EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors

EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors

This week begins this series about manipulation and Narcissitic Personality Disorder behaviors. Here are the scriptures and website mentioned for your reference: 1.  Grandiosity: 2 Timothy 3:2-5 & Proverbs 26:12 2. Lack of empathy: Philippians 2:3-4 3. Manipulation: Proverbs 26:24-25 4. Lack of accountability: Proverbs 18:2 & Galatians 6:3 Psychiatry.org - What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? [https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/what-is-narcissistic-personality-disorder] ******************* Have you ever felt confused after interactions that left you drained, second-guessing yourself, triggered or questioning your own reality? Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationships that feel hard to break free from? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy! In this special summer series, we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of narcissistic behavior across friendships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. I am breaking it down through personal experience, Biblical truth, and practical and therapeutic wisdom to guide you towards healing. Each episode is designed to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild emotional and mental health, and begin reclaiming your God given identity! We’ll talk about topics like: *  Why people-pleasing keeps you stuck in toxic cycles  *  How to recognize red flags and manipulation early  *  What the Bible says about individuals you need to stay away from  *  Why you attract emotionally unhealthy relationships  *  How to begin healing from emotional and psychological abuse  *  Restore your identity, peace, and confidence in God  * and how your Core Values play a role in your healing This is not about labeling people—it’s about learning discernment, accountability, breaking unhealthy patterns, and finding healing from the inside out. If you know you need to find yourself again after years of suffering, confusion, guilt and the inability to move forward in life, this series is for you. Be here this summer as we walk through healing and restoration with Jesus! ********* ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God.  Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://cash.app/$vernicatwilliams]

The Narcissist Series: Healing Begins Wednesday June 3rd!

This summer we’re having honest, healing conversations about something many people experience but struggle to name: narcissistic and traumatic relationship patterns. Have you ever felt confused after interactions that left you drained, second-guessing yourself, triggered or questioning your own reality? Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationships that feel hard to break free from? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy! In this special summer series, we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of narcissistic behavior across friendships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. I am breaking it down through personal experience, Biblical truth, and practical and therapeutic wisdom to guide you towards healing. Each episode is designed to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild emotional and mental health, and begin reclaiming your God given identity! We’ll talk about topics like: *  Why people-pleasing keeps you stuck in toxic cycles  *  How to recognize red flags and manipulation early  *  What the Bible says about individuals you need to stay away from  *  Why you attract emotionally unhealthy relationships  *  How to begin healing from emotional and psychological abuse  *  Restore your identity, peace, and confidence in God  * and how your Core Values play a role in your healing This is not about labeling people—it’s about learning discernment, accountability, breaking unhealthy patterns, and finding healing from the inside out. If you know you need to find yourself again after years of suffering, confusion, guilt and the inability to move forward in life, this series is for you. Be here this summer as we walk through healing and restoration with Jesus! ********* ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God.  Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://cash.app/$vernicatwilliams]

EP 126 Complaining Will Keep you in Egypt

The Israelites complained during opposition. Let's learn from their mistake. The full video from this episode: https://youtu.be/uev4Xd15nlk?si=IuPKMUL84Nx6HpCn [https://youtu.be/uev4Xd15nlk?si=IuPKMUL84Nx6HpCn] Connect with Vernica  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 [https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391] The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice [https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice] Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God.  Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://cash.app/$vernicatwilliams]

EP 125 My Only Safe Haven | Psalm 43

Brief encouragement from Psalm 43 Connect with Vernica  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 [https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391] The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice [https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice] Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God.  Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://cash.app/$vernicatwilliams]

Ep 124: Trusting God When the Unexpected Happens

When you have done everything you knew to do and the unexpected happens...STAND! Genesis chapters 37-50 Proverbs 20:24 Ephesians 6:10-18 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ******************** Resource mentioned in episode The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice [https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice] Connect with Vernica  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 [https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391] The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice [https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice] Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God.  Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://cash.app/$vernicatwilliams]