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In this deeply personal encore episode of With Love, Jennie, I share the story of how my codependency quietly shaped my first love, my marriage, and ultimately my divorce. What began as an innocent teenage romance slowly turned into a pattern of shrinking myself to keep a relationship alive. I didn’t realize I had lost myself until I quite literally couldn’t see myself in the mirror anymore.

This episode is about rediscovering who you are after heartbreak, divorce, or emotional loss. I talk about grief beyond death, healing codependency, setting boundaries, and how doing “the work” helped me come home to myself.

If you’ve ever felt invisible in your own life, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I explore:

• How codependency can form without us realizing it
• Why grief after divorce can feel overwhelming and complex
• The power of boundaries in healthy love
• What it means to reclaim your identity

If this resonates with you and you’re ready to begin your own healing journey, I would love to walk alongside you. Reach out through my website or email me directly. You don’t have to do this alone.

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In this episode, I continue our deep and honest conversation about narcissism by exploring what really happens when a narcissistic relationship ends. These endings are not typical breakups. They are often disorienting, painful, and deeply destabilizing because they involve power, control, trauma bonds, and identity loss. I walk through the patterns I see again and again in my work with clients, as well as my own lived experience, to help you understand why these relationships unravel the way they do.

I talk about why narcissistic relationships often end when the healthier partner begins to heal, set boundaries, and reclaim their voice. I explain why narcissists leave, how they rewrite history, why they appear to move on so quickly, and why their exit feels like abandonment even when they were the ones causing harm. I also address the profound emotional, nervous system, relational, financial, and spiritual costs of both staying and leaving.

Most importantly, I want you to know this: if you are questioning yourself, your worth, or your sanity, you are not broken. Healing is possible, and clarity does come. If any part of this episode resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for support. You do not have to walk this path alone. jenny@jaiello.com.

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With Love, Jenny is a space for healing stories that nurture human connection, inspire emotional wellness, and encourage personal transformation. Each episode shares real experiences of resilience to remind you that you are never alone on your journey.

Let's Connect!

Website: www.jennyaiello.com
Instagram: @wholehearted_coaching
Facebook: Jenny Aiello - Wholehearted Coaching

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In this episode, I begin a two-part conversation about narcissism that is rooted in understanding, not labeling or blame. This is Part 1, where I lay the foundation by explaining what narcissism truly is and why it so often leaves people feeling confused, depleted, and disconnected from themselves. I explore both grandiose and covert narcissism, how these patterns form, and why they are driven by fragile self-esteem and survival rather than confidence or strength.

I also talk about trauma bonding and why so many intelligent, compassionate people stay in relationships that quietly erode their sense of self. If you have ever questioned your reality, felt responsible for someone else’s emotions, or wondered why it felt so hard to leave, I want you to know there is nothing wrong with you. Your responses were adaptations, not flaws.

Part 2 will take us deeper into what happens as these relationships unravel, how narcissistic dynamics often end, and what healing can actually look like once you understand what you are dealing with. We will also explore the question many people quietly ask themselves: what if I am the narcissist?

Key takeaways:

• Narcissism is rooted in fragile self-esteem, not confidence
• Covert narcissism is often harder to recognize but deeply destabilizing
• Trauma bonding explains why it is so hard to leave
• Confusion is not weakness, it is a signal

This episode is about clarity, compassion, and reclaiming your inner truth. If this resonates and you are navigating a difficult relationship, I invite you to reach out to me for support. You do not have to walk this path alone. jenny@jaiello.com.

Support the show

With Love, Jenny is a space for healing stories that nurture human connection, inspire emotional wellness, and encourage personal transformation. Each episode shares real experiences of resilience to remind you that you are never alone on your journey.

Let's Connect!

Website: www.jennyaiello.com
Instagram: @wholehearted_coaching
Facebook: Jenny Aiello - Wholehearted Coaching

Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you!

© 2023 - 2026 Jenny Aiello