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Master The Art of NOT “Biting The Hook” with Dr. Marina Dorian, a psychologist and meditation instructor. She shares wisdom from her personal journey of co-parenting with a narcissist. Building on last week’s conversation about her challenges, Dr. Dorian dives into practical mindfulness strategies to help anyone avoid being emotionally "hooked" by others' triggering behaviors.

She shares about our tendency to get attached or triggered—and provides actionable steps to recognize and interrupt emotional reactivity. Whether you're dealing with difficult co-parenting dynamics or simply navigating daily stressors, her advice is universally valuable.

Dr. Dorian also explores the power of self-compassion and loving-kindness meditation as tools for grounding and emotional resilience. Listeners will learn how to redirect their energy and cultivate inner peace amidst external chaos!

LESSONS LEARNED

Mindfulness can help you stay grounded. Simple practices like focused breathing and observing emotions without judgment can reduce stress and help you respond thoughtfully to difficult situations.

Learning to protect your energy is essential, especially in challenging co-parenting dynamics.

Recognizing and addressing your emotional responses can lead to greater self-awareness and resilience.

You don’t have to engage in every conflict. Choosing when and how to respond can give you control over your emotional energy.

Focus on what you can control: Shifting your attention from the narcissist’s behavior to your own actions empowers you to navigate co-parenting with less frustration.

RESOURCES

Commonly recommended resources for dealing with narcissistic relationships and co-parenting include:

Books:

"The Parallel Parenting Solution" by Carl Knickerbocker

"Will I Ever Be Free of You?" by Karyl McBride

"Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex" by Amy J.L. Baker and Paul R. Fine

Websites and Support Groups:

One Mom’s Battle website and IG: Navigating family court with a narcissistic ex

Narcissistic Abuse Support: website with articles, forums, and recovery tips

Therapists and Legal Experts:

Seek a therapist (contact Dr. Dorian) and / or lawyer specialized in narcissistic abuse

Apps:

OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents: Communication tools designed to keep co-parenting interactions business-like and on record

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What happens when the person you most trusted turns out to be the source of your deepest pain? Hear Dr. Marina Dorian, a psychologist and mindfulness-based counseling professor share her powerful journey of reclaiming her life from narcissistic abuse. She unveils the psychological and physical toll of living with and co-parenting alongside a narcissist, offering a profound exploration of manipulation, gaslighting, and coercive communication.

What are the different types of narcissists, the signs of abuse, and its complex impact on survivors? Learn invaluable tools for healing!

LESSONS LEARNED

Recognizing Manipulation: Understand the subtle tactics of narcissistic manipulation and how they erode self-trust and independence.

The Power of Awareness: Awareness is the first step to breaking free from unhealthy dynamics.

Reclaiming Self-Worth: Healing begins with realizing your inherent value and setting boundaries to protect it.

Healing Is a Process: Recovery from abuse takes time, patience, and self-compassion, but it’s possible.

Building self-awareness and emotional resilience helps in recognizing and preventing future toxic relationships.

Parallel Parenting Over Co-Parenting: Minimize conflict by maintaining clear boundaries and limiting direct interaction. Focus on your child’s well-being without engaging in the narcissist’s manipulations.

RESOURCES

Commonly recommended resources for dealing with narcissistic relationships and co-parenting include:

1. Books:
   • "The Parallel Parenting Solution" by Carl Knickerbocker
   • "Will I Ever Be Free of You?" by Karyl McBride
   • "Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex" by Amy J.L. Baker and Paul R. Fine
2. Websites and Support Groups:
   • One Mom’s Battle website and IG: Navigating family court with a narcissistic ex
   • Narcissistic Abuse Support: website with articles, forums, and recovery tips
3. Therapists and Legal Experts: Seek a therapist and / or lawyer specialized in narcissistic abuse
4. Apps: OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents: Communication tools designed to keep co-parenting interactions business-like and on record

Dr. Marina Dorian Instagram

JOIN Mandi’s email list so you are notified of when her self defense course is live again and for workshop info. Sign up at awareandprepared.life at the bottom of the website.

Reach Mandi through her website AwareAndPrepared.Life or Instagram @WomenAwareAndPrepared