Narcissism & Divorce: Understanding the Toxic Patterns Part 2 - Episode 48

For our first new episode of 2025, Andee returns to her conversation about Narcissism with Dr. Kyrstin Lokkesmoe, PhD, LPC of Clear Life Counseling.Their conversation picks up right where they left off in their previous chat and covers ways in which a Narcissist can be managed when embarking on the Divorce process.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry on TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehryContact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/#hastingsshadmehryshow #hastingsshadmehry #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #family #highassetdivorce #podcast #narcissism #narcissisticabuse 00:20 Introductions01:12 Warrior or Diplomat?03:22 Gray Rocking and Yellow Rocking08:48 A professional experience dealing with being gaslit10:20 Natural tendency to get drawn in by a Narcissist12:00 How counseling can help to fend off a Narcissist13:30 Advice for people who develop the need to fight back15:45 Benefits of physical activity17:00 Clients who fear they won't be believed23:00 Recognizing patterns so behavior can be predicted24:50 Are there patterns when the Narcissist wants to leave?26:20 Do Narcissists try to punish their partners?27:05 The so-called Flying Monkeys28:30 Helping people through the process of being discarded30:20 Is the threat of being discarded something that Narcissist uses?32:00 A great therapeutic exercise to practice35:00 Narcissists find ways to isolate their partners36:10 Learning to see the patterns is key38:00 A Divorce case where the Narcissist had to be revealed to the court41:20 What is Parallel Parenting?43:30 The Value of the app Our Family Wizard47:55 Where to find Dr. Kyrstin online and how to contact48:40 Wrap-up