Emotional Abuse Archives

If It’s Not “Narcissism,” What Is It? (The Answer) – The Narcissism Trap Series Part Four [Episode 369]

March 3, 2026

In Episode 369 of the Flying Free Podcast, you’ll learn a term that’s more accurate than “narcissistic abuse,” and it’s actually being recognized in courts of law. This is part four of The Narcissism Trap Series, and it shifts everything from trying to diagnose your partner to recognizing what’s really happening to you.

If you’ve been stuck wondering whether he meets the clinical criteria for narcissism or whether therapy could change him, this episode will free you from that trap. Natalie breaks down coercive control—what sociologist Evan Stark calls a “liberty crime”—and why understanding this pattern matters more than any personality disorder diagnosis ever could.

Why Your Lawyer Cringes When You Say “Narcissist” – The Narcissism Trap Series Part Three [Episode 368]

February 24, 2026

In this third episode of The Narcissism Trap series, we shift from personal validation to legal strategy, exploring why the very word that brought you clarity could be the thing that sinks your court case. We’ll look at how judges actually view labels like “narcissist” and why focusing on clinical diagnoses can unintentionally dilute accountability and hand a “gift” to your ex’s legal team.

Tax Tips and Tricks After Divorce

February 20, 2026

In this episode of The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, I’m joined by Diana Swillinger and accredited financial counselor and tax genius Dee Carter.

Whether you’re DIY-ing your taxes or outsourcing to someone, this one’s for you.

Narcissist? Or Just Plain Evil? (Know the Difference!) – The Narcissism Trap Series Part Two [Episode 367]

February 17, 2026

In this second episode of The Narcissism Trap series, we open up the DSM-5 and walk through the actual clinical criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder but with a crucial twist.

Investing Basics After Divorce

February 14, 2026

“I’m not selling my house right now, so it doesn’t matter what it’s worth today.”

That one sentence changed everything about how I look at my INVESTMENT accounts. And if watching your investments go up and down makes you want to hide under the covers, you need to hear this analogy.

Today we’re talking about investing after divorce by breaking down the three buckets every divorced woman needs to understand, what to do with settlement money sitting in your bank account, and when you actually need a financial advisor versus when you can handle it yourself.

If you’ve ever thought “someone needs to rescue me financially,” this episode is for you.

Stop Calling Him a “Narcissist” (Use This Word Instead) – The Narcissism Trap Series Part One [Episode 366]

February 10, 2026

In this kickoff to a powerful new series, The Narcissism Trap, Natalie Hoffman challenges a popular narrative in abuse recovery: labeling an emotionally abusive partner as a “narcissist.”

While that term may feel validating at first, Natalie explains how it can actually work against your healing by keeping you locked in the wrong story.

If you’ve been Googling “narcissist” at 2 a.m. to make sense of your painful marriage, this episode is for you.

Category: Emotional Abuse