Join Heather & Antwan as therapist Heather shares the theory and impact of trauma on the brain and body. Then dive in as they discuss EMDR (one effective therapy to recover from trauma), from both the practitioner and the patient perspectives!

(Heather would also like to apologize for sounding so forceful and angry in the intro! Not sure what was going on there - I felt fine. LOL!)

Mentioned in this episode:

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

EMDRIA

Encouragement Corner:

"You gotta resurrect the deep pain within you and give it a place to live that's not within your body. Let it live in art. Let it live in writing. Let it live in music. Let it be devoured by building brighter connections. Your body is not a coffin for pain to be buried in. Put it somewhere else."
by ehimeora

This week's listening:

The Abyss by Dax

Want to learn more? Read Heather's book "A Thousand Paper Cuts: A Therapist, Her Narcissist, His Trap"

What is the greatest weapon to deflate a narc? A Grey Stone. While it isn't easy, it's simple and an in credibly effective tool when trying to disentangle from the narcissist in your life. Listen in as Antwan and Heather discuss Greystoning: what it is, how to do it, why it works!

Encouragement Corner:

"Don't allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence." - unknown

"Juliana Calm Down" by the Chicks.

Want to learn more? Read Heather's story and tips in her latest book, "A Thousand Paper Cuts: A Therapist, Her Narcissist, His Trap"

It's the final chapter of the Narc Playbook! This week we talk discard: what is it? when does it happen? what does it look like?

Mentioned in the episode:

"Manipulated" by H.G. Tudor

Encouragement Corner:

"I always thought there was something romantic about fighting for someone. About winning them back. Eventual happiness. But as I sit here with stones in my chest where hope used to lie, I have come to the realization that there is nothing lovely about having to continuously convince someone to love you." -S.L.

Song of the Week:
"Last Strike" by Polo G

Want to learn more? Read Heather's Story filled with information and experiences of narcissism:

"A Thousand Paper Cuts: A Therapist, Her Narcissist, His Trap"