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Dr. Michael Haggstrom, RCSW I teach life-changing SmartEmpaths® skills that equip empaths to heal narcissistic abuse. I've lived it.

GET 2 IN 1: FREE eBook "Healing Relationship Trauma" + My Free Weekly Newsletter ➡️ www.SmartEmpath.com I'm Dr. Michael Haggstrom, founder of SmartEmpath® and creator of the Big-Hearted & BadAss™ program. As a trauma recovery expert and registered clinician with over 30 years of experience, I help empaths break free from narcissistic abuse, reclaim their strength, and build a life rooted in self-w

orth and authenticity. I’ve been through the emotional wreckage that comes from being manipulated, gaslit, and made to question your own reality. I know what it takes to heal—not just in theory, but in the raw, personal trenches of recovery. On this page, you'll find insights, strategies, and real talk about healing from toxic relationships, setting boundaries, and stepping into the power of being a SmartEmpath®. If you're done with being drained by emotional vampires and ready to thrive without losing your big heart, you're in the right place.

💙 Follow for posts on empath empowerment, trauma recovery, and reclaiming your badass self.

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So many people have experienced narcissistic abuse, and don’t even know it. Knowing the signs has never been more impor...
31/03/2025

So many people have experienced narcissistic abuse, and don’t even know it. Knowing the signs has never been more important. Want to get equipped? Then, dive into this article today:

These signs of narcissistic abuse may shock you—because it’s not just insults or control. It’s the subtle erosion of your self-confidence and the constant blame. Learn the 5 key signs, how narcissists rewire your mind, and why recognizing them is the first step to breaking free.

A&W is my favourite burger joint and it’s 100% Canadian! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Love♥️
10/03/2025

A&W is my favourite burger joint and it’s 100% Canadian! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Love♥️

Happy International Women’s Day!To all the women out there—leading, creating, fighting, healing, and holding it all toge...
08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

To all the women out there—leading, creating, fighting, healing, and holding it all together—Thank you. Your strength, wisdom, and resilience make this world better.

Here’s to a future where respect and equality aren’t up for debate.

Much love to you all. 💜

Cheers
06/03/2025

Cheers

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Narcissism is becoming bolder, and without the right skills, burnout is inevitable.- Tariff attacks against allies.- The...
04/03/2025

Narcissism is becoming bolder, and without the right skills, burnout is inevitable.
- Tariff attacks against allies.
- The news twisting reality.
- Social media fueling division and outrage.
We’re not just witnessing chaos—we’re being bombarded by it.

✅ The constant barrage of manipulation and psychological warfare isn’t just exhausting—it’s designed to keep us overwhelmed and reactive.

✅ For empaths, this isn’t background noise. It seeps in, hijacking your emotions before you even realize what’s happening.

✅ Read this to understand how today’s world has become an emotional battlefield—and the real steps you can take to protect yourself.

Empaths are drowning in a world designed to manipulate emotions. From media fear tactics to toxic relationships, it’s exhausting. This article reveals why you feel so drained—and how to protect your peace, set boundaries, and break free from emotional overload. Read more...

04/03/2025

If the Hunger Games ever made sense, it’s now.

A manufactured reality, controlled by the powerful.
Distraction, division, and spectacle—keeping people too overwhelmed to fight back.

A system where survival depends on playing the game, while the ones pulling the strings remain untouchable.
Sound familiar?

Empaths feel this at a visceral level. The exhaustion. The manipulation. Truth twisted until people submit to the unacceptable.
But our voices will not be silenced 🤬 💪🏻 💜

23/02/2025

"If your needs were called selfish growing up, advocating for yourself as an adult will feel wrong. That’s traumatic conditioning. Learning the skills in knowing how to take up space and feel safe is vital. You are allowed to have needs."
- Dr. Michael Haggstrom

Today is the last day to save $300 on signing up for “Big-Hearted & BadAss”. You can check it out here: https://smartemp...
02/10/2024

Today is the last day to save $300 on signing up for “Big-Hearted & BadAss”. You can check it out here: https://smartempath.com/join/
We have a great group of people already to go.
Can’t wait to teach the life transforming SmartEmpath®️ process ❤️

Join the Big-Hearted & BadAss™ program to heal from narcissistic abuse, trauma, and toxic relationships. Rebuild your confidence, stop people-pleasing, and master the tools to reclaim your life. Watch the replay of the live masterclass with Dr. Michael Haggstrom and learn actionable strategies for...

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