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Shoutout HTX Magazine Feature: Shannon Savoy
We had the good fortune of connecting with Shannon Savoy and we’ve shared our conversation & interview below.
Hi Shannon, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Why did I start this business? To help others understand that if I can make it out, so can they. If I can not only live but thrive after abuse, they can too. Even as I went through domestic abuse, I knew then that I would do whatever I could to help others that are in abuse. I also help those who are out of abuse, because the abuse & the implications do not stop once the victim leaves. So we formulate effective strategies through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, support groups.I am a survivor of domestic violence (interpersonal violence). I am also a survivor of narcissistic family enmeshment, sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. These experiences help me to understand firsthand how damaging narcissistic abuse can be. I am able to truly relate on every level with survivors.
-Narcissist abuse affects over 158 million people.
-1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the US have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
-Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year.
(Source: https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/)With such high numbers, I believe we should be discussing abuse & prevention much more. Abuse affects all socioeconomic demographics, cultures, races, and places. My goal is to educate and help those who are in these situations to get out safely.
What sets Narc Free Living apart is that I take a holistic coaching approach to overcome abuse. Along with my client’s therapist, I help them formulate their healing team (A-Team). We address the psychological, emotional, physical, financial, sexual, and spiritual aspects of abuse. I help them through rumination, stuck points, isolation, and the pain of abuse.
Check out the rest of the article here!
About Shoutout HTX
Every day we ask our contributors and interviewees questions designed to spark meaningful conversations. We ask questions about life, work, love, parenting, finances, and more. Questions like how you think about risk-taking, work-life balance, or online dating. We ask entrepreneurs why they started their business and we ask artists what their work is inspired by.
We think meaningful conversations are at the heart of community building. We also think every voice matters and that these conversations shouldn’t be led by billionaires, media elites, or celebrities. We feel it’s far more relevant to hear from the folks who make up the fabric of our communities – small business owners, mom-and-pops, and independent artists and creatives.
Shoutout HTX is part of the Los Angeles-based Voyage Group of Magazines and our flagship publication, VoyageLA was started in 2015. Since then we’ve grown to almost a dozen cities, generated millions of page views, and helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and creatives share their stories. Along the way we’ve built a vibrant and highly engaged community and Shoutout is about giving that community an opportunity to go beyond stories. By focusing on topics that are relevant to almost everyone we hope to inspire important conversations within the community and do so in a way that puts artists, creatives, and local businesses at the center of these conversations.
Our mission is to help change the way people spend money. We want people to spend more of their money with mom-and-pops, small businesses, independent artists, and creatives. We think one of the most powerful ways to do that is by putting small business owners and creatives at the center of discussions designed to spark conversation within the community.
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Saved =/ Soft Signature Tee
Are you ready to order the Saved =/ Soft Sweatshirt or Tee? Rep your faith but let people know you are not to be played with. We ARE about our Father’s business! I’ve been wearing this on my YouTube live stream for a minute & due to demand, we’re making it available to you as well!
Check out the video where I am rocking the Saved But NOT Soft sweatshirt. Product details are below. This video is an added bonus: Do narcissists get away with what they do? Absolutely not! God WILL avenge His children. Believe that!
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19
Product Details:
Tee
- Brand: Bella Canvas SoftStyle Fitted Unisex Tee
- 100% pre-shrunk cotton
- Fabric Weight: 5.0 oz (mid-weight)
- Double-stitched seams at shoulder, sleeve, collar, and waist
- Special Note: Please air dry for longer wear.
- Imported; designed, processed, and printed Houston, TX
- S, M, L, XL
- SKU: 6002
Sweatshirt
Ok, this is for SERIOUS Christ Followers ONLY! 🙂 Being a follower of Christ sometimes means we flip tables over! We walk boldly and stand on the Word of God! If you are saved, but a true WARRIOR, this tee is for you. WHO SAID THAT SAVED MEANS SOFT?!
- Brand: Hanes P170 Ecosmart Hooded Sweatshirt (Tee available too!)
- Gold vinyl with the Narc Free Living logo
- 7.8 oz., 50/50 cotton/polyester
- Made with up to 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- Patented, low-pill, high-stitch density PrintPro XP fleece
- Dyed-to-match drawcord
- Coverstitched armholes and waistband
- Front pouch pocket
- Rib waistband and cuffs
- Tag-free neck label
- Imported; designed, processed in Houston, TX
https://narcfreeliving.com/product/saved-soft-signature-sweatshirt/
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Narc Tales: Lessons Learned From The Tinder Swindler
Whether you’ve seen the documentary or not, if you’ve been impacted by a narcissist, you can relate on some level to this topic. What are the signs of a con artist? What are the red flags? What should you do when those red flags present themselves? We can’t wait to converse with the community about this documentary!
Join us here on Tuesday, March 1st, @ 7 PM CST!
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Let’s Keep it Real Conference 2022: Clarity Ahead
We are BACK at it again!!
Get your tickets for the “Let’s Keep it Real Conference 2022: Clarity Ahead”!
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President’s Day, Mon., Feb. 21, 2022 10a-630pm EST
(7) Live, uniquely curated panel discussions • Spiritual • Mental Health • Wellness • Finance • Business • Social Justice • Relationships!
Our Relationship Panel will feature our coauthors for “Volume II” of our anthology series called, Money TALK$: Uncut Convos With Power Couples About Love, Money & Entrepreneurship Volume II!
5..4..3..2..1.. Lets’s goooo, Are YALL ready for 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 level up?”
Did you miss our 𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 8-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 last February & March? We are baaaaaack!!
And ready to 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏!
𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 is on display this month!! Just catch a glimpse of our incredible speakers for the 2𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 “𝑳𝒆𝒕‘𝒔 𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝑰𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 2022: 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅“.
𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑴𝑶𝑫𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑺!!
• 50+ 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳𝑳𝒀 AND 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 to include the 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒎, 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒂 and even 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂!!
• 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔
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Do 𝐍𝐎𝐓 miss this unique experience to 𝒃𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅, 𝒃𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏!!! Register & support!
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Here’s the anthology link on Amazon! Order your copy today!
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Surviving The Narcissistic Breakup!
Here are some tips from this week’s newsletter to help you through a breakup. Remember, this is about you, your journey back to God & your purpose.View the newsletter here:I sincerely encourage you to LOVE ♥ on YOURSELF! ♥- Buy yourself flowers 💐and if you are up to it, send them to yourself!
- Take a walk in the park (if it’s not too cold, or bundle up) 👟
- Have a date with God 🍝
- Journal – Here are a few writing prompts:
- I feel loved when _________
- Five ways that I can show love to myself:
- Love is ___________
- Remind yourself that you are fearfully & wonderfully made 🤞🏽
- Take a break from social media (especially on days like such)🔌
- Listen to music & dance like no one is watching 💃🏾
- Treat yourself to a movie & dinner or invite friends (You are great company, don’t you know?)❤️
- Do something you love to do (that is healthy), but have not done it in a while. 🤔
- Write your inner child a love letter 💌
- Look into the mirror and say 1-3 positive affirmations!
- I deserve a peaceful and loving life.
- Today, and every day, I choose joy.
- I am proud of myself.
Watch this video for prayer, support, practical & spiritual tips on surviving and thriving after the breakup.
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Is My Mother A Narcissist? The Pitfalls & How To Overcome!
What are the signs of a narcissistic mother or mother-in-law? What does this mean for her children? What are the roles that narcissistic parents assign to their children? How do you honor her? Let’s get into it -Midday Chats on Clubhouse- Thursday, March 3, 2022, @ 1 pm CST!
Tune in here!
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The Signs Of Narcissistic Jezebel Pimps In The Pulpit
What are the signs of a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Narcissistic Jezebel’s have infiltrated the 4-wall church. Do you know the signs of a pimp in the pulpit? How do you armor up? Listen in! Let’s get into it -Midday Chats on Clubhouse- Thursday, February 24, 2022, @ 1 pm CST!
Next week, tune in here!
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The Tinder Swindler & Narcissistic Romance Scams!
Let’s discuss the Tinder Swindler!
Who is Simon Leviev?
How did he scam women out of millions of dollars?
What are practical tips for dating and online dating?
Why are narc sympathizers dangerous?
What are the lessons learned??
Narcissists are scammers, con artists, emotional & financial manipulators. If you have been scammed or duped, you are in good company.
“The Tinder Swindler” is the story of Cecilie Fjellhøy, Ayleen Koeleman, and Pernilla Sjoholm as they tell their stories of dating a supposed “billionaire’s son” on Tinder. They swiped right and got much more than they bargained for. The documentary sets out to track down Shimon Hayut, (who goes by the alias Simon Leviev). Cecilie, Ayleen, & Pernilla were allegedly “scammed” into lending Hayut money, which led to millions of dollars in debt.
Most people that are taken advantage of do not realize the person is likely a narcissist and qualify for a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). In biblical terms, this is a Jezebel demonic spirit (amongst many, many others).
What is a narcissist?
- A narcissist is someone who lacks empathy and has a seared conscience.
- Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
- They have an innate belief that they’re special & unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions.
- Narcissists are highly envious and jealous of others or believe that others are envious of them.
- Demonstrate arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes.
- They live in a fantasy world of grandiose fantasies and take advantage of people to accomplish their goals.
- They have persuasive patterns of abuse and manipulating others.
- Narcissists have an inflated sense of importance.
- They have a deep need for excessive attention and admiration (narcissistic supply).
- Has a pattern & trail of troubled, failed relationships.
Of course, we do not diagnose but we do discern!
• Netflix’s documentary “The Tinder Swindler” is about a man accused of scamming women into debt.
• The women tracked down the Tinder user who they say tricked them out of millions of dollars.
• Now, the three women set up a GoFundMe to raise over $800,000 for their debts.
If you have been scammed by a narcissistic sociopath or psychopath, know that you are not alone!
Have you checked out The Tinder Swindler? What are your thoughts?
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Thank you to these brave women for coming forth and sharing their stories to help others. The shame, embarrassment, and guilt of abuse are not yours to bear!
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The Parenting 411 with Carol Muleta! Podcast Interview On Narcissism
Narc Free Living teamed up with Parenting 411, Carol Muleta to discuss Narcissism; tips for parents and Children! Carol’s mission is to tune in not only to what’s on the minds of parents and caregivers today but to look ahead and bring valuable information they had no idea they needed. Parenting 411 does the research, find the experts, and test/validate/analyze all information received. Only then do they deliver it for thoughtful consideration to their followers!
We were grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a brilliant mind and compassionate soul!
Shannon Savoy knows a thing or two about narcissism. She is a narcissist abuse survivor and has dedicated her life’s work to helping others overcome this trauma as well. As the founder of Narc Free Living, she helps people break the chains of narcissist abuse. We examine the impact exposure to narcissism in childhood can have on relationships later in life. Shannon offers tips for recognizing it and establishing protective boundaries to neutralize and/or eliminate narcissists from your life.
Guest: Shannon Savoy, Narcissist Abuse Life Coach & Founder, Narc Free Living
Tune in for the full episode!
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Religious Narcissists: Recognize Jezebel & War Up!
How do you discern a religious, spiritual, or communal narcissist? What should the 4-wall church do in response? What are our God-given strategies? What are the signs? Let’s discuss it on Clubhouse, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, @ 7 pm CST!
Join the conversation on Clubhouse HERE!
