Marriage Rehab: Exposing Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse

By Marriage Recovery Center / Dr. David B. Hawkins

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Are you struggling with a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship? Best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. David Hawkins explores the complex dynamics of narcissism, emotional abuse, trauma, and toxic relationship patterns. Each episode provides insight and practical tools to help you find clarity, healing, and hope.

Dr. Hawkins tackles the issues many couples face but rarely find effective help for, including narcissistic abuse, spiritual and financial abuse, secondary abuse in the church, sex addiction, divorce, and separation. Whether you’re trying to rebuild your relationship or recover from emotional harm, this podcast offers professional guidance and encouragement for your journey to healthier connections.


Episode Date
Ep72:Autism, Neurodiversity, or Narcissism? The Critical Differences in Marriage-Dr Stephanie Holmes
Jun 13, 2026
Ep 71: Betrayal Trauma: Why You Can’t “Just Move On” After Emotional Abuse or Infidelity
May 27, 2026
Ep 70: When Faith Is Used to Control: Spiritual Abuse & Gaslighting in Marriage -Dr. John Hudson
May 16, 2026
Is It Narcissism? Or Emotional Immaturity? Why Men Struggle to Grow Up-Pt. 2 (Dr. Eddie Capparucci)
Apr 29, 2026
Ep 68: Emotional Abuse vs Narcissism: Why He Doesn’t Change | Lundy Bancroft
Apr 15, 2026
Ep. 67:Betrayal Trauma After an Affair: Why Apologies Aren’t Enough to Rebuild Trust | Rick Reynolds
Apr 01, 2026
Ep 65:CAC: He Says He Loves You—So Why Does He Keep Hurting You? Emotional Immaturity Explained
Mar 27, 2026
62:Why He Gets Defensive: Narcissism, Emotional Abuse & What’s Really Underneath-Dr Tori Olds
Mar 18, 2026
Ep 64:Emotional Abuse in Christian Marriage: When Boundaries Are Necessary | Bob Paul
Mar 18, 2026
60.Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents: Stop Pretending, Break the Cycle
Mar 05, 2026
63.Why Men Struggle to Love: Relational Blind Spots, Fear, and Emotional Intimacy- Eddie Capparucci
Mar 04, 2026
61. CAC - Adult Children of Narcissistic Families: Why You Learned to Pretend (And How to Stop)
Feb 12, 2026
59. Married for the Wrong Reasons: When Marriage Is Built on Obligation, Not Love; Abuse Can Happen
Jan 21, 2026
58: Emotional Immaturity, Boundaries and Rebuilding Intimacy in Marriage (Chuck & Ashley Elliott)
Jan 07, 2026
57. "How to Recognize Gaslighting: Signs, Scripture Twisting, and Support (w/ Laurel Slade-Waggoner)”
Mar 04, 2025
56. From Fawn to Full Voice: Trauma-Informed Healing from Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse w/ Kathy Young
Feb 26, 2025
55. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Exploring Therapist Client Dynamics
Feb 19, 2025
54. The Great Sex Rescue with Sheila Gregoire
Feb 12, 2025
53. How Narcissism Affects Families
Feb 05, 2025
52. Empowering Women in Emotionally Abusive Marriages, Part 2
Jan 29, 2025
51. Navigating Sexual Wholeness with Dr. Carol Tanksley
Jan 22, 2025
50. Marriage Intensives - Do They Really Help?
Jan 15, 2025
49. Empowering Women in Emotionally Abusive Marriages, Part 1
Jan 08, 2025
48. The Complexities of Neurodivergence and Emotional Abuse
Jan 01, 2025
47. “How Divorce and Narcissistic Abuse Impact Adult Children | with Kent Darcie”
Dec 25, 2024
46. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Is It Emotional Abuse?
Dec 18, 2024
45. The Impact of Anxiety and Addictions on Relationships
Dec 11, 2024
44. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Responding to Your Emails
Dec 04, 2024
43. Exploring Couples Conflict Through the Lens of Internal Family Systems
Nov 27, 2024
42. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Assessing Fictional Characters
Nov 20, 2024
41. Narcissism, Emotional Abuse, and Internal Family Systems
Sep 10, 2024
40. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! What Does Success Look Like?
Aug 20, 2024
39. Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Responding to your Comments
Aug 15, 2024
Episode 38: Overcoming Loneliness with Jack Eason
Mar 19, 2024
Episode 37: Defend Young Minds
Mar 05, 2024
Episode 36: I Used To Be with Chuck and Ashley Elliott
Feb 20, 2024
Episode 35: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Unraveling Family Boundaries
Feb 06, 2024
Episode 34: Unlocking Confidence and Charisma with Kimmy Seltzer
Jan 30, 2024
Episode 33: Restoring Hope with Dr. Robert Burbee
Jan 16, 2024
Episode 32: Adult Children Who Break Your Heart
Jan 02, 2024
Episode 31: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Families are Hard
Dec 26, 2023
Episode 30: Spiritual Bypassing
Dec 19, 2023
Episode 29: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Are Video Games Addictive?
Dec 12, 2023
Episode 28: Comprehensive Core Program for Narcissism Recovery
Dec 05, 2023
Episode 27: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Boundary Violations
Nov 28, 2023
Episode 26: So She Called You a Narcissist
Nov 21, 2023
Episode 25: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Therapists vs. ChatGPT Part 2
Nov 14, 2023
Episode 24: Narcissism and Sex Addiction
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 23: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! Therapists vs. ChatGPT Part 1
Oct 31, 2023
Episode 22: Interventions with Ernest Hart
Oct 24, 2023
Episode 21: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts!
Jun 06, 2023
Episode 20: NEAI - A Narcissism and Emotional Abuse Inventory
May 30, 2023
Episode 19: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts!
May 25, 2023
Episode 18: Narcissism and Child Development
Apr 25, 2023
Episode 17: In Sickness and In Health
Mar 14, 2023
Episode 16: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts!
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 15: I Married a Narcissist, Now What?!
Feb 14, 2023
Episode 14: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! (Mini Series, Episode 4)
Jan 31, 2023
Episode 13: Enough is Enough
Jan 17, 2023
Episode 12: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! (Mini Series, Episode 3)
Jan 03, 2023
Episode 11: What Narcissists Misunderstand About Love
Dec 13, 2022
Episode 2: What is Financial Abuse?
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 3: Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse FAQs (Part 2)
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 4: Chauvinism vs. NPD
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 5: Twisted Out of Shape: What is Reactive Abuse?
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 6: Apologies from a Narcissistic
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 1: Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse FAQs (Part 1)
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 10: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts! (Mini Series, Episode 2)
Sep 27, 2022
Episode 9: The Invisible Woman
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 8: Dr. Hawkins' Reacts!
Aug 16, 2022
Episode 7 - The Mend Project
Aug 02, 2022