Mia Hanks on Escaping Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Freedom

Sponsored by Serenity Salt Spa In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, author Mia Hanks shares the deeply personal and emotional journey behind her memoir Bride-Made. After nearly three decades in a covertly abusive marriage, Mia opens up about the red flags she missed, the trauma she endured, and the strength it took to walk away. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the realities of narcissistic abuse and the path to healing.Guest: Mia Hanks Mia J. Hanks is the author of Bride-Made, a gripping memoir that chronicles her escape from a 29-year marriage riddled with covert narcissistic abuse. With no prior writing experience, Mia felt compelled to share her story to help others recognize the signs of emotional manipulation and reclaim their lives. Now an advocate for survivors, Mia continues to raise awareness about narcissistic personality disorder and emotional abuse. Main Topics: ·         Mia’s motivation behind writing Bride-Made·         The difference between overt and covert narcissism·         Red flags and warning signs of narcissistic abuse·         The psychological and physical toll of prolonged emotional abuse·         Challenges of leaving a narcissist and navigating divorce·         Support systems, resources, and therapy that helped her heal·         How her children responded and how she maintains boundaries post-divorce·         The societal and internal pressures that prevent victims from leaving·         The healing power of storytelling and friendship·         Her challenges in marketing the book while remaining anonymous Resources mentioned: ·         Book: Bride-Made by Mia J. Hanks·         Website: https://miajhanks.com/·         Podcast: The Covert Narcissism Podcast by Renee Swanson·         Serenity Salt Spa: Episode Sponsor·         DSM Diagnostic Criteria for Narcissistic Personality DisorderSend us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Serenity Salt Spa Serenity Salt Spa is the 1st Himalayan Salt Therapy & Wellness Spa to come to Harford County, MarylaDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email