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God and Narcissism
by Presley, Mia and Sam
Did you grow up with a parent who demonstrated highly narcissistic traits? Do you struggle in your relationship with God and the church as a result? If so, this podcast is for you. This podcast is about three friends who talk about how narcissistic abuse impacts your relationship with yourself, others, God and the Church. We are three mental health therapists with different spiritual backgrounds who all graduated from seminary. Join us as we discuss how to thrive when spirituality is triggering.
Episodes
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Is it Okay to Leave my Church?
This episode covers how to know if your church is a safe place for healing and how to know if it’s time to take a break or find somewhere new. It also includes signs that a church is unsafe or cult-like.
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Coping with Triggers in Church
When you’re not used to paying attention to yourself, it can be difficult to notice when you’re triggered. Mia, Sam, and Presley talk about how to tune in to the body, how to recognize triggers, and how to manage the symptoms during church.
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BONUS EPISODE: To My Christian Family
In this mini episode, Mia, Sam, and Presley explore a poem written during the height of confusion with the church. Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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Triggers at Church
If you feel triggered at church or reading scripture, you are not alone. Mia, Sam, and Presley talk about what tends to trigger them and other ACONS at church. They also explore the blurry line between needing the church to work more on being a safe place and being responsible for your own…
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Is God a Narcissist?
Sometimes the way God is described in church or in scripture sounds eerily similar to narcissism...and that can be triggering. In this episode, Mia, Sam, and Presley explore the question of whether the DSM-5’s 9 criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder apply to the God of the Bible. They…
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BONUS EPISODE: Narcissistic Tactics
This mini episode introduces 20 manipulative tactics commonly used by those who are highly narcissistic (source: "20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Psychopaths Use to Silence You" by Shahida Arabi). We also give a real life conversation as an example and break...
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Exploring the Symptoms
In this episode, Mia, Sam, and Presley take a more in-depth look at the spectrum of narcissism. They introduce the DSM 5 criteria for NPD and how it differs from sociopathy and psychopathy, followed up by a discussion on how to cope with the fearful question, “Am I a narcissist?” They also cover...
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Nuanced Beginnings: How We Got Here
Mia, Sam, and Presley introduce themselves, their spiritual backgrounds, and what led them to launch God and Narcissism. They briefly define what narcissism is and what it isn't, specifically when it comes to relationships. They also give a snapshot of what's to come in future episodes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Did you grow up with a parent who demonstrated highly narcissistic traits? Do you struggle in your relationship with God and the church as a result? If so, this podcast is for you. This podcast is about three friends who talk about how narcissistic abuse impacts your relationship with yourself, others, God and the Church. We are three mental health therapists with different spiritual backgrounds who all graduated from seminary. Join us as we discuss how to thrive when spirituality is triggering.
HOSTED BY
Presley, Mia and Sam
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Did you grow up with a parent who demonstrated highly narcissistic traits? Do you struggle in your relationship with God and the church as a result? If so, this podcast is for you. This podcast is about three friends who talk about how narcissistic abuse impacts your relationship with yourself,...
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