Podcast Episodes

The Exhaustion of Always Being the One Who Tries With a Covert Narcissist

Today’s episode is about covert narcissism and the deep exhaustion that comes from always being the one who tries in the relationship.

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Am I the Problem? Self-Blame and Covert Narcissistic Abuse

Today, we unpack how covert narcissistic dynamics quietly train thoughtful, self-reflective people to carry blame that was never theirs.

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Reality of Covert Narcissism Within a 42-Year Marriage

What does covert narcissistic abuse look like when it unfolds slowly over decades—without obvious explosions, without outsiders seeing the damage?

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Covert Narcissism and Over-Explaining: Why Pausing Brings Relief

Many survivors of covert narcissistic abuse feel calmer the moment they stop explaining themselves. In this episode, we explore why over-explaining b…

8 months ago

Covert Narcissism in Dating: Jacquie Roar Shares Her Story of Survival and Healing

Dating someone with covert narcissistic traits rarely feels abusive at first. In fact, it often feels intoxicating—intense attention, deep emotional …

8 months ago

Covert Narcissistic Dynamics: Is This Normal Marriage Struggles or More Than That?

This episode explores how to tell the difference between normal marriage struggles and covert narcissistic dynamics. We focus on the subtle patterns …

8 months, 1 week ago

Why Do I Still Doubt Myself? Self-Questioning After Covert Narcissistic Abuse (Community Chat)

If you understand covert narcissism intellectually—but still find yourself questioning your memory, your reactions, or your decisions—you’re not alon…

8 months, 1 week ago

Covert Narcissistic Abuse: Why Nothing Changes No Matter How Hard You Try

In this episode, Renee Swanson talks about the painful reality many survivors face after awareness begins: why nothing improves—even when you communi…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Smear Campaigns and the Loss of Family, Friends, and Safety with Eleanor Marks

Smear campaigns don’t just distort the truth—they dismantle trust, fracture relationships, and leave survivors questioning where it’s safe to stand.

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Navigating the Confusion of Covert Narcissism: What Is Actually Wrong in My Marriage?

If you feel confused, unsettled, or unable to name what’s wrong in your marriage—even though nothing sounds “bad enough”—this episode is for you.

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8 months, 3 weeks ago