You’ve Got to Go No Contact, They’re a Narcissist

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Have a narcissistic parent, maybe a mom? Have you tried everything to make the relationship tolerable, but nothing has worked? Sometimes the only recourse is going no contact. Alex Anderson, an independent film-maker and writer joins me to discuss his timely movie, FOG, which explores a toxic mother-daughter dynamics. He describes how Fog-Obligation-Guilt drives this challenging relationship.  Learn more about Alex and his work here: https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderson2467 To watch the FOG trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DacCvo7ngLA See the full movie of FOG here: https://youtu.be/aAknjJiYZJA?si=blSq5URg7RGhC7Rg Looking for the Podcast Interview with Alex Anderson?  🔹Learn what are the biggest questions Alex gets about the FOG movie and about his future work when you subscribe to our Podcast Exclusive newsletter. Gain immediate access to a growing archive of expert insights designed to help you move forward.   👉 Join today: https://substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse ******************* Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube - https://youtube.com/kerrymcavoyphd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerrymcavoyphd TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymcavoyphd Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerrymcavoyphd Lisa Sonni Youtube - https://youtube.com/@strongerthanbefore Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_stronger_than_before_coach Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@_stronger_than_before Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StrongerThanBeforeCoaching More about the hosts: Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence.  She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 The Complexity of Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationships 00:48 Guest Introduction: Alex Anderson 01:09 Synopsis of the Film "Fog" 02:02 Exploring the No-Contact Dynamic 03:00 The Origin of the Film's Concept 05:01 Understanding Fear, Obligation, and Guilt (FOG) 07:01 The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Toxic Relationships 10:06 Audience Reactions and Social Media Traction 11:03 Challenges of Portraying Complex Relationships 15:56 Ambiguity: Narcissistic or Borderline Personality Traits? 19:03 Reflections on a Possible Trilogy 22:23 Wrap-Up and Closing Thoughts 22:47 How to Watch the Movie and Connect with Alex Anderson 23:31 Outro and Additional Resources