THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness

Hey, Survivor!
After years of surviving, healing, caregiving, and helping others, many narcissistic abuse survivors struggle with something unexpected: receiving.
In this episode, I’m exploring why joy, rest, opportunities, and even personal dreams can feel uncomfortable after trauma—and why it's okay to embrace them anyway.
If you struggle with receiving, or enjoying your life, after doing the most for others, this episode is for you.
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
What is trauma really?
In this episode, I share a recent personal experience with a trauma response and explain an important distinction: trauma is not what has happened to you—it's your body's response to what happened.
We’ll explore how trauma responses can appear years after an event, why panic attacks are not a choice, and how understanding the nervous system can reduce shame and increase self-compassion.
If you struggle with feeling ashamed of your trauma response, alone, or crazy, this episode is for you.
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
Why do toxic people hate boundaries?
In this episode, I explore why healthy limits often trigger unhealthy reactions, how boundaries reduce control and reveal expectations, and why learning to tolerate other people's disappointment is an important part of healing after narcissistic abuse.
If you struggle with toxic relationships and boundaries, this episode is for you.
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
Do narcissists believe their own lies?
In this episode, I’m exploring one of the most confusing aspects of narcissistic abuse: lying, self-deception, gaslighting, and the rewriting of reality. Learn why accountability can be so difficult, how cognitive dissonance influences behavior, and what survivors can do to protect their peace and trust themselves again.
If you've been stuck trying to uncover the lies in your narcissistic or toxic relationship, this episode is for you.Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
Why does rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse feel so hard?
In this episode, I explore some challenges survivors face after the crisis ends. Learn how trauma and chronic stress impact the nervous system, why survival mode can make moving forward difficult, and how healing creates the capacity to dream, grow, and rebuild.
If you're struggling to move forward after your narcissistic or toxic relationship, this episode is for you.Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
Can food help you heal from trauma?
In my conversation with Dr. Scott Stoll, board-certified physician, educator, former Olympian, and co-founder of The Plantrician Project, we explore the connection between nutrition, chronic stress, lifestyle medicine, and trauma recovery.
We discuss how prolonged stress impacts the brain and body, why inflammation matters, how food influences healing, and practical ways to support your wellness journey through nutrition, movement, sleep, and self-care.
If you're you're struggling with anxiety, fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, or simply looking to improve your health and healing, this episode is for you.Connect with Dr. Scott Stoll:
Instagram: @plantricianprojectYouTube:  The Plantrician Project
Website: plantricianproject.org
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
What does healing actually look like after narcissistic abuse?
Many survivors believe healing means they'll never feel triggered, grieve, or think about the past again. In this episode, I’m offering a different perspective—one rooted in trauma recovery, chronic stress healing, nervous system regulation, personal growth and empowerment.
Healing isn't about perfection, grief can still show up after closure, and recovery creates the capacity to dream, connect, and thrive again.  If you’re feeling “perfection pressure,” or rushed in your recovery - internally or externally - this episode is for you.
🎙️ Listen now and remember: Grieve what's gone, then carry on.
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
In this episode, I’m talking about something rarely discussed in trauma recovery: supporting the survivor-parent after narcissistic abuse.
We explore caregiving, forgiveness, accountability, aging, trauma, healing family dynamics, and what it looks like to help someone reclaim life after years spent in survival mode.
If you’ve ever loved a parent who survived dysfunction while carrying wounds of their own, this episode is for you.
Listen and remember: Don’t just survive.  Heal and thrive!
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Regina Ragasa, a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.  We’re talking about the gap between health knowledge and real-life behavior change.
We explore why trauma survivors often struggle to implement what they already know about health, and how shame, stress, and survival responses can interfere with sustainable lifestyle change.
During our conversation, Dr. Ragasa explains her LIVEN Method—a framework centered on Listening, Imperfection, Validation, Empowerment, and Normalization—to help clinicians and patients build trust and create lasting change through human connection.  She also talks about the “humble plate” vs. celebratory foods, and how cultural food traditions and identity come into play.
If you’ve ever struggled with knowing what to do but not being able to follow through, this episode is for you. 
Connect with Dr. Regina Ragasa:
Instagram: @CaliWellnessDocWebsite: CaliWellnessDPC.com
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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Hey, Survivor!
In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional aftermath of narcissistic abuse and why so many survivors feel embarrassed, fooled, or deeply ashamed after manipulation.
We explore trauma bonding, psychological manipulation, self-trust, and how survivors can heal from the painful realization that they were emotionally deceived.
If you’re self-blaming and shaming after the narcissist has been exposed, this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and remember:   “See the signs, reclaim your mind.” 
Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.
💚Lesley
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