Co-Parenting with a Narcissist & Healing After Toxic Relationships with Chantal Contorines (Bonus Episode 34)

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Chantal Contorines to unpack the hidden realities of parenting with or after a relationship with a narcissist. Chantal brings deep wisdom, compassion, and clarity to one of the most complicated and painful dynamics families face today. What we cover: 🍏 What led Chantal to specialize in narcissistic abuse and parenting after trauma 🍏 Why “co-parenting” with a narcissist isn’t actually co-parenting—and what to do instead 🍏 How humor and sarcasm can be used as tools of cruelty and control 🍏 The biggest myths society pushes about healing, forgiveness, and staying in toxic family dynamics 🍏 What someone should do when they first realize they might be dealing with a narcissist 🍏 Why narcissists care more about looking like good parents than actually being good parents 🍏 How Chantal balances her role as both educator and emotional support for survivors online 🍏 Subtle red flags of narcissistic behavior in early parenting dynamics 🍏 How to rebuild trust in yourself after long-term gaslighting and emotional abuse 🍏 A message of hope for any parent feeling guilt or self-doubt after leaving an abusive situation Chantal Contorines is a coercive control "co-parenting" coach who helps protective parents learn to navigate the post separation abuse that they and their children experience. She works privately with clients, has monthly masterclasses, "The Coercive Control Co-Parenting Collective" and a podcast, The Survivor's Playbook.*****Episode Sponsors:BetterhelpGoing to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My sponsor BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/drsherrie BetterHelp, founded in 2013, is the world’s largest online therapy platform, offering accessible, affordable, and personalized mental health care.— HiyaHiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite.Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! ***** MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:📌 [App] Our Family Wizard - https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/ CONNECT WITH CHANTAL: 📌 Website: https://chantalcontorinescoaching.com/ 📌 Email: [email protected] 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantal.contorines.coaching/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chantal.contorines.coaching/ 📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantal-contorines-311b3346/ *****MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****MY TEDx TALK:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc BOOKS BY DR. SHERRIE:⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5 CONNECT WITH DR. SHERRIE:⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ ⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family Sherapy Course designed to help people master toxic family members and turn their life around to one of freedom, peace, and empowerment. Click here https://bit.ly/SherapyMasterclass Get early access to news, insights, and tips straight from your inbox. Subscribe to Dr. Sherrie’s email list, go to https://drsherriecampbell.com/