Navigating Narcissism: Angela Myer on Overcoming Abuse and Planning a Safe Exit
Brian Livingston introduces Angela Myer, who shares her background and insights on parenting styles and their impact on narcissism. Angela delves into situational narcissism, recounting personal experiences and discussing workplace abuse that led to her pivotal turning point. The conversation shifts to perspectives on forgiveness and the challenges of therapy. Angela offers advice on dealing with narcissistic behavior and reasserting dominance. She explains how to recognize and handle hoovering, love bombing, and negative relationship patterns. The episode also covers planning a safe exit strategy from an abusive relationship. Angela's contact information is provided before the episode wraps up with closing remarks and a sign-off.
Key Points
- Understanding narcissism through the lens of different parenting styles can help break cycles of negative behavior.
- Effective communication strategies, such as the sandwich approach and using "I" statements, can help manage interactions with narcissistic individuals.
- Planning a safe and strategic exit is crucial for those looking to leave abusive relationships, ensuring all necessary precautions are taken.
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Transcript
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