{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673d85a7ed940338805562f5/68be5e27894872462032f5ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Narcissism Explained: How To Spot A Narcissist | Vanessa Reiser, LCSW Narcissism & Cult Abuse","description":"<p>JOIN the BIABW PATREON and DISCORD SERVER where we're building our Bestie community! On Discord, we've created a safe space where you can connect anonymously with others and share. And on Patreon, I \"spill the tea\" all week long as well as have all the episodes available ad-free! Join at patreon.com/BitchIsABadWord</p><p><br></p><p>STAY UPDATED &amp; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:</p><p>https://www.caliber-studio.com/bitch-is-a-bad-word-with-lindsay#biabwsubscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Us:</p><p>📧 Email: biabw@caliber-studio.com</p><p>📱 Call or Text: (331) BITCHES</p><p>📸 Instagram: @bitchisabadwordpod</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @bitchisabadword</p><p><br></p><p>LISTEN &amp; SUBSCRIBE:</p><p>- Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-a-bad-word/id1780948251</p><p>- Spotify Podcasts: open.spotify.com/show/3frZ12xmxKo0lCa8eIGCDD</p><p>- Website: caliber-studio.com/bitchisabadword</p><p>---</p><p>What is a narcissist—really? How do they act? How do they trap you? And how do you begin to break free once you realize the truth?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, therapist and narcissistic abuse expert Vanessa Reiser breaks it down: what narcissism looks like, why it’s so confusing at first, and how to spot the patterns before it's too late.</p><p><br></p><p>Vanessa’s knowledge isn’t just clinical—it’s personal. After surviving her own relationship with a narcissist, she committed her life to helping others recognize the red flags she once missed.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're asking:</p><p>“Am I dating a narcissist?”</p><p>“Why do I feel crazy in this relationship?”</p><p>“What is narcissistic abuse?”</p><p>“Why can’t I leave even though I’m unhappy?”</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ Trigger Warning:</p><p>Includes personal stories and professional insight on narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, emotional manipulation, love bombing, and trauma bonding.</p><p><br></p><p>📞 If you or someone you know is in danger, call The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT Vanessa Reiser:</p><p>Instagram: Vanessa Reiser’s IG - @vanessareiserlcsw</p><p>Twitter: Vanessa Reiser’s TW - @vprockland</p><p>https://tellatherapist.net/</p><p>Guest Bio:</p><p>Vanessa Reiser is a mother, entrepreneur, life coach, advocate, and a ground breaking psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse using Therapist Self-Disclosure (TSD); a form of therapy where therapist statements are shared that reveal something personal about the therapist, when an opportunity to create validation exists. Vanessa is licensed in NY, NJ, MA &amp; FL and made international headlines when she ran the entire state of New York in a wedding dress to raise awareness for narcissistic abuse in May 2021. Her days are spent supporting those traumatized by this insidious form of domestic violence.</p><p><br></p><p>what is a narcissist</p><p>narcissistic abuse explained</p><p>am I dating a narcissist</p><p>signs of narcissistic behavior</p><p>gaslighting and love bombing</p><p>emotional abuse in relationships</p><p>narcissistic relationship red flags</p><p>Vanessa Reiser narcissist survivor</p><p>how narcissists trap you</p><p>trauma bond recovery</p>","author_name":"Lindsay Abernathy | Domestic Violence Survivor"}