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1 The Part No One Talks About: What It Really Takes to Heal from Narcissistic Abuse 9:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on something few of us talk about—the emotional toll of surviving narcissistic abuse after the relationship ends. Healing is hard. Helping others heal while still navigating your own recovery? Even harder. In this episode, I share why I’m taking a short summer hiatus—and how you can still stay connected and supported during this time. 💌 For Paid Substack Subscribers: Here’s What’s Ahead This Summer -July 9th @ 5pm CT – Ask Me Anything: A Real Conversation with Dr. Kerry → RSVP Here ( https://form.jotform.com/Kerry_McAvoy/ask-me-anything ) -August Gift Drop – A surprise bonus for active paid subscribers. You’ll love it. -Weekly Content Series – Light, reflective summer posts that explore themes of emotional freedom, healing fatigue, and rebuilding from the inside out. 🆓 BONUS FOR ALL SUBSCRIBERS: You’ll also get early access to my brand new lead magnet: “Toxic or Troubled? Find Out How Well Your Relationship Rates” …plus a free customized gift based on your results. But here’s the catch—the only way to stay in the loop is to be on the newsletter list. 👉 Not on the list yet? Join here ( http://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse ) to get weekly insights and free healing resources delivered straight to your inbox. **************************************** Stay in Touch Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook More About Dr. Kerry Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Support the show…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! This US holiday weekend, let’s revisit three of your favorite podcast episodes. Interestingly, they all have the same theme: why narcissistic abuse survivors initially think they’re the problem. Clip 1 is from Season 3 Episode 64: "How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play” Video: https://youtu.be/pfU0y1ycgtg Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/15052505 Clip 2 is from Seoson 3 Episode 57: “Am I The Narcissist? When Toxic People Accuse You of Being The Problem” Video: https://youtu.be/wwKnai4Gu2M Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/14715474 Clip 3 is from Season 2, Episode 38: “Here's Why You're Not Spotting a Covert Narcissist…” Video: https://youtu.be/QaZovKhVoTc Audio https://www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/13845831 This week, there’s no podcast extra. **************************************** Stay in Touch Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook More About Dr. Kerry Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Support the show…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Are you living with a narcissist or a stressfully demanding person? These types of relationships often require us to step up with extra emotional labor without us even realizing it. This week, psychotherapist and author Terri Cole joins us to explore the hidden costs of high-functioning codependency. Learn why over-helping is often a trauma response, not a personality trait—and what to do if you're living with a boundary bully. Looking for the Podcast Extra Interview with Terri Cole? 🔹What should you do if you can’t leave a toxic relationship yet? Terri shares practical boundary strategies for surviving emotionally while you’re still in it. Subscribe to our Podcast Exclusive newsletter to hear the extended interview. Get immediate access to the interview with Terri Cole along with expert tools and support to help you reclaim your peace. 👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse Learn more about Terri: Website: https://www.terricole.com Books: Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency - https://amzn.to/4jeqIRH Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free - https://amzn.to/4i2yvB6 **************************************** Stay in Touch Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook More About Dr. Kerry Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Support the show…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Are female friendships just as damaging as pathological love relationships? This week, Sabrina Kirberg, author of We Used to be Best Friends , joins us to discuss the harmful consequences of toxic women friendships. Learn why we often miss spotting toxic female relationships and their common harmful dynamics. Looking for the Podcast Extra Interview with Sabrina Kirberg? 🔹Does your best friend fit one of the toxic female stereotypes? Learn the most common toxic women relationships when you subscribe to our Podcast Exclusive newsletter. Gain immediate access to a growing archive of expert insights designed to help you move forward. 👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse To Learn More About Sabrina: Website: The3rdSide TikTok Instagram Book: We Used to Be Best Friends: A Friendship Breakup Workbook **************************************** Stay in Touch Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook More About Dr. Kerry Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Support the show…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Are you trying to heal from a betrayal? If you have survived a narcissistic relationship then you have experienced betrayal. Often repetitive, devastating breaches of trust. This week, Dr. Debi Silber joins us to discuss how to rebuild renewed confidence after betrayal. She outlines the five stages of betrayal recovery as well the common pitfalls that keep survivors stalled from fully healing after abuse. Looking for the Podcast Extra Interview with Dr. Silber? 🔹Is your healing at risk of being stalled after surviving betrayal? Learn which betrayal recovery stage is the most challenging and how to overcome it when you subscribe to our Podcast Exclusive newsletter. Gain immediate access to a growing archive of expert insights designed to help you move forward. 👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse To learn more about Dr. Silber: Website - https://thepbtinstitute.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/debisilber More About Dr. Silber Dr. Debi Silber, Founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day (celebrated annually on September 1st), is an award-winning speaker, and a 2-time #1 International bestselling author. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changed how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice), and more, she’s dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most. 🌿 Ready to Break Free from Toxic Relationships? 🌿 When you join Dr. Kerry's membership, you'll get the support, guidance, and community you need to heal and thrive! 💬 What’s Inside? ✅ Live Group Coaching – Five sessions per week for real-time support. 📚 Book Club Discussions – Dive deep into transformative reads. 🎥 Extensive Video Library – Access powerful recovery tools anytime. 💡 Direct Access to Dr. Kerry – Get expert insights & answers. 🔗 Start your healing journey today! Stay in Touch with Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook More About Dr. Kerry Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Support the show…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Toxic relationships tremendously impact our emotional selves, but what about our sexual selves? Dr. Lisha Antiqua, an expert in sexual intimacy and soul psychology, joins us to discuss how common toxic dynamics in narcissistic relationships, such as objectification and transactional relationships, diminish our intimate connection with one another. She also defines the importance of healthy interpersonal and sexual boundaries. Looking for the Podcast Interview with Dr. Lisha Antiqua? 🔹 Is it ever abusive to say no to sex? Learn in this week's exclusive Podcast Extra interview when saying no to sex is abusive when you subscribe to the Breaking Free from Narc Abuse newsletter. Get access to over 45 video expert interviews designed to help you move forward. 👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse To learn more about Dr. Lisha Antiqua Website Instagram TikTok Dr. Antiqua's Book My Amazing You Journal: 12 weeks to unstoppable confidence, clarity and personal empowerment Stay in Touch with Dr. Kerry! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook More About Dr. Kerry Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Support the show…
1 Is It Narcissism or Autism? When Neurodivergence Is Used as an Excuse 26:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Is it autism or narcissism? It’s become trendy lately to excuse toxic/abusive behavior as neurodivergence. Today, Erica Little-Herron, an expert/advocate on autism, joins us to discuss the key differences between narcissism and autism. Looking for the Podcast Interview with Erica Little-Herron? 🔹Learn in this week's exclusive Podcast Extra interview why Erica Little-Herron thinks the autistic community is frequently targeted by narcissists when you subscribe to the Breaking Free from Narc Abuse newsletter. Gain immediate access to over 45 video expert interviews designed to help you move forward. 👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse To learn more about Erica: TikTok Instagram YouTube **************************************** Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Lisa Sonni Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook More About Us! Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence. She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. Support the show…
1 When It’s Necessary to Go No Contact With a Narcissistic Mother: A Conversation with Alex Anderson, FOG Movie 23:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Going no contact with a parent, particularly when it’s your mother, is a gut-wrenching decision. Alex Anderson, an independent film-maker and writer joins me to discuss his timely movie, FOG, which explores a toxic mother-daughter dynamics. He describes how Fog-Obligation-Guilt drives this challenging relationship. Learn more about Alex and his work here: https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderson2467 To watch the FOG trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DacCvo7ngLA See the full movie of FOG here: https://youtu.be/aAknjJiYZJA?si=blSq5URg7RGhC7Rg Looking for the Podcast Interview with Alex Anderson? 🔹 Learn what are the biggest questions Alex gets about the FOG movie and about his future work when you subscribe to our Podcast Extra newsletter. Gain immediate access to a growing archive of expert insights and video interviews designed to help you move forward. 👉 Get immediate access to the Podcast Extra when you join here today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse **************************************** Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Lisa Sonni Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook More About Us! Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence. She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild the Support the show…
1 The Disturbing Reasons Why Men Justify Violence Against Women: Interview with Chuck Derry, Co-Founder of Gender Violence Institute 22:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Why do men abuse? How does this behavior benefit them? Today, Chuck Derry, the co-founder of the Gender Violence Institute, joins us to discuss the disturbing reasons for male violence and what community responses are needed to curb these toxic/dangerous behaviors. To learn more about the results of Chuck Derry’s study, visit: https://voicemalemagazine.org/abusive-men-describe-the-benefits-of-violence/ Gender Violence Institute: https://www.genderviolenceinstitute.org Looking for the Podcast Interview with Chuck Derry? 🔹Learn what steps Derry thinks we need to take to reduce violence against women and children when you subscribe to our Podcast Exclusive newsletter. Gain immediate access to a growing archive of expert insights designed to help you move forward. 👉 Get immediate access to Chuck Derry’s Podcast Extra interview here: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse **************************************** Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Lisa Sonni Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook More About Us! Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence. She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. Support the show…
1 When Your Ex’s New Life Looks Like a Dream After They Shattered Yours 24:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! You’re barely picking up the pieces, and your ex has already moved on—posting picture-perfect snapshots of their new, fabulous life. Meanwhile, you're left wondering: Were they always this happy, or is this just for show? In this episode, Dr. Kerry and Lisa Sonni dive into why narcissists and toxic personalities seem to seamlessly transition into a "perfect" new relationship. Is it real, or is it just another illusion? And if you’re struggling with the gut-punch of watching your ex’s highlight reel, we’ve got practical strategies to help you break free from the comparison trap and reclaim your healing. ➡️ Want to watch the Podcast Extra Interview? https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse 🔹 Want more? Get exclusive expert interviews and deep-dive discussions with top professionals like Dr. Les Carter, Dr. Peter Salerno, Bill Eddy, and Dr. Nadine Macaluso when you subscribe to our Podcast Exclusive newsletter. Gain immediate access to a growing archive of expert insights designed to help you move forward. 👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse **************************************** Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Lisa Sonni Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook More About Us! Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence. She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. Support the show…
1 Could Your Partner Be Sadistic? Why We Excuse Cruelty in Relationships 25:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSubmit your biggest question to be answered on our new Fan Mail segment! Ever wondered if your partner’s cruelty is intentional? Do they know they’re being hurtful, or is it just thoughtlessness? This week, Dr. Kerry and Lisa Sonni expose a chilling but often-overlooked dynamic in toxic relationships: sadism. Learn what sadism really is, how it shows up in narcissistic partnerships, and why some toxic individuals seem to take pleasure in your pain. ➡️ Want to watch the Podcast Extra Interview? https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse 🔹 Need support? Get expert insights and practical strategies for recognizing and addressing sadism in relationships in this week’s Podcast Extra Interview —an exclusive deep-dive video interview available only to subscribers. 👉 Join today for immediate access: substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse **************************************** Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Lisa Sonni Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook More About Us! Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence. She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. Support the show…
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