Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Narcissistic Patterns & Reclaiming Your Voice

About this episode

This episode explores narcissistic abuse through a conversation with Mel John, who shares her insights and experiences.

In this episode, we’re continuing an important conversation around narcissistic abuse — but from a different lens. I’m sitting down with Mel John—author, truth seeker, and the voice behind the popular Instagram page @narcissisticpatterns. After a string of emotionally devastating relationships, Mel began to see a pattern—one that many others have experienced but often can’t name. In her powerful book You Ain’t Going Crazy, Darling, she shares the raw and honest truth about surviving narcissis...

People in this episode

Guest: Mel John

Topics covered

• narcissistic abuse
• emotional relationships
• self-reclamation

Keywords

• narcissistic patterns
• You Ain’t Going Crazy, Darling
• Instagram

Mentioned in this episode

Products: You Ain’t Going Crazy, Darling

Books & works: Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Narcissistic Patterns, @narcissisticpatterns

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