Dr. Michael Haggstrom, RCSW

03/31/2025

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.

03/10/2025

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

03/08/2025

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. 💜

03/06/2025

Cheers

A parody song of I will Survive writen about the current Tariff threats to Canada by Donald Trump Lyrics writen by : Gord MoranVocals : Sonya Zaback Produce...

03/04/2025

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...

03/04/2025

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 🤬 💪🏻 💜

02/23/2025

"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

10/02/2024

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...