Dr. Marni Feuerman, Psychotherapist & Author

05/13/2026

Soooo looking forward to this...it's so needed. Please consider donating to get this documentary out on a streaming service! A donation that supports the global marketing and outreach of the film The Narcissist's Playbook, helping ensure the film reaches victims and survivors of narcissistic abuse who may not yet recognize what’s happening or are struggling to trust their own experience. As a thank-you, donors receive early streaming access once the film is complete. A private viewing link will be sent via email after post-production.

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Evan Rachael Wood - Artist/Activist/Survivor "Narcissist's Playbook" is a feature-length documentary that exposes the hidden tactics of psychological abuse through expert insight, survivor testimony, and the shocking confessions of self-aware narcissists. This film reveals how manipulation infiltrat...

04/24/2026

A huge congratulations to my friend and colleague, Colette Jane Fehr, LMFT who is now part of the “therapist author club!” Please check out her outstanding non-fiction self-help book titled, The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations that Create Secure, Lasting Love. It’s available on Amazon and everywhere else books are sold. I so enjoyed her engaging talk today at a book launch event sponsored by Guardian Recovery in Delray Beach. 📕 🎉

04/08/2026

Stuck in a loop of being guilt-tripped by someone who claims to love you? Break free from the manipulation with this FREE online masterclass series from AVAIYA University on Covert Narcissism. I'm one of 20 teachers participating in this event.

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AVAIYA University Presents 20 Experts Sharing Strategies to Help You Heal From Covert Narcissism & Weaponized Kindness.

03/23/2026

What an enriching time at the conference in Washington DC. Got to spend time with my grad school bestie , see a few EFT colleagues, and meet in-person some wonderful connections I’ve met along my career path!

03/11/2026

Is it possible to love an AI? In this episode on the Preconceived Podcast hosted by Dr. Zale Mednick, I delve into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and romantic relationships. I discuss the potential benefits, risks, and ethical considerations of AI in our intimate lives.

🔗 LISTEN https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/305-can-you-fall-in-love-with-ai/id1458140859?i=1000751176753

03/08/2026

Why is the divorce rate approximately 85% for Love is Blind matches? Thank you for the stats! Check out my theories below as a relationship expert and couples therapist with over 25 years experience.

⚫️ Emotional intensity does not equal real compatibility. The pod environment, fast-tracks deep conversations, but it skips everyday and values-based compatibility..
⚫️ The bubble effect. Participants bond in an artificial, high-pressure setting that disappears once real life begins.
⚫️ Chemistry and attraction issues. Science still cannot predict attraction and chemistry which we know is very important and absolutely will be a non-starter for most relationships. The emotional connection does not always translate once people actually see each other and are physically in each other‘s personal space.
⚫️ Attachment triggers. Going from strangers to marriage in weeks doesn’t allow attachment patterns or red flags to fully surface. once normal stressors appear such as work, family, finances, anxious, and avoidant patterns often activate without the solid foundation to navigate them.
⚫️ Reality versus fantasy. The emotional connection formed without seeing each other creates idealized projections and fantasy.
public pressure. Mirroring on TV you can make couples push forward even when doubts are there.
⚫️ Sudden fame and social media. Post show attention can shift priorities and create new stressors in the relationship.

✨ The big takeaway is that emotional vulnerability can speed up connection, but healthy relationships still need mutual attraction, time to slowly build a foundation, a shared view of reality, consistent behavior, good communication skills, and each partner having integrity to grow!

03/05/2026

As a therapist, I see this specific dynamic quite often and unfortunately it’s one of the most painful ‘end-stage’ patterns a couple can hit." Read more of my commentary about "burned out pursuer" partners on HuffPost Relationships

🔗https://www.huffpost.com/entry/burned-out-pursuer-relationship_l_698361d1e4b0926afe69c96d?

This dynamic is subtle but dangerous — and hard to recover from.

02/24/2026

🧨If you are the daughter of a narcissistic mother, than this upcoming FREE online event is for you! I'm one of several experts being interviewed. I'll be talking about the impact of a narcissistic mother on your romantic relationships. You won't want to miss it! This event starts March 5th. 🔗SIGN UP HERE https://courses.laurakconnell.com/a/2148229511/YP2t6JKU

02/12/2026

"In a multitude of ways, travel recreates the conditions of early dating such as curiosity, intrigue, attention, and emotional availability...” Read more commentary from me and other experts on Fodor's Travel about how travel and vacations can make crank up the heat on physical intimacy for couples.

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Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

01/23/2026

It was great to hear an enlightening talk today on the topic of "love addiction" and have the opportunity to connect with an expert in the field, Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D. Check out her fantastic book "Courageous Love: A couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal." Thank you to Meadows Behavioral Healthcare for hosting this event.

12/16/2025

I spoke with USA TODAY about the sad toll addiction and mental health can take on a family (as in the case of the Reiner family).

A mother and father dead. A son arrested. A nation in shock. What happens when a family experiences the unimaginable? See link below ⬇️
bit.ly/4ajJpCc