158. A Recipe for Narcissistically Abusive Relationships

Hey, Survivor!

In today’s episode, I break down the “recipe” behind narcissistically abusive relationships: the predictable blend of truth, lies, urgency, flattery, and psychological manipulation that keeps survivors stuck, confused, and doubting their own reality.

If you’ve ever wondered “How did I miss this?”, today’s episode will show you the answer: You didn’t miss anything — you were intentionally misled.

We’ll talk about trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, and cognitive dissonance… and why highly empathetic, intelligent, trustworthy people are targeted.

You’ll learn:

• The 6 “ingredients” narcissists use to manufacture trust

• Why mixing a little truth with a lot of lies is so effective

• How your nervous system gets trained to bond to chaos

• How to rebuild clarity using Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. pillars

• How to reframe shame, take back your power, and ground yourself in truth

Whether the narcissist in your life was a partner, parent, friend, coworker, or authority figure — this episode gives you the clarity and validation you deserve.

Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are.

💚Lesley

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