Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)
Beyond the Statistics (formerly 1 in 3)
Ingrid Dutton
Surviving A Covert Narcissist with Mia Hanks I Ep. 100
54 minutes Posted Dec 24, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Mia’s Backstory And Realization
Why Write A Memoir
How Abuse Escalates Over Time
Checklists, Red Flags, And Validation
Misusing The Word Narcissist
Covert Narcissists And The Public Mask
Smear Campaigns And Social Fallout
Property, Control, And Gaslighting
Health Decline And The Catalyst To Leave
Why Staying Feels Safer Than Leaving
Therapy Traps And A Rare Breakthrough
Losing Yourself And Reclaiming Identity
Society’s Mixed Messages For Survivors
Exit Planning And Personal Safety
Life After Leaving And Healing Pace
Writing As Catharsis And Impact
Audience, Exposure, And Feedback
Where To Find Mia And Closing Encouragement
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The most dangerous abusers aren’t always loud. Sometimes they appear kind, generous, and adored—until the door closes. In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Mia Hanks, author and survivor of covert narcissistic abuse, to unpack life with a narcissist: from the dizzying highs of love bombing to the slow drain of gaslighting, blame-shifting, and identity erasure. Mia shares practical tools for recognizing abuse, why couples therapy can backfire, and how to safely plan a low-contact exit. She a...