In this episode of Beyond Our Stories, we sit down with Jessica Pressler, therapist, author and creator of The Traitor Within, to explore why we sometimes ignore our instincts, repeat painful relationship patterns and struggle to trust ourselves, even when something doesn't feel right.

Jessica shares something deeply personal: despite years of helping others understand unhealthy relationships, she found herself caught in the same patterns again and again. It wasn't until she stepped away and began looking inward that she discovered what she calls the traitor within, a part of ourselves that once helped protect us but may now be holding us back.

Our conversation also turns to I Love You My Narcissist. Drawing on her professional knowledge and personal experiences, Jessica reflects on the movie's portrayal of narcissistic manipulation, why leaving an unhealthy relationship can be so difficult, and why we should never assume that someone who stays simply doesn't know better.

If you'd like to experience the movie behind this conversation, I Love You My Narcissist is available on AlefCine Stream.

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