In this episode of Wheel With It, Devon Wieters sits down with Mia Hanks, author of Bride-Made: A Memoir, to discuss surviving nearly three decades in a marriage to a covert narcissist.
Mia shares her personal journey, explains common warning signs like love bombing and manipulation, and offers practical advice for anyone trying to leave an abusive relationship and begin healing.
In this episode:
Mia’s story of surviving 29 years of narcissistic abuse
Love bombing and early warning signs
Red flags to watch for
How narcissists manipulate relationships
Planning a safe exit
Finding healing through therapy
Hope for survivors
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & listener discretion
00:20 Meet Mia Hanks
00:59 Surviving 29 years of narcissistic abuse
02:02 Love bombing explained
03:30 Recognizing manipulation
05:42 Life after leaving & therapy
06:21 Red flags of narcissism
08:08 Mid-roll
09:24 How to leave a narcissist safely
12:00 Planning your escape
15:22 Beginning the healing journey
17:15 Hope for survivors
18:06 End
⚠️ Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses emotional abuse and may not be appropriate for younger listeners.
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