Episodes

  • Holding Onto Yourself: Navigating a Marriage with a Narcissistic Husband

    Holding Onto Yourself: Navigating a Marriage with a Narcissistic Husband
    Oct 23 2024
    In this episode of the 1st Ladies Club podcast, Amber addresses the complex issue of maintaining self-worth while in a marriage with a narcissistic partner. Acknowledging the emotional attacks inflicted by narcissistic partners that lead to self-doubt and even depression, Amber offers pragmatic steps to safeguard self-worth. These steps include creating emotional distance, setting firm boundaries, reconnecting with oneself and affirming one's worth. She also emphasizes the role of mental health professionals in providing coping mechanisms and the importance of self-care activities and a strong support system. Amber concludes the episode by empowering listeners to maintain their self-worth, nurture personal wellbeing, and remember their worthiness of love and respect.
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    4 mins
  • Navigating the Storm: Finding Strength in a Neglectful Marriage

    Navigating the Storm: Finding Strength in a Neglectful Marriage
    Oct 23 2024
    In this episode of the 1st Ladies Club podcast, Amber addresses the emotionally challenging topic of neglect within marriages. The episode aims to provide guidance, comfort, and encouragement to those suffering from emotional abandonment in their relationships. Amber underlines the importance of separating self-worth from the neglectful behavior of a spouse. She also explores potential reasons behind such conduct, including emotional incompetence, self-centeredness, or underlying mental health issues, addiction, or infidelity. The podcast stresses that such behavior is a reflection of the neglectful partner's personal deficiencies, not a sign of the victim's unworthiness. This episode is about finding strength and clarity amidst the pain.
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    4 mins