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