The Common Ground Podcast
The Common Ground Podcast
Podcast Description
Your Story, Our Conversation, Shared Humanity. We promote unity through personal stories, personal talents and community. Our podcast focuses on topical discussions based on your personal story. We aim to shine a light on people's stories and the lessons they have learned. We are on a mission to build a community that can be a resource for all people. We are more than a podcast - we are building a community and everyone is invited. Come spend some time with us and if you, vibe with us, join our community. We look forward to getting to know you.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and human connection, with episodes like exploring trauma and identity with Dallas Collis and discussing adversity and wellness with Alfredo Zapata, emphasizing the power of individual experiences and shared lessons.
Welcome to The Common Ground Podcast — where hosts John Fletcher and Sydney Curtin share authentic conversations that inspire love, self-love, relationships, vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth.
Each week, we sit down with musicians, life coaches, storytellers, and changemakers to explore powerful stories of healing, connection, and transformation. Our mission is simple: to show that we have more in common than what separates us — and when we focus on that common ground, we can grow, heal, and unite.
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Narcissism doesn’t just show up in one person—it becomes a system. In this episode, Shannon Farrar shares how narcissistic family roles (scapegoat, golden child, enabler) kept her stuck—and how she found freedom through boundaries, evidence-based therapy (EMDR/DBT/brainspotting), and a community that chose dignity over drama. We talk about loving difficult people without losing yourself, protecting kids, and rebuilding safe relationships.
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👥 Guest:Shannon Farrar — Coach & host of Come Full Circle with Shannon
🌐 Website: fullcirclelifeandhealthcoaching.com (contact & links)
🎙️ Hosts: John Fletcher & Sydney Curtin — The Common Ground Project USA
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Takeaways
- Narcissism is systemic in the home, affecting everyone involved.
- Narcissists can be lovable despite their behaviors.
- Healing from narcissistic abuse is a continuous and non-linear process.
- Setting boundaries is crucial when dealing with narcissists.
- Everyone in a narcissistic family plays a role, whether as a narcissist, enabler, scapegoat, or golden child.
- It is important to seek professional help for healing.
- Self-love is essential in managing relationships with narcissists.
- Trauma often stems from familial relationships and can affect future relationships.
- Recognizing the good in narcissists can aid in forgiveness.
- Healing takes time, effort, and often requires support from others.
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