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

42. Why We Don't Walk Away From Red Flags & Continue Cycles of Heartbreak in Narcissistic Relationships

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Ever look back on an unhealthy relationship and think, "What was I thinking—was I blind or just a professional red-flag collector?"

(I’ve been there, no shame here.)

If you’ve ever found yourself cringing at your past choices and wondering why you stuck around longer than a bad Netflix series, this episode dives deep into the real reasons behind those decisions—and how you can finally move on without the guilt trip.

In this episode you will:

• Understand what fuels our dissociation from seeing the red flags are waving
• They key you need in order to recognize behavior that isn’t working for you and walk away
• Learn how to stop judging yourself like it’s an Olympic event and start healing for real

It’s time to ditch the red flags and reclaim your peace—no more relationship reruns! Press play for all the goodness.

MENTIONED:

• Find Yourself Again (A self-guided course to help you identify your values, non-negotiables, and wants so you can enter into healthy relationships confidently): https://brewolta.mykajabi.com/find-yourself-again
• 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://www.brewolta.com/lovebombing

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://www.brewolta.com/lovebombing

🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://www.brewolta.com/want-real-love

• Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
• Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
• Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
• Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

🌻 ⁠Submit an interest form⁠ to work with me: https://www.brewolta.com/interest-form

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