Recognizing and Surviving Narcissistic Abuse (w/ Katherine Miura)

Send us Fan Mail *Disclaimer: The opinions shared in this episode are rooted in lived experience and are not intended to diagnose any individuals mentioned or not mentioned. Surviving narcissistic abuse can feel like losing yourself piece by piece. In this week’s conversation, Dr. Nicole sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Katherine Miura to talk about narcissistic abuse, manipulation, and the patterns that keep people trapped in toxic relationships. They unpack love bombing, trauma bonds, and the emotional confusion that often leaves survivors questioning their own reality. If you have ever felt drained, isolated, or unsure how a relationship became so painful, this episode is a reminder that awareness is the first step toward healing. As you reclaim your voice, you begin rebuilding the parts of yourself that were slowly worn down. Song of the week: Smiling Faces Sometimes by The Undisputed Truth Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode Snippet 00:05:06 – Katherine’s journey and turning point 00:06:45 – Brainwashing behind narcissistic abuse 00:11:38 – Abuse by deception 00:16:53 – Predator-prey relationships 00:19:01 – Uncovering the narcissist’s mask 00:23:31 – Why victims are often not believed 00:26:17 – What causes narcissism? 00:29:40 – How narcissists manipulate couples therapy 00:39:20 – Curb your empathy 00:46:13 – What love bombing looks like in relationships 00:48:13 – Setting boundaries and rebuilding yourself 00:49:35 – Stop becoming your own abuser 00:51:01 – Healing the inner child 00:55:40 – Awareness 00:56:23 – Connect with Katherine Key Takeaways: “Narcissistic abuse destroys you piece by piece until you become dependent on the person hurting you.” “Abuse by deception works because we trust like sheep without a brain.” *Want to join our membership community, the R&R Collective™? The doors have reopened and will close again on 4/1/26. Apply today! (The deadline to apply is 3/23.) bit.ly/yncapply About Our Guest Katherine Miura is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and survivor of narcissistic abuse. Through her private practice and educational work, she helps survivors recognize manipulation, break trauma bonds, and rebuild healthy relationships grounded in self-awareness and healing. Connect with Katherine: Website: https://www.katherinemiura.com Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Katherine-Miura-LMFT-Author About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Web: https://yournextchapter.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co Join our email community: https://yournextchapter.myflodesk.com/community Support the show