Prajinta Pesqueda
Prajinta Pesqueda
Deprogramming Cult-Brain After Narcissistic Abuse
Deprogramming Cult-Brain After Narcissistic Abuse
Deprogramming Cult-Brain After Narcissistic Abuse
Friday 8th August 2025
Explore deprogramming from narcissistic abuse, understand Cluster B disorders, and discover recovery tools for emotional and mental healing.
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Prajinta Pesqueda
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Deprogramming is crucial after narcissistic abuse.
- Cluster B disorders include narcissism, psychopathy, and sociopathy.
- Recovery requires new mental pathways and strategies.
- Emotional empathy and remorse are often lacking in narcissists.
- Healing is a gradual process requiring self-care and support.
It's going to take a while to recover and to heal, but it is possible and you can do it.
In this episode of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Collaborators, host P. Pesqueda delves into the complex process of deprogramming after enduring a relationship with a narcissist. Narcissistic abuse can often feel like being trapped in a cult, where manipulation, trauma bonding, and psychological entrapment are prevalent. Understanding the nature of Cluster B disorders, which include narcissism, psychopathy, and sociopathy, is essential. These disorders are characterized by a lack of emotional empathy, remorse, and a distorted perception of reality.
The podcast emphasizes that while disorders like borderline and histrionic personality can be managed, narcissism remains challenging to treat due to its deep-rooted nature. Despite the bleak outlook, hope remains for victims of narcissistic abuse. Recovery is possible, though it requires time, self-reflection, and the development of new mental pathways to avoid falling back into harmful patterns. One major theme discussed is the concept of entrainment, where victims are subtly controlled and manipulated through mirroring and mimicking behaviors.
The host shares insights into how victims can regain control by understanding these dynamics and seeking specialized support to navigate the recovery journey. Pesqueda shares personal insights and offers support through her practice, emphasizing the importance of self-care, boundary setting, and gradual healing. She also highlights the need for specialized guidance from those who understand narcissistic abuse, as conventional therapy may not adequately address the unique challenges involved.
For those struggling with the aftermath of narcissistic relationships, this episode provides valuable insights and tools to begin the process of recovery and healing.