EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 17 MIN
Episode 5: Say It Louder - The Mirror Lies
from The Say It Louder Podcast · host Selina Waterman-Smith
Growing up with narcissistic parents means inheriting a distorted reflection of yourself—one that conditions you to believe you’re never enough, never loveable, never worthy. In this episode, I discuss how that conditioning took root, how it bled into every part of my life, and how I began the long process of unlearning worthlessness. Listen to reclaim your voice, rewrite your patterns, and find your value within instead of seeking external validation.Listen until the end for a journaling exercise to rewrite your programming (write down the 5 things mentioned and challenge each one).Comment if you suffered a narcissistic parent and want to improve your self-worth! Listen to Say It Louder Podcast on Spotify & Apple here. Waitlist for my memoir (out Oct 13th) here. Connect with me: Instagram: @selinawatermansmith_TikTok: @selina_w_smith
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Growing up with narcissistic parents means inheriting a distorted reflection of yourself—one that conditions you to believe you’re never enough, never loveable, never worthy. In this episode, I discuss how that conditioning took root, how it bled into every part of my life, and how I began the long process of unlearning worthlessness. Listen to reclaim your voice, rewrite your patterns, and find your value within instead of seeking external validation.Listen until the end for a journaling exercise to rewrite your programming (write down the 5 things mentioned and challenge each one).Comment if you suffered a narcissistic parent and want to improve your self-worth! Listen to Say It Louder Podcast on Spotify & Apple here. Waitlist for my memoir (out Oct 13th) here. Connect with me: Instagram: @selinawatermansmith_TikTok: @selina_w_smith
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