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In this week’s episode of The Healing Room, Marcia takes you into one of the most challenging—and liberating—conversations of your healing journey. We’ve all heard the familiar narrative: the narcissist is the villain, and the empath is the victim. But what happens when you look beneath the labels? What happens when you hold up the mirror?

Marcia breaks down the uncomfortable truth that narcissists and empaths are not opposites at all—they’re two sides of the same wounded coin. One inflates to survive, the other deflates. One hides behind superiority, the other hides behind selflessness. Both are masking the same core fear: “If you see who I really am, you’ll leave.”

This episode walks you through:

• Why empaths are magnetically drawn to narcissists—and why narcissists seek them out
• How both roles develop from the same childhood wounds
• The ways empaths use caretaking, self-sacrifice, and “being needed” as a mask
• Why awareness—not blame—is the key to breaking the cycle
• The liberation that comes when you stop performing and start honoring your own boundaries
• How to reclaim your worth so you no longer attract relationships built on wounds

With raw honesty and deep compassion, Marcia shares her own story of staying in a 30–year narcissistic marriage, the role she played without realizing it, and the moment she understood the truth that set her free.

If you’re ready to step out of old patterns, stop performing for love, and finally see what’s been hiding beneath your own mask—this episode is the doorway.

And remember:
You are not the narcissist.
But to heal, you must understand the mirror.

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In this powerful episode, Marcia sits down with Dr. Tomi Mitchell — board-certified family physician, wellness and performance coach, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate — for a raw, insightful conversation about healing from narcissistic abuse, burnout, and the patterns we inherit without even realizing it.

Dr. Tomi brings her lived experience, her medical expertise, and her holistic framework to help us understand why our bodies react the way they do, why we normalize pain, and why so many survivors stay in harmful relationships far longer than they intended. Together, Marcia and Dr. Tomi pull back the curtain on the three critical relationships that shape our entire lives:

1. The relationship we have with ourselves
2. The relationships we have with our closest people
3. The relationship we have with work and society

When those “three legs of the stool” weaken, everything in our lives starts to wobble — our health, our peace, our identity, and our ability to function. Dr. Tomi explains how this imbalance often mimics ADHD, anxiety, depression, or burnout, and why so many survivors are misdiagnosed when the real issue is untreated trauma.

You’ll hear both women share their own experiences with narcissistic abuse, identity loss, chronic stress, and the long road back to clarity. Dr. Tomi offers a compassionate but direct roadmap for reconnecting with yourself, rewriting your vision, and rebuilding your nervous system after years of survival mode.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever:
• Felt confused, foggy, or overwhelmed and didn’t know why
• Stayed in a relationship that hurt you because the unknown felt scarier
• Lost your identity to people-pleasing or perfectionism
• Experienced chronic headaches, burnout, or body symptoms you couldn’t explain
• Wondered if your ADHD symptoms were actually trauma responses
• Tried to heal yourself while still living in a toxic environment

Dr. Tomi reminds us that healing is possible — but it begins with truth, vision, and the courage to face ourselves. And as Marcia shares, once we do that work, we don’t just survive… we rise, and then we go out and help others rise too.

This conversation will leave you seen, understood, and empowered.

If you want to learn more from Dr. Tomi or follow her work, you can find her here:

The Mental Health & Wellness Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1754964

Holistic Wellness Strategies: https://www.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/about

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In this powerful conclusion to The Transformation Trilogy, Marcia Williams — licensed therapist, survivor, and creator of the P.E.A.C.E. Method™ — takes you beyond awareness and survival into the sacred process of transformation.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done “all the healing work” but still find yourself reacting to triggers, replaying old wounds, or struggling to feel peace that lasts, this episode will change how you see recovery forever.

Marcia breaks down her signature 5-stage healing framework, The P.E.A.C.E. Method™, designed to help survivors of narcissistic abuse move from confusion to clarity, from reactivity to regulation, and from surviving to thriving. Drawing from her own 30-year marriage to a narcissist and two decades of clinical experience, she reveals the step-by-step process that allows survivors to stop chasing closure and start creating peace from the inside out.

You’ll learn how each stage — Paradigm Shift, Establishing Safety, Alchemy of Wounds, Courageous Reclamation, and Empowered Freedom — works together to restore identity, rebuild trust, and help you finally reclaim your life on your own terms.

This episode is equal parts education and empowerment — grounded in truth, soaked in hope, and wrapped in Marcia’s signature mix of humor, heart, and raw honesty.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The exact 5 stages of healing called The P.E.A.C.E. Method™ and how to recognize where you are in the process.
• Why most survivors get stuck in survival mode — and how to move forward without guilt or fear.
• The science of safety and why structure is essential for emotional freedom.
• How to transform pain into power through emotional alchemy and self-compassion.
• Practical journaling prompts to help you begin reclaiming your peace today.

Reflection Prompts:

1. Which stage of the P.E.A.C.E. Method™ am I in right now? (Go to thepassagetopeace.com and take a free quiz!)
2. What does emotional safety feel like for me today?
3. What truth am I finally ready to face and release?
4. What decision can I make today that honors the person I’m becoming?

Call to Action:
Journal through today’s prompts, share your reflections with Marcia on social media, and join the next cohort of P2P Essentials to walk the P.E.A.C.E. Method™ step-by-step with a community that gets it.

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In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Healing Lounge, Marcia sits down with a man who bravely shares his story of surviving a narcissistic marriage — and finding peace on the other side.

For his family’s privacy, he remains anonymous. But his voice carries the wisdom, faith, and insight of a man who has walked through emotional and spiritual warfare and come out grounded, healed, and free.

He opens up about the childhood wounds that shaped his self-worth, the painful awakening that revealed the truth about his marriage, and the stillness that God required before restoration began. Through radical accountability, grace, and spiritual growth, he learned to co-parent peacefully and rebuild his identity as a father, man, and believer.

This is not just a story about survival — it’s a story about transformation. About choosing healing over bitterness, surrender over control, and peace over pride.

Whether you’re in the process of leaving a narcissistic relationship or rebuilding your life afterward, this episode will give you hope that freedom and forgiveness are possible — no matter how deep the pain runs.

You’ll Learn:

• The hidden signs of emotional manipulation and control
• Why shame keeps men from speaking out about abuse
• How faith and stillness can become a healing ground
• The mindset shift that makes peaceful co-parenting possible
• What true accountability and grace look like in recovery

Resources & Support

You don’t have to heal alone.
Join our survivor communities today:

• Women’s H.O.P.E. Group — Healing, Overcoming, Persevering, Empowering
• UnM.A.S.K. Men’s Group — Men Awakening, Surviving, and Knowing

Visit www.thepassagetopeace.com
and click Groups & Programs to learn more.

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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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You know you should leave—but you can’t. At least not yet. You’ve prayed about it, planned for it, and bargained with yourself—but you’re still there.

In this second installment of The Transformation Trilogy, Marcia Williams, therapist and survivor, opens up about what it really means to live with a narcissist—the trauma bonds, the chemical addiction to chaos, and the mental tug-of-war between love and logic that keeps survivors stuck.

This isn’t about weakness. It’s about survival wiring.
In this raw, compassionate episode, Marcia explains the biological and emotional patterns that trap survivors in toxic cycles—and offers real strategies to protect your peace while you’re still in it.

You’ll learn:

• Why trauma bonds make leaving feel impossible
• How your nervous system becomes addicted to the cycle of chaos and calm
• Why “hope” can be both a lifeline and a trap
• How to create micro-boundaries and quiet resistance
• How to start your healing journey while you’re still in the relationship

If you’ve ever asked, “Why do I stay?” or “Why do I still love someone who hurts me?”—this episode will finally help it all make sense.

Journal Prompt:
What does peace look like for me right now—even if nothing around me changes?

Stay tuned for Part 3, where Marcia walks you through how to move from surviving to reclaiming your power using her signature P.E.A.C.E. Method™.

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In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of The Healing Lounge, Marcia Williams, LPC, sits down with life coach, podcaster, and survivor Kaitie Entrikin — founder of Beautiful Beasts Within Studios — for a raw, honest, and often surprisingly joyful conversation about life after narcissistic abuse.

Kaitie’s story is one of deep pain transformed into radiant purpose. She opens up about her early years in a relationship that began when she was just sixteen, the subtle red flags she didn’t recognize at the time, and the heartbreaking — yet awakening — moment when a simple argument over a Hot Pocket became the catalyst for her freedom.

But this isn’t just a story about leaving. It’s a story about becoming. Kaitie reveals how she used laughter, empathy, and self-reflection as tools for survival — and later, for healing. Together, she and Marcia unpack the complexities of recovery: the messy middle, the self-blame, the false starts, and the quiet courage it takes to keep choosing yourself, one day at a time.

They explore what it truly means to heal from narcissistic abuse — not by erasing the past, but by learning to embrace it with compassion. Kaitie shares how she moved from seeing herself as broken to recognizing her own beauty, power, and resilience. Today, she helps others do the same through her coaching work, guiding people to heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and most importantly, themselves.

Throughout this heartfelt exchange, you’ll hear wisdom, laughter, and those deeply resonant moments that make you stop and breathe. Marcia and Kaitie discuss the importance of revisiting your younger self with love, the role of therapy and self-awareness in long-term healing, and how our past pain often becomes the soil from which purpose grows.

If you’ve ever wondered why you stayed, why it still hurts, or when you’ll finally feel like yourself again — this conversation will meet you where you are and remind you that healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about walking through it, learning to hold space for your emotions, and rediscovering the powerful, worthy, and courageous version of you that has been there all along.

You’ll laugh. You might cry. But most importantly, you’ll leave knowing this: your healing isn’t linear, but it is yours.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Why laughter can be a bridge from pain to healing
• How to recognize early red flags you might have ignored
• The truth about self-blame and why survivors stay
• How to reconnect with your inner child and reclaim your voice
• The power of seeing your “beautiful beast within” as your greatest strength

Journal Prompt of the Week:
“What part of my true self have I been hiding to keep the peace — and what would it look like to let her speak again?”

Connect with Kaitie Entrikin:

• Be

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When the narcissist moves on quickly — posting pictures, declaring “new love,” or playing house with someone else — it can feel like a punch to the gut. You start asking: Was I ever loved? Was any of it real? Why does this hurt so much when I know they were toxic?

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Licensed Therapist and Survivor Marcia Williams, LPC, breaks down what’s really happening when a narcissist replaces you — and why your pain is not weakness, but a normal nervous system response to emotional warfare.

You’ll learn:

• Why narcissists move on so quickly (and what it really means)
• How to understand your pain through the lens of trauma bonding
• The neuroscience of heartbreak after abuse
• How to start healing through boundaries, reality rehearsal, and compassion

If you’ve ever felt erased or replaced, this episode will help you find meaning in the madness and begin reclaiming peace.

Resources:

• Women’s H.O.P.E.™ Group — a private circle for women still in difficult marriages
• P2P Essentials Waitlist — join the next 7-week healing cohort
• Journal Prompt of the Week: “What truth did I ignore that I can no longer deny?”
  Use the hashtag #TheHealingLoungePrompt and tag @PassageToPeace to share your reflection.

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