The 5 Most Common Baiting Strategies Narcissists Use

n this episode of Help: I Have a Narcissist in My Life, licensed counselor Laurel Slade Wagoner reveals the five most common baiting strategies narcissists use to control, confuse, and exhaust the people in their lives — and how you can break free. If you've ever felt manipulated, guilt-tripped, or emotionally drained by someone who twists every situation back on you, this episode will help you: ✅ Recognize narcissistic baiting tactics ✅ Learn biblical, practical ways to resist their manipulation ✅ Find peace and clarity in toxic relationships Through scripture-based wisdom and real-life examples, Laurel explains how to stay calm, set boundaries, and stop taking the narcissist's bait — so you can walk in freedom and emotional strength again. 💡 What You'll Learn The 5 narcissist traps that keep you stuck How to respond when they provoke, guilt-trip, or blame you Why staying silent or disengaging is often your strongest defense How to replace fear, obligation, and guilt with godly love and discernment 🕊️ About This Podcast "Help: I Have a Narcissist in My Life" is a faith-based podcast that helps you understand, heal from, and overcome narcissistic abuse through biblical truth, emotional awareness, and professional counseling insight. 🙏 Connect with Laurel Slade Wagoner 🌐 Website: slade-waggonercounselingservices.com 📚 Books: Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy | Don't Let Their Crazy Make Your Kids Crazy: https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-your-kids-crazy 📧 Email: lslade4@verizon.net 📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned Matthew 10:16 — "Be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves." Proverbs 26:4 — "Do not answer a fool according to his folly." Isaiah 26:3 — "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast." ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:20 – What is narcissistic baiting? 03:15 – Bait #1 – They Provoke You to React 06:00 – Bait #2 – They Shift Responsibility 09:00 – Bait #3 – They Make You Chase Them 12:15 – Bait #4 – They Fish for Compliments 15:30 – Bait #5 – They Push You Away (Then Play Victim) 18:45 – How to Resist the Bait Biblically 20:00 – Final Prayer & Encouragement ❤️ If this episode helped you… 👉 Subscribe for more encouragement on overcoming narcissistic abuse 👉 Share this episode with someone who needs hope and clarity.