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
Live in The Healing Room: It's Not a "You" Problem, It's a Brain Problem
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"Just move on. Just let it go. Just forget about it."
If breaking free from a narcissistic relationship were that simple, you'd already be done. But it's not, and there's a reason why.
In this live recording from The Healing Room, I break down the hard truth about trauma bonds and why willpower alone will never be enough to break them. This isn't about weakness - it's about understanding that you're dealing with a brain problem, not a character flaw.
I'm covering:
- Why your brain treats the relationship like an addiction (because it literally is)
- The neurological patterns keeping you stuck in the cycle
- Why New Year's resolutions are a trap when it comes to trauma bonds
- The three things you actually need: structure, community, and the right framework
- How to stop setting yourself up for failure and start creating real change
As someone who spent 30 years in a marriage to a narcissist and five years breaking my own trauma bond, I'm not just teaching this - I've lived it. And I'm here to walk through it with you.
Join me every Monday at 7 PM EST on TikTok and Instagram for Monday Night Live in The Healing Room, where we're breaking bonds and building better lives.
Free Workshop: Join me January 19th, 2026 for a 75-minute deep dive on breaking the trauma bond.
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