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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 35 MIN

Unpacking Narcissism in Real Life

from Talk Out Loud · host Tamara Fisher

Send us Fan MailWe’re continuing the conversation from our hiatus — but this time, we’re going deeper.In this episode, we talk about narcissism — not from a textbook, but from lived experience. We unpack the signs we didn’t recognize at the time, the patterns that kept us stuck, and how manipulation can look like love when you don’t know what you’re looking at.From charm to control, confusion to clarity — we share what we went through, what we’ve learned, and what we want other women to recognize sooner.Because sometimes the hardest truth to accept is this:it wasn’t love… it was something else.Show NotesIn This Episode, We Talk About: Continuing life updates from our hiatus  What narcissism looked like in our relationships  Early red flags we didn’t recognize  Love bombing, control, and emotional manipulation  Why it’s hard to leave (and even harder to stay gone)  The emotional impact of narcissistic dynamics Real Talk Reminder:Not everything that feels intense is love.Not everything that hurts is meant to teach you to stay.Sometimes clarity comes after the chaos — and that’s okay.Work With Tamara (Coach Tam)If this episode hit home and you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start healing forward: https://linktr.ee/thecoachtamSupport the show

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