

Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life
Laurel Slade-Waggoner
Hosted by Laurel Slade-Waggoner, a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, counselor, and coach, this podcast gives Christian men and women the tools and truth they need to navigate life with a narcissist.
If you've been manipulated, gaslit, or spiritually shamed into silence, this podcast will help you:
Recognize patterns of narcissistic control and emotional abuse
Understand how faith and psychology can work together to bring clarity
Set Biblical boundaries that protect your heart and your children
Heal from guilt, fear, and confusion, and rediscover God's peace
Whether you're still in the relationship, co-parenting with a narcissist, or rebuilding your life after leaving one, you'll find strength, wisdom, and hope in every episode.
🎧 Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube
If you've been manipulated, gaslit, or spiritually shamed into silence, this podcast will help you:
Recognize patterns of narcissistic control and emotional abuse
Understand how faith and psychology can work together to bring clarity
Set Biblical boundaries that protect your heart and your children
Heal from guilt, fear, and confusion, and rediscover God's peace
Whether you're still in the relationship, co-parenting with a narcissist, or rebuilding your life after leaving one, you'll find strength, wisdom, and hope in every episode.
🎧 Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube
Episodes
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Aug 19, 2024 • 52min
Divorcing A Narcissist (Ep 60) | Help! I Have A Narcissist In My Life Podcast
Welcome to "Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life" with Laurel Slade Wagoner. In this insightful episode, hosts David and Laurel dive deep into the complexities of dealing with a narcissistic parent or partner, especially during and after the divorce process. 💔👨👩👧👦 Are you struggling with a narcissistic spouse or co-parent? Discover why confronting or trying to change their behavior is often unproductive and how to focus on supporting and protecting your children instead. 🛡️ Key Topics Discussed: - The impact of a narcissistic parent on children and teens - Strategies for minimizing harm and promoting healing - Preparing for and navigating the divorce process with a narcissistic partner - Legal and financial advice for protecting yourself and your children - The importance of setting boundaries and teaching healthy relationships - Dealing with manipulative behavior and fake repentance - Understanding the roles of attorneys, forensic accountants, and parent coordinators 🔍 **Highlights**: - Importance of financial and legal preparation before initiating a divorce - The role of honest communication with children about their parent's behavior - Strategies for maintaining custody agreements and ensuring the well-being of your kids - Biblical insights on dealing with narcissistic behavior and the necessary steps for divorce May God bless you abundantly. Thank you for listening and being part of this community. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Informal episode discusses divorce process with narcissist. 06:26 Encouraging divorce, stressful process, decision is crucial. 06:48 Facing manipulation when leaving a narcissist is challenging. 12:18 Research local attorneys, seek their input. 15:38 Doubtful he'll change, don't count on it. 19:19 Narcissistic partners hiding money, help available. 20:09 Finding an attorney with key connections is crucial. 25:36 Earn trust, tell truth, help children cope. 28:58 Divorced parent struggles with bribery and structure. 30:37 Married man dating younger woman, sucking up. 35:56 Custody negotiations often lead to manipulation 38:10 Honesty and structure help parent-child estrangement. 41:37 Emphasize treating kids as people in divorce. 44:45 Finding the truth helps to understand differences. 46:04 Open, honest communication and confidentiality is essential. 50:05 Ideal book for divorcing a narcissist, step-by-step guide. ********** Check out Laurel's books: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/shop

Jul 29, 2024 • 20min
False Guilt Syndrome (Ep 59) | Help! I Have A Narcissist In My Life Podcast
Welcome to "Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life" with Laurel Slade Wagoner. In Episode 59, we dive deep into the concept of False Guilt Syndrome and how living with a narcissist can make you feel chronically guilty and fearful. Whether you're a regular listener or new to the podcast, your pain is seen and lifted up in prayer. Remember, your experiences are valid and it's not your fault. In this episode, we explore: • The exhausting and debilitating nature of chronic guilt and fear • How narcissists shift blame and induce false guilt • Indicators of False Guilt Syndrome • Practical steps to overcome chronic guilt and reclaim your peace Sign up for my email community on my website for a free sanity and strength-building tool each month! Stay tuned for actionable insights and biblical guidance to navigate your journey. Key Scriptures: • Romans 8:1 • Psalm 34:18 • Isaiah 26:3 • Proverbs 16:24 • Galatians 1:10 Resources Mentioned: • Don't Let the Crazy Make You Crazy (Book) • Don't Let the Crazy Make Your Kids Crazy (Book) Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help others find it. Feel free to email your questions or topic suggestions to lslave4@verizon.net. For more information, visit Slade-Waggoner Counseling Services. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you for listening and being part of this community. ********** Check out Laurel's books: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/shop

Feb 20, 2024 • 24min
How Narcissists Use the Concepts of Biblical Submission and Obedience to Control and Abuse Their Victims (Ep 58)
Learn how narcissists manipulate and control their victims by twisting Biblical concepts of submission and obedience. This eye-opening podcast episode, Laurel Slade-Waggoner exposes the tactics used by narcissists in relationships and offers advice on how to break free from their control. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subcribe, and leave a rating and a review to help us reach more people. Laurel's Books: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/shop

Oct 17, 2023 • 20min
Narcissistic FOG-ing (Ep 57) - How Narcissists Use This Form of Manipulation to Get What They Want from Others
On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses Narcissistic FOG-ing. Narcissistic FOG-ing is a powerful and effective form of manipulation in which narcissistic individuals use language and gestures that invoke fear, obligation, and/or guilt in their victims to ensure that their demands are met with compliance. Thanks for listening! Laurel's Books: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/shop

Oct 12, 2023 • 23min
Coercive Control (Ep 56) - How to Recognize It and Guard Yourself Against It
On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses coercive control and how to recognize it and guard yourself against it. Narcissistic control and abuse are being talked about and dealt with more than ever before. And so is coercive control. Thanks for listening! Laurel's Books: Don't Let Their Crazy Make Your Kids Crazy: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-your-kids-crazy Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-you-crazyhttps://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-you-crazy

May 30, 2023 • 14min
Unconditional Love and Unconditional Support (Ep 55) - They Are Not One and the Same
Unconditional Love and Unconditional Support- They are not one and the same Narcissists can be extremely charming, nice, apologetic, and cooperative- as long as circumstances and other people are providing them with exactly what they believe they are entitled to, without any conditions. Through my years of counseling, I have met with hundreds of clinically narcissistic, Biblically foolish individuals who were masters at articulating false narratives of wanting to work on themselves and their relationships, who were experts at feigning contrition, who were pros at pretending to be repentent, changed people during their relationship counseling sessions, or who were whizzes at convincing others that they were helpless, powerless victims of circumstance. Listen and learn how to tell the difference between unconditional love and unconditional support. Thanks for listening! For more resources from Laurel please refer to her website: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Apr 5, 2023 • 23min
How Narcissists Use Niceness to Control and Manipulate Their Partners (Ep 54)
On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in my Life Podcast, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses how narcissists use niceness to control and manipulate their partners. Narcissists use niceness to control and manipulate their partners throughout the entire course of their relationships. And narcissistic niceness can be just as toxic to one's heart and soul as narcissistic nastiness is. Thanks for listening! https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Feb 11, 2023 • 20min
Wise People vs. Foolish, Narcissistic People-A Biblical Comparison (Ep 53)
The Bible is packed with descriptions of wise people and even more packed with descriptions of foolish people. In this episode, Laurel Slade-Waggoner discusses the fruit, or personality trait patterns, of wise people as well as foolish, narcissistic people. Thanks for listening! Follow Laurel Slade-Waggoner on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sladewaggoner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sladewaggoner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@helpihaveanarcissistinmylife/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sladewaggonercounseling Website: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/ Podcast produced and edited by: https://www.dugascreativemarketing.com/

Nov 29, 2022 • 22min
Common Malignant Attitudes of the Narcissist and How They Develop - Part Two (Ep 52)
In part one, the focus revolved around the internal world of a narcissist and what leads to the creation of a narcissistic malignant attitude. In this episode, part two, the focus will be on a few of the common, narcissistic, malignant attitudes and how they can be recognized. Thanks for listening! https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/

Nov 22, 2022 • 18min
Common Malignant Attitudes of the Narcissist and How They Develop - Part One (Ep 51)
On this episode of the Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life Podcast, the focus will be on the internal world of a narcissist and what leads to the creation of a malignant narcissistic attitude. Thanks for listening! https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/


