Help! I Have a Narcissist In My Life

Welcome to "The Help: I Have a Narcissist in My Life" podcast, where I, Laurel Slade-Wagoner, guide you through understanding narcissism. This episode, "Standing Up to a Narcissist's Hypocrisy and Double Standards," aims to help you navigate the complexities of narcissistic abuse. Thank you to all my regular listeners for your support; I pray for your strength and courage in dealing with emotional abuse and toxic relationships, and for your journey towards narcissistic abuse recovery.
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In this episode of Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life, Laurel Slade-Waggoner breaks down 3 powerful and often overlooked signs you may be dealing with a narcissist—even if they don't fit the typical stereotype.
These early warning signs can help you:
Recognize narcissistic behavior quickly
Stop second-guessing yourself
Protect your mental, emotional, and spiritual health
Avoid getting pulled deeper into a toxic relationship
Many people look back and say, "I wish I knew this sooner." This episode will give you the clarity and discernment you need now.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The #1 conversation pattern narcissists always reveal
How narcissists react when they don't get what they want
The dangerous mindset that makes narcissists impossible to reason with
Why your instincts are often right when something feels "off"
If you're dealing with confusion, emotional exhaustion, or manipulation… this will help you see things clearly.
📘 Get Laurel's Book:
Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy
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💬 Need Help or Have a Question?
Email: [email protected]
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If you're an empath who keeps attracting narcissists… this is not random.
In Episode 69 of Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life, Laurel Slade-Waggoner breaks down the powerful—and often painful—connection between empaths and narcissists, and why so many compassionate, caring people end up in toxic, one-sided relationships.
If you've ever felt:
Drained from constantly helping others
Responsible for someone else's emotions
Unable to say "no" without guilt or fear
Stuck in a relationship where you give everything and receive nothing
👉 This episode will bring you clarity, validation, and a path forward.
🔍 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
✔️ What an empath really is (and why it's NOT a weakness)
✔️ Why narcissists are drawn to empaths
✔️ How narcissists use charm, victimhood, and manipulation to hook you
✔️ The difference between godly empathy vs over-empathy
✔️ How over-empathy forms (and why it keeps you stuck)
✔️ Practical steps to stop being exploited by narcissists
✔️ How to set boundaries—even if you feel trauma-bonded
✔️ Why learning to say "no" is key to your healing
⚠️ The Truth Most Empaths Need to Hear:
Narcissists don't see your empathy as love…
They see it as supply.
And unless you heal your over-empathy, you may continue to:
Attract toxic relationships
Stay stuck in emotional abuse
Feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unseen
But there IS a way out.
🙏 Biblical Encouragement & Healing
This episode also shares powerful biblical truth and encouragement, including:
📖 Galatians 1:10 – Stop living to please people
📖 Proverbs 29:25 – Fear of man is a trap
📖 Galatians 6:5 – Each person carries their own load
📖 Jeremiah 30:17 – God restores and heals your wounds
God does not call you to carry what was never yours.
💬 If This Spoke to You…
You are not alone.
You are not weak.
And you are not crazy.
You are likely wounded—and healing is possible.
📌 Next Steps:
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📧 Connect with Laurel:
📩 Email: [email protected]
📖 Books: Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy
https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-you-crazy
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n this episode of Help: I Have a Narcissist in My Life, licensed counselor Laurel Slade Wagoner reveals the five most common baiting strategies narcissists use to control, confuse, and exhaust the people in their lives — and how you can break free.
If you've ever felt manipulated, guilt-tripped, or emotionally drained by someone who twists every situation back on you, this episode will help you:
✅ Recognize narcissistic baiting tactics
✅ Learn biblical, practical ways to resist their manipulation
✅ Find peace and clarity in toxic relationships
Through scripture-based wisdom and real-life examples, Laurel explains how to stay calm, set boundaries, and stop taking the narcissist's bait — so you can walk in freedom and emotional strength again.
💡 What You'll Learn
The 5 narcissist traps that keep you stuck
How to respond when they provoke, guilt-trip, or blame you
Why staying silent or disengaging is often your strongest defense
How to replace fear, obligation, and guilt with godly love and discernment
🕊️ About This Podcast
"Help: I Have a Narcissist in My Life" is a faith-based podcast that helps you understand, heal from, and overcome narcissistic abuse through biblical truth, emotional awareness, and professional counseling insight.
🙏 Connect with Laurel Slade Wagoner
🌐 Website: slade-waggonercounselingservices.com
📚 Books: Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy | Don't Let Their Crazy Make Your Kids Crazy: 
https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-your-kids-crazy
📧 Email: [email protected]
📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned
Matthew 10:16 — "Be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves."
Proverbs 26:4 — "Do not answer a fool according to his folly."
Isaiah 26:3 — "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast."
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:20 – What is narcissistic baiting?
03:15 – Bait #1 – They Provoke You to React
06:00 – Bait #2 – They Shift Responsibility
09:00 – Bait #3 – They Make You Chase Them
12:15 – Bait #4 – They Fish for Compliments
15:30 – Bait #5 – They Push You Away (Then Play Victim)
18:45 – How to Resist the Bait Biblically
20:00 – Final Prayer & Encouragement
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What do your children need from you when their other parent is narcissistic, manipulative, or emotionally chaotic?
In this episode of Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life, Laurel Slade-Waggoner explains how to protect your children's hearts, minds, and identity when they are exposed to a narcissistic parent's control, deceit, or emotional instability.
You'll learn why trust is the foundation your children need most, how your consistency creates emotional safety, and how to respond when your children hear confusing or harmful messages from their narcissistic parent.
Laurel walks listeners through a clear, faith-based, 4-step process to help children process difficult situations, ask questions without fear, and develop confidence in truth rather than manipulation.
In this episode, you'll discover:
What builds trust between you and your children
How age-appropriate honesty protects your child's emotional health
How to validate your child without attacking the narcissistic parent
A practical problem-solving framework you can teach your children
Why calm, consistency, and truth neutralize narcissistic control
How to help your children feel safe, seen, and supported
If you are co-parenting with a narcissist, navigating parental alienation, or trying to protect your children from emotional manipulation, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and practical guidance rooted in biblical wisdom.
You are not alone. Your children need you, and your steady presence matters more than you know.