We bring you the latest updates from THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness through a simple and fast subscription.
We can deliver your news in your inbox, on your phone or you can read them here on this website on your personal news page.
Unsubscribe at any time without hassle.
THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness's title: THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness | Lesley Cain - Health and Wellness Coach, Trauma Informed Coach, Healthy Boundaries Coach
Is this your feed? Claim it!
Hey, Survivor!
After years of surviving, healing, caregiving, and helping others, many narcissistic abuse survivors struggle with something unexpected: receiving.
In this episode, I’m exploring why joy, rest, opportunities, and even personal dreams can feel uncomfortable after trauma—and why it's okay to embrace them anyway.
If you struggle with receiving...
Hey, Survivor!
What is trauma really?
In this episode, I share a recent personal experience with a trauma response and explain an important distinction: trauma is not what has happened to you—it's your body's response to what happened.
We’ll explore how trauma responses can appear years after an event, why panic attacks are not a choice, and how understan...
Hey, Survivor!
Why do toxic people hate boundaries?
In this episode, I explore why healthy limits often trigger unhealthy reactions, how boundaries reduce control and reveal expectations, and why learning to tolerate other people's disappointment is an important part of healing after narcissistic abuse.
If you struggle with toxic relationships and boundar...
Hey, Survivor!
Do narcissists believe their own lies?
In this episode, I’m exploring one of the most confusing aspects of narcissistic abuse: lying, self-deception, gaslighting, and the rewriting of reality. Learn why accountability can be so difficult, how cognitive dissonance influences behavior, and what survivors can do to protect their peace and trust thems...
Hey, Survivor!
Why does rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse feel so hard?
In this episode, I explore some challenges survivors face after the crisis ends. Learn how trauma and chronic stress impact the nervous system, why survival mode can make moving forward difficult, and how healing creates the capacity to dream, grow, and rebuild.
If you're ...