Building Your Life Back After Dating a Narcissist with Annie Kaszina

Leading Narcissist Recovery Coach Annie Kaszina joins Sherry and Carla this week to talk about narcissists and how we cannot fall prey to giving one our time and energy. She first talks about the importance of correctly diagnosing narcissism rather than throwing the term around too lightly, and shares the experience that has informed her unique way of helping thousands of survivors build their lives back better. They discuss signs that you may be dating a narcissist, how to build up your gut instinct after it’s been shattered, and why to not blame yourself if you have been caught up with a narcissist before. Annie is also the author of the Best-Seller, Do You Choose Your Dog More Carefully Than Your Husband?   What You’ll Hear In This Episode:   Feng Shui can be way more than just arranging furniture or a fountain a certain way. It can be about freeing up energy and space in a way that brings about more flow, abundance, and positivity in our space. More about the Love Fix Program, set to launch soon! A Love Fix Question — life can be messy, but what is too messy when it comes to arguing and bickering in a relationship?  Annie shares her own experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse in a relationship. Interested in coaching with Annie? More information on how to connect, along with ways to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, healing from toxic relationships and gaining confidence. What qualities in people do narcissists usually seek out in relationships, and why are some people more likely to fall prey to them? Narcissism is very real and there are definite patterns, but we need to be careful when we label someone as a narcissist. What things to look out for when dating, such as a narcissist blowing hot and cold, acting intrusively interested in you, and making you doubt your own gut feelings. How can you begin to trust your own judgement after it’s been wrong? Narcissists are playing a numbers game. They will go with the one who seems to be most impressionable and vulnerable. Victims of narcissists tend to know a lot about them, but not a lot about themselves. What is trauma bonding, and how does Annie help her clients overcome it?   Tweetables: “If you are resolving issues together as a team, you are probably okay.” - Sherry “Conflict is so constructive. It can also move you forward.” - Carla “Even their victim story can be a hero story.” - Annie “Find a person that is relationship-ready.” - Annie “Narcissists leave people with that crazy feeling, not trusting your gut.” - Annie “A narcissistic systematically dismantles your personality.” - Annie   Connect with Us!   The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Wake up Recovery for Codependency, Love Addiction, and Toxic Relationships — $1 trial membership The Love Fix Relationship Quiz     Sign up for a Connection call with Sherry https://sherrygaba.com/coaching/life-coaching/    Find Out More:    Sherry Website | Instagram | Facebook | Love Smacked | Wake Up Recovery for Codependents and Toxic Relationships     Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp    Annie Kaszina  Website | Facebook | Do You Choose Your Dog More Carefully Than Your Husband?  Today’s episode is sponsored by Carla’s book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry’s book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love.  Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.