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Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser

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🎙️ NARCISSISTIC ABUSE WITH VANESSA REISER — Podcast Description Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser is a raw, empowering podcast that gives voice to survivors of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. Each episode features real conversations with people who have lived through manipulation, gaslighting, coercive control, and emotional exploitation and lived to reclaim their power. Inspired by the courage of truth-tellers who refuse to stay silent, Narcissistic Abuse explores what manipulation really looks like behind closed doors. Guests share their personal stories, red flags they wish they'd recognized sooner, how they escaped, and what healing actually takes after psychological trauma. This is about naming the abuse, validating survivors, and breaking the silence that protects toxic behavior. Whether you're healing from a narcissistic relationship, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand these dynamics more clearly, Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser offers education, empathy, and real-life insight you won't hear anywhere else. In subsequent episodes, Vanessa's cohost, Dave joins in to chat about narcissistic abuse, politics and pop culture. Because survivors deserve to be heard. Because truth disrupts manipulation. Because healing starts with telling the story.

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June 16, 2026

JARED MELLO

<p><strong>EPISODE SUMMARY</strong> In this empowering episode, Vanessa Reiser welcomes Jared Mello, known as "the wizard of radical self-respect," a survivor and coach who helps people recognize and break free from narcissistic patterns. Jared shares how he was quickly love-bombed, devalued, and discarded by a woman he met through podcast cover art photos, including jealousy tactics, cheating, and blatant lying. This experience opened his eyes to similar dynamics in his own family system. Together with Vanessa, they break down red flags such as gaslighting, DARVO, passive aggression, triangulation, smear campaigns, "flying monkeys," chronic boredom, and the sabotage of holidays and special occasions. They emphasize that severe narcissistic relationships often require no contact, and they explore the parallels between narcissistic family systems, cult dynamics, and politics — including double standards, propaganda, and group refusal to concede.</p> <p><strong>KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED</strong> Jared's Origin Story Love Bombing Explained Family Devaluation and No Contact Sadism and Control Tactics Flying Monkeys and Sabotage Black Sheep and Cult Parallels Politics as Mass Narcissism Echo Chambers and Speaking Out</p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong> 00:00 - Show Intro and Warnings 01:17 - Meet Jared Mello 03:00 - Jared Origin Story 06:11 - Love Bombing Explained 09:18 - Family Devaluation and No Contact 14:26 - Sadism and Control Tactics 18:28 - Flying Monkeys and Sabotage 24:41 - Black Sheep and Cult Parallels 28:46 - Politics as Mass Narcissism 41:31 - Echo Chambers and Speaking Out 43:13 - Where to Find Jared 44:40 - Closing and Support</p> <p><strong>CONTENT WARNINGS</strong> This episode contains discussions of: Narcissistic abuse, love bombing, gaslighting, DARVO, triangulation, smear campaigns, flying monkeys, family estrangement, and cult-like dynamics in relationships and politics.</p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong> Connect with Jared Mello: Instagram & YouTube: Search for Jared Mello (The Wizard of Radical Self-Respect) Consultations and true-crime coverage of coercive-control cases available through his platforms.</p> <p>Connect with Vanessa Reiser: Instagram: @vanessareiserlcsw Patreon: For exclusive bonus content and deeper discussions</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> This podcast is for mature audiences and is not a substitute for therapy, legal, or medical advice. Guest opinions are their own and don't necessarily reflect those of the host or affiliated platforms. Produced by Vanessa Reiser and music by Alex Productions "Once Upon a Time".</p> <p>#NarcissisticAbuseWithVanessaReiser #VanessaReiser #TellATherapist #RadicalSelfRespect #NarcissisticAbuse #FlyingMonkeys #LoveBombing #NoContact #JaredMello</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

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June 9, 2026

DAVE AND I UNPACK THE GRETCHEN CARLSON EPISODE

<p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> EPISODE SUMMARY</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> In this powerful recap episode, Vanessa Reiser and co-host Dave break down Vanessa's recent interview with Gretchen Carlson; former Fox News anchor, Miss America 1989, bestselling author, and co-founder of Lift Our Voices. They explore how NDAs, forced arbitration, and legal gag orders silence survivors of harassment, abuse, and illegal workplace conduct. The conversation connects corporate silencing tactics to narcissistic relationship dynamics; power imbalances, gaslighting, isolation, and the emotional devastation of having your voice forcibly removed. Vanessa shares parallels from her own experience with civil restraints, while Dave examines why challenging toxic leaders often becomes "career limiting." They discuss public degradation of female journalists, threats to the First Amendment, smear campaigns, fear conditioning, and the silver lining: education, awareness, and collective action can help people recognize and escape abusive patterns before they escalate.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> NDAs & Legal Silencing How NDAs and forced arbitration trap victims and protect abusers/companies The emotional toll of being legally forbidden from speaking truth Parallels between corporate gag orders and narcissistic control tactics</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Corporate Power Dynamics & Toxic Leadership Power imbalances that enable harassment and retaliation HR systems and arbitration that often shield the organization over the individual Why speaking up against toxic leaders can end careers</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Narcissistic Parallels in Relationships & Work Gaslighting, isolation, and withholding truth in both personal and professional abuse Civil restraints as a form of coercive control The psychological impact of having your voice taken away</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> First Amendment & Public Gaslighting Public degradation of female journalists and threats to press freedom How misogyny and silencing normalize broader cultural abuse patterns</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Fear Conditioning & Smear Campaigns How abusers condition victims to stay silent through fear and retaliation Reality of smear campaigns when survivors speak out Clever tactics to expose truth without violating legal restrictions</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Warning Others & Protecting the Next "Supply" The danger and emotional cost of trying to warn new victims Narcissists in court: oppositional delusion and projection Gaslighting in politics and public discourse</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Silver Linings & Growth Through Awareness Education as prevention: teaching people to spot red flags early Power in collective action and transparency Healing by reclaiming voice and helping others</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> RESOURCES</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Gretchen Carlson's organization: Lift Our Voices (liftourvoices.org) ;ending NDAs & forced arbitration in workplace harassment cases</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Books by Gretchen Carlson: Be Fierce, Getting Real</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Connect with Gretchen: Instagram: @gretchencarlson Twitter/X: @GretchenCarlson Website: gretchencarlson.com</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Connect with Vanessa Reiser</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Instagram: @vanessareiserlcsw Website: tellatherapist.net Patreon: For exclusive bonus content, extended cuts, and deeper survivor discussions, go to patreon.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> CONTENT WARNINGS</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> This episode contains discussions of:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Sexual harassment & workplace abuse</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Coercive control & silencing tactics</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> NDAs, forced arbitration, and legal restraints</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Gaslighting, smear campaigns, and fear conditioning</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Emotional trauma from loss of voice</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> QUOTES TO REMEMBER</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> "Abuse is always about power. When you can't speak, even about the truth, it keeps the cycle alive." — Gretchen Carlson (paraphrased recap) "Having your voice taken away legally is one of the most devastating forms of control." — Vanessa Reiser "Education is the silver lining. Once people understand the patterns, they can spot them before they're trapped." — Dave "You don't have to stay silent forever. Transparency and numbers change laws and culture." — Vanessa Reiser</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> TIMESTAMPS</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> 00:00 – Podcast Setup 01:33 – Gretchen Carlson Recap 03:10 – Winter Small Talk 04:15 – Why NDAs Silence Victims 07:30 – Corporate Power Dynamics 09:54 – Parallels to Narcissists 11:35 – Civil Restraints Fallout 16:59 – First Amendment Debate 19:47 – Free Speech Guardrails 22:09 – Pricing Your Voice 25:32 – Fixing NDAs and Whistleblowing 28:55 – Movies and NDA Loopholes 30:09 – Lawyers as Proxies 31:34 – Silencing and Control 32:45 – Fear Conditioning Explained 35:31 – Speaking Up Risks 37:34 – Smear Campaign Reality 39:07 – Clever Exposure Tactics 40:37 – Warning the New Supply 43:21 – Narcissists in Court 47:52 – Oppositional Delusion 50:51 – Gaslighting in Politics 52:09 – Silver Linings and Growth 55:11 – Closing and Resources</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Disclaimer:</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> This podcast is for mature audiences and is not a substitute for therapy, legal, or medical advice. Guest and co-host opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or affiliated platforms. Produced by Vanessa Reiser. Music: "Once Upon a Time" by Alex Productions.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> #NarcissisticAbuse #CoerciveControl #NDAs #WorkplaceAbuse #GretchenCarlson #LiftOurVoices #HealingJourney #TellATherapist #VanessaReiser</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

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June 2, 2026

GRETCHEN CARLSON

<p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> EPISODE SUMMARY</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> In this powerful and unflinching episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Gretchen Carlson—former Fox News anchor, Miss America 1989, bestselling author, and co-founder of Lift Our Voices—to discuss coercive control, workplace silencing, sexual harassment, and the long road to reclaiming your voice. Gretchen shares the trauma of two sexual assaults at age 22 during her Miss America year, the deep shame and isolation that followed, and how those experiences set the stage for years of systemic harassment at Fox News that ultimately led to her courageous decision to come forward in 2016. The conversation frames abuse as fundamentally about power, explores how public degradation of female journalists and threats to press freedom normalize misogyny, and highlights the cultural shift toward believing survivors—including renewed attention around the Epstein files. Gretchen breaks down the silencing tools of NDAs and forced arbitration, celebrates the two landmark federal laws passed in 2022 (the Speak Out Act and the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act), and emphasizes the power of transparency, collective action, and teaching young people to speak up early.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Early trauma: Two sexual assaults at age 22 during Miss America reign</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Lasting shame, silence, and how past abuse primes women for further exploitation</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Power-driven abuse: Predators target strong, visible women</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Workplace silencing at Fox News: Harassment, retaliation, and the tipping point in 2016</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Public degradation of female journalists & threats to the First Amendment</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Cultural desensitization and how misogyny becomes normalized</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Epstein files & the ongoing fight to believe survivors</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> #MeToo cultural shift: From disbelief to accountability</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Power in numbers: Collective action changes laws and culture</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> NDAs & forced arbitration: How they silence workers and protect abusers</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Speak Out Act (2022): Invalidating NDAs for sexual misconduct claims</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Ending forced arbitration for sexual assault/harassment (2022)</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Fixing toxic leadership: Transparency, accountability, and cultural change</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Teaching young people to speak up before abuse escalates</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Reclaiming your voice after losing it to fear and shame</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> RESOURCES</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Gretchen Carlson's organization: Lift Our Voices (liftourvoices.org) – fighting workplace harassment & NDAs</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Books by Gretchen Carlson: Be Fierce, Getting Real</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Connect with Gretchen: Instagram: @gretchencarlson Twitter/X: @GretchenCarlson Website: gretchencarlson.com</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Connect with Vanessa Reiser</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Instagram: @vanessareiserlcsw Website: tellatherapist.net Patreon: Exclusive bonus content & deeper survivor discussions</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> CONTENT WARNINGS</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> This episode contains discussions of:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Sexual assault & harassment</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Coercive control & workplace abuse</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Trauma, shame, and silencing</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Public degradation & misogyny</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Threats to press freedom & First Amendment concerns</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> QUOTES TO REMEMBER</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> "Abuse is always about power. It's not about sex—it's about control." — Gretchen Carlson "When you're silenced for so long, finding your voice again is one of the most courageous things you can do." — Gretchen Carlson "The laws are changing because survivors spoke up. Transparency is the antidote to secrecy." — Gretchen Carlson "You have to teach young people that speaking up isn't weakness—it's strength." — Vanessa Reiser</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> TIMESTAMPS</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> 00:00 – Show Introduction 01:17 – Meet Gretchen Carlson 04:25 – First Assault Story 06:02 – Second Assault Aftermath & Lasting Trauma 08:51 – Power and Predators 10:19 – Targeting Strong Women 12:40 – Journalism Under Pressure 14:10 – "Piggy" Comment Trigger & Workplace Harassment 16:26 – Culture Damage & Desensitization 19:39 – Epstein Files & Belief in Survivors 20:52 – #MeToo Cultural Shift 21:57 – Power in Numbers 22:56 – Fox News Tipping Point (2016) 23:45 – Fighting Workplace NDAs 24:55 – Losing and Reclaiming Your Voice 29:57 – Speak Out Act Explained 30:24 – Forced Arbitration Trap 34:31 – Fixing Toxic Leadership 37:48 – Standing Up Young 40:58 – Where to Find Gretchen 41:31 – Final Healing Message</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Disclaimer:</span></strong> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> This podcast is for mature audiences and is not a substitute for therapy, legal, or medical advice. Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or affiliated platforms. Produced by Vanessa Reiser. Music: "Once Upon a Time" by Alex Productions.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Link in bio.</span> <span style= "font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> 💜</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> #NarcissisticAbuse #CoerciveControl #WorkplaceHarassment #MeToo #vanessareiser #GretchenCarlson #LiftOurVoices #narcissisticabusewithvanessareiser #TellATherapist</span></p>

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What is Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser?

🎙️ NARCISSISTIC ABUSE WITH VANESSA REISER — Podcast Description

Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser is a raw, empowering podcast that gives voice to survivors of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. Each episode features real conversations with people who have lived through manipulation, gaslighting, coercive control, and emotional exploitation and lived to reclaim their power.

Inspired by the courage of truth-tellers who refuse to stay silent, Narcissistic Abuse explores what manipulation really looks like behind closed doors. Guests share their personal stories, red flags they wish they'd recognized sooner, how they escaped, and what healing actually takes after psychological trauma.

This is about naming the abuse, validating survivors, and breaking the silence that protects toxic behavior.

Whether you're healing from a narcissistic relationship, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand these dynamics more clearly, Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser offers education, empathy, and real-life insight you won't hear anywhere else. In subsequent episodes, Vanessa's cohost, Dave joins in to chat about narcissistic abuse, politics and pop culture.

Because survivors deserve to be heard. Because truth disrupts manipulation. Because healing starts with telling the story.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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