In this episode, Joanna shares the horrific experience she had using Workaway as a woman fleeing domestic abuse.References:https://www.workaway.info/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/mes

How To Heal Your Codependency

Jun 22nd, 2023 12m 23s

In this episode, Joanna explains 5 crucial steps you need to follow to heal your codependency and how it impacts the relationships you have with others and yourself.References:https://whatiscodependency.com/codependency-recovery-self-love/

Why You Have Trouble Setting Boundaries

Jun 21st, 2023 14m 52s

In this episode, Joanna shares some top reasons as to why you might struggle with setting boundaries and how you can rectify it.References:https://exploringyourmind.com/why-is-it-so-difficult-to-set-boundaries/--- Send in a voice message

Can a Narcissist Apologize?

Jun 19th, 2023 12m 45s

In this episode, Joanna explains what a genuine apology is and what to look out for when a narcissist is apologizing.References:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/narcissism-demystified/202009/13-fake-apologies-used-narcissists--- S

Should I Be Afraid of the Narcissist?

Jun 19th, 2023 3m 24s

In this episode, Joanna explains why you shouldn't be afraid of the narcissist and how it can hinder your recovery from narcissistic abuse.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

How To Rebuild Self-Trust

Jun 18th, 2023 7m 1s

In this episode, Joanna explains 3 steps you should follow to rebuild your self-trust after narcissistic abuse. References:https://www.counselingrecovery.com/blog-san-jose/building-self-trust--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster

How to Know If Someone is Trustworthy

Jun 18th, 2023 15m 40s

In this episode, Joanna talks about the acronym B.R.A.V.I.N.G. and how she uses it to vet whether or not someone is trustworthy.References:https://brenebrown.com/videos/anatomy-trust-video/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.

No. 1 Tip For Processing Trauma

Jun 3rd, 2023 3m 38s

In this episode, Joanna shares her No. 1 tip for processing trauma and how it has enabled her to be at peace with her traumatic memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

Why You Should Feel Sorry For The Narcissist

Apr 29th, 2023 5m 43s

In this episode, Joanna explains why you should feel sorry for the narcissist and how it transformed the way she perceived them.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

The Easiest Way to Spot a Toxic Person

Apr 29th, 2023 12m 35s

In this episode, Joanna talks about the easiest way to spot a toxic person and how it's made her feel more in control of her environment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

My Narcissistic Landlord Horror Story

Apr 28th, 2023 49m 45s

In this episode, Joanna shares her horror story of what it was like to live with a narcissistic landlord and the lessons she learned from it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

Can Narcissistic Abuse Affect Your Sexual Orientation?

Apr 27th, 2023 11m 48s

In this episode, Joanna shares her opinion on a research study that was done by Harvard and Columbia University. The study was done to see whether there was a causal relationship between maltreatment in childhood and same-sex sexuality in adult

Can a Narcissist Love You?

Apr 7th, 2023 5m 26s

In this episode, Joanna discusses if the narcissist is capable of love and how it impacts their relationship with other people.References:https://www.emedicinehealth.com/can_a_narcissist_really_love_you/article_em.htm--- Send in a voice

The Narcissist's Origin Story

Apr 6th, 2023 8m 5s

In this episode, Joanna explains the origin story behind the narcissist and how they come to be who they are today.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

Is There a Connection Between Narcissism and Hoarding?

Apr 6th, 2023 8m 37s

In this episode, Joanna talks about the similarities between narcissism and hoarding as well as how she saw it play out in the relationship she had with her narcissistic mother.References:https://youmemindbody.com/mental-health/Are-Hoarders-

Storytime: How I Got Recruited by the International Churches of Christ in College

Apr 5th, 2023 21m 51s

In this episode, Joanna talks about her experience with the International Churches of Christ in college and how they recruited her. Thankfully, however, she was able to leave the cult on her own with the help of the following resources:http:

Why Being An Empath Isn't Healthy?

Apr 5th, 2023 12m 16s

In this episode, Joanna talks about the disadvantages of being an Empath and how it can affect your recovery from narcissistic abuse. References:https://kennyweiss.net/why-being-an-empath-isnt-good/--- Send in a voice message: https://po

Are Bullies Narcissists?

Mar 4th, 2023 6m 48s

In this episode, Joanna talks about the similarities between narcissists & bullies and how knowing this helped her to accept her past.References:https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/11/all-bullies-are-narcissists/281407/--- Sen

What is the Difference Between Reacting vs. Responding?

Feb 15th, 2023 7m 53s

In this episode, Joanna explains the difference between reacting versus responding and how one leads to a more desirable outcome.Resources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/202110/the-difference-between-reacting-and-resp

What is Codependency?

Feb 13th, 2023 6m 50s

In this episode, Joanna explains what codependency is and how to maintain your independence in relationships.Resources:https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/what-is-codependency/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod

Is There a Connection Between Narcissism and Pornography?

Feb 2nd, 2023 6m 59s

In this episode, Joanna explains the connection between narcissism and pornography as well as her experience with porn.Resources:https://fightthenewdrug.org/porn-can-worsen-existing-narcissism/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcas

Do Narcissists Cause Insecure Attachment?

Jan 28th, 2023 7m 9s

In this episode, Joanna explains insecure attachment and how it is related to Narcissistic Personality Disorder.Resources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-narcissist-in-your-life/202210/insecure-attachment-in-children-narcissists

Is My Friend a Narcissist?

Jan 16th, 2023 13m 49s

In this episode, Joanna shares five signs that will help you determine whether or not your friend is a narcissist.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herspiritualwar/message

Can Narcissists Cause Suicidal Thoughts?

Jan 9th, 2023 5m 35s

In this episode, Joanna briefly discusses the link between narcissists and suicide and how it impacted her upbringing.Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTYs4_NGEFs--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho

Emotional Incest

Jan 2nd, 2023 10m 11s

In this episode, Joanna talks about emotional incest and her experience with it after growing up in a dysfunctional household.Resources:https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-incesthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl8Jn0PMgJs&t=901s---