The Phoenix Rising Podcast

In this week's episode, we look at the trauma bond and how to finally break free and live your best life. Research and references from the following sites: https://abusewarrior.com/toxic-relationships/narcissistic-abuse/signs-of-trauma-bonding/#Can_you_relate_to_any_of_these_39_s ...  Show more

In this week's episode, I cover some of the hows and whys narcissists ruin holidays and special events. Links from this week's episode can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202112/holidays-narcissist-5-things-you-should-not-do https://psy ...  Show more

Part two of my update episode. **TRIGGER WARNING** I discuss sexual abuse in the beginning of this episode. The content ends around the 14:30 mark if you wish to listen to the rest of it. I also discuss the discard and what I've learned from this experience. If you would like mor ...  Show more

I give a quick update on my life and what I've been doing over the last year as well as a detailed account of my second narcissist, "Devil #2." He demonstrated many tactics such as manipulation, guilt-tripping, blame-shifting, playing the victim card, one-upping, dishonesty, and ...  Show more

In this episode I go over other abuse tactics not previously discussed, such as love bombing, word salad, and destructive conditioning. If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or ...  Show more