Narcissism Explained: How To Spot A Narcissist | Vanessa Reiser, LCSW Narcissism & Cult Abuse

Listen to this episode from Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and Empowerment on Spotify. JOIN the BIABW PATREON and DISCORD SERVER where we're building our Bestie community! On Discord, we've created a safe space where you can connect anonymously with others and share. And on Patreon, I "spill the tea" all week long as well as have all the episodes available ad-free! Join at patreon.com/BitchIsABadWordSTAY UPDATED & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:https://www.caliber-studio.com/bitch-is-a-bad-word-with-lindsay#biabwsubscribeConnect with Us:📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Call or Text: (331) BITCHES📸 Instagram: @bitchisabadwordpod🎵 TikTok: @bitchisabadwordLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:- Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-a-bad-word/id1780948251- Spotify Podcasts: open.spotify.com/show/3frZ12xmxKo0lCa8eIGCDD- Website: caliber-studio.com/bitchisabadword---What is a narcissist—really? How do they act? How do they trap you? And how do you begin to break free once you realize the truth?In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, therapist and narcissistic abuse expert Vanessa Reiser breaks it down: what narcissism looks like, why it’s so confusing at first, and how to spot the patterns before it's too late.Vanessa’s knowledge isn’t just clinical—it’s personal. After surviving her own relationship with a narcissist, she committed her life to helping others recognize the red flags she once missed.Whether you're asking:“Am I dating a narcissist?”“Why do I feel crazy in this relationship?”“What is narcissistic abuse?”“Why can’t I leave even though I’m unhappy?”This episode is for you.⚠️ Trigger Warning:Includes personal stories and professional insight on narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, emotional manipulation, love bombing, and trauma bonding.📞 If you or someone you know is in danger, call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.ABOUT Vanessa Reiser:Instagram: Vanessa Reiser’s IG - @vanessareiserlcswTwitter: Vanessa Reiser’s TW - @vprocklandhttps://tellatherapist.net/Guest Bio:Vanessa Reiser is a mother, entrepreneur, life coach, advocate, and a ground breaking psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse using Therapist Self-Disclosure (TSD); a form of therapy where therapist statements are shared that reveal something personal about the therapist, when an opportunity to create validation exists. Vanessa is licensed in NY, NJ, MA & FL and made international headlines when she ran the entire state of New York in a wedding dress to raise awareness for narcissistic abuse in May 2021. Her days are spent supporting those traumatized by this insidious form of domestic violence.what is a narcissistnarcissistic abuse explainedam I dating a narcissistsigns of narcissistic behaviorgaslighting and love bombingemotional abuse in relationshipsnarcissistic relationship red flagsVanessa Reiser narcissist survivorhow narcissists trap youtrauma bond recoveryListen wherever you get your podcastsWatch: YouTubeJoin: PatreonFollow: Instagram TikTokSubscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.