In this episode, our host Manya Wakefield sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko, co-authors of the newly released book “FRAMED: Women In The Family Court Underworld” . Dr. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko bring a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges women face in family court, especially when dealing with coercive control and domestic abuse. Dr. Cocchiola, a trauma-trained therapist and educator, and Amy Polacko, an award-winning journalist and divorce coach, discuss th...
Oct 01, 2024•30 min
In Episode 21 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we delve into the topic ‘Julie Levine: A Coercive Control Advocate Battles A Rare Form of Cancer,’ and the disturbing similarities between Julie and Catherine Kassenoff's experiences of coercive control, child custody in the Westchester Family Court, and adverse health outcomes. Like Catherine, Julie has allegedly suffered from years of cruel post-separation abuse from her ex-husband, Robert Levine, President of Food Direct, whose treatment ...
Jul 28, 2023•9 min•Ep. 21
In Episode 20 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we explore the topic ‘How Family Court Enabled The Coercive Control of Catherine Kassenoff,’ in an exclusive interview with renowned journalist and divorce coach, Amy Polacko . Catherine alleged that she suffered years of punishing post-separation abuse from her ex-spouse, Allan Kassenoff. We analyze how biases in the family court system allegedly allowed Allan to use a psychological theory that has been discredited and debunked by the Ameri...
Jul 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 20
'Navigating Child Custody Challenges With A Highly Narcissistic Co-Parent' is an exclusive interview with attorney Derek Jacques, Esq. an award winning attorney. He is renowned for his expertise in divorce and child custody cases, earning him recognition on Fox News and Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his impressive legal victories. The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the podcast aims to provide a traum...
Jul 08, 2023•17 min
'WHY NORMAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION DOESN’T WORK WITH HIGH CONFLICT PERSONALITIES' is an exclusive interview with high conflict strategist Samantha Drum, Esq. In this episode we explore the definition and characteristics of high conflict people, boundary-setting techniques, and tips for creating positive outcomes. We talk about examples of high conflict dynamics in HBO's 'Succession,' and real world examples from legendary survivor Tina Turner to the litigious con artist 'Dirty John' Meehan. We also...
Jun 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 18
Virginie Efira is currently starring in the psychological thriller Just The Two of Us (L’Amour et les Forêts) by Valérie Donzelli. While promoting the new movie at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival she highlighted the absence of coercive control legislation in France, where domestic violence is an epidemic, despite the criminalization of psychological abuse in 2010. The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the...
May 26, 2023•6 min
'EMOTIONAL GHOSTING: 10 SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABANDONMENT' explores the definition and signs of emotional ghosting in interpersonal relationships as well as effective recovery tips. The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the podcast aims to provide a trauma-informed, evidence-based perspective on this topic. In 2021, the series ranked among the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in the Mental Health genre in the USA. I...
Feb 02, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 1
'A NEW SEASON OF THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB PODCAST' discusses the upcoming season of the show. Listeners are invited to participate in selecting the topics we'll be discussing and to share their preferences for the updated design of our website. Click here to participate in our survey . The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the podcast aims to provide a trauma-informed, evidence-based perspective on ...
Oct 29, 2022•7 min
'WHY DO NARCISSISTS AVOID ACCOUNTABILITY?' answers a viewer question about why highly narcissistic people act out when being held to account for their behavior. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are narcissistic fragility and narcissistic rage. The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the podcast aims to provide a trauma-informed, evidence-based perspective on this topic. In 2021, the series ran...
Feb 28, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
'Ireland’s First Coercive Control Conviction' talks about the landmark trial of Daniel Kane, the first person in Ireland convicted on the crime of coercive control. This episode will help you understand: The importance of active bystanders in ending domestic abuse. Moving from victim to survivor in safe spaces. The extreme, high level violence of coercive control. Sarah Benson (Women’s Aid) on domestic abuse in the context of coercive control. Catríona Gleeson (Safe Ireland) on the social impact...
Jan 27, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
'How Narcissists Use DARVO To Escape Accountability' will help you understand: What is DARVO? Who Gets Targeted For DARVO? What is the purpose of DARVO? DARVO as a collective grooming tactic Why Bystanders Participate in Collective Betrayal The Longterm Effects of DARVO on Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse For a full transcript of this podcast and links to source material visit narcissisticabuserehab.com . Host: Manya Wakefield - - - SPONSORS For an exclusive 10% discount at femallay.com use the c...
Jan 07, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST FEATURING MICHAEL KINSEY, PH.D. is a discussion about how to answer your child's questions about their narcissistic parent in a healthy, constructive way. Host : Manya Wakefield Guest : Michael Kinsey, Ph.D. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO OFFICIAL SITE: narcissisticabuserehab.com MINDSPLAIN: mindsplain.com 'DREAMS OF ZUGUNRUHE': Buy the book. 'TRANSCENDENT PARENTING: A WORKBOOK FOR PARENTS SHARING CHILDREN WITH NARCISSISTS': Download 2 FREE chapters ...
Oct 27, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
'What Narcissistic Parents Scapegoat Their Children' is a response to a viewer question about adult children of narcissists (ACONs) who are targeted for scapegoating and punishment by narcissistic parent. This episode discusses narcissistic family roles using Bowen Family Systems theory in the context of a dysfunctional narcissistic family. It talks about why narcissistic parents: • Cast their children in the scapegoat role. • Narcissistic injuries. • Some of the circumstances that give rise to ...
May 19, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 3
CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST, PART I is a discussion with Dr. Michael Kinsey, Ph.D. about some of the unique challenges parents raising children with narcissistic partners face. Dr. Kinsey is an award-winning clinical psychologist and author of the children's book 'Dreams of Zugunruhe.' He received his doctorate at the New School for Social Research and is a therapist in private practice in New York City. He is also the founder of the mental health blog Mindsplain.com. He uses his expertise in...
May 15, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
6 TIPS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN RECOVERY is a collection of recommendations for survivors of narcissistic abuse who are considering working with mental health professionals on YouTube. In this podcast, we talk about how to do due diligence before purchasing the services of licensed therapists, counselors or life coaches on YouTube. These are important considerations to ensure your psychological safety as you navigate recovery from narcissistic abuse. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PO...
Feb 21, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
'4 SUBTLE WAYS NARCISSISTIC PARENTS ABUSE THEIR CHILDREN' talks about the effects of exposure to pathological narcissism on children. This video describes the emotional abuse children suffer within a narcissistic family system with a narcissistic mother or narcissistic father at the helm. This message is also available on YouTube . DONATE: https://bit.ly/2qd1n59 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: DSM-IV and DSM-5 Criteria for Personality Disorders Kernberg, Otto F. Borderline Conditions and Pathol...
Jan 16, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
5 REASONS WHY A NARCISSIST WON'T CHANGE explains why asking a narcissist to change their harmful behavior is an exercise in futility. Narcissist Personality Disorder is notoriously treatment resistant. Highly narcissistic people are unable and unwilling to recognize the harm their behavior causes to others. 'ARE YOU IN AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?' PRINTABLE WORKBOOK Download your free copy at https://bit.ly/30L89vJ DONATE : https://bit.ly/2qd1n59 EMAIL : narcissisticabuserehab@gmail.com...
Dec 10, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND THE NARCISSIST discusses some of the mental health consequences of the narcissist's thinking and way of life. Many survivors wonder how karma affects the narcissist. This message take a closer look at how karma (or cause and effect) can play out in the life of a narcissist. Often, it manifests as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Narcissists often suffer from insomnia, as well. Because of the narcissist's mentality and behavior, bad karma is often constant an...
Dec 04, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
5 SIGNS OF A PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE PERSON discusses the concept of psychological safety coined by Amy Edmondson , the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. Professor Edmondson defines psychological safety as “a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking.” This message applies her concept to personal relationships for survivors of narcissistic abuse and talks about some of the ways survivors can set themselves up for deep healing and pos...
Oct 19, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
COERCIVE CONTROL: THE NARCISSIST’S WEAPON OF CHOICE is a breakdown of Coercive Control, the subtle, insidious of psychological abuse favored by narcissist’s seeking to subjugate their targets. “Coercion is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation, and intimidation or other abuse that’s used to harm, punish or frighten the victim.” “Controlling behavior is a range of acts designed to make a person subordinate and/or dependent by isolating them from sources of support, exploiti...
Oct 14, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
SCAPEGOATING IN NARCISSISTIC FAMILIES is about how children are assigned roles in dysfunctional families where one or both of the parents may have a personality disorder and how this can affect Adult Children of Narcissists. In families where one or both of the parents have Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it's common for a child who questions the worldview of the Narcissist to be scapegoated and targeted for emotional and sometimes physical about. One of the distinguishing features of the abu...
Oct 13, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the inaugural episode of THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB PODCAST, our host Manya Wakefield discusses THE CYCLE OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE. Manya is a recovery coach and the author of the books 'ARE YOU IN AN EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?' and ' RECOVERY JOURNAL: A HEALING TOOL FOR SURVIVORS OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE.' Learn more at narcissisticabuserehab.com . Contact: narcissisticabuserehab@gmail.com FOLLOW US: YOUTUBE TWITTER MEDIUM REDDIT PINTEREST Sq7fcQ7OXyxyxIYyKBJ7...
Oct 09, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
SEX AND THE FEMALE NARCISSIST is a discussion about how female Narcissists use their sexuality in the context of a relationship. Our special guest J.C. Dezmen of the YouTube channel ‘Love Over Narcissism’ shares his experience of some of the typical behaviors and tactics of a female Narcissist partner. He also reveals his Top 3 Red Flags to help spot a female Narcissist. Download your FREE copy of the 'Are You In An Abusive Relationship?' eBook when you enter your email at at https://bit.ly/30L8...
Oct 09, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
