"How Can I Get Him to Understand Me?" This question came from somebody who emailed me and said: "How do I get them to understand me? Apparently it's rude to have boundaries or just say no." I hear this question all the time and decided to take this episode to answer the question. I would love to hear what you think: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email:...
Jul 05, 2023•10 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast I went for Narcissists and assholes because it was more familiar to feel *not good enough* than to feel valued. That was my version of safe. That was what I knew love to be. I pushed away every nice guy that came my way and prioritized going back to hurtful relationships with men who never valued me for me (they valued me so long as I fit in the box they wanted me to fit in). This podcast unpacks my story. I know you may see yourself in it. Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and hig...
Jun 28, 2023•23 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast What is the relationship between Codependancy and Narcissistic Abuse Codependents lack a healthy relationship with themselves as they self-sabotage by putting others first - which is a perfect match for a Narcissist. In this episode, Manjit unpacks the connect Manjit supports many to figure out who they are dealing with and to move forward with their lives. She offers global service via zoom and work with many throughout the world. You can find her: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manjitruprai?_...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Kerry Kerr McAvoy returns to talk to us about her book, Love You More, and her journey leaving an abusive relationship with a Narcissistic Sociopath. When Kerry met her ex, he was everything she wanted in a partner. Yet months after the wedding, she woke up to an unknown woman’s text: “I guess the joke is not just on me but on you too. I’ve been dating your husband.” Shocked, trapped, and still in love, she didn’t leave. For the years following, Kerry's life turned into a living hell as she...
Jun 14, 2023•40 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast After growing up in an abusive home, I never 'bought' the theory that Narcissists are Narcissists because of their upbringing. Katherine Kleis' story has many parralels to mine. She joins me to discuss her upbringing, how she left her Narcissistic parents, and how she healed from Narcissistic relationships. No matter where you come from or where you have been, it is important to never stop fighting for yourself. Katherine runs STAND Coaching. Her mission is to help empower clients...
Jun 07, 2023•43 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Raven Scott, from the Raven Scott Show, joins me to discuss her journey, her book, The Empath and the Narcissist, and how she uses spirituality to help people heal from Narcissistic Abuse. Through grounded and heart centered teachings, Raven elevates the spiritual journey and concepts that you are uniquely magnificent and contrary to your doubts, you are here for a purpose. Her unique approach to addressing the souls journey v the ego’s protection mode, gives men and women hope and clarity of th...
May 31, 2023•43 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Maybe you are unsure if your relationship is unhealthy. Maybe you are stuck in a trauma bond. Maybe you feel manipulated, used, lied to. Maybe you are reflecting on past relationships wondering if you were abused. Wherever you are -- if you are stuck in the cycle of Narcissistic Abuse, this episode is a must-listen-to. Coach Ro joins me to unpack the Rollercoaster of Narcissistic Abuse. Rossana Faye was in an abusive relationship for 14 years. She now helps women heal from Narcissistic Abuse. Yo...
May 24, 2023•51 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast What is trauma bonding? How do we get trauma bonded? How can we recognize the signs? This episode explains what it is and how we get trauma bonded. If you want to listen to a more detailed episode, listen to this one: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1916632/10022992 Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narc...
May 10, 2023•15 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Taylor returns to discuss the complex topic of the Intersection of Christianity and Narcissism. Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner...
May 03, 2023•58 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast What does Narcissistic Abuse look and feel like? I dive into that question with Trey as we explore his journey in healing. Trey is a content creator and coach. There are many content creators on Instagram and TikTok, but few speak so you can really hear it. Trey's message spoke to me. I knew little about his story before we recorded and our similarities amazed me. In this episode, Trey walks us through his story and how he understood he was in an abusive relationship. This is a must listen ...
Apr 26, 2023•47 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast What can you do when you're convinced that you're in love with a Narcissistic or Abusive person? This topic unpacks that complex topic. If you are looking to get Right with Reality and leave an abusive relationship. If you need support, check out my Emotional Abuse Breakthrough Program: https://jessicaknight.thinkific.com/courses/relationship-recovery Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jess...
Apr 20, 2023•10 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal {Free Resource} Canned Responses for Engaging with an Abusive Partner...
Apr 12, 2023•19 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast When married to a narcissist, separating is only the first step to finding peace and starting your healing journey. There’s still the divorce, and most court systems encourage you to work with your abuser to find a peaceful resolution. Working with a narcissist can be an emotionally straining journey and almost always ends in a High-Conflict Divorce. This podcast discusses some signs you're co-parenting with a Narcissist. It ends with a Q&A of common questions on this topic. If you want...
Apr 05, 2023•32 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Taylor, a self aware Narcissist, joins me to dive deep into shame, blame and guilt. In this episode, we discuss Ben's healing journey, how Ben defines shame, and how Narcissists will do anything to avoid feeling shame. We also touch on how to know if a Narcissist changed (spoiler alert, they haven't). Ben is a wealth of knowledge and has an amazing way to break down some complexities of narcissistic abuse in a way that we can actually really understand it. You can find Ben here: ht...
Mar 29, 2023•49 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Ashlee Levitch, the host of the popular podcast, The Narc and Me, joins me to discuss her story of surviving Narcissistic Abuse. You can listen to Ashlee's podcast here: https://tr.ee/lTfSY1VJ-b Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and Begin to Heal {Fre...
Mar 22, 2023•43 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Divorcing a narcissist requires you to be prepared - mentally, physically, financially AND emotionally. Tessa of Kind Mama Coaching joins me to talk about the ins and outs of divorcing a Narcissist and what it's like to Co-Parent with one. We talk through strategies to keep yourself sane while navigating insanity. I highly recommend listening to this episode with a pen and paper in hand, especially if you are co-parenting with a narcissist. Tessa Noel is a certified divorce transition and r...
Mar 15, 2023•38 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Love bombing i s a controlling and manipulative tactic most often used by narcissists and abusive people. In this episode, I unpack Love Bombing: what it is, how it feels, how to know if you're being love bombed, and how to begin to let go of the false-potential it creates. Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Br...
Mar 08, 2023•23 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Nat joins me to discuss sexual and marital coercion within marriage. Sexual coercion is an insidious form of abuse in which one person routinely uses guilt, shame, feelings of depression and sadness, as well as anger and frustration to manipulate their partner into unwanted sex and physical touch. Nat breaks down what sexual coercion is and how it shows up in marriage. Nat emphasizes that sexual coercion can happen in any relationship dynamic, but it seems to be harder to spot in marriage, where...
Mar 01, 2023•45 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take for an Emotional Abusive person to change? What do they have to do to change? How did Paul know he had to change? What does healthy look like? Paul is a Relationship Coach and founder of The Overwhelmed Brain and the Love and Abuse podcasts. He created the MEAN workbook, a 200 point assessment to identify manipulative behavior. Where you can find Paul: Love and Abuse The Overwhelmed Brain MEAN Workbook Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoac...
Feb 22, 2023•53 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Do you appease an abusive person because it's the only way to stop the abuse and protect yourself? You may be operating in the Fawn response. You can develop a fawn response anytime in life if you’ve ever been with an emotionally abusive partner and dealt with narcissistic abuse from anyone in your inner circle. This episode unpacks the Trauma Response, Fawn. You can read more about it here: https://jessicaknightcoaching.medium.com/fawning-the-trauma-response-of-emotional-abuse-4f8dd5901ab4...
Feb 17, 2023•8 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Emmy Marie is a trauma survivor and Certified Trauma Informed coach with the mission to help others reclaim their power, reject shame, and walk boldly towards a life of balance, freedom, and joy. I found Emmy through her Instagram, @bloomingwithemmy, where she posts frequently on healing from abuse. This episode is about learning to heal from abuse and what healthy can look like. You can find Emmy here: https://www.emmymarie.com/ Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictd...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Do you appease an abusive person because it's the only way to stop the abuse and protect yourself? You may be operating in the Fawn response. You can develop a fawn response anytime in life if you’ve ever been with an emotionally abusive partner and dealt with narcissistic abuse from anyone in your inner circle. This episode unpacks the Trauma Response, Fawn. You can read more about it here: https://jessicaknightcoaching.medium.com/fawning-the-trauma-response-of-emotional-abuse-4f8dd5901ab4...
Feb 10, 2023•15 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast I found the Pamela Anderson Documentary tremendously impactful -- especially through the lens of Domestic Violence. This podcast covers my initial thoughts and realizations. I highly recommend you watch it on Netflix. Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@jessicaknightcoaching.com {Substack} Blog About Recovering from Abuse {E-Book} How to Break Up with a Narcissist {Course} Identify Signs of Abuse and ...
Feb 09, 2023•12 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Lee Hammock (MentalHealness) the Self Aware Narcissist, joins me to dissect the Mind of the Narcissist. Lee is a diagnosed Narcissist and we discuss so many aspects of NPD including common questions that come up in client sessions. We also get into a larger conversation about the danger of Narcissistic Abuse and what can happen/what we've seen happen. This is a really important part of the podcast and I really recommend listening. You can connect with Lee here: Instagram: https://www.instag...
Feb 08, 2023•52 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast I'm going to dive into an enormous topic today: No Contact. I carry a different perspective than others because it was so hard for me to get to. It felt like I was literally trying to saw off my hand with a butter knife. In this podcast, I explain why we go No Contact in abusive relationships and some strategies if the all or nothing feels possible right now. Support the show Website: Emotional Abuse Coach and high-conflictdivorcecoaching.com Instagram: @emotionalabusecoach Email: jessica@j...
Feb 03, 2023•23 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast On todays podcast, Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., joins me to discuss the Narcissistic Cycle of Abuse. Dr. McAvoy is a psychologist and writer, an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. She's been featured on Mamami , YourTango , Scary Mommy , and The Good Men Project. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics...
Feb 01, 2023•48 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast If you are in an abusive relationship and are struggling to get out, you are likely trauma bonded. Trauma bonds are part of abusive and Narcissistic relationships. When you're in one it feels impossible to break - and it feels like love. When we are in it, we don't really know that we want to break a trauma bond. We just know that we want to stop feeling the way we're feeling. How do you know it is a trauma bond? Do you feel you need to leave...but you just can't do it? Do yo...
Jan 27, 2023•17 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Narcissism is very present in South Asian (Indian) Culture and effects the lives of many. Misha Patel is a British-born South Asian therapist and coach, specializing in supporting South Asians all over the world who have experienced narcissistic abuse and trauma to heal. She explains why it's happening, what it looks like, and how you can begin to take space from the Narcissistic patterns. You can connect with Misha: www.therapywithmisha.com And on social media @therapywithmisha Support the...
Jan 25, 2023•47 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Manjit Kaur Ruprai joins me to discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We discuss what it looks like, what it feels like, and signs to look out for. This is a very important, in-depth episode with an expert in the field. Manjit supports many to figure out who they are dealing with and to move forward with their lives. She offers global service via zoom and work with many throughout the world. You can find her: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manjitruprai?_t=8UO6VsNGHv4&_r=1 Instagram: htt...
Jan 18, 2023•37 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast 
