Marriage Rehab: Exposing Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse
Marriage Recovery Center / Dr. David B. Hawkins
57 episodes
2 months ago
In this episode, Dr. David Hawkins sits down with counselor and author Laurel Slade-Waggoner to unpack gaslighting in everyday relationships—not only in marriage, but also in families, churches, friendships, and workplaces. Laurel shares her story, defines the “crazy cycle” (love bombing → manipulation → blow-ups → apologies → repeat), and explains why many survivors become trauma-bonded to the cycle. You’ll learn how to spot future faking, the crucial difference between mere regret and authe...
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In this episode, Dr. David Hawkins sits down with counselor and author Laurel Slade-Waggoner to unpack gaslighting in everyday relationships—not only in marriage, but also in families, churches, friendships, and workplaces. Laurel shares her story, defines the “crazy cycle” (love bombing → manipulation → blow-ups → apologies → repeat), and explains why many survivors become trauma-bonded to the cycle. You’ll learn how to spot future faking, the crucial difference between mere regret and authe...
Marriage Rehab: Exposing Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse
38 minutes
9 months ago
53. How Narcissism Affects Families
In this episode of Mad.In.Love, Dr. David Hawkins is joined by Ernest Hart, a seasoned clinician at the Marriage Recovery Center, to explore the complexities of family interventions in the context of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and emotional abuse. Together, they discuss the unique challenges families face when attempting to confront destructive dynamics and the essential steps to stage a successful and compassionate intervention. Ernest shares insights from his extensive experien...
Marriage Rehab: Exposing Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse
In this episode, Dr. David Hawkins sits down with counselor and author Laurel Slade-Waggoner to unpack gaslighting in everyday relationships—not only in marriage, but also in families, churches, friendships, and workplaces. Laurel shares her story, defines the “crazy cycle” (love bombing → manipulation → blow-ups → apologies → repeat), and explains why many survivors become trauma-bonded to the cycle. You’ll learn how to spot future faking, the crucial difference between mere regret and authe...