Have you ever loved someone who couldn’t see they were being hurt by another, and no matter what you said, it only pushed them further away? Or maybe you’ve been on the other side, falling for someone your family or friends don’t approve of, and when they tell you they don’t like them, you just […]

Trace what it means to heal not just your heart, but your nervous system—to stop mistaking intensity for intimacy and start recognizing safety as the new definition of love.

Emotional abuse doesn’t just break your heart, it can quietly impact every part of your body and mind. Here are signs of covert control.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, off-balance, or doubting yourself? That’s not love and connection, it could be covert control at work. September is both Suicide Prevention Month and Self-Care Awareness Month, and in my experience, the two are deeply connected. Want to hear the full conversation? Listen on Spotify I […]

Important questions you can ask yourself the next time you’re navigating tension with someone in your life.

You’ve done one of the bravest things a person can do, walk away from a toxic, manipulative, narcissistic entanglement. Now the aftermath…

After a deeply personal experience—discovering that someone she trusted was living a double life as a con artist—Shannon set out to understand the psychology behind deception. She shares her tips here.

Betrayal is one of the most painful emotional experiences a person can endure. It often comes when we least expect it, from someone we trust deeply, and leaves behind deep psychological wounds.

The only way to end narcissistic abuse, is to start by raising awareness and educate people about what it is, the warning signs.

Whether you’re seeking a romantic partner, forming a new friendship, or simply trying to get along with coworkers or new neighbors, it’s important to recognize the subtle warning signs of people who don’t have your best interest at heart. Some behaviors may appear harmless at first glance, but in the hands of skilled manipulators, they […]