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Mia Hanks

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Author/Narcissistic Survivor

I am a survivor of narcissistic abuse. I was married to a covert narcissist for 29 years and in 2024 I published an award winning memoir titled Bride-Made. I am passionate about raising awareness of narcissism and helping other victims find their voices and know they are not alone. Narcissism is affecting far too many people today and so many victims are stuck in these relationships due to fear, financial abuse and gaslighting and coercive control. I hope that my story can help others break free and find a life outside of abuse.

Covert Narcissism: Breaking Free After 29 Years (feat. Mia Hanks)
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June 29, 2026

Covert Narcissism: Breaking Free After 29 Years (feat. Mia Hanks)

You don’t always recognize abuse when you’re in it. In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of Travel Time Stories, Shannon and Ann sit down with Mia Hanks, author of the award-winning memoir Bride-Made, to talk about her 29-year marriage to a covert narcissist—and the long, painful journey to understanding what she had been living through. Narcissistic abuse doesn’t always look the way we expect. It can be quiet. Subtle. Confusing. It can make you question your reality, your worth, and...
Guest: Mia Hanks