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Marriage Rehab: Exposing Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse

Marriage Recovery Center / Dr. David B. Hawkins
Emotional Abuse
Narcissism
Narcissistic Abuse
Boundaries
Mental Health
Marriage Recovery Center
Therapy
Affairs
Neurodivergence
Relationship Dynamics
Community
Internal Family Systems
Communication
Emotional Immaturity
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Marriage Intensive Programs
Support Systems
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Reactive Abuse

Are you struggling with a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship? Best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. David Hawkins explores the complex dynamics of narcissism, emotional abuse, trauma, and toxic relationship patterns. Each episode provides insight and practical tools to help you find clarity, healing, and hope.

Dr. Hawkins tackles the issues many couples face but rarely find effe... more

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Latest Episodes

Many couples enter counseling believing their biggest problem is communication. But what if communication problems are only a symptom of something deeper?

In this episode of Marriage Rehab, Dr. David Hawkins and Dr. John Hudson explain why communica... more

Why does your partner shut down, become defensive, or seem unable to engage emotionally when conflict arises?

In this episode of Marriage Rehab, Dr. David Hawkins sits down with Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ... more

If you've cycled through communication techniques and still land in the same fight, this episode explains why. Dr. David Hawkins and Dr. John Hudson return for Part 2 of their series on why communication is rarely the actual problem in a struggling m... more

What if the problem in your marriage isn't communication?

In this episode of Marriage Rehab, Dr. David Hawkins and Dr. John Hudson challenge one of the most common assumptions in couples counseling: that better communication skills will fix your rel... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child
Author, Clinician
Episode: Why Your Partner Shuts Down: Emotional Immaturity and Childhood Wounds | Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Chuck Elliott
Licensed counselor, psychology professor, and relationship coach
Marriage Recovery Center / Elliott Coaching
Episode: Why Men Shut Down: Emotional Immaturity and Emotional Disconnection | Chuck and Ashley Elliott
Ashley Elliott
Licensed counselor and psychology professor with extensive experience in couples therapy
Marriage Recovery Center / Elliott Coaching
Episode: Why Men Shut Down: Emotional Immaturity and Emotional Disconnection | Chuck and Ashley Elliott
Dr. Stephanie Holmes
Neurodiversity specialist focused on neurodiverse marriages
Holmes and Associates (HolmesASR.com)
Episode: Autism, Neurodiversity, or Narcissism? Understanding the Differences | Dr. Stephanie Holmes
John Hudson
Guest expert; Dr. John Hudson, clinician and author
Marriage Recovery Center
Episode: When Faith Is Used to Control: Spiritual Abuse and Gaslighting in Marriage | Dr. John Hudson
Dr. Eddie Capparucci
Therapist and author of Why Men Struggle to Love; expert in treatment of problematic sexual behavior and emotional development
Inner Child Model / author
Episode: Narcissism or Emotional Immaturity? Why Men Struggle to Grow Up, Part 2 | Dr. Eddie Capparucci
Lundy Bancroft
Author of Why Does He Do That?
Author, Why Does He Do That?
Episode: Emotional Abuse or Narcissism? Why He Does Not Change | Lundy Bancroft
Rick Reynolds
Founder of Affair Recovery
Affair Recovery
Episode: Betrayal Trauma After an Affair: Why Apologies Are Not Enough | Rick Reynolds
Tori Olds
Clinical psychologist and researcher on IFS
Marriage Recovery Center / Dr. Olds's practice
Episode: Why He Gets Defensive: What Is Really Beneath the Anger and Blame | Dr. Tori Olds

Host

Dr. David Hawkins
Host with clinical leadership as Director of the Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute; co-author and primary clinician guiding discussions on narcissistic and emotionally abusive dynamics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Abusers

    It would be nice for them to also address that women can also be the abuser and what that looks like, ive heard multiple episodes and they usually frame the abuser as the guy, statistically that maybe true but it would be nice to have the plurality.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Randomreview...
    United States7 months ago
  • hope

    MRC offers a pathway to hope if you’re willing to do the work. humans can and do improve every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2097836
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Refreshing to have sound advice coming from caring counselors with a Biblical perspective.. there are plenty of podcasts & YouTube videos from arm chair advisors.. but if you want truth and sound information.. you will look no further. Thanks Dr Hawkins & team.. for not being afraid to stand for what God wanted when He created mankind..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pilotswife94
    United States3 years ago
  • Got puzzle pieces?

    The saddest part about being married to a covert narcissist is it may take decades to figure it out. Dr. Hawkins, Sharmin, Jonathan, and the rest of the staff will help you put the puzzle pieces together and help you figure out who you're really married to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynda P
    United States4 years ago
  • Financial Abuse

    12/5/22

    No deepening in connection due to control dominance and power over another with money , taxes, and deceit looms. Thinking speaking nice and reasonable isn’t the way to go with a narcissist . In my world highly credentialed individual with a lifetime in the investment world is not a good experience it’s

    combative to say the least . Symptoms of a larger issue, put downs, vicious cycle , manipulation 24/7. He is selfish said as much ! No history in low income . He is a zhar , the best if... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    solomonsebastian
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are typically clinicians or researchers with practical tools for repair, making the content actionable for couples and individuals.
Positive reception of faith-aligned healing, with emphasis on safe boundaries and community support.
A few listeners wish for more balanced attention to female-perpetrator scenarios and broader abuse typologies.
Some critiques mention a desire for more diverse perspectives on abuse and accountability across different relationship structures.
Listeners appreciate evidence-based guidance blended with compassionate faith perspectives.
The show is valued for clear roadmaps to healing and structured approaches to recovery programs.
Genuine focus on emotional safety and accountability; some episodes noted for framing abuse with a biblical lens.

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Why Your Partner Shuts Down: Emotional Immaturity and Childhood Wounds | Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Q: How can couples practically start moving toward a more empathetic dynamic?
Create a climate of safety, learn about emotional maturity through reading or video-based education, practice reflective listening, and experiment with new communication strategies while monitoring reactivity to avoid re-triggering defenses.
Why Your Partner Shuts Down: Emotional Immaturity and Childhood Wounds | Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Q: Is emotional immaturity something that can be changed, or are these patterns fixed by childhood?
They are not fixed; with compassionate guidance, safe environments, and deliberate practice of skills like distress tolerance, self-reflection, and communication, people can develop more mature ways of relating even later in life.
Trickle Truth: Why Partial Honesty Keeps Betrayal Trauma Alive | Rick Reynolds
Q: How does neurobiology explain the impact of ongoing deception on the betrayed partner?
Repeated disclosures in a fragmented way can destabilize memory and safety, causing trauma memories to become re-experienced as if they are happening in the present, a process linked to PCC memory storage.
Autism, Neurodiversity, or Narcissism? Understanding the Differences | Dr. Stephanie Holmes
Q: How can couples cope when one partner is neurodivergent and the other is neurotypical, especially in a religious or conservative context?
Couples benefit from open dialogue, labeling and acknowledging differences without judgment, developing specific strategies to manage expectations, and creating shared routines that honor each person's needs while maintaining respect and empathy within their faith framework.
Autism, Neurodiversity, or Narcissism? Understanding the Differences | Dr. Stephanie Holmes
Q: Would you tell us about neurodiversity first, and then weave that into how it affects relationship dynamics?
Neurodiversity involves differences in neurological wiring, such as autism and ADHD, which can lead to a mismatch in how partners communicate and relate. The key is understanding that two brains may need different approaches to connection, and finding ways to accommodate and adjust without blaming.

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