Narcissists Leave Physical Damage That Doctors Can't Explain

Narcissistic abuse doesn't just affect your mind — it gets stored in the mind-body connection. Do you have the kind of chronic pain no doctor can explain? Does it get worse the harder you try to fix it? Are you bracing, clenching, and shutting down without knowing what's wrong? In this episode, Dr. Kerry unpacks how narcissistic abuse gets stored in the body, not just the mind. Want to learn more about healing from narcissistic abuse, check out Monday’s episode with Liz Tenuto, The Workout Witch. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/gM9h4GjITpc?si=BxsgI-eUXsrZzTuA Have a story or realization you'd like Dr. Kerry to take on air? Send it to [email protected]. When you become a paid Substack subscriber, you also join the Toxic-Free Relationship Club — our exclusive community for serious survivors. As a paid subscriber you also get: Weekly premium newsletter Bonus podcast segments not available anywhere else Exclusive members-only videos Join here: http://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse Key Moments 00:00 — "I knew before I knew" 00:53 — The words you use for toxic love ("I bent over backwards") 01:39 — Why your body keeps the receipts (Monday's Liz Tenuto) 02:05 — "I emptied myself out" — loving an emotional black hole 03:05 — Not codependency: the alarm that fires before logic 03:41 — "He told me exactly what he expected from me" 04:17 — My story: love-bombed and quietly terrified 04:46 — The PI, the missing records, and the wedding bombshell 05:26 — Why we silence the body's warning 06:21 — Three truths to take with you 07:59 — Your body is on your side 08:23 — Share your story + Reclaim You Dr. Kerry's Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital course Toxic-Free Relationship Club: Live coaching & community support Follow Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist & author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. As an Amazon affiliate, commission is earned from qualifying purchases. This podcast/video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy, counseling, or professional mental health advice. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.