SE01 EP18 - The Narcissist’s Mirror: Love, Control, and Healing with Sheila Harvey

🎙️ Guest Bio: Sheila Harvey, LCSWSheila Harvey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in relationship and trauma therapy. She holds advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology and Social Work, and specializes in helping people heal from narcissistic abuse and toxic love patterns.We explore:🧪 The biology of love: Why “honeymoon highs” trigger dopamine, oxytocin, cortisol—and how those neurochemicals create the rush we chase—even in toxic relationships💔 Trauma bonds: Why love addiction feels like withdrawal, and how old patterns make you vulnerable to narcissistic partners🛑 Red flags in real time: How to recognize when “chemistry” is just manipulation, and what healthier spark really looks like High achievers & narcissism: What drives the need to succeed, how it can connect you to narcissistic dynamics, and how to use that drive to heal insteadIf you’ve ever wondered, “Is this real love or just a chemical high?”, this episode gives you the clarity—and the tools—to tell the difference.Tune in now and learn the science, signs, and strategies for thriving in healthy love.For more from Sheila Harvey, head to Heartbreak & Healing ➤ heartbreakandhealing.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/sourdoughmodernity