Narcissists CANNOT Regulate Themselves: Interview with Crappy Childhood Fairy, Anna Runkle

Have you noticed how upset narcissists get? How they can't regulate themselves? Anna Runkle of the wildly popular Crappy Childhood Fairy YouTube channel joins me today to talk about the importance of learning how to regulate yourself, especially after living with a narcissist. Learn more about the role of psychological regulation plays in setting us free from the lingering effects of trauma and abuse. Want to know the first steps to gaining peace and control after an upsetting event? Find out Anna's recommendations when you become a subscriber of Breaking Free Podcast Extra Substack newsletter. Get exclusive access to this extra interview along with takeaways and practical how-tos. Get immediate access here: To learn more about Anna: Website: https:crappyChildhoodFairy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrappyChildhoodFairy Get her latest book, Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and Change the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck Here: https://amzn.to/3PpG8Fx **************************************** Stay in Touch with Us! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube - https://youtube.com/kerrymcavoyphd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerrymcavoyphd TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymcavoyphd Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerrymcavoyphd Lisa Sonni Youtube - https://youtube.com/@strongerthanbefore Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_stronger_than_before_coach Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@_stronger_than_before Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StrongerThanBeforeCoaching More About Us! Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence. She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Guest Introduction: Anna Runkel 01:00 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact 02:00 The Journey to Recovery and Teaching 03:40 Symptoms of Complex PTSD 05:00 Understanding Emotional Dysregulation 07:30 The Role of Early Trauma in Chronic Diseases 10:00 Strategies for Self-Regulation 12:30 Managing Dysregulated Relationships 14:30 Recognizing Triggers and Creating Space 17:00 Healing from Toxic Relationships 20:00 Breaking Free from Patterns of Trauma 23:00 The Importance of Honesty and Community 26:00 Processing Thoughts and Feelings Effectively 28:30 Steps to Re-Regulate 29:30 Where to Find Anna Runkel and Her Book