Join best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. David Hawkins as he unveils the truth about the complex dynamics behind toxic, unhealthy relationships. He and his guests unpack topics like narcissism and the many facets of emotional abuse, including covert and spiritual abuse, how trauma impacts relationships, and much more. Tune in now to gain insight and practical advice on how to bring health and healing to your relationship.

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EPISODE 20: Are You a Narcissist? Take the Quiz

The NEAI (Narcissism and Emotional Abuse Inventory) is a tool we use at the Marriage Recovery Center to determine whether a person has narcissistic traits, and how extensive and pervasive those traits are. Learn more about how we use this assessment created by Dr. Hawkins and his colleague Dr. Hudson. You can also access the assessment for free!

Ep19: Dr. Hawkins Reacts! Why I Stopped Talking To My Parents

What do you do when family members cross the line? Find out why this woman cut off all communication with her parents after they did something that in her view “crossed the line.” Is she over-reacting, or did she do the right thing for her emotional health?

EPISODE 18: Family Dysfunction and Trauma

Dr. Hawkins and trauma therapist LeighAnn Fernandez discuss the impact of family dysfunction and emotional trauma on children. Leigh Ann talks about some of the methods she uses in her practice to identify and desensitize the child's stress response to what's happening inside the home, as well as teaching them healthy ways of coping with the chaos in their life.

EPISODE 17: The Physical Impact of Emotional Abuse

If you’re in a toxic relationship and are experiencing exhaustion, digestive issues, migraines, chronic pain, and other symptoms, tune in to this enlightening discussion between a physician and 3 therapists on the physical impact of emotional and relationship stress.

Ep16: Dr. Hawkins Reacts! Lack of Boundaries Leads to Chaos

In this episode of Dr. Hawkins Reacts! Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan Glover discuss boundaries (or lack thereof), enabling, co-dependency and other unhealthy behaviors that allow dysfunction to thrive in a relationship. Find out why our good intentions often don't result in anything good for all involved.

EPISODE 15: I Married a Narcissist, Now What?

Today we have a panel of special guests here to discuss what it’s like to be married to a narcissist. They discuss the crazy dynamics of an emotionally abusive relationship, one that makes you feel like you’re drowning and there is no one to throw you a lifeline.

EPISODE 14: Dr. Hawkins Reacts! How to Deal with Conflict

In this episode of Dr. Hawkins Reacts!, Dr. Hawkins and Jonathan share their advice for a couple who have a disagreement that “goes downhill” ending in days of silent treatment and the cold shoulder. Learn what is the right and wrong way, according to two therapists, to handle conflict in any type of relationship.

EPISODE 13: The Dangers of Emotional Abuse

Dr. Hawkins sits down with Dr. David Clarke, author of Enough is Enough to talk about why he believes it’s imperative that people in abusive relationships get out and away from the abuse first and foremost before anything else can happen. He also speaks about how churches have contributed to the problem of women staying in abusive marriages by mishandling or staying silent on the topic of emotional abuse in marriage.

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