Deny. Blame. The script is so consistent, it might as well be copied and pasted. In this episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn dives deep…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! What if patriarchy didn’t just harm women—but robbed men of their emotional lives too? In this episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we deconstruct patriarchy through the lens of bell hooks’ powerful book The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love. Written 20 years ago, it remains shockin…
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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! There’s a quiet shift happening—and it’s gaining momentum. In this episode of the Moving Forward with Hope – Narcissistic Abuse Recovery podcast, we explore a cultural awakening: women are beginning to see male behavior through a clearer lens, and it’s reshaping how they view relationships, attraction, and…
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Want ad-free content? Join our exclusive community. Marriage is often seen as the ultimate partnership between two people in love, but is that the reality for most? In this episode of Moving Forward with Hope - Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, host Lynn takes a closer look at the strikingly different expectations men and women bring into marria…
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Join our Ad-Free Community https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What if the very system that promises men power and privilege is the same one that traps them? While patriarchy is often seen as a system that benefits men, its harsh demands and narrow definitions of masculinity also cause profound harm. Men are taught to suppress emotions…
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The dating landscape has completely changed, and many men are still using outdated playbooks from decades past. In this no-holds-barred episode, host Lynn Nichols breaks down why traditional dating approaches are failing and what's really happening in modern relationships. The wake-up call: Women are no longer willing to settle for surface-level ch…
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Think you know what men mean when they say they want respect? Think again. In this provocative episode, host Lynn Nichols pulls back the curtain on what men are actually asking for when they demand "respect" from women—and it's not what the dictionary defines as respect. The uncomfortable truth: When men say they want respect, they're not asking fo…
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Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as one of the best books of the 21st century. Lee’s exploration of the immigrant experience, identity and empathy has a timeless quality that feels as relevant as ever in our current moment. In this episode, Min Jin…
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For generations, women have been taught to stay quiet, stay small, and stay in line. In this episode of the Moving Forward with Hope – Narcissistic Abuse Recovery podcast, we examine how patriarchal systems have historically rewarded female conformity while punishing individuality, dissent, and self-expression. From childhood grooming to cultural c…
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Have you noticed how the word "patriarchy" seems to be everywhere lately, but you're wondering how it actually connects to narcissistic abuse? In this groundbreaking episode, host Lynn Nichols explores the shocking parallels between narcissistic behavior and patriarchal systems that will completely change how you see both. The eye-opening truth: Pa…
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Actor Michael Urie is a breath of fresh air. He talks to us about his journey in acting from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas to the Broadway stage. It was an unlikely path filled with generous doses of hard work, talent and passion. Urie explains how he first fell in love with musical comedies and how it changed everything for him. Even if you’ve neve…
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Are you emotionally exhausted from trying to communicate with someone who never seems to truly hear you? If you've been in a relationship with a narcissist, you've likely discovered it's one of the most frustrating and confusing dynamics you'll ever experience. In this hard-hitting episode, host Lynn Nichols delivers some essential truths that coul…
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Gaslighting is at an all-time high and happening everywhere around us—but it's so subtle that it often goes completely undetected unless you know exactly what to look for. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the insidious world of psychological manipulation that's designed to make you question your own reality, memory, and sanity. Host L…
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More women are quietly rethinking the roles they’ve been told to play. They’re stepping back from unbalanced relationships, opting out of emotional labor that’s never reciprocated, and choosing independence when the partnership no longer feels like a partnership. This isn’t about leaving all at once. It’s about a slow, deliberate reckoning. One bui…
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In Moving Forward with Hope - Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Lynn guides you through the complexities of healing from toxic relationships, with a focus on reclaiming your voice and rebuilding your self-worth. In this episode, we explore why standing up for yourself can feel so wrong in toxic environments—delving into the emotional manipulation, guilt…
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Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst talks to us about the joy of making music. He describes his music and artistic mission as both a “release of negative feelings” and “a way to rejoice.” With their new album, “Five Dice, All Threes,” Oberst’s work with his band Bright Eyes is as emotionally expressive as ever. He breaks down the collaborative process b…
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In this episode of Moving Forward with Hope, join host Lynn as she unpacks the toxic behaviors that can infiltrate our relationships, often disguised as love or concern. From emotional manipulation to blame-shifting and passive-aggressive communication, Lynn highlights these subtle yet damaging patterns that erode trust and self-worth. Lynn explore…
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Emotional manipulation often hides in plain sight—disguised as concern, humor, or even affection. In this episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we explore how subtle patterns of behavior can make you feel drained, guilty, or unsure of your own instincts—without realizing you’re being manipulated. We take a closer look at how: Gaslight…
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Narcissistic abuse doesn’t always look like yelling or overt control. Sometimes, it’s the quiet erosion of your confidence, the subtle dismissal of your feelings, or the way you’re made to feel like the problem—no matter what you say or do. In this episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery podcast, we examine five covert tactics narcissists use to…
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Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner jokes that “family is a chronic condition,” but eventually, we all figure out that we are lucky to have it. She talks to us about this theme in her newest novel and its sprawling exploration of how a Jewish family from Long Island contends with their own intense intergenerational trauma by simply surviving together. It’…
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Do you let your kids play video games? There are pros and cons to video gaming and a lot of times the negatives have a louder voice. This conversation shines a light on the positives of video gaming and kids, as well as ways to use them to your advantage. Join my coffee chat with Eric Barone, developer of the ever-popular video game, Stardew Valley…
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