Let's Talk About the Opposite of Narcissism: Interview with Lynn Strathdee

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What's the opposite of narcissism? Have you heard of echoism? Are you speaking up less? Fawning more? There’s a high cost to living with a narcissist, and it could be your identity.  This week, Lynn Strathdee, a psychotherapist and narcissistic abuse advocate, joins me to discuss the interpersonal style that you're at risk of developing if in a long-term relationship with a narcissist. This can also be a problem for those raised in a narcissistic childhood home. To learn more about Lynn’s work: Website:  https://www.echoismrecovery.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theechochamber?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc To learn more about how to recapture your power and voice, be sure to listen to the exclusive Podcast Extra interview with Lynn. There are two ways for immediate access, 1. Become this channel's YouTube Super Thriver subscriber OR sign up as a Substack subscriber here: https://breakingfreenarcabuse.substack.com/ ******************* Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross Available here at the following online stores. https://amzn.to/3NVMBXO Healing requires understanding and support. Join a community that gets it. Get weekly group coaching, monthly book reads, access to past webinars and Dr. McAvoy's online course with the Toxic-Free Relationship Club: http://ko-fi.com/kerrymcavoyphd/tiers Follow Dr. McAvoy! YouTube: @kerrymcavoyphd Instagram: @kerrymcavoyphd Facebook: @kerrymcavoyphd E-mail: [email protected] Newsletter: https://breakingfreenarcabuse.substack.com/ Website: https://www.breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com/ Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lynn Strathdee's Perspective 02:13 Repeated Narcissistically Abuse Relationships 04:38 The Emotional Toll of a Narcissistic Relationship 06:48 Survival Strategies in Toxic Relationships 09:07 Recognizing Familiar Traits in Toxic People 11:29 The Dilemma of Apologizing in Abusive Dynamics 13:42 Narcissists' Ability to Adapt 15:45 Fear of Punishment in Narcissistic Relationships 17:51 Victim-Blaming and Contempt for People-Pleasing 19:58 Viewing the Bully as a Self-Made Person