Psychotherapist and LCSW Vanessa Reiser, shares her powerful personal story of surviving narcissistic abuse and how she helps others break free through her practice. From trauma bonding to radical self-love, Vanessa explains the hidden tactics of manipulation and what true healing looks like. Whether you're recovering from emotional abuse or trying to understand it, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools.

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S2E4 | “I Was in a Cult of One”: Vanessa Reiser on Narcissistic Abuse and Healing