SmartEmpath® PODCAST:

Triumphing Beyond Narcissistic Abuse

Being an empath doesn't mean being weak or powerless.


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Narcissistic abuse leaves deep emotional wounds. The SmartEmpath® Podcast is here to help you reclaim your life with the skills you need to thrive.

What You’ll Learn in These Episodes:

Episode 1 – Find & Reclaim Authenticity: Healing Identity Wounds

Episode 2 – Married to a Narcissist: Fix the Relationship or Leave?

Episode 3 – Healing "Hidden" Trauma: Impact of Narcissistic Abuse

Episode 4 – The Cult of Trump: When Political Narcissism Corrupts Faith

Episode 5 – The Dangers of Spiritual Blindness: The Gospel of Shame

Episode 6 – How Religious Narcissism has Declared War on Empathy

Episode 7 – Narcissistic Fathers: Stop Being Controlled by Men

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EPISODE 7 - STOP BEING CONTROLLED BY NARCISSISTIC BOSSES

Narcissistic Fathers & Jeremy's Story: How He Chose His Boss over His Family

Meet Jeremy—a man stuck in a cycle that millions of men silently live every day. He’s overworked, emotionally shut down, and running on fumes. At home, his wife is on the verge of leaving.

Dr. Haggstrom shares powerful clinical insight and real examples of how early wounds shape adult choices. If you’re an empathic man emotional healing is not optional anymore.

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EPISODE 6 - THE MOST DANGEROUS "CHRISTIAN" DOCTRINE

How Religious Narcissism Has Declared War on Empathy — The Suppression of Compassion

Empathy is now being preached as a sin in churches. This isn’t just bad theology—it’s a strategy for control over you, our families, and the government.

This episode is a wake-up call for empaths, deep feelers, and truth-seekers who know something is wrong—but haven’t had the language to name it.

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EPISODE 5 - WHEN YOU BECOME THE ENEMY OF FAITH

The Dangers of Spiritual Blindness: The Gospel of Guilt, Fear & Shame: Religious Narcissism

You've seen it—faith twisted for power, families divided over blind loyalty. Religious narcissists don’t want followers. They want disciples—obedient, unquestioning, devoted.

How Christian Nationalism Replaced Love with Control: Discover the manipulation tactics used by religious narcissistic leaders to keep their followers in line.

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EPISODE 4 - WHEN EMPATHY IS DEMONIZED

The Cult of Trump: How Political Power Has Corrupted Faith. Religious Narcissism Revealed

What happens when faith is hijacked for power? Why are empaths walking away from churches led by narcissistic, power-hungry leaders? And how does Trump’s movement mirror religious cult dynamics?

The Playbook of Religious Narcissists: Fear-based manipulation and blind loyalty used to control people in both churches and politics

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SmartEmpath Podcast: Healing Relationship Trauma for empaths

EPISODE 3 - HOW TRAUMA REWIRES YOUR BRAIN

Healing Relationship Trauma: The Hidden Wounds We Carry

Trauma isn’t just about major betrayals—it’s also about the unseen wounds that shape us. In this episode, Dr. Michael Haggstrom reveals how past relationship trauma, including emotional neglect and manipulation, silently impacts self-worth, trust, and even physical health.

The Dangers of Unhealed Trauma: Why childhood wounds often resurface in adult relationships

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Betrayal Trauma: Healing Narcissistic Abuse for Empaths Abandoned

EPISODE 2 - TRAPPED WITH A NARCISSISTIC HUSBAND

Married to a Narcissist: When Maya Wakes Up to Her Husband’s Lies, Abuse & Deception

What happens when an empath finally sees the truth about their narcissistic partner? In this episode, we explore Maya’s journey of waking up to the emotional deception, gaslighting, and control in her marriage to Jack.

The Empath’s Dilemma: Fix the relationship or leave?

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SmartEmpath Podcast: Authenticity for Empaths Emotional Trauma Healing

EPISODE 1 - THE POWER OF EMPATHIC INTELLIGENCE

Authenticity Matters: Breaking Free from Trauma & Identity Wound

Are you an empath navigating the emotional wreckage of narcissistic abuse? In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Haggstrom explores the journey to authenticity, emotional freedom, and reclaiming your identity.

The SmartEmpath® Framework for Growth: The power of empathic intelligence

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"Empaths shouldn't be molded into what others expect. This podcast is about breaking free from what’s held you back, so you can live your life on your terms."

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