27. How to Protect Your Child's Mental Health & Save Your Sanity While Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

How do you protect your children (and yourself) from the toxic effects of a narcissistic co-parent?Co-parenting with someone who displays narcissistic traits can feel like navigating a minefield. In this episode, Margeaux Groene MA, LPC and I give you crucial advice to help you manage this tough situation and shield your kids from emotional harm.In this episode, you will:Learn how to spot the 4 major red flags of narcissistic people, so you can recognize what you’re dealing withDiscover strategies to support your children's emotional wellbeing when they’re dealing with a narcissistic parentBetter see how to take care of yourself during post-separation abuse, helping you stay grounded and maintain your sanity▶️ Tune in for an insights and advice on how to make it through this challenging scenario and protect your kids from potential emotional fallout.MENTIONED:https://www.hollandhearttherapy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/margeaux_lpc/Join my email list: https://brewolta.mykajabi.com/getemailsRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠🫶🏻 Trust Yourself More Than His Potential (3 Simple Practices To Guarantee You Don't Go Back): https://tinyurl.com/trustyourselfmore-pod 🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotesLearn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)Navigate triggering moments without shutting downFeel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationshipExpand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others firsthttps://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse. The host and guests share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.