Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships

81. The REAL Reason Narcissists Deceive You & Why The Heartbreak Cuts So Deep

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How do you heal when the person you trusted most didn’t just lie to you — they distorted your entire reality?

If you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know the pain is not just heartbreak, it’s betrayal at the deepest level. This episode explores why their lies cut so deep and why healing from their manipulation feels like a mindf*ck.

In this episode, you’ll gain:

  • A clear understanding of why narcissists use deception
  • Insight into how gaslighting rewires your perception of reality and disorients you from yourself
  • The real reason it’s so hard to accept who they truly are, even after you see the truth

Listen now to finally make sense of the confusion, and learn how to rebuild your sense of truth after narcissistic deception.

MENTIONED:

  • Episode 60 - Why Narcissists Manipulate & How To Protect Yourself From Getting Trapped With Narcissism Expert James Marrugo: https://pod.fo/e/29e228

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In this podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak, betrayal and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting, love bombing and trauma bonding that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and spotting the red flags so you can experience future healthy relationships.