My Inner Torch
My Inner Torch offers direct and personal insight with help for those of us in a relationship with someone who is undiagnosed/diagnosed with a Cluster B Personality Disorder. This is a safe place to come for words of inspiration that draw from my personal experiences and is produced to gain understanding and to find direction as we navigate through the often difficult relationships with those we love who suffer with a Cluster B personality disorder that includes BPD and NPD. PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is NOT for those who suffer with these disorders. This podcast is for survivors of these challenging and difficult relationships.
Episodes
232 episodes
What to Expect from your Cluster B Part 1
🎯 Key TakeawaysCore Points:I know I must expect a false initial persona from a Cluster B individual, involving love bombing and idealized presentations. This is not who they truly are long-term.I need t...
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14:16
The Cluster B Titantic
I’ve come to understand my relationship through the metaphor of the sinking Titantic. Just as the Titanic’s unsinkable reputation proved false, the initial charm of my relationship masked its ultimately destructive nature. I entered the relatio...
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13:10
Stop feeding the monster!
I’ve learned through painful personal experience how challenging it can be to maintain a relationship with someone who exhibits Cluster B personality traits. My journey has been filled with emotional turmoil, constantly investing love and energ...
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13:16
How much?$?$?$?
Relationships with individuals who have Cluster B traits feel like hitting the jackpot initially. When I first met my wife, the love bombing stage was intoxicating - it was as if I’d won an emotional lottery. The intense affection and attention...
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13:08
Your Cluster B Valentine
It's Valentine's Day. In reflecting on my own experiences, I often find myself grappling with the emotional challenges of being in a relationship with someone who exhibits Cluster B personality traits, especially during moments that should be f...
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13:10
The Cluster B Con
In today's podcast, I delve into the emotional challenges I’ve faced in relationships with partners who exhibit Cluster B personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder, narcissism, and psychopathy. I know firsthand how easy it ...
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13:23
Your Cluster B Loves you...or do they?
In today's podcast, I share insights from my four years of discussing relationships with individuals who exhibit Cluster B personality traits, such as borderline, narcissistic, and psychopathic behaviors. I’ve realized that true love requires e...
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12:45
What to expect from your Cluster B....
In my journey through relationships, I’ve found myself navigating the complexities and emotional turmoil that come with being involved with covert narcissists or individuals exhibiting borderline personality traits. It’s a painful experience th...
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12:34
Finding Peace
In my journey toward finding personal peace while interacting with individuals who exhibit Cluster B personality disorders—such as borderline, narcissistic, or psychopathic traits—I’ve learned some valuable strategies. I’ve realized there are f...
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13:26
It's NOT Possible!
In this podcast, I want to share my difficult journey of coming to terms with the reality of relationships involving individuals with Cluster B personality disorders, such as narcissism and borderline personality disorder. After nearly two deca...
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12:46
New Year...New Hope!
As a New Year dawns, I find myself reflecting on the disorientation that can linger after the holiday season, especially for those of us who have navigated challenging relationships with individuals exhibiting Cluster B personality disorders. I...
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13:22
13 Challenges of a Cluster B
In my journey through relationships with individuals who exhibit Cluster B personality disorders, particularly those with narcissistic and borderline traits, I’ve encountered a whirlwind of emotional challenges and complexities. Drawing on insi...
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13:10
Holiday Challenges-A Cluster B Checklist.
It has been my experience that navigating relationships with individuals who have Cluster B personality disorders can be particularly challenging, especially during the holiday season when expectations for family connections tend to rise. That'...
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13:21
Welcome to the Danger Zone!
I often find myself grappling with the emotional challenges that come with being in a relationship with someone who exhibits Cluster B personality traits, especially during the festive season when everyone seems to expect happiness. I feel torn...
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13:43
A Survivor's Harsh Reality Check
In today’s podcast I explore the challenges of ending relationships with individuals who exhibit Cluster B personality traits, particularly those who are narcissistic or have borderline personality disorder. I’ve realized that distancing myself...
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11:46
Finding YOUR right...
Navigating a relationship with someone who has a Cluster B personality disorder has been notably difficult for me. I’ve experienced blame-shifting and gaslighting that undermine my self-validation and esteem. I’ve noticed that individuals with ...
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13:03
Look Back Listen: January '24 "Living in the Shadow of a Disordered Mind."
Let's listen back to January of this year with a "Look Back Listen" to a popular podcast I published "Living in the Shadow of a Disordered Mind". I am writing a book with the same title that chronicles over two decades of living with my wife wh...
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11:38
Cluster B = Love?
In my exploration of love dynamics in relationships with individuals exhibiting Cluster B personality traits, particularly covert narcissism, and borderline personality disorders, I draw from my own experiences. I’ve noticed how the term “love”...
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13:10
The Cluster B 3 Ring Circus
I often find myself feeling like a clown in a chaotic “3 ring circus” because of my interactions with someone who exhibits traits of Cluster B personality disorders, like narcissism and borderline personality disorder. I’ve noticed that these i...
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13:28
YOU deserve credit!
In my exploration of the emotional challenges I face while living with someone who I suspect has a Cluster B personality disorder, I emphasize the importance of recognizing the struggles that come with this experience. I explore the prolonged h...
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12:24
You have a choice!
In today's Podcast I emphasize the importance of recognizing your agency in relationships, especially when you find yourself involved with individuals exhibiting Cluster B personality traits, who often show emotional unavailability. I understan...
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12:10
The Way It Should Be?
In today's podcast, I explore the complexities and challenges of my relationships with my wife who I suspect has a Cluster B personality disorder. I emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of dysfunction and reflecting on what constit...
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12:55
The Bitter Pill...
I often feel frustrated with those of us who romanticize relationships with individuals exhibiting cluster B personality traits, especially during and after a divorce. I remember a specific instance where someone mourned a “best friend” they be...
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14:39