How to Outsmart a Narcissist and Avoid Emotional Abuse

Today, June 1st, is world Narcissistic Abuse Awareness day. It seems the word narcissism gets thrown around too much these days, it exists on a spectrum, and most people have some of its characteristics, such as boldness and self-confidence. But true narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), ranks high on the spectrum,… READ MORE

Is it Selfish to Love Yourself? (Self-love vs. Narcissism)

[embed]https://youtu.be/1MHFuzvE-BI[/embed] One of the questions I get asked the most in workshops and from life coaching clients is around the topic of showing up for ourselves more. In fact here is a message I just got in my inbox the other day . . . Dear Shannon, I know it… READ MORE

Are You Being Emotionally Manipulated? Signs and What to Do.

[embed]https://youtu.be/JA8JCpYVElo[/embed] A healthy relationship is based on trust, understanding, and mutual respect, (personal relationships and professional ones), but what happens when one person seeks to exploit these elements of a relationship in order to benefit themselves in some way? Emotional manipulation in relationships can be difficult to recognize.    We… READ MORE