Post-Narc Life

Welcome to POST-NARC LIFE. You survived a narcissist. This means your brain changed. The survival habits that got you through the abuse aren't going to get you to success. We will undo those habits and replace them with ones that propel you towards the life you actually want. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Post-Narc Life podcast.  I'm your host, Laura Bytheway. I've been there, I get it. I help you make powerful new decisions, design the vision of the life you want, and then we go after it, removing all the narcissist conditioning out of the way. My clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece.     Get on my email list here Check out my website here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

If you have survived a narcissist, there's a good chance that it affects how you related to money. Whether you feel like money is scarce, not enough, shameful, or out of your control, this episode is for you. Let's change your relationship to money today and watch how your money changes. To learn more, check out the training on Money Mastery for Narcissism Survivors. For 1:1 Mentorship, fill out your application here and I will contact you to book a consultation. To join my group Membership, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Remember a couple of episodes back we talked about how what you're creating is your vehicle for healing? Today we are deep diving into an example of that - specifically building a business. Listen here to hear what it actually looks like to heal AS your business is being built, plus a real life client and how she did it. If you want to build a business or you're working on yours, and you want my brain and my support while you do the work of healing while building, I would be so excited and privileged to be by your side. One year of concentrated work Voxer messaging support Weekly one hour calls Your transformation from narcissist victim to peaceful creator of wealth, gifts to the world and a legacy of healing. Spots are limited so apply for private mentorship here (complementary consultation and included) Want weekly support with peers going through the same thing? Join the Post Narc Life Membership. All calls recorded and stored on the Private Podcast Get coaching for yourself and from others in your shoes. $97 per month --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

In today's episode I share a story with you that is near and dear to my heart. It's the story of how I was on the narcissist dynamic path of survival, pain, toxicity, struggle - and how what I can only describe has Heaven - intervened to get me off that path. This showed up for me as my significant relationship - my marriage - but it's the pattern that I have used to continue to help myself and to help others. It's why I do what I do. If you see yourself on that path and you want my help in getting you to choose another one in all areas of your life, I invite you to work with me. There are two ways: If you want a 1:1 private coaching experience, where we commit to one year of consistent work, please fill out this application. Once you send it in I will contact you and we can do a 1:1 consultation to set your goals and design your experience. If you want the group experience I offer a weekly group coaching membership, you can join here: **The private coaching option includes lifetime access to the membership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Your big ambitious dreams and goals aren't just for fun. They aren't just for AFTER you've done the work to heal. They are the means by which you accomplish the work to heal my friend. Your goals are the vehicle. Going after your goals shows you the work in an accelerated way, making it easier, faster, and more rewarding. Don't wait to work on your goals. Use your goal to drum up everything you've been survival trained to avoid. The Certification program is in the works. Get on the email list to be notified of upcoming dates. Apply for 1:1 coaching Join the Membership --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Survivors of narcissist abuse tend to fall into similar patterns, like the one where you never let yourself be happy. You beat yourself up for failing or for succeeding. Success is almost just as terrifying to the brain as failure. This is not a problem. Listen to learn more about how to help your brain get out of this trap. Get on the list for updates Apply for 1:1 coaching Join The Membership --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

For a long time I beat myself up for being as ambitious as I am. Not anymore. Now, I'm embracing it. What you want shows you who you are, and shows you your future, your destiny, and so much more. Don't hold yourself back, there's literally no reason why. We need you and your big dreams. Get on the email list Apply to work with me 1:1 Join the Membership --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Welcome to Elevated: A Post Narc Life Podcast. I am a life coach working specifically with those dealing with narcissists and recovering from toxic situations, who are ambitious and ready to start creating an extraordinary life. I'm elevating myself, my life, my business, my content, and my vision for my people. And I'm taking you with me. You have permission to go after the big things. It starts with forgiveness. I used to hold this back as the crowning step of full recovery. But instead we will flip that on its head and start with the hardest part. It will skyrocket your progress and make room for SO much that you're creating. Forgive yourself. Forgive the other person. It will free you. Learn more at laurabytheway.com Apply for private coaching Join the Membership --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Welcome to the next evolution of the Podcast. This is Elevated, a new podcast experience designed to take your coaching to the next level. New concepts, new directions, new offers. Enjoy! Check out the website here: laurabytheway.com Get on the email list here: https://mailchi.mp/bythewaycoaching.com/email-list-subscribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

We all carry around the potential for grief if we love people in our lives. Sometimes this grief potential is used against us by narcissists. Learn about what grief potential is and how to protect yourself. Believe me, I know what it's like to be so afraid of the grief I made decisions that went against my own self-respect. But the actual grief is SO different than anything I could have imagined. Don't let someone guilt you using grief you might be feeling in the future. You matter. Your boundaries matter. And your grief matters, but not like you think. Get on the email list for more updates. Book a call here for private coaching. Book a call here to discuss certification. Join the Membership with weekly group coaching calls AND access to The Private Podcast (bonus content, all previous coaching calls, and more).

Welcome back to another episode! This topic was inspired by a recent client call. I use thought experiements to help my clients access important aspects of their healing. In this instance, by guiding her through her natural thoughts that come up in an imaginary scenario, my client was able to access a level of self-forgiveness that was being held back by perfectionism and self-punishing. Listen to hear exactly how and what it created. Learn more about how I can help you by coaching together. Post-Narc Life Certification is HERE. If you are feeling the call to become a coach to help people in your situation, this is for you. The certification process will be highly individualized and focused on both your development as a coach AND getting your business off the ground. Book an info call here.

Have you agonized over the right time to leave? Leaving a narcissist situation, whether it be a spouse, job, or going no contact with family members is frought with so much fear, confusion, and drama. In today's episode I share with you some of the questions I ask my clients as they go to make this monumental decision. The goal is that you get clarity through managing your emotions and thinking so that you can access what it is you truly want. This takes some effort, but it's worth it. If you need help making this decision, I am here for you. Book a call and we can get to work. Join the email list for updates and current offers. Sign up for February's Masterclass: Post-Narc Dating

Join me in today's episode where we dive into specific, tangible ways to help your kids who might be dealing with a narcissist parent. You can't always save them from the narcissist things your ex or your current spouse is doing, you may not be able to prevent them from developing their own narc tendencies, but you CAN give them the tools and show them a better way. Today we will go over 5 tools that will best help your child: unconditional love, boundaries, processing emotion, managing your triggers, and being the example. If you can start to implement these in your relationship with your child you will notice a huge difference. If you'd like some help navigating this, I offer a free call where we discuss your situation and look at coaching options. Book here. Join the email list for upcoming offers and updates.

Tune in to this episode to learn about true self-care. We discuss the difference between self-care and self-pampering (both are good but it's important to know the difference). Plus I'll give you what my self-care looks like these days. More importantly, however, is the mindset behind self-care. It's important to have this mindset so that you can start building the self-care habits that will create healing for you. You'll notice as you start to incorporate self-care more often you might get accused of being selfish. In this episode we go over why that isn't true and how to start self-caring today. We will also go over my current offers. Join the Membership here. Book a call for sliding scale private coaching here. Get on the waitlist for The Certification [COMING SOON] by emailing me at laura@bythewaycoaching.com.

Today's episode is about emotional maturity, something a narcissist unfortunately does not have. Ultimately, surviving a narcissist might mean that you have had to put emotional maturity either on the back burner OR perhaps develop maturity to fast and to early, creating issues in your life. Doing the work to emotionally mature is not easy, but it is foundational for an amazing post-narc life. You'll hear real life examples from my own life and those of my clients, as well as the occasional happy sounds of my 2-year-old in the background. Being the responsible, emotionally mature adult for yourself is a new level of healing. Enjoy! If you've been wanting to work together for a while, now is a great time to get started. I'm offering a special for those who have been waiting for the right time and the right price. Book a call here to chat about your narcissist situation, your goals, and we will look at the coaching package that is the best fit for you. laurabytheway.com/contact

This episode was recorded around the new year prior to a LOT of drama that happened to me during the month of January. Listening to it a month later has been an amazing experience for me. In this episode I say: "In order to be able to achieve new heights in sports, you have train with heavier weights. The challenge is where the growth is, the challenge is where the extraordinary comes from." Little did I know that heavier weights were about to be dropped on me. It's been a massive uplevel that was totally unexpected. (I will go into more detail about this experience in the Private Podcast for Membership Members). We talk about what it looks like to let go of drama even if you're an HSP or feel emotions in a big way, perfectionism, narc-brain, how to deal with narcissists trying to create drama. To get on the email list so you are up to date on all current offers, announcements, training replays and registrations, sign up here. Join the membership for weekly group coaching support for your narcissist situation. Ready to go all in on creating YOUR results? Apply for Private Results-Based Coaching Here ***correction*** The Weekly Group Calling calls in The Post-Narc Life Membership take place usually on FRIDAYS at 1:00pm CST, this time is subject to change as needs of members change.

This episode is about confronting truths your brain has been avoiding potentially for years. It's not fun to see reality. But I promise you if you are willing to face it, there is so much on the other side - including peace, inner strength you never knew, freedom, and more. If you want to start creating the things you're after - reaching goals, building your life the way you want it, you have to see how you've been pretending in order to not rock any boats. This takes bravery. But guess what? You ARE brave. Right now. If you'd like help in this process, that's what I am here for. I've got you. Join the email list here. Join the Membership for Weekly group coaching here. Or you can apply for private coaching with me here.

Tune in this week to hear about how I am managing mulitple things this month to help support my highly sensitive brain. Use this pattern to apply to whatever is happening in your life so that your brain, wherever it's at, can get the support it needs to continue to heal and create the things you want in life. My goal is always to evolve into the next version of yourself. Every stressful event or narcissist-type relationship can be an opportunity to fuel that goal. Get on the email list for upcoming trainings and announcements. Join the email list here. Join The Membership to get access to the Private Podcast, weekly group coaching (happening Fridays at 1:00pm CST) and much more coming down the pipeline. Join the Membership here.

When my mom passed away, I inherited her journals. Books and binders of her thoughts and feelings about all the years and marriages and kids and motherhood and things she suffered and triumphs - a whole life in just a few volumes of words in her beautiful handwriting. One phrase stood out to me: "I will have a better life." She had written it sometime in 1987-1989, suffering in a highly volitile and toxic marriage and she was determined to get out and give her kids and herself a better life. She was unstoppable. Even though she didn't have access to the tools and resources we do today. You are unstoppable to. I invite you to have this iron will and I offer you all the tools at my disposal to help you have a better life. Who knows, maybe if she had had access to the work we're doing today, things may have been different for her. This is why I do this work. I was made for this, literally. You were made to succeed, to heal, to win, to live an amazing life. Watch the webinar Co-Parent Like a Boss for a powerful 2-hour training and coaching session. Join the Membership (Decemeber Special Monthly) Join the Membership (December Special Yearly) Apply for private Results-Based Coaching - where we work together 1:1 UNTIL you get the result you hire me for. No counting sessions. No stress. Just results.

You've heard how a narcissist has delusion of grandeur? In fact, they are excellent at creating and living in their own realities. So much so that they've sucked you into their reality. Getting out actually requires changes to your brain. Today we get a little philosophical. We talk about what it means to have perception, what delusion actually is, and how you can use it to your advantage without becoming a narcissist. If you're listening to this podcast, you're in the business of creating the real results you want in your life. This means we have to give up living in the narcissist world, even if it means giving up the validation we needed in the beginning. Let's get started creating YOUR new reality. It starts with your thoughts, beliefs, and a cleaned up brain. If you want my support, I offer Results-Based Coaching. Meaning we don't count sessions, we just work together UNTIL the result you hire me for arrives. It's simple. No stress. Just results. Apply for your spot here.

Do you feel controlled by the narcissist in your life? If so, it's for good reason. It's because they NEED to control those around them in order to feel safe and at peace in their world. This is of course not what you want for your life. It's time to learn how to take control back in your life. So in this episode we are talking all about how to take the control back in your life no matter who is in your life or how they try to control you. You'll learn some mindset shifts, with real application, so that you don't spend another day feeling controled. And if you're a co-parent trying to manage raising kids with a controlling person, you need to come to my Co-Parent Like a BOSS masterclass happening this week: Register for the class here. Apply for 1:1 coaching here.

Ever wonder what it really looks like when you do the work to heal? The nitty gritty of how your life actually changes? Today's episode goes into great detail on this so you can really see the vision for how your life could change as you apply the coaching tools and change your brain from narc-affected to confident, boundaried, and successful. I've coached enough clients to see a unique pattern that we will cover today. Sign up for the monthly Masterclasses Get on my email list See you at Coparent like a Boss

Your inner world is likely full of chaos if you're dealing with narcissists in your life. This has been true for all of my clients. I believe in building an amazing life, but most of the time, my people just want to feel peace. Peace is a skill. It's about building awareness of how the narcissist has used your emotions and your survival skills against you and replacing them with ones that actually create peace for you. Inner peace requires a change in your brain, and this is achieved in the coaching process. Listen in to hear a real testimonial from one of my clients who recently realized she achieved an abiding and deep inner peace, even though the narcissist in her life didn't change. Join me for Co-Parent Like a Boss happening December 14, 2022. Check out upcoming Master classes Get on the email list for updates.

So many of my clients have successfully divorced their narcissist ex but still have to co-parent with them for years to come. Their kids are caught in the middle. As a child of that situation I can attest that it will be ok. Not only did I survive a high-conflict divorce as a small child and many years of custody battles, I am thriving in a happy healthy marriage and raising my own kids with confidence. I want that for you and I want that for your kids. I want you to have the peace of mind, the tools, the hope that they really will be ok no matter who is in their life - when you master the work you're doing here. Join me for a masterclass: Co-Parent Like a Boss Where you will learn the specific tools I use to help my clients, the iron-clad mindset for success, and everything you need to help your kids get through their own trauma experience. Your kids will be ok. Join lots of others in your situation. We will open it up for coaching after the training to start applying the tools right away. Register here. Ready to hire me 1:1? Apply here.

Yes, even you, fellow survivor of narcissist abuse. Thoughts are THE most important thing you can manage when creating new things in your life, when creating the life you actually want. The narcissist in your life doesn't matter as much as your thoughts about them do. Because it's your thoughts that create the results in your life, not the narc. This episode is designed to really convince you of the power of your thoughts and how they are driving the ship. It's the most empowering news and the sooner you get into the habit of managing and really looking at your thoughts, the better your life will be. This episode is part of a week-long series of daily episodes. Get on the email list for more coming down the pipeline. Apply here for private results-based coaching.

Sometimes grief events just keep coming. This is not a problem. But it's important to do the work to process these griefs as they come. In this episode I will illustrate how I've learned how to process grief with a recent miscarriage and the lessons that I learned that I want to share with you. Life is full of successes and failures, gains and losses. If you decide today that you're here for ALL of it, you'll be able to process the griefs as they come and the avoid the resistance that our brains are wired to feel. You've got this. Go to laurabytheway.com to learn more about working with me 1:1 Here's the link to the body scans showing different emotions

When you’re in a narcissistic relationship or you’ve been raised by a narcissist, you’ve dealt with a lot of toxicity, and as a result, you’re in a lot of pain. The emotional pain is very intense, and it can be difficult to get out of. I've experienced this myself, and I also see my clients go through this all of the time too. This topic is one that is very near and dear to my heart, so I want to dive deeper into it today. You’re not alone, and I promise-there is a way out. In today’s episode, I’m talking more about: -What the pain really is and the variety of negative emotions you may be experiencing -The ways in which you end up hurting yourself -The reasons why you’re in pain -How to actually get out of the emotional pain (ways you can do so) Your emotions don’t always have to be a problem; they are simply emotions, and when you have the right tools in place and the ability to deal with them, you WILL be alright. I want you to understand that getting out pain and healing the pain you’re in is a long game. You will get some relief, but it will take time, and you shouldn’t be afraid to commit to that. Take the time to process your emotions, be with yourself, love yourself, and know that you can do this. If you know you need more support in this area, I’m here for you. I want to help you get out of this pattern and finally start to feel better, because you deserve to live your best life! Get on my email list to get access to trainings, freebies, and to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with me Check out my website SHOW NOTES: https://laurabytheway.com/episode15

You’ve developed certain belief systems in order to survive all of the emotional abuse you’ve had to endure from the narcissist in your life. These beliefs are NOT your fault, but it does take work to dismantle them; this is a huge part of what I help my clients with when we start working together. You don’t have to feel like you’re in fight or flight all of the time, and just barely surviving-I want better for you and your life! In today’s episode, I’m talking about 3 important mindset shifts you can make that will set you free. These are all shifts my clients have had to make, and they have been total game changers for them. This is a beautiful process, but it does take time, and you have to be willing to put in the work. When it comes to your mindset and the actions you’re taking, you have to have grace with yourself; it won’t be easy, but it IS doable. Eventually, you can actually become an entirely new person, and create a life you truly love, and are proud of. If you’re ready to do this work and you need someone to help you along the way, I'm here for you! Get on my email list to get access to trainings, freebies, and to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with me Check out my website SHOW NOTES: https://laurabytheway.com/episode14

If you’ve been around narcissists very much in your life, you may be afraid you’re turning into one too. I hear this a LOT from my clients, and they’re worried that they’re secretly a narcissist. If you’re asking yourself this question, chances are-you are not (narcs normally can not actually see or understand that they are one). I do want you to really consider what the word ‘narcissist’ means to you though, and how it’s affecting you, and everything going on in your life. In today’s episode, I’m talking more about: Using labels when it comes to the narcissists in your life, or those who are on the narc spectrum How you’re affected when you’re raised by narcissistic parents My personal narcissist tendencies that have come through in my own life The different types of narcissist tendencies How you can have compassion for the narc in your life, but not be afraid to shine your own light and celebrate your wins too Tools and techniques you can use to work through and manage your narcissist tendencies No matter what kind of narc tendencies you have (whether it’s quite a few or hardly any), it’s great that you’re thinking about them (that’s the first step), and it’s also important to be aware of/find out what they are. You have to be willing to dig into them (even if it’s painful), but you also HAVE to have plenty of self-compassion, love, and patience with yourself, and give yourself time to do the work. If you’re ready to take your work to the next level and fast track your results, I would love to work with you in 1-1 coaching. We absolutely can make your post-narc life a reality, so let’s do it together! Get on my email list to get access to trainings, freebies, and to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with me Check out my website

Welcome to another episode of the Post-Narc Life Podcast, where week by week I help you develop the mindset of a happy, peaceful life AFTER narcissist abuse PLUS how to reach your goals to create the amazing things you want. This week was a little more off the cuff so you'll get my thoughts on various narcissist interactions, including: when your Mom may or may not be a narcissist co-parenting with a narcissist ex when your adult child calls you a narcissist how to deal when someone goes no contact with you when your siblings pressure you to reconcile what it looks like to help your kids process their trauma No matter what narcissist situation you're in, there's a way out. There's a way to heal. You can do this. You can create the life you want. It takes some work, but if you're here you've already won half the battle. Join me in doing what it takes to let go of the narcissist narraive taking over your life so you can enjoy freedom, peace and unlimited potential. Join my email list here Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me here Follow me on Instagram Check out my website

If you’ve ever struggled with knowing how to have compassion and empathy for the narcissist in your life while also establishing healthy boundaries to keep yourself safe, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. This topic was actually requested by a listener, and I love getting to address important and much-needed topics like this one on the show. When you’re trying to figure out how to have compassion while also setting boundaries, it usually means you’re dealing with someone you love, like a family member or close friend. I know it’s not always doable to go ‘no-contact’ and cut all ties, and you may not want to, which is totally your choice too. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking more about: -Why it can be hard to have both compassion and healthy boundaries to keep you safe -What creates the situation that narcissism survivors have to deal with on a regular basis -The dynamic of having a narcissist mom in your life, and what your relationship may look like -How you actually can have appropriate compassion and empathy for your narcissist mom (or another narc in your life), while still keeping yourself emotionally safe -Why it’s okay to keep some relationships surface level, and not have a deep emotional intimacy in all of your relationships I want you to know (and please remember)-you can NOT save your narcissist mom emotionally and make her pain go away, even though you have been conditioned to believe that. The child-like instinct you feel to try and fix your mom is very powerful, but you don’t want to engage in that. If you’re doing things to keep her happy and she’s not doing the work to process her grief in appropriate ways, you’re just putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. It’s okay for you to feel how hard it must have been for the narcissist in your life by practicing empathy, understanding how tragic his/her life must have been, and also realizing it’s not YOURS to deal with. If you need help with feeling appropriate compassion for your narcissist mom (or whoever the narc is in your life), while still keeping yourself emotionally safe from anything that happens in that dynamic, I would be honored to coach you, and help you break the cycle for good! Get on the email list to get access to trainings, freebies, and to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode11

I’m really excited to bring on a wonderful person and one of my former clients, Bryan Brooks, for today’s episode. Bryan was a guest on my previous podcast, the ‘Get Yourself Back Podcast’, and at that time we were about halfway through working together. He’s back today to share the results he was able to achieve during our work together, and he’s actually achieved more than he ever thought possible. Bryan Brooks is an IT expert who owns his own business (he's been in the IT industry since 1997), and he’s a single dad. He spent several years married to a narcissist, and after going through a divorce, everything in his life suffered, and he was in a pretty dark place. He’s in a very different place now; his business is thriving, he’s the father to a brilliant 11 year old, and he even found the love of his life, and has built a healthy relationship with her. In today’s episode, we’re talking about: -Bryan’s life with his previous narcissistic relationship, and what his life looked like before coaching -How Bryan and I initially connected at a local networking meeting -My encouragement (and challenge) for Bryan to start putting himself out there and dating as much as possible -The tools Bryan learned and used from coaching to meet with and eventually form a romantic relationship with his now girlfriend (who he didn’t have to go far to meet) -Bryan’s advice for coming out of a narcissistic relationship, and then going on to find a healthy and loving relationship Bryan and I talked about some incredible things on this episode, and I couldn’t be more proud of the work he has done in his life since we first met. He really committed to coaching; he went to difficult places in order to change his thoughts and his mind, and he’s now reaping the rewards in his life. Magical things can happen when you work to shift the filter from ‘narc filter’ to ‘healthy person filter’. I want you to know what is TRULY possible when you show up and commit to doing the work, because it’s pretty amazing! Link to Part 1 of Bryan’s story: https://anchor.fm/get-yourself-back-podcast/episodes/14--Meaningless-to-Gangbusters-Client-Conversation-with-Bryan-Brooks-et3tnf Get on the email list to get access to trainings, and to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE:

When you’ve been with a narcissist for so long, you deal with something called the narc brain, and it affects your habits and thought patterns. The narcissist thought trap then occurs, and it comes up all of the time in the work I do with my clients. It’s really one of those things that can slow you down, and you stay stuck in pain, and inaction. You’ve been in survival mode for SO long; the constant emotional and verbal attacks are keeping you from going after what you really want, and creating the amazing post-narc life you deserve. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -How the narc brain (which is in a constant state of fight or flight) actually creates the narcissist thought trap -The 7 step process of how the narc brain keeps you trapped, and real-life examples of how this can look -How the brain is wired to avoid pain and stay efficient, no matter what -The constant pain a narcissist is in, and why they choose to inflict that pain onto others -What it looks like when you use narcissist tactics against yourself -The 3 steps for how you can actually get out of the narcissist trap-for good A really important reminder I want you to know is that emotional pain doesn’t actually come from your situation; it comes from your thoughts, and your interpretation of what’s happening in your life. Of course I know things won’t magically change if you just change your thoughts and are constantly positive (that’s not how it works), but it is vital to really look at your thoughts, and figure out what’s true, and what isn’t. When you find yourself in a situation with a narcissist and you’re continually playing the narcissist game just to survive, I don’t want you to blame yourself, and beat yourself up. Instead, I want you to have compassion for yourself (and a LOT of it), because you’ve been through so much. If you need help with any of this, this is the kind of work I do with my clients. They’re putting in the work and creating their dream lives, and it’s possible for you to do it too! Get on the email list to get access to trainings, and to be notified when membership becomes available Get access to the 3-Day Break Free from Narcissist Training Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode9

When you’ve been with a narcissist for so long, you deal with something called the narc brain, and it affects your habits and thought patterns. The narcissist thought trap then occurs, and it comes up all of the time in the work I do with my clients. It’s really one of those things that can slow you down, and you stay stuck in pain, and inaction. You’ve been in survival mode for SO long; the constant emotional and verbal attacks are keeping you from going after what you really want, and creating the amazing post-narc life you deserve. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -How the narc brain (which is in a constant state of fight or flight) actually creates the narcissist thought trap -The 7 step process of how the narc brain keeps you trapped, and real-life examples of how this can look -How the brain is wired to avoid pain and stay efficient, no matter what -The constant pain a narcissist is in, and why they choose to inflict that pain onto others -What it looks like when you use narcissist tactics against yourself -The 3 steps for how you can actually get out of the narcissist trap-for good A really important reminder I want you to know is that emotional pain doesn’t actually come from your situation; it comes from your thoughts, and your interpretation of what’s happening in your life. Of course I know things won’t magically change if you just change your thoughts and are constantly positive (that’s not how it works), but it is vital to really look at your thoughts, and figure out what’s true, and what isn’t. When you find yourself in a situation with a narcissist and you’re continually playing the narcissist game just to survive, I don’t want you to blame yourself, and beat yourself up. Instead, I want you to have compassion for yourself (and a LOT of it), because you’ve been through so much. If you need help with any of this, this is the kind of work I do with my clients. They’re putting in the work and creating their dream lives, and it’s possible for you to do it too! Get on the email list to get access to trainings, and to be notified when membership becomes available Get access to the 3-Day Break Free from Narcissist Training Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode9

When you have a narcissist in your life, the reality is it just sucks-I’m not going to mince words here. Whether you’re dealing with family members who make terrible choices, spouses who end up abusing you instead of loving you, or friends who don’t support you and end up betraying you, it can be crappy. You’re now pioneering a new path, and while it’s not going to be a smooth one, you can still make peace with your reality, once you acknowledge it. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -How to process through and accept emotions like anger, sadness, loss, and injustice when it comes to your narcissist reality -Dealing with and healing emotional abuse as soon as possible, no matter how it happened -Learning to let the narcissist go, as well as everything you wish they would do differently, and let your own emotions process and heal instead -Being brave enough to acknowledge your reality without judgment (whether you keep the narc in your life or not) -Understanding that the coaching process and tools will only work if you’re working to create something you ACTUALLY want -Choosing to be selective with the narcissists you do have to have in your life -Learning the right tools to hold space and have compassion for yourself as you navigate narcissist interactions in your life I love that I’ve been able to take the darkest parts of my life and use those experiences to help others every single day. Getting to see someone else’s life change for the better fuels me and feels extremely purposeful, no matter what kind of narcissist experiences I had to deal with along the way. It’s absolutely incredible, and there’s nothing quite like it. I want to remind you that the narcissist in your life is an opportunity, NOT an obstacle; they are a stepping stool to the thing that you really want. Knowing this information can refine and serve you to create the post-narc life you truly want. It really is an empowering and amazing process, and I’m here to help you if you need my expertise on your journey! Get on the email list to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode8

When you have a narcissist in your life, the reality is it just sucks-I’m not going to mince words here. Whether you’re dealing with family members who make terrible choices, spouses who end up abusing you instead of loving you, or friends who don’t support you and end up betraying you, it can be crappy. You’re now pioneering a new path, and while it’s not going to be a smooth one, you can still make peace with your reality, once you acknowledge it. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -How to process through and accept emotions like anger, sadness, loss, and injustice when it comes to your narcissist reality -Dealing with and healing emotional abuse as soon as possible, no matter how it happened -Learning to let the narcissist go, as well as everything you wish they would do differently, and let your own emotions process and heal instead -Being brave enough to acknowledge your reality without judgment (whether you keep the narc in your life or not) -Understanding that the coaching process and tools will only work if you’re working to create something you ACTUALLY want -Choosing to be selective with the narcissists you do have to have in your life -Learning the right tools to hold space and have compassion for yourself as you navigate narcissist interactions in your life I love that I’ve been able to take the darkest parts of my life and use those experiences to help others every single day. Getting to see someone else’s life change for the better fuels me and feels extremely purposeful, no matter what kind of narcissist experiences I had to deal with along the way. It’s absolutely incredible, and there’s nothing quite like it. I want to remind you that the narcissist in your life is an opportunity, NOT an obstacle; they are a stepping stool to the thing that you really want. Knowing this information can refine and serve you to create the post-narc life you truly want. It really is an empowering and amazing process, and I’m here to help you if you need my expertise on your journey! Get on the email list to be notified when membership becomes available Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode8

Deep self-connection: this is something you HAVE to have in order to heal, and create your beautiful, post-narc life with everything you want. Connection is absolutely an emotional need, and if you’re not working to build a deep self-connection, things are going to feel more challenging, stressful, and painful in a lot of ways. I want you to get to a place where you feel more grounded and self-assured, so whatever obstacles life throws your way, you will be more connected, in control, and you can achieve what you truly want. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -Reasons why a lack of self-connection is a problem -What a deep self-connection truly is -Moving past the need for hustle and self-pressure, and focusing on having more compassion for yourself -Learning to connect with the physical sensations of your body (especially after a stressful or traumatic event has happened) -Ways to connect with yourself on a deeper level, as well as with others -Things that get in the way of self-connection -Ways you can begin creating a deep sense of self-connection Building a deep self-connection means you are connected to your whole self-the good, the bad, the ugly, the pretty, and everything in between. I want you to start creating a safe space inside yourself, and watch out for those negative thoughts and emotions. Once you become more aware of those things, you can start to work on them, and if you need help in that area, I can help you on your journey with coaching! I hope you’re able to take all of these tools and create more self-connection with yourself. When you’ve built a deep self-connection, you have more confidence, and are more aware of what’s going on with your body; it’s truly a beautiful, and powerful thing! Get on the email list to be notified when membership becomes available Get access to the 3-Day Break Free from Narcissist Training Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode7

Deep self-connection: this is something you HAVE to have in order to heal, and create your beautiful, post-narc life with everything you want. Connection is absolutely an emotional need, and if you’re not working to build a deep self-connection, things are going to feel more challenging, stressful, and painful in a lot of ways. I want you to get to a place where you feel more grounded and self-assured, so whatever obstacles life throws your way, you will be more connected, in control, and you can achieve what you truly want. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -Reasons why a lack of self-connection is a problem -What a deep self-connection truly is -Moving past the need for hustle and self-pressure, and focusing on having more compassion for yourself -Learning to connect with the physical sensations of your body (especially after a stressful or traumatic event has happened) -Ways to connect with yourself on a deeper level, as well as with others -Things that get in the way of self-connection -Ways you can begin creating a deep sense of self-connection Building a deep self-connection means you are connected to your whole self-the good, the bad, the ugly, the pretty, and everything in between. I want you to start creating a safe space inside yourself, and watch out for those negative thoughts and emotions. Once you become more aware of those things, you can start to work on them, and if you need help in that area, I can help you on your journey with coaching! I hope you’re able to take all of these tools and create more self-connection with yourself. When you’ve built a deep self-connection, you have more confidence, and are more aware of what’s going on with your body; it’s truly a beautiful, and powerful thing! Get on the email list to be notified when membership becomes available Get access to the 3-Day Break Free from Narcissist Training Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode7

Deep self-connection: this is something you HAVE to have in order to heal, and create your beautiful, post-narc life with everything you want. Connection is absolutely an emotional need, and if you’re not working to build a deep self-connection, things are going to feel more challenging, stressful, and painful in a lot of ways. I want you to get to a place where you feel more grounded and self-assured, so whatever obstacles life throws your way, you will be more connected, in control, and you can achieve what you truly want. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: -Reasons why a lack of self-connection is a problem -What a deep self-connection truly is -Moving past the need for hustle and self-pressure, and focusing on having more compassion for yourself -Learning to connect with the physical sensations of your body (especially after a stressful or traumatic event has happened) -Ways to connect with yourself on a deeper level, as well as with others -Things that get in the way of self-connection -Ways you can begin creating a deep sense of self-connection Building a deep self-connection means you are connected to your whole self-the good, the bad, the ugly, the pretty, and everything in between. I want you to start creating a safe space inside yourself, and watch out for those negative thoughts and emotions. Once you become more aware of those things, you can start to work on them, and if you need help in that area, I can help you on your journey with coaching! I hope you’re able to take all of these tools and create more self-connection with yourself. When you’ve built a deep self-connection, you have more confidence, and are more aware of what’s going on with your body; it’s truly a beautiful, and powerful thing! Get on the email list to be notified when membership becomes available Get access to the 3-Day Break Free from Narcissist Training Connect with Laura on Instagram Connect with Laura on Facebook Apply for 1:1 coaching with Laura FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://laurabytheway.com/episode7

The widely accepted thinking about divorce is that it’s going to be HORRIBLE and you’re going to suffer. Meagan Norris doesn’t accept that. Sure, there will be difficulties, and yes, there will be times that are uncomfortable. But divorcing someone that you do not want to be with anymore is the start of a beautiful new life. You just have to change your mindset. In this episode I talk with Meagan about how her divorce coaching (and her own experience with divorce) can help women (or men) get into an empowered space, where you control how you feel and act throughout the process. You create a vision of what your life will be like after divorce, and you ‘anchor’ yourself to that vision, and progress toward making it a reality. Don’t be held back by the fear of feeling uncomfortable or the objections you may face from your kids, parents, friends or community. You are the CEO of your life, and this step needs to happen – to become who you’ve always wanted to be, and to manifest the life you secretly dream of inhabiting. The Post-Narc Life podcast is hosted by Laura Bytheway, a life coach specializing in surviving and eventually thriving after narcissist abuse. In the podcast, and through Laura’s coaching, you will give yourself permission to get rid of the old you that was merely surviving, you’ll decide what you want your new life to look like, and then you’ll dig in to actually doing the work and use the tools you’ll need to build and sustain your new life. Laura’s clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece. Find out how coaching can help by requesting a free consultation in the links below. Discussion Points: Meagan Norris – background and how she became a coach Divorce is going to be uncomfortable - but you can create the life you want Meagan’s journey, her ex, and her decision to divorce Helping her clients - what stage they usually approach her for coaching, finding that empowerment, owning your anger, stats on divorce Things that can get in the way of being the CEO - it’s all in your mindset At certain points, even Meagan used coaching tools against herself Meagan’s vision for her own life - when to start living it The liberation and independence of divorce Dealing with children during divorce - give them space to feel angry, hurt and upset - they will be better for it Does any of this resonate with you? Get in touch with Meagan for help! Resources: Meagan Norris Website Meagan Norris Instagram

YOU are the only person that can satisfy your own emotional needs. It is not anyone else’s responsibility. And, the beautiful thing is, you have all the tools you need – inside yourself. It may take some practice, and it may not be easy, but you are enough and you can give yourself the gift of meeting your own emotional needs. In this episode I'll be talking about a list of emotional needs that all humans have; things like a need for stability, connection, being valued, and unconditional love. If you live with a narcissist, they not only won’t give you these things, they are incapable of providing them. Imagine feeling a desperate need to be ‘seen’ by your partner, but that person is actually blind. That’s what it’s like when you attempt to get your needs met by a narcissist. The Post-Narc Life podcast is hosted by Laura Bytheway, a life coach specializing in surviving and eventually thriving after narcissist abuse. In the podcast, and through Laura’s coaching, you will give yourself permission to get rid of the old you that was merely surviving, you’ll decide what you want your new life to look like, and then you’ll dig in to actually doing the work and use the tools you’ll need to build and sustain your new life. Laura’s clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece. Find out how coaching can help by requesting a free consultation in the links below. Discussion Points: It’s important to begin journaling about what you want your new life to look like The need for unconditional love “Love bombing” tactics used by narcissists The need to not be abandoned The need to be valued The need for stability The need for connection The need for honesty from others Love languages - Dr. Gary Chapman Take a minute to write down your emotional needs Asking your healthy partner to help with your emotional needs occasionally is okay Don’t look outside your marriage or partnership to meet your emotional needs! Looking for new relationships after leaving a narcissist Give yourself what you need, it’s a gift to yourself, why wait, start now! Resources: Get Your Self Back Episode Love Languages by Gary Chapman Sign up for Post Narc Life Podcast Launch Event Training replays Post Narc Life Website

Trigger Warning: Suicide Is there a person in your life who manipulates your behavior to make themselves feel better? If you don’t say something specific or act a certain way, will they blame you for their sadness, depression, or pain? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about relationships with narcissists and how they play that game. I’ll share a story about an anonymous client’s mother and how she is attempting to manipulate her adult children with the narcissist’s game, and how I coach people to extract themselves from these dynamics. I’ll also share some of my own personal pain around the suicide of my own mother, only a year and a half ago. I was not responsible, and I was not to blame for her action, but it took quite a while to work through the feelings of guilt and blame I placed on myself. You can decide how to react when a narcissist says or does something to ensnare you in the game. Yes, you can feel empathy, offer help, and offer your love, but it is not your responsibility to make them feel better. The Post-Narc Life podcast is hosted by Laura Bytheway, a life coach specializing in surviving and eventually thriving after narcissist abuse. In the podcast, and through Laura’s coaching, you will give yourself permission to get rid of the old you that was merely surviving, you’ll decide what you want your new life to look like, and then you’ll dig in to actually doing the work and use the tools you’ll need to build and sustain your new life. Laura’s clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece. Find out how coaching can help by requesting a free consultation in the links below. Discussion Points: The narcissist game - changing yourself so they can feel better A client and her mother’s game Children who are taught/expected to appease/make a parent feel better Decades and generations of narcissist games and abuse When a narcissist threatens suicide – how to help Letting go of the “need” to try to change the narcissist’s thoughts Wasting your precious energy on blame, belittling, shame, withholding peace and kindness from yourself Many clients ask for help “communicating” with a narcissist Steps to stop playing the game: Notice your feelings Identify your thoughts Decide how to feel and think Feeling “Over-empathy” toward narcissists Red flag statements – when the game has gone too far Use these tools to notice when the “game” has started with a narcissist, practice not playing! Resources: Suicide prevention hotline

Only 1% of the population has a true, 100% Narcissistic Personality Disorder diagnosis, but there are millions of others that fall somewhere along the ‘narcissist spectrum.’ These people are ‘emotional children’ who use harmful tools on others. In this episode of Post-Narc Life, we will be looking at some of the tools narcissists used to elicit the responses from you that THEY need, to meet their emotional needs. These tools generally fall under 3 categories: Abandonment Distraction Manipulation Today we’ll talk about how you probably have had to respond to these forms of abuse [by abandoning your own feelings and self-care] to merely survive, and how you need to start recognizing how these harms make you feel, so you can identify those feelings, deal with them, and begin to build your post narc life! The Post-Narc Life podcast is hosted by Laura Bytheway, a life coach specializing in surviving and eventually thriving after narcissist abuse. In the podcast, and through Laura’s coaching, you will give yourself permission to get rid of the old you that was merely surviving, you’ll decide what you want your new life to look like, and then you’ll dig in to actually doing the work and use the tools you’ll need to build and sustain your new life. Laura’s clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece. Find out how coaching can help by requesting a free consultation in the links below. Discussion Points: What can I call you, my listeners? Post Nark-ies? Write in with your great ideas! It’s not our job to blame or label people narcissists The 3 Harmful Tool Categories: This sinister tool plays upon primal survival instinct You keep trying to please, spinning in doubt and altered reality Narcs create an emotion in you that makes you want to appease them, they love this, it meets their emotional needs Abandonment (threatening to leave, making others leave you, isolating you) Distraction (gaslighting, judging, labeling, and blaming) Manipulation (guilt trips, yelling and screaming, lying) The guilty pleasure of Real Housewives Salt Lake City and the LDS connection

Welcome to episode two of the Post-Narc Life podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn a little more about me and my back story, how I’ve emerged from narcissistic abuse, and how that has enabled me to become a life coach to help others break cycles and extricate themselves from decades, even centuries, of narcissist abuse. Today I’ll give you some mindset tools you can use to help you on your way to building your post-narc life and becoming your true self again. The Post-Narc Life podcast is hosted by Laura Bytheway, a life coach specializing in surviving and eventually thriving after narcissist abuse. In the podcast, and through Laura’s coaching, you will give yourself permission to get rid of the old you that was merely surviving, you’ll decide what you want your new life to look like, and then you’ll dig in to actually doing the work and use the tools you’ll need to build and sustain your new life. Laura’s clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece. Find out how coaching can help by requesting a free consultation in the links below. Discussion Points: Some of my history with narcissistic abuse My life coaching and how I discovered my purpose and passion Think back to where you first noticed patterns and cycles of narc abuse It’s not an obligation, but what if you can help others break the cycle of abuse, its an opportunity The 3 Mindset Tools: Your story of abuse does not define you- it reveals your strength - use it as a tool Everything that happens TO you, is FOR you – use it as fuel You are a pioneer, chopping a new path through a jungle - you may experience pushback from family that is still living with abuse, this is not a problem. Have gratitude for your story, and use it to find your true self again Join me for a live group coaching event on FB August 2-4, 2022! Reserve your spot, sign up below! Resources: Post Narc Life Website: https://laurabytheway.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bythewaycoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabytheway/Apply to work with me: https://laurabytheway.

Welcome to POST-NARC LIFE. You survived a narcissist. This means your brain changed. The survival habits that got you through the abuse aren't going to get you to success. We will undo those habits and replace them with ones that propel you towards the life you actually want. Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Post-Narc Life podcast. I’m your host, Laura Bytheway. I've been there, I get it. I help you make powerful new decisions, design the vision of the life you want, and then we go after it, removing all the narcissist conditioning out of the way. My clients are men or women who have narcissist parents, in-laws, spouses, or exes, as well as those dealing with estranged adult children or addicts, and those who have been abused by narcissists in a religious or professional context. If you've survived a narcissist and you still haven't reached your goals, coaching may be the missing piece. Discussion Points: Congratulations and welcome! You’re here, and you’ve survived life with a narcissist. Building a new you– your brain is probably still in survival mode Coaching vs. Therapy– you may need one or both, but they are very different The reality of toxic positivity What can a post-narc life look like? Whatever you dream it can be! Many clients have lived decades of narc abuse The 3-Step Process: Decide to leave your old life behind, give yourself permission Create the next version of yourself - visualize it Do the work – tools, mindset, boundaries, dealing with drama – rinse and repeat until your results are achieved Join me for a live group coaching event on FB August 2-4, 2022! Resources: Post Narc Life Website: https://laurabytheway.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bythewaycoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabytheway/The Life Coach School: https://thelifecoachschool.com/Apply to work with me: https://laurabytheway.com/contactEmail Laura at laura@bythewaycoaching.com

If you've spent decades of TRYING to be good enough and you know that you want to stop but the urge keeps coming up, this episode is for you. You'll walk away with 7 optional takeaways that will help you shift out of the urge to use your energy, time, and effort trying to prove to someone else that you measure up, or to make someone else believe something about you so that you have permission to feel like you are enough. Let's be done with that, so listen here for a few tools that may help. Email me at laura@bythewaycoaching.com Snag the PDF "5 Things Your Adult Daughter Needs You to Know" https://mailchi.mp/bythewaycoaching.com/5thingsformothers Book your consult here: bit.ly/btwconsultrequest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

For those of us recovering from narcissists, a complicated relationship with our Moms is pretty common. In this episode I share the experience of losing my mother, some lessons I've learned and how it can apply to your complicated relationship with your mother. Trigger warning: suicide and abuse. You're invited to join me on a call where we will implement some concepts discussed in this episode in your situation. On Friday, May 13, 2022 at 12:30pm on Zoom we'll do some basic training on how to uncomplicate your relationship with your mother and then we will dive into live coaching. So do the exercise suggested in the episode and then come to call and bring your questions and get coached! Register for the class here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcuytpj8tHtOZoabAX5cnqBJRWnV3u_Oy For the replay, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/bythewaycoaching.com/email-list-subscribe Request a consultation for 1:1 coaching: https://bit.ly/btwconsultrequest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Welcome back to another episode! Today I announce The Invincible Mastermind - a six month group coaching program designed to transform you into an emotionally invincible person. We kick off with a retreat in Waco, and spend the next six months working together to deal with everything in the way of becoming who you want to be. To find out more go to https://www.bythewaycoaching.com/invincible-2021. Hurry, applications close Monday night, September 13th, 2021 at 11:59pm! The deadline is to make sure we have the numbers ready for catering and other services at the retreat. If you missed the deadline but still want to be part of The Mastermind, email me at laura@bythewaycoaching.com Today Debra and I talk about her transformation from a person who was terrified all the time of other people's negative emotion. She felt responsible for all of it, and couldn't stand it if someone wasn't perfectly happy. And now, she is totally free and so much more at peace, and we walk you through exactly how she did it and what it looked like. Bonus: we do a live coaching about an unexpected unveiling of a secret narcissist in her life. You'll get to witness in real time an unrehearsed coaching about Debra's thoughts about this person and how we help her manage "the cringe" among other emotions. You can join my email list here: https://bit.ly/3thoughtboundaries You can watch The Invincible Mastermind Trainings (Parts 1 and 2) here: https://bit.ly/Invincible2replay Apply for The Invincible Mastermind here: https://tr6mfjapwa5.typeform.com/to/q9Vijvib --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

I've been gone the last few months as I've been grieving and putting myself back together after my Mom recently passed away. I talk about this before we dive into a conversation I recorded a few months ago. Inna, a current client, is dominating in her life. We talk about all the things she has overcome through our work together. More client conversations and interviews coming up as I slowly get back into the swing of things. Thanks for your patience and I hope you get some questions answered today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

Meet another one of my amazing clients, Bryan Brooks. He's an IT expert, entrepreneur, and single dad. He spent several years married to a narcissist, and even years after divorce, his life, his work, and his will to live suffered. We talk about what it was like getting coached and how his life did a complete 180 as we worked together. Interested in hiring Bryan for your IT needs: www.brooksitservices.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support

This episode is a little different. Today we will be talking with a real-life client of mine, Dr. Bethany Pellow. We worked together to heal her anxiety, her need to caretake others' emotions and how all of that affected her success in her business. It's a fun, casual conversation where we touch on what it's like to be coached by me, how the coaching process helped her heal, and what she recommends to those listening. Enjoy! You can contact Dr. Bethany at drbethanypellow@gmail.com Join my email list here: https://mailchi.mp/bythewaycoaching.com/get-access-to-trainings Book a consult with me by emailing me directly at laura@bythewaycoaching.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/post-narc-life/support