Cynthia Bailey-Rug

Cynthia Bailey-Rug

My podcasts cover the same topics as my writing (Christianity, abuse recovery, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, etc.) and everything is from a Christian perspective. Some topics are repeated, because sharing new information and perspectives from a different angle can make it "click" sometimes where it didn't before. I try to add podcasts often, but due to health struggles, I'm not consistent. I periodically use voice cloner, so sometimes podcasts may sound kinda different. Sorry! Transcripts, articles, books and more are available on my website: https://www.CynthiaBaileyRug.com

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June 5, 2026 4 mins

Today's podcast discusses the differences between healthy positivity and toxic positivity. While many think being excessively positive is a good thing, it is not, and you will learn why in this podcast.


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This podcast talks about toxic exes and the even more toxic families who remain in close contact long after a relationship ends when there is no valid reason for that contact (a shared business, children, etc). They do this not because of a genuine fondness but because of selfish motives and disrespect on both the part of the narcissistic family and the ex.


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This podcast discusses parental estrangement, and encourages parents whose children went no contact with them to ask themselves honestly if they did all they could. Many parents say they did but they did not, which can cause problems in the relationship with their child.


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This podcast discusses enmeshment and how it is a form of idolatry known in the Bible as the pride of life.


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Today's podcast is a reminder for everyone who has been abused that although the reality is that someone abused you, you did NOTHING to make that person treat you so badly. Abusers choose to abuse. Period.


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This podcast discusses what it is truly like to go no contact with a narcissist. Most people think it means your problems are over, and everything is fine now. However, no contact is actually much more complex.


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This podcast gives helpful tips on how to leave a narcissistic romantic partner in ways that protect you as much as possible.


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Today's podcast offers comfort and insight into coping with the devastating loss of a beloved pet.


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This podcast talks about one subtle sign that someone is attempting to control you: when they refuse to accept your "yes" or "no." Trying to convince you to change your mind while not respecting your boundaries is a red flag.


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Today's podcast offers a way to help you to cope when you must deal with dysfunctional people when their dysfunction hurts you.


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Today's podcast discusses various types of betrayal that many people do not consider betrayal, and that no one should tolerate.


(Please pardon the unusual voice. I use a voice cloner because I have some physical issues with my voice and this time (along with a few others) it surprised me with someone else's voice entirely..LOL I thought her voice sounded nice so I decided to leave it.)

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Today's podcast explains the dynamics of being in a marriage damaged by family enmeshment, and offers encouragement for the non-enmeshed spouse in this situation.


(Please pardon the unusual voice. I use a voice cloner because I have some physical issues with my voice and this time (along with a few others) it surprised me with someone else's voice entirely..LOL I thought her voice sounded nice so I decided to leave it.)

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November 28, 2025 3 mins

This podcast offers tips for victims of enmeshed, emotionally incestuous parents to help them heal.


(Please pardon the unusual voice. I use a voice cloner because I have some physical issues with my voice and this time (along with a few others) it surprised me with someone else's voice entirely..LOL I thought her voice sounded nice so I decided to leave it.)


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This podcast addresses some common habits of people who grew up with emotionally incestuous, parentalizing, parentifying parents.


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This podcast discusses the common phenomenon of growing up with the pain of having one overt narcissistic parent and one covert narcissistic parent.


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October 18, 2025 3 mins

This podcast is for those of us who were labeled "the good kids" growing up. These children are the ones who never got into trouble, obeyed their parents and did the "right" things. "Good kids" are often made this way as a survival skill due to suffering at the hands of their narcissistic parents.


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September 27, 2025 3 mins

This podcast discusses how being the black sheep in a narcissistic family really is a good thing in many ways.


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This podcast discusses the important differences between blaming abusive parents and holding them accountable for their abusive behavior. Many people think they are the same thing, but they definitely are NOT!


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This podcast discusses how narcissistic families treat the narcissists and the victims of narcissistic abuse, and ways to cope with the toxic behavior.


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August 12, 2025 3 mins

This podcast discusses what life with an enmeshed spouse is like, and provides insight into how to handle this incredibly difficult situation.


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