{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The 7 Phases of Divorcing a Narcissist (What No One Warns You About)","description":"\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to this episode if\u2026   You\u2019re separating or divorcing someone with narcissistic traits   Your ex keeps changing tactics and you feel like you\u2019re always one step behind   You\u2019ve experienced love-bombing, guilt, threats, or emotional manipulation   Your ex is running smear campaigns or trying to control the narrative   Money, disclosure, or property settlement keeps getting delayed   Your children are being pulled into adult conflict   Your ex is using the legal system as a weapon   You feel like the abuse didn\u2019t end after separation   You want to know what\u2019s coming next&amp;nbsp; before it happens    \ud83d\udccc Legal Disclaimer This episode is for education only and not legal or psychological advice. Please seek your own independent legal support based on your circumstances. \ud83d\udcdd Episode Summary Divorcing a narcissist isn\u2019t just difficult&amp;nbsp; it\u2019s predictable. In this episode, Mum and I walk you through the seven phases most people experience when separating from someone with narcissistic traits, based on what we see every single day in real cases. We talk about how tactics have evolved, why the mask eventually drops, and how emotional manipulation turns into smear campaigns, financial control, legal abuse, and ongoing chaos even after court ends. We\u2019re not diagnosing anyone, and this isn\u2019t about labelling. It\u2019s about pattern recognition. Once you understand the phases, you can stop blaming yourself, protect your boundaries, and make informed decisions instead of reacting in survival mode. \ud83d\udccc This episode contains discussions around family violence. Support numbers are listed below. \u23f1\ufe0f Episode Timeline 00:00 Divorcing a Narcissist \u2013 What to Expect &amp;amp; Why It\u2019s Different 01:50 Narcissistic Traits in Divorce and Separation 02:34 Phase One: Love Bombing, Guilt Tripping &amp;amp; Emotional Manipulation 03:50 How Narcissists Use Legal Delays and Manipulation 07:51 Phase Two: Control Tactics, Hoovering &amp;amp; Threats 11:57 Setting Boundaries When Divorcing a Narcissist 14:22 Phase Three: Smear Campaigns &amp;amp; Image Management Tactics 16:16 How to Protect Yourself Before Things Escalate 18:23 The Financial Motives Behind 50\/50 Parenting Claims 18:36 Unethical Family Court Reports &amp;amp; Image Control 19:54 Social Media Smear Campaigns and Reputation Control 22:18 Financial Abuse Through Control and Delay Tactics 26:18 Using Children as Pawns in High-Conflict Divorce 28:47 Manipulating the Legal System After Separation 30:48 Post-Separation Abuse: Chaos and Control After Court 32:42 Final Support, Safety Planning &amp;amp; What to Do Next &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd17 Links &amp;amp; Resources Support Services (Australia)   1800 RESPECT \u2013 1800 737 732 Lifeline \u2013 13 11 14    Episodes Mentioned     The Narcissist Playbook    10 Boundaries You Must Set in Divorce  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0ecDTxw4rTc3zXBkcjuYpA?si=0tfzIRFrTuWSfrywenG4lA   What About Their Belongings? https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2bPd3wWLQh3pzQmL2KCR0v?si=ABBaDvMVRgqnkvfXHJh66A   Protecting Your Role as Primary Carer https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oZAEkj18NEcUfJPXP0FOT?si=PR8-zKyXRru7oVeW2Allew   Legal &amp;amp; Financial Abuse After Separation    https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1V23F0O5yhQt9NFLPOu6uJ?si=ZkP-KquxREeTCyQPk8I-TA  What If Your Ex Lies in Court?    https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5SdkXhj3vC2tfO3gDdkM6y?si=sQjxVlNSTm2wnaHQdWxdlA   Safety Planning After Separation    https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5hMmTS99LaeUWOXSxKMx1D?si=Y98mBgDoTiK1LQud-tr9BQ   DARVO in Divorce  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0JyfH5fCoqrUoxeDj6jCtu?si=mDoKfN3fQWONekpLUQflXg   False allegations of Parental Alienation  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0l9L5SDovV515EU4H5gpIf?si=5z2-pibvRKavyrPkMeuMIw   Resources   \u201cBefore You Go\u201d Checklist \u2013 thedivorcecourse.com.au    \ud83d\udea8 Support Services (Australia)   1800 RESPECT \u2013 1800 737 732    Lifeline \u2013 13 11 14    RSPCA Safe Beds for Pets (state dependent)    \ud83d\udccc Legal Disclaimer This episode is for education only and not legal advice. Please seek your own independent legal support based on your circumstances. \ud83c\udfa7 Don\u2019t forget to follow, rate &amp;amp; review! If this episode helped you, please share it \u2014 you never know who else needs to hear this before they get blindsided. ","author_name":"The Divorce Course Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thedivorcecourse.com.au\/podcasts\/the-divorce-course-podcast-2","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39623525\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197187010"}