“They Look Perfect in Public… But Behind Closed Doors? | Covert Narcissist Exposed”

What if the person everyone admires… is the one quietly breaking you?In this deeply raw episode of Life & In Between, Diana Gonzalez-Lehboub sits down with Mia J. Hanks, author of Bridemaid, who shares her journey of surviving nearly 30 years in a covert narcissistic marriage.Joined by special co-host Nikki Allen (stepping in for Patrick), this conversation unfolds into something powerful… three women, one shared truth, and a reality many live—but few can name.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and the impact of long-term psychological stress. Please take care of yourself while listening.From hidden abuse and emotional manipulation to the moment everything finally clicked… this episode dives into:What a covert narcissist really looks likeWhy it’s so hard for others to believe youThe cost of “staying for the kids”How stress and trauma impact your body and identityAnd what it takes to finally choose yourselfThis isn’t just a story… it’s a wake-up call.🎧 If you’ve ever questioned your reality… this conversation is for you.🔗 CONNECT WITH MIA J. HANKS📘 Book: Bridemaid (A Memoir)👉https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Made-Memoir-Mia-J-Hanks/dp/B0CVC322MF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yFLeRDzL8x4ahfnHn5O86A.HUv1UbZa2J5uU4mwFRi09FsfWGX9F7bE3tL0yB0q9VU&qid=1719872156&sr=1-1🌐 Website: https://miajhanks.com/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npd.andme/💼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@npdandme🎙️ LISTEN / WATCH LIFE & IN BETWEEN PODCAST🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yGWQLlHVj3nzPwgzYXXot🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-and-in-between/id1809054005📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAndInBetweenPodcast🎵 Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts🎵iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/291557046/🌐 Website: https://www.lifeandinbetweenpodcast.com/#NarcissisticAbuse #CovertNarcissist #EmotionalAbuse #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #LifeAndInBetweenPodcast #SurvivorStory #WomenHealing #ToxicRelationships #SelfWorth #PodcastClips #BreakTheCycle