How Narcissistic Abuse Rewires Your Nervous System: Self-Trust, Boundaries & Healing

Reach out! You don't have to explain how crazy she was. We believe you!!!In this powerful episode of Beyond Mommy Dearest, Noelani sits down with narcissistic abuse recovery coach Sami for an honest conversation about healing, self-trust, nervous system regulation, and breaking free from toxic relationship patterns.Sami shares her personal journey through multiple narcissistic relationships and explains how those experiences led her to become an advocate and coach for survivors. Together, Noelani and Sami explore the connection between childhood wounds, people-pleasing, emotional neglect, and the unconscious patterns that can keep survivors stuck in cycles of narcissistic abuse.The conversation dives deep into the physical signs of narcissistic abuse, including anxiety, insomnia, chronic headaches, hypervigilance, digestive issues, and the feeling that "something is off" even when everything appears fine on the surface.Noelani and Sami discuss:• Why survivors often struggle to trust themselves• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships• The difference between healthy boundaries and controlling behavior• Why people-pleasing develops as a survival strategy• How narcissists teach survivors to gaslight themselves• What self-trust actually feels like in the body• Common nervous system responses to emotional abuse• Why healthy relationships can initially feel "boring"• The importance of reconnecting with emotions and body awareness• The role of coaching versus therapy in recovery• How to recognize red flags before getting trapped in another toxic relationship• Why healing is not linear• Learning to choose yourself without guilt• The connection between abandonment wounds and toxic relationships• Why survivors deserve love exactly as they are right nowOne of the most powerful moments of the episode comes when Sami reminds listeners that they do not need to earn love through healing, perfection, or performance. They are worthy of love simply because they exist.If you've ever questioned your instincts, struggled with boundaries, or wondered why you keep attracting emotionally unavailable people, this episode offers practical insights and hope for recovery.Connect with Sami Linktree iconFree resources & morelinktr.ee/samanthabachotacoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/samibachota?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_biohttps://www.instagram.com/informed_healing/Connect with Noelani | Beyond Mommy Dearesthttps://www.facebook.com/BeyondMommyDearest/https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.mommy.dearesthttps://www.instagram.com/beyondmommydearest/Resources Mentioned • Feelings Wheel - https://canva.link/9volf8vn68ucp1g Support the show