Narcissistic Abuse Rehab
The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast provides a trauma-informed perspective on topics related to abusive power and control dynamics. Host Manya Wakefield is a coercive trauma specialist and the developer of the Global Coercive Control Legislation Index. Recognized as one of Feedspot's Top 10 Narcissistic Abuse Podcasts from 2021 to 2025 and featured among Million Podcast's 2025 Best Narcissist Podcasts. For One-On-One Coaching visit https://www.narcissisticabuserehab.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-coaching/
Episodes
In this episode, our host Manya Wakefield sits down with Dr. Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko, co-authors of the newly released book “FRAMED: Women In The Family Court Underworld”.
Dr. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko bring a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges women face in family court, especially when dealing with coercive control and domestic abuse. Dr. Cocchiola, a trauma-trained therapist and educator, and Am...
In Episode 21 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we delve into the topic ‘Julie Levine: A Coercive Control Advocate Battles A Rare Form of Cancer,’ and the disturbing similarities between Julie and Catherine Kassenoff's experiences of coercive control, child custody in the Westchester Family Court, and adverse health outcomes.
Like Catherine, Julie has allegedly suffered from years of post-separation abuse from her ex-husb...
In Episode 20 of the Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast, we explore the topic ‘How Family Court Enabled The Coercive Control of Catherine Kassenoff,’ in an exclusive interview with renowned journalist and divorce coach, Amy Polacko.
Catherine alleged that she suffered years of punishing post-separation abuse from her ex-spouse, Allan Kassenoff. We analyze how biases in the family court system allegedly allowed Allan to use a psycholo...
'Navigating Child Custody Challenges With A Highly Narcissistic Co-Parent' is an exclusive interview with attorney Derek Jacques, Esq. an award winning attorney. He is renowned for his expertise in divorce and child custody cases, earning him recognition on Fox News and Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his impressive legal victories.
The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Creat...
'WHY NORMAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION DOESN’T WORK WITH HIGH CONFLICT PERSONALITIES' is an exclusive interview with high conflict strategist Samantha Drum, Esq. In this episode we explore the definition and characteristics of high conflict people, boundary-setting techniques, and tips for creating positive outcomes. We talk about examples of high conflict dynamics in HBO's 'Succession,' and real world examples from le...
Virginie Efira is currently starring in the psychological thriller Just The Two of Us (L’Amour et les Forêts) by Valérie Donzelli. While promoting the new movie at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival she highlighted the absence of coercive control legislation in France, where domestic violence is an epidemic, despite the criminalization of psychological abuse in 2010.
The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive ...
'EMOTIONAL GHOSTING: 10 SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL ABANDONMENT'
Emotional ghosting is one of the most quietly devastating forms of narcissistic abuse — and one of the most difficult to name. Unlike overt hostility or dramatic conflict, emotional abandonment operates through absence: the withdrawal of warmth, attention, empathy, and genuine presence by someone who is physically still there.
In this episode, Manya Wakefield explores th...
'A NEW SEASON OF THE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE REHAB PODCAST' discusses the upcoming season of the show. Listeners are invited to participate in selecting the topics we'll be discussing and to share their preferences for the updated design of our website. Click here to participate in our survey.
The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, th...
'WHY DO NARCISSISTS AVOID ACCOUNTABILITY?' answers a viewer question about why highly narcissistic people act out when being held to account for their behavior. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are narcissistic fragility and narcissistic rage.
The Narcissistic Abuse Rehab Podcast is about the dynamics of abusive power and control. Created by recovery coach Manya Wakefield, the podcast aims to provide a trauma-in...
'IRELAND'S FIRST COERCIVE CONTROL CONVICTION'
In November 2020, Daniel Kane became the first person convicted of coercive control by jury trial in Ireland's Circuit Court — a landmark moment in the country's landmark Domestic Violence Act 2018, which had introduced coercive control as a criminal offence just 2 years earlier.
This episode explores what that conviction means for survivors of coercive control in Irel...
'How Narcissists Use DARVO To Escape Accountability' will help you understand:
- What is DARVO?
- Who Gets Targeted For DARVO?
- What is the purpose of DARVO?
- DARVO as a collective grooming tactic
- Why Bystanders Participate in Collective Betrayal
- The Longterm Effects of DARVO on Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
For a full transcript of this podcast and links to source material visit narcissisticabuserehab.com.
ABOUT THE NARCISSIS...
CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST FEATURING MICHAEL KINSEY, PH.D. is a discussion about how to answer your child's questions about their narcissistic parent in a healthy, constructive way.
- Host: Manya Wakefield
- Guest: Michael Kinsey, Ph.D.
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
- OFFICIAL SITE: narcissisticabuserehab.com
- MINDSPLAIN: mindsplain.com
- 'DREAMS OF ZUGUNRUHE': Buy the book.
- 'TRANSCENDENT PARENTING:...
'What Narcissistic Parents Scapegoat Their Children' is a response to a viewer question about adult children of narcissists (ACONs) who are targeted for scapegoating and punishment by narcissistic parent.
This episode discusses narcissistic family roles using Bowen Family Systems theory in the context of a dysfunctional narcissistic family. It talks about why narcissistic parents:
• Cast their children in the scapegoat role...
CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST, PART I is a discussion with Dr. Michael Kinsey, Ph.D. about some of the unique challenges parents raising children with narcissistic partners face.
Dr. Kinsey is an award-winning clinical psychologist and author of the children's book 'Dreams of Zugunruhe.' He received his doctorate at the New School for Social Research and is a therapist in private practice in New York City. He is also ...
6 TIPS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN RECOVERY is a collection of recommendations for survivors of narcissistic abuse who are considering working with mental health professionals on YouTube. In this podcast, we talk about how to do due diligence before purchasing the services of licensed therapists, counselors or life coaches on YouTube. These are important considerations to ensure your psychological safety as you navigate recovery fr...
'4 SUBTLE WAYS NARCISSISTIC PARENTS ABUSE THEIR CHILDREN' talks about the effects of exposure to pathological narcissism on children. This video describes the emotional abuse children suffer within a narcissistic family system with a narcissistic mother or narcissistic father at the helm.
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5 REASONS WHY A NARCISSIST WON'T CHANGE explains why asking a narcissist to change their harmful behavior is an exercise in futility. Narcissist Personality Disorder is notoriously treatment resistant. Highly narcissistic people are unable and unwilling to recognize the harm their behavior causes to others.
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DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND THE NARCISSIST discusses some of the mental health consequences of the narcissist's thinking and way of life.
Many survivors wonder how karma affects the narcissist. This message take a closer look at how karma (or cause and effect) can play out in the life of a narcissist.
Often, it manifests as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Narcissists often suffer from insomnia, as well.
Because of ...
5 SIGNS OF A PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE PERSON discusses the concept of psychological safety coined by Amy Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. Professor Edmondson defines psychological safety as “a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking.”
This message applies her concept to personal relationships for survivors of narcissistic abuse and talks about some of t...
COERCIVE CONTROL: THE NARCISSIST’S WEAPON OF CHOICE is a breakdown of Coercive Control, the subtle, insidious of psychological abuse favored by narcissist’s seeking to subjugate their targets.
“Coercion is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation, and intimidation or other abuse that’s used to harm, punish or frighten the victim.”
“Controlling behavior is a range of acts designed to make a person subordinate and/...
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