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Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Are They Really A Narcissist??

Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Caroline Strawson

Narcissisticabuse, Health & Fitness, Narcissist, Self-improvement, Education, Recovery, Mental Health, Trauma

4.8701 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, are they really a narcissist? The complexities of narcissistic relationships can be overwhelming, leaving you questioning your own sanity. However, it's crucial to understand that the word "narcissist" is merely a label, not a definition of your worth.

The spectrum of narcissism is vast, with varying behaviors and traits that can make it challenging to pinpoint. Remember, no true narcissist would ever question their own narcissistic tendencies. If you find yourself pondering this, it's a sign that you're not the problem.

Instead, focus on your healing journey, as the path to recovery is not an easy one. Seek support, explore your emotions, and reclaim your voice. Your well-being is paramount, and with the right guidance, you can break free from the cycle of narcissistic abuse.

0:00 Introduction and Podcast Rebrand  

1:14 Upcoming Episodes and Guest Interviews  

2:48 Identifying Narcissists and the Narcissism Spectrum  

4:44 Impact of Narcissistic Relationships on Victims  

7:41 Physiological and Emotional Effects of Narcissistic Abuse  

11:36 The Abuse Cycle and Trauma Bond  

13:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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0:00.0

The word narcissist is just a word. It's a label to help you recognise. Yes, they are. They will not

0:05.6

change and they'll make everything your fault. And then it's almost like we need to put a full stop at the

0:10.4

end. Now focus on your healing. Do you ever feel like, is this person actually a narcissist?

0:20.5

Or am I just going crazy? If that sounds like you,

0:24.3

then this episode is definitely for you. Hi, everybody. My name is Caroline Strawson and a massive

0:30.7

welcome to my trauma and narcissism redefined podcast. Your daily dose of daily, weekly, gosh, I imagine if I was doing this daily, you'd get sick

0:41.1

of me, wouldn't you? My weekly dose of education, inspiration and hope for the light at the end of the

0:47.9

tunnel, having experienced narcissistic abuse. Again, I just want to reiterate, I'm really,

0:53.1

really excited because it's not long now

0:55.3

to the launch of a rebrand of my podcast, no visible bruises, where I will be sharing survivor

1:01.9

stories from those who've experienced narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, and coercive control.

1:08.2

Because really, whatever label we put on that, it's the same thing, to be fair.

1:12.6

So I'm really excited. I've got some great guests lined up that I'll be interviewing next week,

1:17.4

ready for our very first episode on Tuesday, the 8th of April. I would love your support.

1:24.8

Please plaster it everywhere because people need to hear this. And in these new

1:30.1

episodes that I'll be doing, there'll be a little bit longer. I'll be filming them in a proper podcast

1:35.1

studio. You get it all posh. And you'll have the opportunity to watch them on Spotify,

1:41.2

watch them on YouTube or just listen to them. But they'll be really helping you learn all about narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse,

1:49.2

coercive control, the nuances around the abuse where there's no visible bruises.

1:54.0

And I'll also be working with my guests and giving them therapy and coaching.

1:59.6

So I'm trained in an array of modalities like IFS,

2:02.4

somatic experiencing, EMDR, breathwork,

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