Prajinta Pesqueda
Prajinta Pesqueda
When It Gets Real
When It Gets Real
When It Gets Real
Sunday 14th September 2025
Explore the challenges of life post-narcissistic relationship and learn how to rebuild with insights from experts and survivors.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Transformative
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Prajinta Pesqueda
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Understanding cycles of abuse: idealisation, devaluation, discard.
- Concept of 'future eaters' and its impact on relationships.
- Importance of grounding oneself in reality post-abuse.
- Metaphor of 'controlled burn' for managing emotional aftermath.
- Journey towards self-validation and personal growth.
"Serving the narcissist is an evil thing to do and only guarantees we will do further evil on our own."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of N.A.R.C. Troopers dives into the aftermath of relationships with narcissists and the challenging journey of rebuilding one's life. Prajinta Pesqueda shares candid reflections on what happens when the narcissist is gone, and the real work begins. With insights from experts like Robert Torbay and Dr. Sam Vaknin, listeners are taken through the cycles of abuse—idealisation, devaluation, and discard—and the painful yet transformative process of reclaiming one's identity.
Torbay's concept of 'future eaters' is particularly striking, illustrating how narcissists devour not just relationships but also the potential for a fulfilling future. Pesqueda discusses the importance of grounding oneself in reality, acknowledging past losses, and striving for self-awareness and healing. The episode encourages listeners to embark on a journey of self-validation and personal growth, likening it to a 'controlled burn'—a metaphor for managing the emotional aftermath without causing further harm.
Through humour and heartfelt advice, Pesqueda inspires listeners to build a new life with intention and care, highlighting that even amidst destruction, there's room for hope and renewal. Are you ready to dance around your own bonfire?