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The Car: The Narcissist’s Tool for Abuse

A car ride with a narcissist can quickly shift from routine to one of the most dangerous and controlling dynamics in the relationship. In this episode, I’m talking about something I see all the time in my work: how narcissists use driving as a form of coercive control. The car becomes more than just a way to get from one place to another. It becomes a tool for power, manipulation, and fear. If you’ve ever felt anxious, unsafe, or completely stuck during what should be a simple drive, you’re not imagining it. I share the patterns I hear from clients again and again: partners making them late on purpose, driving recklessly, refusing to hand over the keys, or locking the doors to prevent them from getting out. These aren’t accidents. These are tactics. I also walk through real strategies you can use if you’re in this kind of situation. Things like not revealing how important an event is, finding alternate transportation when possible, and staying emotionally neutral when you’re being baited. They’re small steps, but they can help you take back a sense of control when everything else feels chaotic. If any of this sounds familiar, I hope this episode helps you name it, and start finding ways to protect your time, your energy, and your autonomy. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Significance of Driving in Narcissistic Abuse 04:00 Control and Independence in Driving 06:08 Ownership and Control of the Car 10:23 Reckless Driving to Instill Fear 12:22 Creating Fear and Providing Safety 15:06 Verbal and Physical Abuse in the Car 19:55 Limiting Access to a Car 21:21 Identifying Patterns of Abuse 22:53 Strategies to Regain Control 25:56 Concrete Behaviors to Counter Manipulation Links Connect with Dr. Z: https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/ https://www.zgrouptherapy.com/   / dr.z_psychologist     / dr.z_psychologist      / @drjaimezuckerman   Get my FREE breathing exercise here: http://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/newsl... Register for my on demand virtual courses here: http://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/works... Order my workbooks! Find Your Calm / Find Good Habits http://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/books Shop my new Mindfully Messy hoodie here: http://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/apparel 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 With a real, raw, and relatable approach, clinical psychologist and narcissism expert, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, takes a hard look at narcissistic abuse and its devastating effects across relationships of all types. Next Up: Narcissism explores all things narcissism and mental health; educating listeners on the patterns of narcissistic abuse, including gaslighting, love bombing, and coercive control. Listen in each week as we breakdown these toxic behaviors, and offer concrete strategies and actionable steps to help you navigate these toxic relationships. Through in-depth discussions, Q&A’s and expert guests, you will learn the skills and tactics to unravel this web of chaos, helping you to move forward into a healthier, happier and healed life. --- Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist and national expert in narcissistic abuse. She is a highly sought-after relationship coach for those experiencing narcissistic abuse, as well as the sole owner and founder of The Z Group, a private therapy practice specializing in anxiety, depression, and complex relationship dynamics. Dr. Z is the author of two interactive workbooks and host of Next Up: Narcissism, a podcast that tackles the hard questions about narcissistic abuse, relationships, and mental health. She is an accomplished and active media contributor, as well as an influential social media personality in the mental health space. Get my FREE Breathing Exercise here https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/news... Next Up: Narcissism podcast episodes our every Friday https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/podcast To schedule one-on-one coaching or to work with me visit https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/ Check out my on demand workshops https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/work... The Z Group is now accepting patients nationwide (some state exceptions). To schedule a virtual therapy appointment https://www.zgrouptherapy.com/new-pat... My Books Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety https://amzn.to/3Y6b2s9 Find Good Habits: A Workbook for Daily Growth https://amzn.to/4eYWf8V Follow me Instagram @dr.z_psychologist:   / dr.z_psychologist   Facebook @drjaimezuckerman:   / drjaimespinellzuckerman   TikTok @dr.z_psychologist:   / dr.z_psychologist   X @drzpsychologist: https://x.com/DrZPsychologist Pinterest:   / drzpsychologist   My website https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/ Shop my merch https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/apparel