You're Dating a Narcissist: The Red Flags We Miss, The Healing We Deserve | ft. Ann Marie Allison

What does narcissistic abuse actually look like—and why is it so hard to spot when you're living through it?

This week on The Road Leads Back to Me, Coral sits down with filmmaker, author, and You're Dating a Narcissist creator Ann Marie Allison for an honest conversation about love bombing, trauma bonds, breadcrumbing, cognitive dissonance, and the painful reality of questioning your own worth inside an unhealthy relationship.

Ann Marie shares the personal experiences that inspired her film and upcoming book, the decade-long journey to bring this story to life, and the lessons she wishes she could tell her younger self. Together, Coral and Ann Marie explore why intelligent, capable people can find themselves trapped in toxic dynamics—and how healing begins when we let go of shame and start trusting ourselves again.

In this episode:
• The cycle of idealization, devaluation, and discard
• Why narcissistic relationships are so confusing
• Trauma bonds, breadcrumbing, and intermittent reinforcement
• The role of shame in healing
• How laughter became part of Ann Marie's recovery
• Red flags everyone should know
• Why it's never your fault for wanting to believe the best in someone

If you've ever questioned your reality, blamed yourself for someone else's behavior, or wondered why it was so hard to leave, this conversation is for you.

You're Dating a Narcissist is now available on VOD platforms everywhere. New episodes of TRLBTM drop every Wednesday!