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99. Escaping Narcissistic Systems: How to Identify and Heal from Toxic Organizations w/ Josh Berger

99. Escaping Narcissistic Systems: How to Identify and Heal from Toxic Organizations w/ Josh Berger20 nov 20251 u 10 min

<p>Can a church or an organization become a narcissistic system?<br>This eye-opening episode dives into how to recognize, confront, and heal from spiritual and emotional abuse inside communities that control, manipulate, and harm in the name of faith or “purpose.”<br>Together with Josh Berger, we explore:<br>What a narcissistic system really is and how it operates<br>Red flags many people overlook until it’s too late<br>The impact on your identity, faith, and relationships<br>Why leaving is so hard (and why it is NOT your fault)<br>Practical steps to heal, rebuild your voice, and find a healthy community<br>How to prevent churches and organizations from becoming toxic<br>This episode is for you if:<br>✔ Something feels “off” where you worship or work<br>✔ You’ve experienced manipulation, pressure, or isolation<br>✔ You are looking for a path toward restoration<br>✔ You want to protect your community from unhealthy dynamics<br> IMPORTANT RESOURCE — Live Q&amp;A<br>We know you’ll have questions… so we planned ahead!<br>Join us for a special Live Q&amp;A with our guest Josh <br>🗓️ Thursday, January 29<br>🕡 6:30–8:00 PM Central Time<br>💻 Hosted on the bE+ (beEmboldened Plus) platform<br>👉 Register here: https://www.beemboldened.com/beplus<br>Look at our previous podcast together! 👉 <a href="https://youtu.be/XLeELxinPbk?si=gsJgVv1KRCwWjjup" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/XLeELxinPbk?si=gsJgVv1KRCwWjjup</a><br>If finances are a concern, please email us; we don’t want that to be a barrier. <br>We want to hear from you!<br>What resonated with you the most? Have you lived something similar?<br>Share your thoughts in the comments below. You are not alone.<br>Save this episode to support the mission.<br>Follow and turn on notifications for more conversations like this.<br>Share this episode with someone who might need it.</p>