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Topics include: Narcissistic abuse patterns, gaslighting recognition, and recovery fundamentals.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7148794/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>© 2026 Let's Work This Sh*t Out</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7df69246db14999563e5b3751046ac6a.jpg</url><title>Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:19:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Sloane</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Let's Work This Sh*t Out</itunes:name><itunes:email>narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7df69246db14999563e5b3751046ac6a.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Survivors of narcissistic abuse seeking validation, pattern recognition, and practical recovery guidance. 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Topics include: Narcissistic abuse patterns, gaslighting recognition, and recovery fundamentals.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>Navigate Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Daily coping strategies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigate-narcissistic-abuse-recovery-daily-coping-strategies--72960148</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we focus on practical daily coping strategies you can test right away instead of vague ideas that never leave the page. Recovery often happens in small, ordinary moments, so these tools fit into real life without extra time or energy. <br /><br />Key takeaways include:<br />- Using quick grounding techniques like naming five objects or three sounds to interrupt rising tension in under a minute.<br />- Trying a short walk after lunch or a simple reset like counting steps while filling a glass of water to steady your mind after triggers.<br />- Noting three things you can control in the next hour each morning to create pauses during routine tasks and reduce dread.<br /><br />These repeatable steps build steadiness over time and help you respond instead of freezing. <br /><br />Support the show at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support</a><br /><br />📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at <a href="mailto:narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com">narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com</a>.<br />💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. 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Recovery often happens in small, ordinary moments, so...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we focus on practical daily coping strategies you can test right away instead of vague ideas that never leave the page. Recovery often happens in small, ordinary moments, so these tools fit into real life without extra time or energy. <br /><br />Key takeaways include:<br />- Using quick grounding techniques like naming five objects or three sounds to interrupt rising tension in under a minute.<br />- Trying a short walk after lunch or a simple reset like counting steps while filling a glass of water to steady your mind after triggers.<br />- Noting three things you can control in the next hour each morning to create pauses during routine tasks and reduce dread.<br /><br />These repeatable steps build steadiness over time and help you respond instead of freezing. <br /><br />Support the show at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support</a><br /><br />📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at <a href="mailto:narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com">narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com</a>.<br />💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. 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Drawing from personal experience and real-life patterns, these small, repeatable actions focus on staying grounded amid unpredictable contact and lingering worry—without requiring extra time or dramatic life overhauls. <br /><br /> Learn how a timed pause, neutral logging, quick movement, and evening reflection can shift your nervous system and reclaim control, one ordinary moment at a time. These tools build resilience where it matters most: in the rush of daily life.<br /><br /> Key takeaways:<br /> - Set a two-minute timer and name your physical sensations before responding to loaded messages.<br /> - Log three neutral facts after interactions to keep memories accurate and reduce self-blame.<br /> - Add a short movement break, like stretching or walking, to reset your state quickly.<br /> - Write one sentence each night noting what you controlled that day.<br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5ff0cac-3082-4e85-8341-5bad6d56d936</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:19:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72813701/spoken_cta_narcissistic_abuse_recovery_lets_make_sense_of_this_sht.mp3" length="28661177" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2937b74f-e7eb-4424-aa62-8168d21039fa/2937b74f-e7eb-4424-aa62-8168d21039fa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2937b74f-e7eb-4424-aa62-8168d21039fa/2937b74f-e7eb-4424-aa62-8168d21039fa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2937b74f-e7eb-4424-aa62-8168d21039fa/2937b74f-e7eb-4424-aa62-8168d21039fa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sloane</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, Sloane shares four practical daily coping strategies you can start using immediately to interrupt the exhausting cycle of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional tension....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, Sloane shares four practical daily coping strategies you can start using immediately to interrupt the exhausting cycle of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional tension. Drawing from personal experience and real-life patterns, these small, repeatable actions focus on staying grounded amid unpredictable contact and lingering worry—without requiring extra time or dramatic life overhauls. <br /><br /> Learn how a timed pause, neutral logging, quick movement, and evening reflection can shift your nervous system and reclaim control, one ordinary moment at a time. These tools build resilience where it matters most: in the rush of daily life.<br /><br /> Key takeaways:<br /> - Set a two-minute timer and name your physical sensations before responding to loaded messages.<br /> - Log three neutral facts after interactions to keep memories accurate and reduce self-blame.<br /> - Add a short movement break, like stretching or walking, to reset your state quickly.<br /> - Write one sentence each night noting what you controlled that day.<br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuserecoverypodcast,dailycopingstrategies,dailyrecoveryhabits,emotionalabuserecovery,gaslightingrecovery,healingfromnarcissisticabus,immediatecopingtools,journalingforhealing,mentalhealthstrategies,mindfulnessfortrauma,movementforstressrelief,narcissisticabuserecovery,narcissisticabusesupport,nervoussystemregulation,personalgrowthafterabuse,practicalcopingtechniques,selfcareafterabuse,settingboundaries,traumarecovery,weeklycopingstrategies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d7d2ca2f41603820fe8e120573b0ce6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding Narcissistic Abuse 101: Gaslighting, Trauma Bonds,</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-narcissistic-abuse-101-gaslighting-trauma-bonds--72797552</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we unpack the subtle yet devastating patterns of narcissistic abuse, focusing on how gaslighting erodes your sense of reality and fuels trauma bonds that keep you trapped. From small corrections that rewrite events to the exhausting cycle of criticism followed by fleeting warmth, you'll learn why these dynamics feel so hard to break—and how to start reclaiming your clarity.<br /><br /> Key takeaways include:<br /> - Recognizing gaslighting tactics like memory denial and automatic apologies that undermine your truth.<br /> - Building a private record of incidents to counter doubt and reveal repeating patterns.<br /> - Practicing small refusals to strengthen boundaries without high risk.<br /> - Taking low-risk steps like reaching out for neutral support and preparing an exit plan safely.<br /><br /> These fundamentals shift the power dynamic by replacing internal confusion with external validation. Safety always comes first as you create distance step by step.<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a><br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">313f2e64-9a8e-4ab7-9811-08da2f4bbac7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:34:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72797552/audio.mp3" length="2456573" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/facb98a6-a6be-4092-af16-f7eb162f3069/facb98a6-a6be-4092-af16-f7eb162f3069.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/facb98a6-a6be-4092-af16-f7eb162f3069/facb98a6-a6be-4092-af16-f7eb162f3069.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/facb98a6-a6be-4092-af16-f7eb162f3069/facb98a6-a6be-4092-af16-f7eb162f3069.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Sloane</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we unpack the subtle yet devastating patterns of narcissistic abuse, focusing on how gaslighting erodes your sense of reality and fuels trauma bonds that keep you trapped. 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From small corrections that rewrite events to the exhausting cycle of criticism followed by fleeting warmth, you'll learn why these dynamics feel so hard to break—and how to start reclaiming your clarity.<br /><br /> Key takeaways include:<br /> - Recognizing gaslighting tactics like memory denial and automatic apologies that undermine your truth.<br /> - Building a private record of incidents to counter doubt and reveal repeating patterns.<br /> - Practicing small refusals to strengthen boundaries without high risk.<br /> - Taking low-risk steps like reaching out for neutral support and preparing an exit plan safely.<br /><br /> These fundamentals shift the power dynamic by replacing internal confusion with external validation. Safety always comes first as you create distance step by step.<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a><br /><br /> 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at narcissistic-abuse-recovery@senseofthisshit.com.<br /> 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148794/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podca...</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>308</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuserecovery,emotionalabuse,emotionalmanipulation,gaslighting,gaslightingrecognition,healingfromabuse,leavinganarcissist,manipulationtactics,mentalabuse,narcissisticabusepatterns,narcissisticabuserecovery,privatejournaling,recognizingabuse,recoveryfundamentals,safetyplanning,settingboundaries,supportforvictims,toxicrelationships,traumabonding,traumabonds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7df69246db14999563e5b3751046ac6a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
