Caroline Strawson

The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast

Caroline Strawson

  • Escape a Narcissist's Trap by Reclaiming Your Self-Worth

Escape a Narcissist's Trap by Reclaiming Your Self-Worth

Tuesday 1st October 2024

Learn how to reclaim your self-worth and break free from codependency in toxic relationships with insights from trauma therapist Caroline Strawson.
15 minutes
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The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast
Author:
Caroline Strawson
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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Reclaiming Self-Worth: Escaping Narcissistic Traps

Episode Overview

  • Recognise your inherent worth and break free from needing external validation.
  • Understand how narcissists use 'love bombing' to exploit codependent tendencies.
  • Learn how childhood experiences shape your sense of self-worth.
  • Discover the importance of corrective experiences in healing.
  • Identify and avoid toxic relationships by recognising your own value.
Your worth is 10 out of 10 right now, regardless of how you look, what you do, your academics, anything, you're worthy, you're good enough already
Do you ever feel like your sense of worth is tied up in how others treat you? Caroline Strawson, a trauma therapist and coach, dives into the tricky topic of codependency and narcissistic abuse in this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast. Caroline shares her personal journey from feeling unworthy to reclaiming her self-worth, highlighting how codependency can keep you trapped in toxic relationships.
She explains how narcissists use 'love bombing' to exploit your need for validation, making you feel worthy only through their approval. This cycle can lead to chronic stress and even illness, but there's hope. Caroline emphasises the importance of recognising your inherent worth and breaking free from the need for external validation. She also touches on how childhood experiences shape our sense of self and how corrective experiences can help us heal.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt advice, Caroline makes a complex topic accessible and relatable. By the end of the episode, you'll feel more equipped to reclaim your self-worth and avoid falling into the same traps. It's a must-listen for anyone struggling with codependency or trying to recover from narcissistic abuse.