Is the word “narcissist” overused? What does narcissism actually mean? How can you recognise narcissistic traits and narcissistic abuse? And, most importantly, how can you heal and rebuild your sense of self after experiencing emotional abuse? Welcome to Episode 168 of The Orgasmic Lifestyle Podcast with Venus O’Hara. In this First Quarter Moon episode, we explore narcissism, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse and recovery. I speak with Emma Carter, a Rapid Transformational Therapist, about narcissistic abuse recovery, recognising unhealthy relationship patterns, and the process of healing after narcissistic abuse. I also review four books exploring love, relationships, narcissism and emotional abuse: Things No One Taught Us About Love: How to Build Healthy Relationships with Yourself and Others by Vex King A Cult of One: How to Deprogram Yourself from Narcissistic Abuse by Richard Grannon You’re Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal by Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna The episode ends with a guided meditation featuring affirmations for narcissistic abuse recovery, designed to support self-worth, emotional healing and reconnecting with yourself after an abusive relationship. If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, gaslighting or a relationship with someone displaying strong narcissistic traits, this episode offers insights, resources and practical tools to help you understand what happened and begin moving forward.