Episode 358: Healing from Narcissistic and Traumatic Relationships with Britt Frank

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Narcissism” seems to be a buzzword these days and I wanted to have an expert on who can give us the low-down. According to trauma therapist, Britt Frank, everyone has shades of narcissism. She goes on to say that high-level narcissism is an addiction to self-protection by any means necessary. And for those who have experienced a relationship with a narcissist, it is a traumatic experience. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this week’s episode, Britt joins me to discuss how to heal from traumatic relationships, including those in which narcissistic abuse is present. Britt is also a teacher and speaker who specializes in the "Science of Stuck." </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode you’ll hear: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is a narcissist and how does someone know they may be in a relationship with someone who is a narcissist? (6:33)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Britt’s goal is “dismantling the mental health myths that keep us feeling STUCK and SICK”. She shares what she means by that. (13:34)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dealing with trauma: Some signs or patterns which signal someone should deal with their trauma. (16:07)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why someone may get physically addicted to their narcissist and experience withdrawals. (22:27)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How someone can begin to heal from a narcissistic relationship. (27:03)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Mother wounds and grieving our childhoods (the things we didn’t get) or other parts of our lives. (31:04)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How COVID has affected Britt’s work, including the collective processing of COVID trauma. (38:13)</span></li> </u