Pretty Broad Pod
Season 1
Narcissistic Abuse in Relationships
Someone Peed in the (Dating) Pool: Dating in your 30s and 40s (PART 1)
Would You Rather?
by Mary Rebecca
You don’t lose yourself overnight. Narcissistic abuse happens slowly - through manipulation, confusion, guilt, and emotional control - until one day you don’t recognize the person staring back in the mirror. In this deeply personal episode, I share my own story, explain the psychology behind narcissistic abuse, and discuss the warning signs, trauma bonds, gaslighting, and the path back to yourself. My guest also shares a male perspective from a relationship with a narcissistic female partner. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. You never know whose healing journey might begin with one conversation.
Dating in your 30s and 40s isn't for the faint of heart... it's like someone definitely peed in this pool and now we're all just trying to pretend it's fine. In this episode, I'm joined by a male guest so we can break down modern dating from both sides - because let's be honest, men and women are often having completely different experiences. We dive into mixed signals, emotional unavailability, busy lives, and the question everyone's quietly asking: why is this so hard now?! Fair warning: we had SO much to say that we didn't even get to our wildest dating stories, so this accidentally turned into a two-part series. Stay tuned, because part two is where things really get unhinged.
On this episode of Pretty Broad Pod we're keeping things light, chaotic, and fun-filled as my niece Lauren joins me for a game of "Would You Rather?" From the silly to the surprisingly deep, we cover a broad variety of topics (hence the name, of course). Play along from home or on a holiday road trip - just be ready for some tough choices and some belly laughs! Tune in and see where your answers land in comparison to friends and family.
For my first episode, l invited a good friend and crypto connoisseur to explain all of the ins and outs of crypto currency.