Ep. 135 | Inside the Narcissist's Playbook: Early Signs and The Love Bombing Cycle with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Ramani discuss the complexities of narcissistic relationships, emphasizing the emotional and physiological toll on those involved. Dr. Ramani highlights the importance of recognizing patterns of narcissistic abuse and the significant impact on mental health. They explore why people stay in these relationships and provide insights into healing and rebuilding one's sense of self. Their conversation also touches on identifying early warning signs and maintaining boundaries in new relationships.

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Today on The Healing Catalyst:

  • Narcissistic relationships cause confusion, anxiety, and chronic fatigue

  • Abuse occurs in intimate, familial, and professional relationships

  • Trauma bonding and practical factors trap people in abusive relationships

  • Relationship cycle: love-bombing, devaluation, discard, hoovering 

  • Healing: radical acceptance, social support, personal boundaries

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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda can be a health catalyst for achieving optimal wellness in modern life.

Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions and prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Longevity Formula and The Health Catalyst.

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