From Surviving to Thriving: Reclaiming Your Power After Narcissistic Abuse with Dr. Tina

In this episode of "That's Where I'm At," host Laura welcomes Dr. Tina, a holistic brain health practitioner and survivor-turned-guide specializing in recovery from narcissistic abuse. Dr. Tina received her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and completed postdoctoral fellowships in psychiatric and nutritional epidemiology at Johns Hopkins and Tufts University. Drawing on both neuroscience and medical intuition, she helps sensitive souls address root causes beyond relationships, surroundings, or symptoms.

Together, Laura and Dr. Tina discuss the challenges of toxic relationships, the importance of boundaries, and the path toward self-love. Dr. Tina shares her personal journey of once feeling like a magnet for toxic people, the strategies she developed to reclaim her power, and how those discoveries shaped her 7-Step UPLIFTS Program—a powerful framework to help clients heal from narcissistic abuse and learn to love again.

Throughout the conversation, she offers practical tools such as somatic practices, mindfulness, and energy protection techniques, while Laura reflects on her own healing journey and advocates for women to share their stories. Known as a dynamic speaker who inspires hope in those navigating chronic health challenges and toxic relationships, Dr. Tina brings wisdom, compassion, and encouragement to anyone ready to reclaim their voice and their power.

Key Topics & Timestamps

Dr. Tina’s Personal Journey & Becoming a Practitioner (00:02:33) Dr. Tina shares her experiences with toxic people and how it led her to specialize in this field.

Understanding Boundaries and People-Pleasing (00:03:52) Discussion about the importance of boundaries, people-pleasing, and how these patterns attract toxic individuals.

Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Trauma Release (00:07:14) The role of trauma responses and subconscious work in healing from abuse.

Gray Rock Method & Emotional Detachment (00:10:16) Explanation of the gray rock method and its effectiveness in dealing with narcissists.

Self-Love and Healing Journey (00:13:35) The importance of self-love, inner work, and the ripple effects of personal healing.

Who Should Seek Dr. Tina’s Help (00:39:28) Description of ideal clients and readiness for healing or relationship change.

“Never too late. Why not live the life you want, right?”

“People with a lot of trauma can have very, very thick heart walls. I had a lot.”

“I grew up with narcissists and then I had a narcissist that destroyed my career.”

“I like that idea of celebrating your personal best because I think that’s so important. It really makes me happy to think about where I was and now where I am.”

“I like to tell people, don’t try hard. Try easy. Releasing subconscious barriers is the easiest and fastest way to get to where you want to go.”

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Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re bridges back to yourself.

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