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The Covert Narcissism Podcast

Renee Swanson, Bleav
Covert Narcissism
Emotional Abuse
Mental Health
Divorce
Narcissism
Gaslighting
Narcissistic Abuse
Self-Reflection
Manipulation
Narcissistic Mirroring
Relationships
Boundaries
Visualization
Meditation
Mindfulness
Trauma Responses
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Self-Compassion
Resilience
Self-Empowerment

Covert narcissistic abuse crushes one’s soul. This podcast is devoted to understanding covert narcissistic abuse, its effect on the victims, and how to heal.

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In this episode, we’re diving into the conversations I wish I could have had with the covert narcissist in my life. The words I rehearsed but never said. The truths I buried for the sake of “keeping the peace.” The sarcasm I bit back. The boundaries ... more

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At the end of every episode, I say, “I wish you so much peace on your journey of healing.” But today, I want to pause and really talk about what that journey actually looks like—because healing from covert narcissistic abuse isn’t what most people th... more

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In this raw and emotional episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most devastating dynamics in families with a covert narcissist: when the parent doing all the emotional labor is unseen, while the other parent gets all the praise.

We unpack the c... more

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I often get asked:

•Why did this happen to me?

•How did I get here?

•How do I prevent it from ever happening again?

•How do I heal from this?

These are excellent questions and they are very related to each other. Why did this happen to me has a ... more

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Recent Guests

Debbie Mirza
Best-selling author of The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist and life coach trained by Martha Beck.
debbimirza.com
Episode: The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist with Debbie Mirza
Dr. Mazzella
Narcissism expert and therapist
Episode: When Your Adult Child is a Covert Narcissist: A Parent’s Dilemma with Dr. Mazzella
Stephany Ann
Award-winning attorney and advocate for domestic violence victims.
Episode: Turning Your Life Around with Special Guest, Stephany Ann
Rebecca Zung
Narcissist negotiating expert, top attorney, best-selling author
Self-employed
Episode: Can We Negotiate with Covert Narcissists?
Vanessa Reiser
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in narcissistic and cult abuse
Episode: Raising Awareness for Covert Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser
Ross Rosenberg
Expert in trauma and relationship dynamics, author of 'The Human Magnet Syndrome' and 'The Codependency Revolution'
Self Love Recovery Institute
Episode: Exploring a Different Perspective of Codependency with Ross Rosenberg
Dr. Melissa Kalt
Trauma expert and author with extensive experience helping victims of narcissistic abuse
Owner of Melissa Kalt, MD.
Episode: Removing Trauma From the Body (Special Throwback Episode)
Sarene Leeds
Survivor of emotional abuse and host of the podcast 'Emotional Abuse Is Real'.
Episode: The World Enables Covert Narcissists Guest episode with Sarene Leeds
Caryn Dixon
A musician who shares her experiences with covert narcissism during her marriage.
Caryn Dixon Music
Episode: It’s a Yo-Yo Relationship

Host

Renee Swanson
Host and creator focused on raising awareness about covert narcissism and its emotional impact on victims. She aims to provide practical advice and healing strategies through her discussions and narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Same, same, same on parental narcissist! Powerful episode!❤️❤️‍🩹❣️

    Such a powerful episode revealing the trauma from a parent being a narcissist and how you define yourself after being so abused.❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeaCJay
    United Statesa month ago
  • A complete life saver

    Finding this podcast dramatically changed my life in days and I cannot stop listening to the archives. It feels like I am becoming more sane each minute I listen. Renee has incredible wisdom, and an unbelievable capacity to break down these extremely complex topics into digestible comprehensive points to help heal the inner distress and cognitive dissonance that result from this experience. Renee, you are giving such an incredible gift to the world. Thank you so much for your astonishingly helpf... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yassiep
    Canada3 months ago
  • Credibility

    The River, Seine. Not CYAN. A cursory search will provide you with the correct pronunciation, if you are not a student of languages. You announce your podcast by saying you aren’t a therapist, (okay) then you end it with the perfunctory statements of liability, (okay…), then you cannot correctly pronounce the name of a river that so far seems paramount to the story of this particular episode. Come on now. This is not a solid foundation for trust in any other aspect of your podcast. Sorry, not so... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    annoyedaf1234567
    United States5 months ago
  • Love how she gets it!

    I don’t really know who she is or how I found her but wow…this episode explains why we can’t make decisions omg… from husband AND childhood for me. My sister who was more like golden child as I was the clearly differentiated scapegoat can not get my struggles at all to this day. Thanks for walking us through in such detailed examples of how this happens, how we think through all scenarios before even opening our mouth, and how there’s no way to please our husbands no matter how many ways so call... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Purely M
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you for discussing and sharing that there many forms of abuse and it doesn’t have to be physical abuse and batter to meet the requirements as a Domestic Violence Victim and Survivor.

    There are many forms of trauma and I would dare to say, most of us aren’t aware of how complex trauma is. I feel the strongly that PTSD is also viewed primarily as a combat veteran coming home from war. We are not taught how to protect ourselves from hidden threats. I know better now. I am capable of having ... more

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    hdearmanlintner
    7 months ago

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There is a strong emphasis on healing and empowerment, with feedback highlighting transformative impacts on personal well-being.
Listeners find the content validating and insightful, often expressing gratitude for the host's ability to articulate their experiences.
Many appreciate the mix of expert insights and relatable personal stories that enhance understanding of complex emotional dynamics.
Criticism arises occasionally regarding the focus on the host, with calls for more emphasis on content and guest contributions.

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The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist with Debbie Mirza
Q: Can victims learn to trust again?
Debbie believes that victims develop wisdom regarding trust and learn to listen to their bodies and signals about who is deserving of trust.
The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist with Debbie Mirza
Q: Is there hope for a victim of covert narcissistic abuse?
Debbie emphasizes that there is always hope and recovery is possible; it can lead to a transformative path of self-discovery and healing.
The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist with Debbie Mirza
Q: What inspired you to write books about covert narcissism?
Debbie explains that her personal experience in a long relationship with a covert narcissist led her to seek understanding and ultimately write about the topic as she discovered the effects and dynamics involved.
From Fixer to Free: Breaking the Cycle of a Narcissistic Mother’s Influence
Q: What have you learned from your experiences in trying to separate your own voice from the voice of your mom?
Cara expresses the importance of distinguishing her own thoughts from her mother's toxic influences, emphasizing the need for inner child healing and personal growth.
From Fixer to Free: Breaking the Cycle of a Narcissistic Mother’s Influence
Q: Can you give us a little picture of what your experience with a covert narcissistic mother looked like?
Cara describes her upbringing as feeling normal at first, but later realizing through comparisons with friends' families that her mother's behavior was not typical. She became responsible for smoothing over her mother's interactions with others, which overshadowed her childhood.

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2. Dr. Mazzella
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4. Rebecca Zung
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7. Dr. Melissa Kalt
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