How to Leave and Heal: Narcissistic Abuse Guide

How to Leave and Heal: Narcissistic Abuse Guide

Rebuilding after a narcissistic relationship? Get a therapist-approved roadmap so you can feel safe, clear, and in control again. Hosted by Lisa Urbanski, this powerful conversation features author and survivor Jodi Lynn Pavlock and her therapist, Janet Viggiano, LSW, who break down what recovery really looks like... beyond the buzzwords. You’ll learn how to recognize manipulation (love bombing, gaslighting, financial control), set firm no-contact boundaries, calm anxiety and hypervigilance, and move through the stages of healing with community and professional support. What you’ll learn: * How trauma bonds form, and how to break them safely * No-contact, low-contact, and gray-rock: what works when * Nervous system regulation you can use in the moment * Building a support circle (therapy + groups) that actually helps * Reclaiming identity, finances, and daily routines after abuse * Therapist insights on relapse triggers and long-term resilience If you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start healing, this episode gives you the tools, language, and support steps to move forward with confidence. Contact Jodi's therapist, Janet Viggiano, via email (Janetviggy@gmail.com) or phone (201-925-7680). **Educational purpose only—not a substitute for therapy. If you’re in danger, contact local emergency services. 🔗 Dive deeper into Jodi’s work at ⁠JodiLynnPavlock.com⁠ [https://jodilynnpavlock.com/], your hub for info, resources, and upcoming events. 📖 Get a copy of Jodi's book Jekyll Can't Hyde on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock/dp/B0DQ8JYLL4] 📲 Stay inspired: Connect with Jodi for daily insights and community support on Facebook⁠, [http://www.facebook.com/jodilynnpavlock]Instagram⁠, & [https://www.Instagram.com/jodipavlock]TikTok⁠ [https://www.Tiktok.com/jodip1984]

My Therapist Explains Narcissist Red Flags

Wrapped in a cycle of love-bombing, gaslighting, and doubt? In this powerful episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with author Jodi Pavlock (Jekyll Can’t Hide) and her therapist Janet Viggiano, LCSW, to answer your most urgent questions.  You’ll learn: * How to spot early warning signs * About setting non-negotiable boundaries * How to Build a Safety Plan * The positives of starting nervous-system–based recovery to reclaim your peace and self-worth. * Red flags 101—love bombing, gaslighting, hoovering, future-faking * Why you feel “stuck”—trauma bonding & intermittent reinforcement * Exit strategies—no-contact, grey rock, and safety planning * Healing tools—EMDR, somatic resets, journaling, and support groups * Rebuilding—self-esteem, boundaries, and healthy relationship filters Contact Jodi's therapist, Janet Viggiano, via email (Janetviggy@gmail.com) or phone (201-925-7680). **Educational purpose only—not a substitute for therapy. If you’re in danger, contact local emergency services. 🔗 Dive deeper into Jodi’s work at ⁠JodiLynnPavlock.com⁠ [https://jodilynnpavlock.com/], your hub for info, resources, and upcoming events. 📖 Get a copy of Jodi's book Jekyll Can't Hyde on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock/dp/B0DQ8JYLL4] 📲 Stay inspired: Connect with Jodi for daily insights and community support on Facebook⁠, [http://www.facebook.com/jodilynnpavlock]Instagram⁠, & [https://www.Instagram.com/jodipavlock]TikTok⁠ [https://www.Tiktok.com/jodip1984]

Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse: Jodi’s Roadmap

If love hurts, confuses, and drains you—it’s not love. It’s time to plan your exit and reclaim your life. 💪 Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with author and recovery coach Jodi Pavlock to share a clear, compassionate guide to escaping narcissistic relationships—safely and for good. Drawing on Jodi’s 9-year journey, you’ll learn what to do before, during, and after leaving: from no-contact & safety plans to EMDR, gray rock, and rebuilding confidence so you can heal, trust yourself, and thrive. You’ll learn how to: * 🧭 Spot the cycle: Love-bombing → devaluation → discard (and why it’s not your fault) * 🛡️ Plan the exit: Safety first—documents, money, timing, support network * 🚪 Go no-contact (or low-contact): Scripts and boundaries that protect your peace * 🧠 Heal the nervous system: EMDR, therapy, and trauma-informed self-care * 🪨 Use “Gray Rock” wisely: When you must interact (kids, court, workplace) * 💓 Rebuild self-worth: Stop rumination, break trauma bonds, date again—safely Write a 1-page personal safety plan (who/when/where/how), screenshot vital docs, and tell one trusted person today. 🔗 Dive deeper into Jodi’s work at JodiLynnPavlock.com [https://jodilynnpavlock.com/], your hub for books, resources, and upcoming events. 📲 Stay inspired: connect with Jodi on her Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/jodilynnpavlock], Instagram [https://www.Instagram.com/jodipavlock], and TikTok [https://www.Tiktok.com/jodip1984] for daily insights and community support. 👉 Love insightful and life-changing interviews? Tap Follow now so you never miss an inspiring episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. 🔗 Dive deeper into Jodi’s work at ⁠JodiLynnPavlock.com⁠ [https://jodilynnpavlock.com/], your hub for info, resources, and upcoming events. 📖 Get a copy of Jodi's book Jekyll Can't Hyde on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock/dp/B0DQ8JYLL4] 📲 Stay inspired: Connect with Jodi for daily insights and community support on Facebook⁠, [http://www.facebook.com/jodilynnpavlock]Instagram⁠, & [https://www.Instagram.com/jodipavlock]TikTok⁠ [https://www.Tiktok.com/jodip1984]

Narcissistic Abuse Decoded: Break the Trauma Bond

Still doubting your reality after they “future-faked” you? 🚩🤯 This episode spills the playbook—so you can finally shut it down. Host Lisa Urbanski sits with survivor/author Jodi Pavlock to demystify narcissistic abuse: trauma bonding, cognitive dissonance, gaslighting, hoovering, breadcrumbing, triangulation, “flying monkeys,” and more.  You’ll learn: 🔁 How intermittent reinforcement forges trauma bonds, and how to break free. 🧠 Cognitive dissonance: the mind-warp that keeps you stuck and self-doubting. ❤️‍🩹 Emotional immaturity vs. narcissism (empathy is the difference-maker). 🔎 Future faking, mirroring, silent treatments; spot covert control tactics fast. 🚧 Why not forgiving can be a healthy boundary (and that’s okay). Listen Now to reclaim your voice, rebuild self-worth, and protect your peace. 🌟 👉 Love insightful and life-changing interviews? Tap Follow now so you never miss an inspiring episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. 🔗 Dive deeper into Jodi’s work at ⁠JodiLynnPavlock.com⁠ [https://jodilynnpavlock.com/], your hub for info, resources, and upcoming events. 📖 Get a copy of Jodi's book Jekyll Can't Hyde on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock/dp/B0DQ8JYLL4] 📲 Stay inspired: Connect with Jodi for daily insights and community support on Facebook⁠, [http://www.facebook.com/jodilynnpavlock]Instagram⁠, & [https://www.Instagram.com/jodipavlock]TikTok⁠ [https://www.Tiktok.com/jodip1984]

Spot Narcissism: Escape Toxic Relationships

Ever felt trapped by someone's charm that later becomes control? On this episode of The Advisor, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with certified narcissistic abuse coach and author Jodi Pavlock, who pulls back the veil on narcissistic relationships. Drawing from her wake‑up call and rapid‑fire writing journey, Jodi exposes how subtle red flags, love bombing, trauma bonding, and emotional manipulation lock victims in cycles of abuse In this episode, you’ll discover: 🚩 Key Red Flags: Spot early warning signs beyond grand romantic gestures 🔄 Trauma Bonding: Why breaking free feels so impossible—and how to start 💥 Love Bombing Tactics: Recognize gradual control under the guise of affection 🛡️ Reclaim Boundaries: Jodi’s proven steps to end no‑contact and rebuild self‑worth 🌱 Healing Path: Tools for survivors to break the cycle and thrive Whether you’re healing from past abuse, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking awareness, this candid conversation arms you with the insight to reclaim your life.   👉 Love insightful and life-changing interviews? Tap Follow now so you never miss an inspiring episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. 🔗 Dive deeper into Jodi’s work at ⁠JodiLynnPavlock.com⁠ [https://jodilynnpavlock.com/], your hub for info, resources, and upcoming events. 📖 Get a copy of Jodi's book Jekyll Can't Hyde on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Jekyll-Cant-Hyde-Jodi-Pavlock/dp/B0DQ8JYLL4] 📲 Stay inspired: Connect with Jodi for daily insights and community support on Facebook⁠, [http://www.facebook.com/jodilynnpavlock]Instagram⁠, & [https://www.Instagram.com/jodipavlock]TikTok⁠ [https://www.Tiktok.com/jodip1984]