In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 2: The Narcissist
Jan 23, 2026
Laurel Slade Wagner, a board-certified Christian counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly 20 years in practice, walks through narcissism in faith communities. She explains overt and covert tactics. She outlines confrontation, written invitations to change, safety-focused separation steps, and how narcissists isolate loved ones.
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Narcissism Is Not Gender Specific
- Narcissism appears across genders and often hides inside churches and families.
- Laurel Slade Wagner says many victims suffer in isolation and lack support from their faith communities.
Watch Covert Manipulation Tactics
- Watch for covert tactics like triangulation, breadcrumbing, and silent punishment.
- Protect yourself by recognizing these behaviors and refusing to normalize chronic indifference.
Personal Story Of Breadcrumbing
- Laurel married the same narcissist twice because she misunderstood breadcrumbing and false repentance.
- That personal history shaped her professional focus and guidance.
