The Narc and Me

In today's episode, Narc & Me host Ashlee talks about taking a break. Sometimes feeling “stuck” means you need to stop and take a break to be able to push forward. How can you take a break with a busy life? What does that look like while continuing to heal. We talk about taking stock in ourselves and how those moments can be the most healing.

Karlie Page, @redhighheals, is a life and relationship coach and my goodness, do we get in to the nitty gritty of boundary setting, healthy relationships, dating post-trauma, and how to get back to living your absolute best life.

The Narc & Me podcast welcomes back Tre De La Torre ( De La Torre (@Iwaslikeyo_trey1) for a deep dive into triggers as you move past the initial healing phase. Having a tool kit and strategy is the critical piece to tackling these unfortunate story tellers. We catch up with Trey heating what he's been up to an the exciting announcement of what he has coming up next.

On this weeks episode of The Narc & Me, Manjit Ruprai (@manjit_ruprai) joins us to talk about the aftermath of healing. Is the number of narcissists growing? What's contributing to the growth and is society contributing to the problem?

Jim Brillon, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, joins the Narc and Me to explore the world of Antisocial Personalities and Cluster B's. This week we explore Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Psychopathic and Sociopathic behaviors, traits and red flags.

The Narc & Me podcast welcomes abuse survivor and coach Nia Renee (@hottoloveabatteredwoman) for an open discussion about how you need to be loved after abuse. In this episode we talk about the lasting effects of parental abuse and how Nia change her story into a happy, healthy ending.

Finding joy after abuse can feel impossible. Aimee Seemas-Day, Licensed Psychotherapist and Survivor of Narc Abuse, joins us with tips and insightful ways to move through the pain, confusion and lack of trust to a better, happier future.

Divorcing a narcissist or a high-conflict partner has a unique set of challenges. In this weeks episode of the Narc & Me Podcast, Certified Divorce Coach and Parenting Specialist, Tessa Noel (@coachkindmama) joins us to share her tips and insights to navigate the legal system with a toxic partner.

In this week's episode of the Narc & Me podcast, we chat. Ashlee, our host talks about what she's learned from the 20 guests that have joined the podcast, a shift in the way she looks at boundaries and the new approach she's taking to the healing journey.

Trauma Recovery Coach Lindsay Goodman joins the Narc & Me to discuss the fact that abuse knows no boundaries. Giving abusive relationships a voice in the queer community, Lindsay shares her story and the strides she's made in the healing journey.

On this weeks episode of the Narc & Me, Dave from @healing.from.a.narcissist joins the podcast. To date, this has been an anonymous account. Dave and Ashlee break down how we define ourselves breaking down the documentary In & Of Itself and how we begin to see ourselves post abuse.

The Narc and Me welcomes SJ, @le_disco_mama, to explore the difficult conversation of infertility and miscarriage while living with a narcissist. This emotional episode digs into the tactics used to secure supply and the pain of enduring these difficult experiences with an unsupportive partner. Trigger Warning: This episode may be upsetting for those who have recently experienced the loss of a child or facing the inability to conceive.

Katherine Kleis returns to the Narc & Me to discuss “New Beginnings.” From changing your mindset, to baby steps in healing, to entering into the world of dating post-abuse. We discuss your next steps to break the toxic patterns, further your healing, and build your next chapter.

In this week's episode of the Narc & Me podcast, we chat. Ashlee, our host talks about the last year in narcissistic about recovery, ways to redirect focus back on to yourself and the ups and downs of the healing journey. Through awareness in this community and online, we can all heal and grow moving into a happier life post abuse.

Michelle, @michell_themindsetcoach, joins the Narc & Me podcast to talk about the empath. What makes you an empath and what are the benefits to being empathetic? How do you decipher between a HSP (highly sensitive person) and an empath? How do these two groups create and hold healthy boundaries? We explore all this and more in today's episode.

Cody Isabel, Neuroscientist and Self Esteem Coach (@mindbrainbodylab) joins the Narc & Me to explore the many negative effects of prolonged exposure to narcissistic abuse. Did you know that abuse can cause brain damage? There are serious consequences of long term exposure to narcissist abuse tactics. In this episode, we explore the damage from trauma, how to establish new neuro-pathways for healing, and a new self narrative to help speed the recovery from abuse.

Lisa Sonni, @_stronger_than_before_coach, joins The Narc & Me podcast again to answer the difficult question “what if I stay?” How does choosing to stay with the narcissist effect you? How does choosing to stay impact you children? In this conversation, we explore ways to parent your children so they feel safe, loved and supported when a parent happens to be a narcissist.

Tina DiMattia joins for an open conversation with a therapist who has extensive experience treating both narcissists and recovering partners of narcissists. Tina DeMattia earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University to specialize in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). She is currently licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, as well as by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. She specializes in relationship and sex therapy, eating disorders, PTSD, personality disturbances, mood disorders (including bipolar), depression, suicidal ideation, and all anxiety disorders relating to trauma and abuse. Tina has insights and tips that help explain what you went through and how to take steps forward.

This week the Narc & Me welcomes self aware narcissist Lee Hammock to the show. With 1.6 million followers on TikTok alone, Lee has been featured in USA Today for using his platform to share information on the personality disorder, how to see the red flags and why going no contact with a narcissist is the most important thing you can do to move onto a healthy, happy life.

Dr Kerry McAvoy joins the Narc & Me for a discussion on the many types of Narcissists. From Communal to Vulnerable Narcissist, the personality disorder is not a one size fits all disorder. With the range of categorizations, you'll find both similarities and differences in how these individuals navigate the world as well as abuse their partners. Tune in for this informative breakdown of the types of narcissists you might encounter.

Certified life & Relationship Coach, Bri, a Narcissist Abuse Survivor joins this weeks episode of the Narc & Me. Narcissistic abuse can come with a lot of different emotions including shame. Finding ways to move through the trauma, making sense of it all can be hard. Coach Bri shares her experiences and how she uses them to guide her clients to a better (new) life!

Ro Faye, also know as "Rollercoaster of Love" joins the "Narc & Me” to discuss healing. Ro is a trauma informed coach who is full of tips and strategies to help you heal from abuse. She guides us to ask the right questions and how asking those questions can lead us to helpful answers. If you have ever asked questions like “when am I am going to feel better” and why the “why” only holds us back, this episode is for you!

Ready to feel empowered? Lisa Lou (aka @thelisalu_girlpower) joins the "Narc & Me" podcast to talk red flags, how the narc treats their supply, and how to regain your confidence. Lisa is the epitome of giving you that needed dose of courage to move forward in the face of difficult healing.

What questions do you have about the Narcissist? How do they function? Why do narcissists do and say the things they do? How do you best understand so you can support a friend or family member coming out of the abuse? Kevin Connolly (owner of Action Park Media), and long time friend of Ashlee (the Narc & Me host), joins in to ask the tough questions. The perfect episode to share with those trying their best to support you in your healing journey. The Narc & Me podcast is produced by ACTIONPARK MEDIA.

Break the cycle of toxic thoughts! What is rumination? Why and how do we get stuck in this cycle of ruminating? How do you break the endless memory recall in order to move forward? Trey De La Torre, @iwaslikeyo_trey1, a survivor and coach talks about his “Breaking Free From Rumination Course” and how to free yourself from the endless cycle of toxic thoughts. The Narc & Me podcast is produced by ACTIONPARK MEDIA.

Narcissistic abuse is not limited to romantic partners. Many survivors find that these patterns of abuse stem from childhood. Katherine Kleis, @stand_coaching, Trauma informed Personal Relationship Coach talks the differences in the manipulation and abuse, coping skills and ways to get out and heal from abuse. The Narc & Me podcast is produced by ACTIONPARK MEDIA.

How do you break Trauma Bond? The most frequently asked question when healing from Narcissistic Abuse. Lisa Sonni (@_stronger_than_before_coach), relationship coach, abuse educator and specialist in breaking trauma bond joins this weeks episode of The Narc & Me to share tips and tricks to breaking the thing chemical and emotional tie to your abuser.

What are the motivations behind what a narcissist says and does? Why do they resort to gaslighting and manipulation? Ben Taylor (@rawmotivations), self aware narcissist, joins this weeks episode of “The Narc & Me” to share the real story of what's going on in the relationship between narcissist and supply.

" What makes someone a real narcissist? Join us as we explore the 9 traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) with licensed psychologist, Kerry McAvoy. See how many traits you must have in order to be diagnosed with NPD. We all have a few narcissistic traits, let's learn why that doesn't make us all narcissists."

“Welcome to "The Narc and Me," an exploratory deep dive into surviving a narcissistic relationship. Meet your Host, Ashlee Levitch and learn her story, what "The Narc in Me" will hold, and feel inspired as a survivor comes out stronger on the other side.

The Narc & Me, a podcast hosted by Ashlee Levitch, a 5 year survivor of Narcissistic Abuse. The Narc & Me podcast will explore the healing journey, how to break trauma bond, the number one question asked by fellow survivors: “What is cognitive dissonance and why did it keep you in the relationship with a toxic, abusive partner?” What are the physical and sometimes long lasting effects of being with a narcissistic partner and will they go away? Narcissistic abuse has been called by many licensed professionals as “the most severe form of domestic violence” and yet in most cases, it's still suffered behind closed doors. The Narc & Me will shine a spotlight on the abuse, the traits of narcissist and their long list of tactics to gain supply, how they trauma bond them, devalue them, breadcrumb and future fake them and ultimately break down their self. And more importantly, how you heal after all of this has been done to you.