Learn about the tactics narcissists use to devalue, discard, manipulate and more.
The survival strategy that keeps you trapped—and how to recognize it
The devastating one-two punch that destroys your trust in reality and yourself
The systemic conditioning that teaches women to ask for less and accept emotional abandonment
The systemic devaluation that fuels emotional neglect and scapegoating in recovery
How centuries of conditioning made you the perfect target for narcissistic abuse
The hidden training that makes you vulnerable to narcissistic abuse
Why your anger was never the problem—and how to reclaim it
Elevated for visibility, blamed for everything: how narcissists weaponize your success
When sexism becomes invisible control disguised as biology and values
When society’s rules become weapons against your autonomy and recovery
Introduction to Narcissistic Family Systems Blame-shifting in families: Narcissistic family systems are characterized by specific dynamics that stem from the personality traits of narcissistic parents. These individuals often display a profound need for…
Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium Link How Deceptive Fibs and Small Behaviors Slowly Undermine Your Confidence Introduction to Narcissism and Deception Fibs. Fibs. Deceptive Fibs. Narcissism is a term frequently used to…
This article explains emotional labor and why women disproportionately perform it, including the mental load in relationships and workplaces, research on gender inequality in care work, health impacts of invisible labor, and systemic solutions for redistributing emotional management responsibilities.
The Subtle Drain of Emotional Energy The emotional energy dynamics within personal relationships can significantly impact one’s overall well-being and financial stability. Particularly, women’s emotional power is sometimes inadvertently diminished by their interactions…
Recognizing Narcissistic Abuse Patterns at Scale | Why Recovery Requires Unlearning Cultural Conditioning | Emotional Labor, Boundaries, and Refusal Seeing the world differently? The following is a brief transcript of the episode from…
Introduction to Narrative Reframing Narrative reframing refers to the process by which dominant cultures or mainstream societal forces alter, reinterpret, or co-opt the language, imagery, and intent of a movement in a way…
In today’s fast-paced world, understanding the dynamics of manipulation and control is crucial for personal empowerment and healing. In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive deep into three powerful manipulation tactics…
How Society Mirrors the Narcissist’s Playbook The following is a brief transcript of the episode from the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Follow our work beyond the…
Weaponized Empathy Have you ever wondered why it was you? Why, out of everyone he could have chosen, the narcissist in your life zeroed in on you specifically? If you’re someone who prides…
Triangulation: here’s what makes this particularly difficult for people who’ve experienced narcissistic abuse: You may have been conditioned to think this is just how relationships work. If you grew up in a family where people never talked directly to each other, where messages were always passed through third parties, where you were constantly hearing about what ‘other people’ thought – this might feel familiar. Not comfortable, but familiar.
Emotionally Absent Have you spent years feeling unseen in your relationship, wondering why someone who says they love you can’t seem to connect with you emotionally? In this episode, we explore the hidden…
Podcast Episode: The Awakening – When You Realize It’s Not Just Your Partner A journey from personal pain to systemic understanding Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Follow our work beyond the…
How Cultural Conditioning Suppresses Emotion, Undermines Intimacy, and Perpetuates Psychological Harm Alexithymia: Is this happening in your relationship? The following is a brief section of our transcript of our podcast episode – Narcissistic…
The following is a transcript of our podcast episode 100, a milestone podcast. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Follow our work beyond the podcast: We publish essays and insights on Medium through…
Do you have ambition? The following is a transcript from the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Listen Here Episode 82: Lynn is a heartfelt advocate for personal…