In this episode, we explore what might be happening beneath the surface when a narcissist hurts someone. Do they feel guilt, shame, or nothing at all? We look at psychological insights, emotional defense mechanisms, and what this means for your healing.

sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/202203/do-narcissists-feel-guilty-about-abusing-loved-ones

https://esteemology.com/inside-the-mind-of-a-narcissist-whats-really-go-on/

https://americanpsychotherapy.com/images/pdf/ce2005/summer/shame%20and%20narcissism.pdf

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What if depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance—but a deeply rooted survival response?In this episode, we explore how depression can emerge as a coping skill in response to early trauma, chronic stress, or emotional neglect.Understanding the protective role of shutdown and withdrawal is the first step toward compassionate healing.

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Growing up in a toxic or emotionally chaotic family often means learning to abandon your own needs to keep the peace. In recovery, setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s survival. This video explores how to identify, set, and protect healthy boundaries as part of healing from dysfunctional family dynamics.

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What if the behaviors we call addiction were once the brain’s best attempt to protect us from pain? In this video, we explore addiction not as a flaw or failure, but as a learned coping mechanism shaped by trauma, stress, and emotional survival. By understanding the neuroscience and psychology behind addiction, we can begin to reframe recovery—not as fixing what's broken, but as healing what was hurt.

Topics Covered:

• How addiction develops as emotional survival
• The link between trauma and addictive behavior
• Why compassion is key to recovery
• Steps toward rewiring the brain for healing

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Childhood trauma shapes how we see ourselves and the world—often in silence and survival. In recovery, we begin to name what was hidden, feel what was buried, and reclaim the safety we never had.

Addiction often begins as a coping mechanism—a way to numb pain, escape reality, or survive what once felt unbearable,

In this episode, we explore narcissistic appropriation—the subtle and often invisible way a narcissist takes over your thoughts, emotions, and even identity, making you feel like you no longer belong to yourself.

PTSD is a natural response to overwhelming experiences, and healing is possible with time, support, and compassion. Here is some information on it.