The Healing Lounge with Marcia
Welcome to The Healing Lounge — the podcast where survivors of narcissistic abuse can finally exhale.
Hosted by licensed therapist, author and survivor Marcia Williams, this show offers raw honesty, expert insights, and heartfelt stories to guide you from surviving to thriving. Whether you’re still in the relationship, freshly out, or rebuilding your life afterward, you’ll find the clarity, tools, and community you need here.
Each week, Marcia blends her 22 years of clinical experience with the wisdom of her own 30-year marriage to a narcissist. Expect a mix of real talk, taboo conversations (yes, even the ones no one else will touch), practical strategies for healing, and inspiring guest interviews — from survivors, coaches, and loved ones impacted by abuse.
The Healing Lounge is more than a podcast. It’s your safe space to reclaim your voice, rebuild your confidence, and protect your peace.
Honest conversations. Expert insights. Survivor strength.
The Healing Lounge with Marcia
Who Has Custody of Your Mind? Breaking Free From Cognitive Dissonance
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This episode is a live recording from The Healing Room - my weekly live event where we gather every Monday at 7 PM EST on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram to talk about healing, freedom, and breaking the cycles that keep us stuck.
Today's topic: Who has custody of your mind? You left. You blocked them. So why are you STILL thinking about them constantly? Why are you second-guessing your decision? Why does it feel like you're free physically but trapped mentally?
We're diving deep into the illusion of custody, cognitive dissonance after leaving a narcissist, and the exact steps you need to take to break FREE and reclaim your mind. Whether you're on day 1, day 10, or day 100 of no contact - this episode will give you the tools you need to move from leaving to TRUE freedom.
In This Episode:
- The illusion of custody: what it means and why it matters
- Cognitive dissonance explained and how it keeps you controlled
- The three voices competing for your attention after you leave
- How narcissists maintain mental custody (even after no contact)
- Practical steps to break free and take back your mind
Want to join the conversation live? Find me on TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram every Monday at 7 PM EST for The Healing Room. It's a safe, sacred space where healing happens together.
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