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Laura Richards Exposes Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics

55 min • 4 december 2024

Narcissistic abuse can leave deep emotional scars, but recognizing manipulation tactics is the first step toward healing. Women who have survived narcissistic relationships often emerge stronger, more resilient, and with a renewed sense of self-worth. By trusting their intuition and setting firm boundaries, they can overcome the gaslighting, love bombing, and other insidious tactics used by narcissists. The journey to recovery may be challenging, but it leads to personal growth, emotional freedom, and the opportunity to build healthier relationships.

In this episode, I am joined by Laura Richards, a globally recognized advocate for survivors of narcissistic abuse and a voice of empowerment for women worldwide. As the creator of the internationally acclaimed podcast "That's Where I'm At" and author of the #1 bestselling book "Married To A 'Nice' Guy," Laura has become a guiding light for those navigating the complex aftermath of toxic relationships. Laura shares her profound insights on recognizing and overcoming narcissistic manipulation tactics, drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experiences. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of narcissistic abuse, learn how to recognize red flags in relationships, and discover the power of trusting your intuition. Laura shares invaluable strategies for setting boundaries, overcoming gaslighting, and embracing personal growth after leaving a toxic relationship.

Timestamps

[00:42] About Laura Richards

[01:35] How Laura came up with the title of her book

[06:28] Childhood trauma: Do not convince people to like you

[09:54] How Jennifer’s husband started to change

[11:47] How Laura was trained not to ruffle up the feathers

[16:44] The importance of having boundaries

[18:56] What it felt like for Laura when she found out her ex-husband was cheating

[27:48] The gift of intuition and gut feeling

[29:48] The little ways they chip away at your self-esteem

[38:27] The red flags Laura noticed during her marriage

[42:18] Narcissists move into a new relationship easily

[45:23] Laura’s divorce experience

[48:31] Narcissists will tell stories to make you look bad

[52:11] How to prepare yourself for divorce

Notable Quotes

“It’s not our job to convince others of what we’ve been through.” - Laura Richards [03:21]
“Words and behavior need to match.” - Laura Richards [13:14]
“As humans, we have a deep need to be seen and heard.” - Laura Richards [24:30]
“Narcissists are pretty consistent, and they will say the same things over and over.” - Laura Richards [30:10]
“All narcissists need another supply, they are like a battery and they need like a supply to charge their batteries.” - Laura Richards [42:03]

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