Ep. 127 — Healing from Narcissistic Abuse & Reclaiming Identity with Clare Taber
In this powerful episode, Army veteran and life coach Clare Taber shares her lived experience surviving domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, and single motherhood. Together, we break down the hidden psychological dynamics inside toxic relationships and walk through a practical 5-step roadmap to leave safely and rebuild with clarity and strength.
If you’re navigating confusion, gaslighting, or an unsafe relationship — this conversation offers validation, direction, and a reminder that you’re not alone.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
Why empaths often attract narcissists
How isolation happens slowly and subtly
Red flags most people miss while inside the cycle
What “planning in silence” truly requires
The 911 “Pizza Order” emergency code
Rebuilding after trauma: mind, body & spirit
How to reclaim identity and confidence after abuse
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Intro
2:32 — Army background & single motherhood
6:45 — Empath–narcissist dynamic
12:18 — Red flags you don’t see while you’re in it
15:42 — Isolation & control
18:04 — Escape turning points
23:50 — The 5-step plan to leave safely
29:18 — The 911 “Pizza Order” code
32:40 — Rebuilding mentally, emotionally & spiritually
✨ Connect with Clare Taber✨
Website: blissfullotusjourneys.com
Instagram: @claireatthebeach
Facebook: Blissful Lotus Journeys
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✨ Website: https://vanessasoul.com
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul
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📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork
