{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ff777c9c9-ace5-4f45-93b1-a6173d63a8db","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"#037: What Makes A Narcissist & How To Leave One? With Shannon Higgins, M.A., LPC-S","description":"This is part 2 of our 3 part mini-series on hidden abuse, narcissism & gaslighting, part 1 is ep. #028: Did You just Gaslight Me?\n\n*Content note: this episode discusses abusive relationships, discretion is advised.* \n\nWe go over:\n// Hidden abuse, narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, treated with unfair ways of shame & hurt either physically, spiritually, financially and litigation abuse.\n\n// Why those who have experienced trauma are feeling fine/better than most during this pandemic.\n\n// We recap what a narcissist is from a healthy one to the dark triad.\n\n// The nr:1 distinction you need to know between a healthy narcissist and a machiavellian one.\n\n// The sociopath next door, like in the Netflix series: \u2018You\u2019, and \u2018Dirty John\u2019.\n\n// The dangers of leaving a narcissist.\n\n// The differences between a male and female narcissist aka somatic, stepford wive traits and charm, power and control.\n\n// What makes a narcissist?\n\n// Why \u2018friends/colleagues/family\u2019 align with the Narcissistic abuser out of fear, not out of genuine connection.\n\n// Why narcissists are prevalent in positions of power.\n\n// Why won\u2019t people leave their abusive partner?\n\n// Trauma bond aka Stockholm syndrome.\n\n// The oxytocin , epinephrine and adrenaline connection that happens each time the abuser gains any trust.\n\n// Why a secure person can become codependent in an abusive relationship.\n\n// Why it's so hard to prove that type of abuse in court when trying to divorce from a hidden abuser / narcissist.\n\n// You\u2019ve built up the courage to leave, now what?\n\n// What are the sure signs at the beginning of dating that the person is toxic.\n\nFind Shannon at https://unlockingfortitude.com/ & insta @shannonhigginslpc\n\nFind me at https://linktr.ee/toooldforthisshit or www.angie-s.com","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4a9d3cdf-c5ea-4b3e-b6e3-4673e24f67f5/Ias9rVRlImHZ5MHjuq7xgmyu.png"}