{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9c2a1c99-0160-478f-93dc-9e6c0148c295","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Evict the Narc Within: Breaking Free from Internalized Shame with Emma Lyons","description":"In this powerful episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Emma Lyons, trauma-informed healer and creator of The Trauma Matrix, to decode the \u201cinner narcissist\u201d\u2014the shaming voice many of us mistake for self-discipline or self-improvement. We explore how this internal critic often operates like a covert narcissist, subtly eroding our confidence and fueling cycles of perfectionism, burnout, and shame. Emma shares her signature \u201cBREAK\u201d framework that helps people dismantle this voice, reclaim their power, and thrive authentically. Whether you're stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, or feel imprisoned by internal shame, this episode invites you to break the trance and come back home to your true self.This is not just a conversation\u2014it\u2019s a call for radical self-liberation.\nAbout the Guest \u2013 Emma Lyons:Emma Lyons is a trauma-informed healer and founder of The Trauma Matrix. Known for her bold take on internalized shame, Emma empowers women to dismantle the inner narcissist\u2014the toxic shame voice disguised as self-discipline. She offers a transformative lens on trauma, emotional patterns, and healing beyond traditional therapy, helping clients evict shame and live with radical freedom.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nEmma introduces the concept of the \u201cinner narcissist\u201d\u2014a shame-driven inner voice that mimics the traits of covert narcissism rather than being a wounded inner child.\n\n\nCommon therapy suggests empathizing with this voice, but Emma warns it often fuels self-destruction rather than healing.\n\n\nShe shares her BREAK framework:\n\n\nB: Break the trance of shame\n\n\nR: Refuse to engage using the DEEP method (Don\u2019t Defend, Engage, Explain, or Personalize)\n\n\nE: Expose the lie\n\n\nA: Anchor in your body to feel safe\n\n\nK: Kick it out\u2014physically and energetically\n\n\n\n\nEmma emphasizes that shame is a cultural tool used to suppress individuality and risk-taking. It\u2019s often passed down unconsciously through family dynamics and social conditioning.\n\n\nThe path to healing? Refuse to feed the inner narcissist, stop explaining yourself, and thrive on your own terms.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:\n\n\nWebsite: tinyurl.com/nottodaynarc \u2013 Free resource: 5 Signs It's Time to Break Up with Your Inner Narcissist\n\n\nInstagram & TikTok: @trauma.matrix\n\n\nYouTube: Search Emma Lyons \u2013 Trauma Matrix\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living?DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST\n\n\nTune to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nOUR SERVICES\n\n\nBusiness Podcast Management: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/\n\n\nIndividual Podcast Management: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/\n\n\nShare Your Story With World: https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory\n\n\nSTAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!\n\n\nYouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\n\n\nInstagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod\n\n\nThreads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod\n\n\nMedium \u2013 https://medium.com/@contentbyavik\n\n\nFacebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\n\n\nLinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n\n\nPinterest \u2013 https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/\n\n\nSHARE YOUR REVIEW\n\n\nGoogle Review: https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/\n\n\nVideo Testimonial: https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulliving #innercritic #healingjourney #EmmaLyons #traumamatrix #selfhealing #podcastepisode #podcastcommunity #emotionalwellness #selfcompassion #traumainformed #breakthespell #shamefree #foryoupage #healingtools #podcastlife #wellnesspodcast #mentalwellness","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}