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A doctor’s journey through narcissistic abuse [PODCAST]

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October 4, 2023
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Join Karla Lester, a pediatrician and certified life and weight coach, as she shares her compelling journey from dedicated medical professional to a survivor of narcissistic abuse within the health care system. Karla sheds light on her experiences, the stages of abuse she endured, and the broader impact of narcissistic behavior on health care.

Karla Lester is a pediatrician, certified life and weight coach, and diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is founder, IME Community, and can be reached on Twitter @DrKarlaA, TikTok, Instagram @ime_community, Facebook, and YouTube.

She discusses the KevinMD article, “The epidemic of narcissistic abuse in the medical field.”

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