EP: 114
LISA CHEATHAM
How to Divorce a Narcissist & Get Your Power Back with Lisa Cheatham
The early stages of a relationship with a narcissist feel perfect. They are charming and charismatic and make you feel like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. But when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. And without fail, being with a narcissist evolves into a situation where you’re always trying to please and everything is your fault. So, how do you take the first steps to leave a narcissist? And how do you take care of yourself in the divorce process?
Lisa Cheatham is a Transformational Life Coach who works with high-achieving women recovering from toxic relationships. She is on a mission to inspire and empower women transitioning through divorce, helping them step into their power and get their life back. Lisa leverages her personal experience with narcissistic abuse to support others in cultivating the confidence and unshakable self-love necessary to move forward and rebuild their lives.
On this episode, Lisa joins Katherine to explain what a relationship with a narcissist looks like and share the characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder. She describes how a relationship with a narcissist changes over time, why it takes longer to recover from a breakup with a narcissist, and how a narcissist’s lack of empathy presents in the divorce process. Listen in for insight on maintaining a positive relationship with your kids when they’re being manipulated by your ex and learn how to navigate the difficult process of divorcing a narcissist.
TOPICS COVERED
How to know if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist
The characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder
- Need constant attention and praise
- Sense of self-importance and entitlement
- Lack empathy and view people as objects
How a relationship with a narcissist changes over time
How narcissists exercise control over their partners
How long it takes to recover from a breakup with a narcissist
How a narcissist will do anything to save face in divorce
The challenges around coparenting with a narcissist
How to deal with the process of divorcing a narcissist
- Develop self-care regimen
- Set firm and loving boundaries
- Foster forgiveness
- Block as much contact as possible
Lisa’s personal experience being married to a narcissist
What to do when your kids are being manipulated
Setting up a support system when you leave a narcissist
CONNECT WITH LISA CHEATHAM
Email lisax4b@gmail.com
CONNECT WITH KATHERINE MILLER
The Center for Understanding Conflict
The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller
Email katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com
Call (914) 738-7765