The Narcissist is a Cult Leader of Two
A Narcissist has a lot in common with a cult leader. Instead of controlling a compound of people, they focus on the immediate relationship with you. In this week's podcast, Daniella Mestyanek-Young, author of Uncultured and survivor of the Children of God, joins me to discuss the similarities between a narcissist and a cult leader. To learn more about Daniella, TikTok - @knittingcultlady Website - https://uncultureyourself.com/ To buy her book, Uncultured - https://amzn.to/3CDhFcY ******************* Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross Available here at the following online stores. https://amzn.to/3NVMBXO Healing requires understanding and support. Join a community that gets it. Get weekly group coaching, monthly book reads, access to past webinars and Dr. McAvoy's online course with the Toxic-Free Relationship Club: https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/toxic-free... Follow Dr. McAvoy! YouTube: @kerrymcavoyphd Instagram: @kerrymcavoyphd Facebook: @kerrymcavoyphd E-mail: [email protected] Newsletter: https://breakingfreenarcabuse.substac... Website: https://www.breakingfreenarcissistica... Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse. Chapters: 00:00 The Dark Side of Love Bombing: When Romance Becomes Control 02:30 From Cult Survivor to Army Intelligence: Daniella's Extraordinary Journey 05:00 The 10 Warning Signs of Cult-Like Control in Relationships 07:30 Love Bombing & Brainwashing: How Predators Create False Intimacy 10:00 The Manipulation of Basic Human Needs: Connection & Belonging 12:30 Red Flags: The Subtle Signs of Coercive Control You're Missing 15:00 Breaking Free: Mourning the Loss of Toxic 'Oneness' 17:30 Control Through Chaos: How Abusers Keep You Too Busy to Think 20:00 House Dysmorphia: When Perfect Cleanliness Becomes Control 22:30 The Path to Recovery: Learning to Just 'Be' Again
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