Kerry McAvoy

S3 EP81: Why Narcissists Have Problems with Being Securely Attached to You

Send us a text What’s the connection between attachment styles and narcissism? This week, Dr. Erin Leonard, a practicing psychotherapist, joins me to discuss the common problems narcissists have with emotional intelligence and creating secure connections with others. She’s recently authored How to Outsmart a Narcissist, where she describes the best ways to protect ourselves…

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S3 EP80: Dr. Carter’s Best Advice About Narcissists That Every Survivor Needs to Know

Send us a text Have you wondered what a narcissist was thinking? Why would they do what they do? Do they intentionally know they were being cruel? This week, I’m going to re-release an interview I did with Dr. Carter in 2023. In it, he gave a unique perspective on the narcissist’s mindset and explained…

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S3 EP79: Why Family Court Too Often Takes the Side of the Narcissistic Abuser

Have you noticed that too off family court becomes just another battle ground for the narcissist? Lisa Sonni joins me this week to discuss post-separation of abuse. Most of us passionately want to protect our children from our toxic ex only to experience more helplessness in the mediation and courtrooms. To learn how to tip…

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S3 EP78: Why Most People, Including the Victim, Fail to Recognize Narcissistic Abuse

Send us a Text Message. Are you being abused and don’t know it? Not only is society blind to narcissistic abuse, but so are most victims. In this episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to talk about why narcissistic abuse is so difficult to spot, even to the victims, and the role this plays in the…

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S3 EP77: Bill Eddy’s Best Advice For Dealing with Narcissistic Bullies

Send us a Text Message. Every person who has dealt with a narcissist has been bullied. This week, expert and author Bill Eddy joins me to discuss what we get wrong about bullying behavior and the practical steps we all should take to better protect ourselves from antagonistic and vindictive people. To learn more about…

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S3 EP76: Why Sometimes It Feels Wrong or Immoral to Leave a Narcissist

Send us a Text Message. Leaving is a moral choice. Often, breaking up or divorce is viewed as a personal choice, but it has ramifications and is character-defining.  Rossana Faye joins me this week to discuss why sometimes it becomes a moral dilemma to leave our narcissistic partner. Deciding to divorce is often not as…

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S3 EP75: When Your Partner is a Narcissist, Why the Term “Narcissistic” Matters

Send us a Text Message. These days, it seems like everyone is a narcissist. Is the label of narcissist or narcissistic harmful or helpful?  This week, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the importance and impact of identifying narcissistic abuse and dysfunctional relationship dynamics.  Did you know you don't need to wait a week for…

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S3 EP74: Best Advice for Divorcing a Narcissist Without Losing Your Sh*t: Interview with The Dirty Laundry Podcast

Send us a Text Message. Divorcing a narcissist often ends up a contentious battle. Victims come into court shaken up and traumatized, whereas their toxic ex appears poised and confident. Today, two Toronto legal mediators, Amanda Silver and Alex Howard, are joining me. They are also the co-hosts of the Dirty Laundry Podcast. They are…

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S3 EP73: When You Can’t Leave: How to Survive a Narcissistic Relationship

Send us a Text Message. What if you're not going to leave a narcissist? What if leaving isn't possible? Is there a way to survive a toxic relationship? Sometimes, leaving a toxic relationship isn't possible due to complex reasons. Lisa Sonni joins me this week to discuss why some victims find themselves trapped in a…

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S3 EP72: Stop trauma dumping on me! How to know if you’re trauma dumping vs. trauma reprocessing

Send us a Text Message. Have you heard of trauma dumping? It’s become a new way to attack victims for talking about their narcissistic abuse experiences. Rossana Faye joins me as this week’s special guest to explore the importance of sharing your trauma and the role it plays in helping you heal from abuse. And…

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