Join host Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW and writer/life coach/survivor Shahida Arabi as we discuss evidence-based and trauma-informed theory and interventions for survivors of narcissistic abuse in family-of-origin and adult romantic relationships. Shahida Arabi shares her perceptions and experiences as a survivor and prolific writer on the intersection of complex trauma in childhood and how exposure to narcissistic abuse during such a vulnerable time can prime the survivor for the familiarity of narcissistic abuse in romantic relationships, as well as friendships or workplace. We discuss how survivors can heal and protect themselves.  We also address the difference between trauma bond and co-dependency, and the importance of strengths-focused, empowering language as imperative for survivors in their healing journey and reclamation of their life narrative.

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Join the Savvy Shrink, Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW as she interviews pioneering maternal mental health researcher and writer, Walker Ladd, PhD on the subject of destigmatizing maternal mental health. We talk about the importance of discerning evidence-based literature and research relevant to maternal mental health. And we address the importance of mothers obtaining qualified mental health services during the childbearing year and beyond. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth. We talk about access to care, advocacy, and where to get help. It’s not a woman’s fault if she has a PMAD, with help she will be better. Sometimes moms have symptoms of depression and anxiety later on during the child-rearing stages (for example during perimenopause). It’s just as important at that life stage to receive qualified and trained clinical support. Dr. Ladd provides us with information about her qualitative research, and shares with us some information about her upcoming work addressing older moms in later life stages past their initial PPD (postpartum depression) or PMAD (perinatal mood and anxiety disorder) and what to do if symptoms come up then. She also shares with us her work addressing bipolar disorder and how impactful this particular chronic condition requires exquisite trauma-informed, client-centered care. Dr. Walker Ladd is the Associate University Research Chair for the Center for Health Engineering and Research, at the University of Phoenix.

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Join your host Andrea Schneider and lifecoach, author, and healer Kim Saeed for a discussion about Kim’s work helping victims of narcissistic abuse. Kim has a methodology around healing that stands apart from the crowd. The focus is on no contact and self-love. There is a reason she has millions of followers of her work.

Kim’s organization, Let Me Reach, was created to spread awareness of narcissistic, sociopathic, and emotional abuse, as well as the dynamics of toxic relationships. Here you will find inspiration, motivational quotes, as well as healing resources that will help you overcome the symptoms of PTSD, C-PTSD, abandonment grief, and emotional trauma. 

Topics that are covered on Let Me Reach include: surviving narcissistic abuse, No Contact, cognitive dissonance, detaching from toxic relationships, the power of self-love, and much more. 

Reach for your higher self! Life begins after No Contact!

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Andrea Schneider, LCSW and Christine Louis de Canonville ask listeners to explore the difference between codependency and co-narcissism. You’ll be surprised and the conversation will make you take a deeper look at the meanings of both of these words.

Christine Louise de Cannonville, B.A.; MIACP; MTCI; MPNLP, CMH; CHyp has been a Psychotherapist and Supervisor of mental health professionals for over 20 years. She has recognized a gap in the training of many therapists.Her book THE 3 FACES OF EVIL – Unmasking The Full Spectrum Of Narcissistic Abuse sets out to address the shortfalls in a therapist’s education so that they become better equipt to work with survivors of narcissistic abuse.

We encourage everyone listening to take the time to read more about her work here.

Christine has created an effective program for working one-to-one with victims suffering from Narcissistic Victim Syndrome, and developed workshops for educating therapists and other health professionals in the whole spectrum of Narcissistic abuse. Much of her knowledge has come from her post-grad studies in Criminology and Forensic Psychology, and it is through these disciplines that she has gained her understanding of the The Dark Triad, (Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy). These Three Faces of Evil are vital information for understanding the full spectrum of narcissistic abuse.

Andrea Schneider begins her podcast by interviewing the host of Mental Health News Radio, Kristin Walker. Narcissism in the workplace is toxic and breeds discontent that can turn into hostility, bullying, and mental illness. Andrea guides Kristin through some questions about how to identify a toxic leader or coworker and how to handle them.

Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in San Dimas, CA. She received her MSW from University of Michigan (the top ranked social work program in the country) and her B.A. in Psychology from UCLA. During her 20+ year career, Andrea has counseled thousands of individuals and families covering a broad range of issues and challenges, developing specialties in maternal wellness, narcissistic abuse recovery, special needs parenting, and  grief/loss. 

Kristin Walker is the CEO of a podcast network that focuses on Mental Health, MHNR Network. As a technology consultant for the last twenty years she has worked with many people in different kinds of workplace environments. The worst? Anti-Social Personality Disorder in the workplace.