Why Narcissists Use Secrets to Avoid Intimacy
Why Narcissists Use Secrets to Avoid Intimacy  
Podcast: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Published On: Mon Oct 13 2025
Description: Ever feel like your relationship was the most intoxicating connection of your life—only to discover shocking lies and betrayal later?This week, intimacy expert Gary Katz reveals how narcissists protect themselves by keeping secrets, building false connections, and manipulating trust.Podcast Extra Exclusive InterviewFind the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here.More About the Podcast Extra Interview🔹 Think your relationship is missing intimacy, but not sure why? In this members-only bonus, Katz shares practical tools to reignite connection, repair conflict, and restore closeness.👉 Get immediate access to this extended interviewMORE ABOUT GARY KATZ:Center for Intimacy RecoveryGARY KATZ, M.S.W., C.S.A.T., C.P.T.T. is a psychotherapist and founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery in New York.Submit your question to be answered on air here!ResourcesReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching appThe Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resourcesFirst Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital courseToxic-Free Relationship Club: Live coaching & community supportFollow Dr. Kerry!YoutubeInstagramTikTokFacebookKerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist & author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. As an Amazon affiliate, commission is earned from qualifying purchases.This podcast/video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy, counseling, or professional mental health advice. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or your local emergency number.