Exposing the 5 Lies Narcissists Want You to Believe
Episode Overview
Narcissists weaponise love to make you feel unworthy. Your feelings and opinions are valid and important. Gaslighting makes you question your reality. Narcissists use 'radical honesty' to deceive. You are not dependent on the narcissist; they need you.
You do not need to do anything at all; you just need to understand and accept that the narcissist projected on you what was their own reality
Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, tackles the toxic lies that narcissists instil in their victims in this episode titled '5 Dangerous Lies a Narcissist Programs You to Believe'. Danish dives deep into the mind games played by narcissists and provides practical advice on how to rewire your brain to see through these manipulations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone recovering from narcissistic abuse or supporting someone who is.
The episode starts by debunking the lie that you are difficult to love. Danish explains how narcissists weaponise love, making you feel unworthy and hard to love, when in reality, it's their inability to experience genuine love. Next, he addresses the false notion that your feelings and opinions don't matter. Narcissists often monopolise relationships, invalidating your emotions and making you feel insignificant. Danish also explores how narcissists gaslight you into believing you create unnecessary conflicts.
By weaponising your imagination, they make you question your reality. He emphasises the importance of reconnecting with your intuition and trusting your own perceptions. Another dangerous lie is the narcissist's supposed honesty. Danish explains how they use 'radical honesty' to gain your trust while being fundamentally deceitful. Finally, he debunks the myth that you need the narcissist to survive. In reality, it's the narcissist who depends on you.
Danish's personal anecdotes and professional insights make this episode both engaging and enlightening. His practical advice and compassionate tone offer hope and guidance for anyone trapped in or recovering from a narcissistic relationship. Ready to reclaim your life and see through the lies? Tune in to learn how to break free from these toxic beliefs.