NUSKA
NUSKA is a podcast hosted by E.B. Johnson, formerly known as Practical Growth. It explores art, history, mythology, and oddities, aiming to highlight the shared human thread that connects people. The show presents itself as 'positive dissociation,' offering a place for reflection and curiosity. Each episode touches on interesting and human aspects of culture and storytelling.
Episodes
Here We Go Again: Satanic Panic & the Epstein Files
Send us Fan MailAre we living through a second "Satanic Panic," or are the receipts finally catching up to the monsters? This week, Connie and I are performing a sociological autopsy on the collision of the 2026 Epstein File Dump and the rise of the "New Moral Panic."Following the DOJ’s massive release of 3.5 million unredacted pages this year, the internet has become a digital
Everything, Anything, and a Bit of Mythology
Send us Fan MailWe're baaaack! We're switching gears this week to lighten the mood. Join us as we chat about pop culture, history, mythology, and everything and anything in between. Want a recipe for pudding? Curious about Irish creation myths? Then you're going to love this random awesome episode. Support the showLove the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us on
The Un-Resolution Episode: New Year, Same Brain, Fewer Meltdowns
Send us Fan MailIs it just us, or is the "New Year, New Me" energy actually kind of... exhausting? It's a new year and in this episode of NUSKA, hosts (and resident neuro-spicy besties) Connie and E.B. are officially opting out of the January 1st industrial complex. If you’ve ever felt like a failure because your gym membership lasted exactly four days or your "organized life&q
This Is Why We're Brain Damaged
Send us Fan MailEver listened to something one of us has said and thought...wtf? Well, you're not alone. It's a new episode of Nuska, and this time we're talking crazy childhoods. That's right. Moms talking to aliens. Psychic conventions. Ghost girls in the road. If you want to know what makes us so kooky, we're going to lay it all out for you. Support the showLove the pod
Pilgrims, POTS, And Peculiar Fixations
Send us Fan MailWhat if the Salem witch trials weren’t about piety at all, but booze, power, and old grudges dressed up as holiness? This week, it's a special interests episode! We're talking the Salem Witch Trials, Frankenstein, POTS, and those two hair-plugs-attached-to-veneers that Donald Trump calls his sons. It’s all part of one through-line: special interests are not a distraction.
Folklore in the Flesh: Cryptids, Cryptids, and more Cryptids
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we journey across continents in search of the creatures that haunt our maps and imaginations. From the misty lochs of Scotland to the dense swamps of the American South, and the shadowed mountains of Korea, we uncover the legends of the world’s most intriguing cryptids. Join us as we explore the stories, sightings, and cultural roots behind these mysterious beings
From Britney to Babylon
Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re blending the serious with the silly in a casual episode. We talk Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, dig into the Epstein Files, debate ancient mysteries, and laugh about modern politics. Grab a coffee (or a cocktail) and hang out with us.Support the showLove the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us on Patreon for early access to new episodes,
Blue Van, Red Flags: The Legacy of Bonnie Blue
Send us Fan MailShe’s funny. She’s wild. She’s dangerous...and she’s being rewarded for it. This episode dives deep into the phenomenon of Bonnie Blue: the woman weaponizing shock, sex, and self-destruction in a culture too entertained to call it predatory. We talk about power, gender, the illusion of “feminist chaos,” and why her rise exposes the cracks in how we talk about accountability (for ev
On the Art of Designing Happiness
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to be happy...and how do we design a life that leads us there? In this lively first episode of NUSKA, I sit down with my friend Connie Facer to wander through the strange, beautiful, and complicated landscape of human happiness. From the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers, to eccentric figures in history who found joy in the oddest ways, to the role of ar
Practical Growth is Evolving Into Something New...
Send us Fan MailFrom Practical Growth to NUSKAThis isn’t just a new name...it’s a new era. In this reintroduction episode, I share why Practical Growth is evolving into NUSKA, what the change means, and what you can expect moving forward.Support the showLove the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, bonus content, and more.
The Phantom Reality of Narcissistic Relationships
Send us Fan MailIn this eye-opening episode of Practical Growth, we're peeling back the curtain on the enigmatic world of narcissistic relationships. Have you ever found yourself ensnared in the web of a partner’s universe, or do you struggle to understand why friends can't easily leave these destructive ties? You're not alone, and this conversation is for you."What is a narcis
Quiet On Set: The Cost of Childhood Abuse
Send us Fan MailJoin me this week on a heart-wrenching yet uplifting journey with our latest episode, where we peel back the layers of the poignant documentary, Quiet on Set. 🎥 Listen as we not only explore the film's intricate development but also its profound impact on shedding light upon the hidden scars of childhood trauma.In this episode, we are diving deep into the often-unseen long-ter
Answer This Single Question to Uncover the Most Powerful Version of Yourself
Send us Fan MailCould you become the most powerful version of yourself through a single question? In today’s episode, I ask, "What would you do if you were the richest and most powerful person in the world?"Join me on a profound exploration of self-worth, where I unearth the role of self-reflection in fertilizing the seeds of true self-esteem. 🌱 It's not about wealth or status but a
The How and Why of Attachment: Love, Loss, and Our Insecurities in Relationships
Send us Fan MailIn this heart-to-heart episode of the #PracticalGrowthPodcast, we unwrap the invisible blueprints that lay the foundation for our relationships – yes, we're talking about attachment styles. 🧩"Are you seeking closeness or space in relationships?" 🤔 We all dance to a unique rhythm in our partnerships, often choreographed by our attachment styles. Whether you're th
Unlock the Power of Core Beliefs to Transform Your Life
Send us Fan MailYour life is a reflection of your beliefs, woven deeply into the fabric of your daily existence. But what if we told you that a shift in these silent narratives could unlock a transformation like no other? This week, we aren't just scratching the surface; we're diving deep. 🤿"To change your life, you have to change your behaviors. And to change those, you start with
Rewriting Success for the Neurodivergent Mind with Melanie Branch
Send us Fan MailWhen life handed Melanie Branch lemons, she didn't just make lemonade—she built an empire. Join me on Practical Growth, where Melanie, a business mindset coach and the co-founder of Neuro Spicy Academy, shares her riveting transformation. From the dark trenches of a negative mindset to the empowering light of energy healing and coaching, her journey is a testament to the profo
How Neurodivergent Survivors Can Empower Themselves with Informed Self-Care
Send us Fan MailAre you neurodivergent and looking for peace after a lifetime of trauma? Struggling to feel comfortable in your own body? Fed up with feeling constantly anxious and burnt out wherever you go?In this episode, we'll uncover why you're stuck in this never-ending burnout cycle. The neurodivergent nervous system is wired differently from neurotypical people, and that has a hug
The Best Ways To Navigate Life's Uncertainties With Confidence
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Practical Growth podcast! 🌟 Join me for a feel-good episode where I will be spilling the secrets of tackling life's uncertainties like a champ. Life's full of surprises, and guess what? You've got the power to turn those curveballs into your greatest victories.I'm sharing the lowdown on building a rock-solid foundation for embracing change an
The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Art of Machiavellianism
Send us Fan MailHave you ever encountered someone who seemed to always be more concerned with their own interests than anyone else's? Perhaps they were willing to use deceit, manipulation, or even cruelty to get what they wanted...If so, you may have encountered a Machiavellian personality. Machiavellianism refers to a personality trait characterized by a tendency to prioritize one's ow
Crushing Overthinking: Practical Steps to Put Your Mind at Ease
Send us Fan MailDo you find yourself trapped in the cycle of overthinking, plagued by self-doubt? It's a common struggle, but there's a way out.Join me in this episode as I delve deep into the roots of overthinking and self-doubt. Discover the underlying factors that drive these habits, and gain insights into regaining control over your decision-making.In this engaging conversation, I&ap
Dealing With Compassion Fatigue When the World Is at War
Send us Fan MailIn the last week, we have all watched as horrific events have continued to unravel around the globe. It's a lot to take in and process. There's been a huge debate around these events. Compassion fatigue is real. Do we look away from the horrific events that are happening, to save ourselves? Or do we keep our eyes on the pain occurring in the Middle East and beyond? The an
This Is How Rumination Disrupts Your Emotional Healing Journey
Send us Fan MailHave you gotten yourself stuck in the trigger trap? Do you keep running through the same painful memories over and over again? This is a pretty common mistake that most survivors make at some point. Trying to uncover what went wrong in the past, they can get caught up in anxious and negative thought loops. These loops cause rumination, which is an emotionally painful experience. Ge
Your Emotional Bandwidth Is Low: Here's How to Boost It
Send us Fan MailFeel like you don't have enough "juice" to get through the day? Do you feel like you can't concentrate on the people and things that matter? Are you foggy or exhausted all the time? These could be the signs of a low emotional bandwidth. What's that? It's a concept that describes the amount of emotional energy you have to deal with the people and experi
Want to Stop Gaslighting Yourself? Use This Top Technique.
Send us Fan MailDo you have a bad habit of gaslighting yourself? Do you tell yourself your trauma wasn't so bad? Or that maybe you had a hand to play in it? Survivors do a better job of gaslighting themselves than their abusers do. It's one of the reasons it's so hard to accept what happened and heal. Instead of staring their trauma in the face, survivors get trapped in a cycle of d
Ruby Franke: The Narcissistic Mother Exposed
Send us Fan MailLast week, the world was horrified when the news about Ruby Franke broke. The popular Youtube "momfluencer" had done the unthinkable...In this week's episode, we're going to get into this unfolding horror. Who is Ruby Franke? What did the popular 8 Passengers mom do? What are we going to see out of her trial moving forward? There's no doubt we're seei
Your Nervous System Doesn't Care If They're a Narcissist
Send us Fan MailAre you still trying to figure out why your parent hurt you? Feel a deep need to identify the causes behind that last abusive relationship? Here's the deal: your nervous system doesn't care why any of it happened. It doesn't care if that person who hurt you was a narcissist. It doesn't care if they have BPD or autism. All it knows is that it was traumatized. All
How Does Childhood Trauma Prevent Us From Leading Abundant Lives?
Send us Fan MailFeel like you're drowning in debt? Do you think you'll never be able to live a comfortable, abundant life? That's what I thought too after decades of narcissistic abuse and a history of childhood trauma. As it turns out, that history of family dysfunction had turned into an obstacle that was blocking my own ability to create a financially and emotionally abundant lif
The Holy Gaslighter: Were You a Victim of Religious Abuse?
Send us Fan MailWhat does it look like when a child is spiritually victimized by their parent? I've been pretty quiet about my story and my experiences with spiritual abuse...until now. In this episode, I'm going to break down my relationship with spiritual abuse and explain how narcissistic parents use this weapon against their children. This is a must-listen-to for anyone who has been
The Truth About Your Manifestations (And How to Make Them Happen)
Send us Fan MailHave you been putting in the work of making major manifestations happen? You've probably done the journaling, you've done the meditation, and changed your energy...but nothing is happening. Why? Why aren't you getting what you want? In this episode, I'm going to reveal the truth about manifestations. Specifically, I'm going to show you why your manifestatio
Your Spiritual Beliefs Aren't a Substitute for Mental Healthcare
Send us Fan MailSpiritual practices are all the rage right now, but some of them aren't leading people into the light. They're banishing people into the darkness of mental illness...We've all seen the videos. People are in full-on spiritual psychosis, starting cults and forming extreme communities all over the world and the web. What is happening? Why are so many people turning away
Narcissist Rising: What's Behind This Terrifying New TikTok Trend?
Send us Fan MailThere is a terrifying new trend taking root in vulnerable spaces on TikTok. Have you fallen prey to it? Today, I'm breaking down a scary new trend overtaking the #NarcTok communities on TikTok. Over and over again we see it happen. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder gaining massive platforms of avid (mostly female) followers that they exploit for views, validation,
Build Better Friendships in Adulthood with These 6 Rules
Send us Fan MailDo you feel lonely? Do you feel like you don't have any friends? Or that you don't know how to make friends anymore? If so, you're not alone. Making friendships in adulthood is one of the hardest things you can do. It's like starting over in a relationship. You have to put yourself out there and meet new people all over again. But what really makes a friendship?
Time to Face the Music: The Genetic and Historic Context of Trauma
Send us Fan MailWe are living in a new age. Now, more than ever people know more about their mental and emotional health. We're becoming an informed public, but we're not quite taking that knowledge far enough...As we become more informed on the realities (and long-term effects) of trauma, we have to face a lot of hard truths. Specifically, our trauma has deep links to our genes and hist
The Jonah Hill Controversy: How Narcissists Weaponize Therapy and Boundaries
Send us Fan MailHave you ever been manipulated by a narcissist? Shamed by them? Coerced through therapy-warped language? That's what we're talking about today as we explore the Jonah Hill controversy and what real boundaries look like in a relationship. We dive into how narcissists exploit therapy terminology to manipulate and even shame their partners. Even more intriguing, we'll q
Elevate Your Emotional Strength and Resilience through Cognitive Reappraisal
Send us Fan MailDo you want to improve your emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience? Join me, E.B. Johnson, in the final episode of season two, as we dive into this groundbreaking approach and reveal how you can implement these life-changing techniques. Listen in as we explore why cognitive reappraisal is so powerful and discuss three ways for you to embark on a journey of emotiona
If You're Not Having Fun You're Not Really Healing
Send us Fan MailHow much fun are you having on your healing journey? It seems like the wrong question to ask. Healing? Fun? That's not how it's supposed to work. Healing is tough. It's all about facing our pain and accepting the part of ourselves that we don't like...right? Yes, but that's only half of the work. The truth is that you're healing to achieve peace and fu
Want to Change Your Life? Change Your Mindset with This Simple Formula.
Send us Fan MailLike it or not, there's power in having a realistically positive mindset. It changes everything in your life. Why? It's because all our behaviors and decisions begin there, in how we think and what we believe. Our thoughts shape the decisions we make and the actions that we take. The people you choose, and the career paths you take, all of it is affected by your mindset.
Taking Back Your Power From a Manipulative or Controlling Person
Send us Fan MailAre you stuck in the grips of a manipulative person? Is someone trying to pull your strings? Are they trying to call the shots in your life? It can be hard dealing with someone who tries to control you through your emotions, or the close bond you share with them. You're always being diminished and forced to put yourself on the back burner. No more. In this episode, I'll h
Do You Want to Know the Truth About Radical Self-Compassion?
Send us Fan MailLast week, it was all about forgiveness. This week? We're tackling the next step in the recovery journey...self-compassion. It's easy for victims to have self-compassion for others. After all, they're conditioned by abusive parents and partners to have compassion (and empathy) for some of the most unforgivable and brutal of behaviors. The problem comes when they try
Stop Letting Evil Gurus Sell You a Lie about Forgiveness
Send us Fan MailThere are a lot of lies that self-made "healing gurus" peddle in online recovery spaces. The worst? That you have to forgive your abusers to heal. How much truth is there in this? Are we really required to extend the grace of forgiveness to someone who doesn't show remorse? Do we have to hold that kind of space in our hearts for someone who made a choice to damage us
Are You Relieved They’re Gone? This May Be Why Your Relationship Is on the Rocks.
Send us Fan MailDo you feel a sense of relief every time your partner or spouse leaves the house? This is one of the biggest and most important relationship issues to pay attention to. You shouldn't feel a greater sense of peace or comfort when your partner is gone. If anything, you should miss them and feel comfortable with them around. Are you someone who looks forward to getting them out o
It's Time to Speak Up: Ending Your Family's Generational Trauma
Send us Fan MailMake no mistake, this episode is a call to action. It's a baptism by fire. And I hope on the other side you feel called to shed your pain and end the line of generation trauma that's been haunting your family for centuries...Secrets are what make toxic families strong. From decade to decade, century to century, we see it. Entire families, hell bent on holding on to the sh
Do Narcissistic Parents Really Love Their Children?
Send us Fan MailDo narcissistic parents really love their children? I'm sharing one of my most controversial opinions and laying out the facts in this episode. I'm going to explain how narcissistic relationships function - between parent and child - and explore the depth of love and what it really means in that context. We'll be exploring empathy, support, and stewardship vs. owner
My Mother Knew She Was Traumatizing Me. Yours Did Too.
Send us Fan MailMy deepest healing couldn't until I accepted one brutal truth: my mother knew she traumatized me. It was demonstrated throughout my childhood. Moment after moment revealed a woman who could have done better, but didn't. A woman who saw the pain building, and decided to do little. Once I accepted that my mother was aware, I was able to accept myself and my childhood in ra
The Parenting Styles That Create Narcissists
Send us Fan MailWhere do narcissists come from? They certainly don't exist in a vacuum. So where do they come from? Are they created strictly by trauma? Is it inherited? The answer is a lot more complex than we first believe. The truth is that narcissism has many layers. Biology is certainly a part of it. Genes play a role and so does neurochemistry. Environment is also a key factor in harbor
Echoism: Exploring the Other End of the Narcissistic Spectrum
Send us Fan MailWhere do you sit on the narcissistic spectrum? This week, I'm taking you on a deep dive into echoism - the distant cousin of narcissism. What does it mean to be an echoist? Are you living in echoistic patterns? Listen to this episode to find out the truth about echoism and how you can defeat it in yourself after surviving narcissistic abuse. It's not always as straightfor
Personal Accountability and the Healing Journey
Send us Fan MailThe Practical Growth Podcast is back with special guest Duncan from BoldlyGrowing4Ward. In this episode, we're talking personal accountability. What does it mean to be personally accountable? What role does it play in improving the world and ourselves? Duncan is going to blow your mind in this eye-opening episode on healing, admitting when you're the problem, and making t
SURPRISE! It's the Burnout Episode.
Send us Fan MailThis is the most brutally honest episode of Practical Growth I've ever released, and the most brutal to record. I hope you'll understand, and I'll see you in the new year. Happy Holidays!Support the showLove the podcast? Leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. Or, join us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, bonus content, and more.
Managing Our Cyclic Trauma During the Holiday Season
Send us Fan MailDid you suffer a lot of your trauma around the holiday season? Even when you're removed from the chaos, the symptoms can remain. Notice yourself getting overly stressed, even though there's not a lot going on? Feel an impending sense of doom as Christmas looms closer? Feel like you can't show up enough for your friends and family? Like you need to impress them? All o
Why Narcissistic Families Are So Different From Other Toxic Families
Send us Fan MailThere's a reason I go on and on about narcissistic families. They differ from any other form of a toxic family in the world. Why? I'm going to break it down for you in this new episode. We are going to set out the 5 main differences between a standard, run-of-the-mill toxic family and a narcissistic one. Were you raised in a toxic family? What makes their abuse so much lo
An Open Message to Toxic Parents
Send us Fan MailI've been getting a lot of heat from toxic parents in the comment section lately. So, this is an open message to every abusive and manipulative parent who hates the message that I spread. Get ready! You're not going to like it. For everyone else, this episode is very different. It's a love letter to you and the work that I do. Because the truth is this: the work isn&
The Real Reason You Attract So Many Narcissistic Relationships
Send us Fan MailMy clients are always so perplexed by the time they come to me.Despite years of therapy and hundreds of hours spent learning and researching, they keep falling into the hands of narcissistic people. Why? Haven’t they learned better? Haven’t they broken the cycle by identifying narcissists and every single trait they could exhibit? This week, we're going to get to the bottom of
Finding Your True Sense of Self Again
Send us Fan MailOne of the hardest parts of reconciling any kind of trauma is rediscovering your sense of self. Authenticity and our strong sense of self-knowing disappear in the wake of abuse. We're not allowed to tap into that strength because it would pull power away from the people and circumstances that hurt us. A big part of the healing journey is figuring out who you are again. You mus
Have You Ever Experienced Narcissistic Collapse?
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a narcissistic person is exposed? The results can be disastrous. The narcissist's biggest fear is being seen for who they really are. When that happens they can explode spectacularly in what is known as "narcissistic collapse". A terrifyiing time in the life of both the narcissist and their victims, it's important to be aware of the signs so yo
Recovering From Our Emotionally Immature Parents
Send us Fan MailWere you raised by emotionally immature parents? You’d be hard pressed to find anyone over the age of 30 who was raised by an emotionally mature person. Most of us are out here in the trenches healing and doing the hard work to become whole again. So how do we stop the chaos and break the patterns? It all starts with seeing the emotionally immature parent for who there are. Underst
What It Really Means to Recover From Narcissistic Abuse
Send us Fan MailSo you survived narcissistic abuse. Maybe it was your mother, your father. Maybe you escaped the narcissist you married. What happens next? Lost in a land of confusion, it can be hard to know where to go next. In this episode, I'll help you uncover what it really means to find ourselves again after narcissistic abuse. Far from the sugar-sweet, positivity journey that the infl
Why Do So Many Narcissistic People Become Parents?
Send us Fan MailIt's hard to believe that a narcissistic person would become a parent. Why would someone so obsessed with themselves want to become a mother or a father? The choice becomes a lot clearer when you take a look at what real narcissism is, and how NPD can affect someone's choice to become the caretaker of another human life. Seeking to understand why your narcissistic parent
Why the Healthy Relationship You're Chasing Is Going to Feel Boring
Send us Fan MailAre you in the market for the perfect partner or the perfect relationship? Who isn't? Those who have found love are lucky, but many are still on their hunt for the ideal partner. Here's what most of those people haven't realized yet, though: the "happily ever-after" they want is going to bore them to death. That's because so many of us have been condit
Narcissistic Families: Can Any Of Us Keep Up With the Kardashians?
Send us Fan MailMy most requested episode. This week I'm tackling the question that I get over-and-over again. Are the Kardashian's a narcissistic family? I'm going to break down what a narcissistic family looks like. We'll talk traits, behaviors, and what it costs those who grow up in this toxic family system. But I'll also be breaking down some of the most curious patter
Cycle Breaker: How to Cope When You Were Programmed to Fail
Send us Fan MailIn so many ways, you and I have been programmed to fail in this life. We have been told that we’re not good enough, that we can’t have what those on top have. We’re told to look at our satisfaction with guilt and our joy with suspicion.This week, we're breaking down programming. I'll explain what programming really looks like, how we are programmed throughout our lives, a
Overcoming Depression & Anxiety Spirals After Trauma
Send us Fan MailThe damage inflicted on our lives by trauma is serious and long lasting.It’s not a simple “emotional experience”. Trauma causes damage to our physical bodies, too. Our nervous systems are damaged by it, and even immune function and cognitive function can be affected. The best way to deal with the depression and anxiety that often shows up on the other side of trauma is to prevent
Give a Little Less: Breaking the Prometheus Cycle After Narcissistic Abuse
Send us Fan MailDo you feel like there's no room in your life for you? You probably spend all day showing up for everyone else. You take the kids to school, to practice. You make sure dinner is on the table and that the house is ready for the chaos of the next day. There's a good chance you spend a lot of time doing things for others, even if you don't give yourself that same energy
Breaking Through: The Best Ways to Rebel Against Your Toxic Family
Send us Fan MailWere you raised in an abusive or toxic family? Whether they neglected you or outright harmed you - the results are the same. We end up enraged and looking for a way to rebel. You want to break their hearts as badly as they broke yours. But can we actually rebel without burning ourselves to the ground? If you were the product of toxic parents - then this is the must-listen episode o
Bound to Happen: How Childhood Trauma Affects Our Adult Relationships
Send us Fan MailChildhood trauma isn't something that magically goes away when we turn 18. The side effects linger and affect our lives for decades. That includes our ability to be happy in ourselves, and even our ability to build happy and stable relationships with others. If you struggle to trust others - to build healthy connections - then this episode may be for you. We're going to
The Path of Most Resistance: Recovering from a Toxic Childhood
Send us Fan MailAre you in the trenches? Still recovering from a toxic or abusive childhood? Trying to find yourself after years of narcissistic relationships? In this episode, we're talking about choosing the path of most resistance. It's the best way to become who we want to become, and to get what we want to get out of this life. Stop playing small and taking on the weight of the worl
When the Covert Narcissist Decides to Become a Parent
Send us Fan MailWho is the covert narcissist as a parent? That's exactly what we're talking about today as I take you deep into the world of the covert narcissist parent. I'm exposing how they think, how they behave, and most importantly how they affect their children and families for generations. Think you know the covert narcissist? Think again. When it comes to these parents, it
Toxic Spirituality: Creating New Generations of Narcissists
Send us Fan MailToxic Spirituality is one of the biggest threats facing the younger generations of our society. Through a focus on hyper-individualism, it's creating a whole new sea of people obsessed with themselves. Carrying this "main character energy" into the future, they're wrecking families, relationships, and even entire economies with their blissed-out beliefs. It&apos
Teal Swan: Exposing the Communal Narcissist
Send us Fan MailHulu's new documentary - "The Deep End" - has everyone talking about the internets favorite new age mental health guru. But is Teal Swan the healer she claims? Or something far more sinister? In this episode, we explore communal narcissism and how it plays out in cults, celebrity fascination, and popular culture. Learn how communal narcissists get their supply, and h
Ending the Cycle: Breaking Free of Our Toxic Family
Send us Fan MailNot all of us are blessed with loving and supportive family. Sometimes, children are raised in families that lack in empathy, understanding, and (most of all) love. Were you raised in a toxic or abusive home? Does this toxic family continue to affect your life to this day? You can break the cycle of toxic family and find the strength to stand up for yourself, but it's going to
Floating Through Chaos: How to Co-Parent with a Narcissist
Send us Fan MailOne of the hardest things you will ever do (as a parent) is to navigate the challenge of co-parenting with a narcissistic ex. Yes. It's the reality that millions face every single day, and it's one of the questions I get asked most often. How do we co-parent with someone who only cares about themselves? In this episode, I'm breaking down 8 approaches and strategies f
Were Your Siblings Raised by a Narcissist?
Send us Fan MailThe sibling relationship is forever warped and changed by narcissistic abuse. When our parents pit us against one another, or set us up for toxic competition, we stop seeing the humanity in one another and see the conflict instead. Part of healing from the pain of our childhood, for many, requires acknowledging the pain of their sibling relationships, too. In this relationship I&ap
Broken Mirror: Narcissist Mothers and Resented Daughters
Send us Fan MailNo one resents their daughters more than narcissistic mothers. To them, their daughter is more than an extension or an accessory. She is a mirror through which their greatest fears and insecurities are reflected. This daughter threatens to destroy the ego of the narcissist mother, so the mother is forced to destroy the daughter - slowly, little-by-little. In this episode, we'r
The Narcissistic Parenting Trait No One Talks About
Send us Fan MailWere you a victim of this super insidious narcissistic parenting tactic? Millions of children are exposed to neglect and trauma each year - especially when it comes to medical and psychological care. Take my own mother for instance, she only provided care that made her look good as a mother...and I was the one who suffered in the long run. In this episode, I help you break down you
Toxic Positivity Won't Heal Your Trauma or Relationships
Send us Fan MailToxic positivity and pseudospiritual self-help advice is more rampant than ever. You can hardly throw a stone without hitting a new "life coach" or influencer guru who promises to hold all the keys to your happiness. But all their knowledge rarely leads anywhere but confusion and resentment. Why? It's important that you learn how to spot this bad advice, these toxic
Regulate Your Nervous System with These 7 Techniques
Send us Fan MailDid you know that more than 70 million people live with nervous system dysfunction of some kind? This might manifest as anxiety, depression, or even PTSD and C-PTSD. We lead high stress lives, and when you combine that with a history of trauma, it can be a toxic combination for your nervous system. In this episode, we're talking about trauma, the nervous system, and regulating
Relationship Manipulation: Seeing the Truth Between the Lies
Send us Fan MailAre you being manipulated in your relationship? It’s not always easy to tell when we are being pushed around. Some partners use more subtle tactics than others to get what they want out of their partners, and we end up being the victims. Waking up is the only way we can free ourselves, but that means facing some pretty nasty behaviors that have been targeted to hurt and control us.
What the 5 Love Languages Actually Mean For Us
Send us Fan MailThe 5 Love Languages. It's a topic that throws relationship aficionados into a loop. What is my love language? What is my partner's love language? People spend hours trying to fine tune what they see as a literal language, and believe that it will save their relationships if they just "get it right". Here's the truth: Most of us speak and use more than one
Unleashing Your Divine Rage for a Better Quality of Life
Send us Fan MailSomething that most people don't realize about childhood trauma and narcissistic abuse is that it totally separates you from your emotions. You're taught to make yourself as small as possible - emotionally, mentally, physically - and in that space you never learn the value of exploring and embracing your cosmic and divinely inspired sense of rage. In this episode, we ex
Your Personal Transformation as An Act of Revolution
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