We Can Do Hard Things How to Spot a Narcissist with Caroline Strawson (Best Of)
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May 17, 2025 
Caroline Strawson, a trauma therapist and author, shares her expert insights from her journey of healing after surviving narcissistic abuse. She discusses identifying narcissistic traits to protect oneself, strategies for effectively parallel parenting with a narcissist, and how our brains and bodies respond to these complex relationships. Caroline emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, boundary setting, and the path to personal growth after trauma, empowering listeners with tools to rebuild their lives.
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Red Flags of Narcissists
- Spot narcissists by watching for love bombing, quick declarations of love, and attempts to isolate you from friends and family.
- Notice if they criticize waitstaff or subtly undermine your social connections early on.
Narcissist-Codependent Dynamic
- Narcissists and codependents both protect deep wounds but in opposite ways: narcissists take, codependents give.
- The narcissist's abusive behaviors soothe their own pain, but become their false self, blocking true healing.
Heal Codependency to Avoid Narcissists
- Work on your own codependency to avoid attracting narcissists; healing begins with self-awareness and boundaries.
- Understand trauma bonds create addiction to the highs and lows of these relationships, making it hard to leave.
