#312 Breaking Free From Narcissism with Dr. Alina Kastner

About this episode

Dr. Alina Kastner discusses the healing journey after a breakup with a narcissist, focusing on rebuilding self-esteem and reconnecting with friends.

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alina Kastner , a Vienna-based psychotherapist and author of Break Up with Narcissism: How to Break Free and Stay Free . We dive into what really happens after a breakup with a narcissist—beyond just identifying the red flags. Dr. Alina shares her perspective on the often-missing conversation about the true healing journey: rebuilding self-esteem, facing the isolation that comes from a toxic relationship, letting go of shame, and how to reconnect with old friends after being cut off. We talk about the complex aftermath, from understanding the emotional void to dealing with trauma triggers long after the relationship ends. Dr. Alina also shares practical advice and introduces her Toxic Breakup Journal , a daily tool for navigating those challenging first weeks of recovery. If you’re struggling with the “what now?” after leaving a narcissist, this episode is full of hope, validation, and actionable tips for reclaiming your life. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you:  https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LN To get my course bundle Heal Your Break…

People in this episode

Host: Break Up Bestie

Guest: Dr. Alina Kastner

Topics covered

• narcissism
• breakup recovery
• self-esteem
• toxic relationships
• healing journey

Keywords

• narcissism
• breakup
• self-esteem
• toxic relationship
• healing
• trauma triggers
• recovery

Sponsors

BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BetterHelp, SKIMS

Products: Toxic Breakup Journal

Places: Vienna

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