Join host Allie as she explores her experiences with narcissism & coercive control, using laughter, learning, and self connection to prove that trauma recovery is possible.
Allie is also a somatic coach at Glimmer & Bloom Somatic Coaching.
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Head to the podcast (https://www.practicalsomatic.com/podcast) page for more information about the podcast and other resources.
35. "What Do I Do?" (Continued) Katie Tells Us About Dating a Narc
Hello, and welcome back!
Today I am talking to Katie, and she's here today to tell us about her experience dating a narcissist.
This is part 2 of our talk with Katie and last time we covered the initial relationship and meeting through their shared industry, initial highs, and relationship dynamics.
This week we are picking back up after a particularly tough night out, where Katie ends up alone, without a working phone, and needs to find a way back home because - that's right, he left her.
I hope you enjoy listening to Katie as she wraps up her story and tells us how it all ended and where she's at now!
If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast. (https://practicalsomatic.com/podcast)
If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com. (https://www.practicalsomatic.com/)
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17 Oct 2026
34. "What Do I Do?" Katie Tells Us About Dating a Narc (Part 1)
Hello, and welcome back!
Today I am talking to Katie, and she's here today to tell us about her experience dating a narcissist.
We cover the initial relationship and meeting through their shared industry, initial highs, relationship dynamics, and ultimately end with a bit of a "what now?" - and that's because this episode is just part one!
It's a great listen, and the lovely Katie does a wonderful job of showing us the ins and outs of narcisstic relationships, and there's plenty to learn from her experience.
I hope you enjoy, and do tune in for part 2!
If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast. (https://practicalsomatic.com/podcast)
If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com. (https://www.practicalsomatic.com/)
If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.
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23 Jul 2026
33. Affirmations Workshop with Friends: Maria and Melissa return
Hello, and welcome back!
Today we have some familiar faces joining us:
Melissa (from the episode on her narcissist neighbor)
And Maria Bowbanks, founder of Spirit Wellbeing from our last ep.
We came together today for an affirmation setting workshop with Maria, and we learned a lot!
We came away with new affirmations, and knowledge of how to do it right.
We hope you enjoy.
Oh, and please forgive the first... maybe 10 minutes of this episode. I don't know what I did to that mic, but it wasn't good (it does get better, I promise).
Let's see... I also forgot to say what my "high" of the week was!
I was clearly a little scattered for my first time with two guests!
I still think it went well, but hey - you can be the judge of that :)
If you have any questions for Maria or Melissa, feel free to submit a question on my site as normal, or you can reach Maria here:
Power Up Positivity - Maria's book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1036963942)
Maria's website and work (https://spiritwellbeing.co.uk/)
Maria's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/spirit.wellbeing/?hl=en)
And you can reach Melissa here:
Melissa's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/welcomeinwonder/?hl=en)
Melissa's Website (https://welcomeinwonder.com/)
If you have questions, thoughts, or topics you’d like covered, you can use the contact form on practicalsomatic.com/podcast. (https://practicalsomatic.com/podcast)
If you — or someone you know — is interested in further resources, somatic coaching with me, or advice and guidance (sounding board sessions) to support healing after narcissistic or coercive abuse, you can find more information at practicalsomatic.com. (https://www.practicalsomatic.com/)
If this episode resonates, rating or reviewing the podcast helps it reach people who are still trying to make sense of their experience.
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