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Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast

Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse abuse, and relational trauma. Our guests share their stories of abuse survival, providing a source of validation, education, inspiration, and hope for those going through similar experiences. Join us and discover how you, too, can overcome the narcissist apocalypse. Let's spread domestic violence awareness.

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Why It Feels Impossible to Leave: The Guilt That Keeps You There
March 23, 2026

Why It Feels Impossible to Leave: The Guilt That Keeps You There

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we talk about the kind of guilt that keeps people stuck in abusive relationships. This is the guilt that builds slowly. You start feeling responsible for their emotions. Then their re...

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Debrief | Control Disguised as Care, Moving Goalposts, and the Need for Approval in Helena’s Story
March 22, 2026

Debrief | Control Disguised as Care, Moving Goalposts, and the Need f…

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse , Brandon Chadwick does an educational follow-up to Helena’s survivor story, breaking down the core dynamics that shaped her abusive relationship. What began as listening, validation, ...

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Helena & The Abuse Disguised as Care
March 21, 2026

Helena & The Abuse Disguised as Care

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse , Helena shares her story of growing up in chaos, surviving one visibly abusive marriage, and then entering another relationship that did not look abusive at first because everything w...

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Reviews

I’m here for it

"Thank you for the way you put your shows together. The information and people’s stories are my favorite. I wish I could share the crazy story of my husbands ex and current narc, but me and my husband…"

Aug. 19, 2024 · Kelshyp

First Impression: Best Show truly illuminating

"I just found this show, long time listener of other podcasts on narcissism, and survivor of a narcissistic relationship. The world we live in can be a difficult place, life’s troubles can take us to …"

Sept. 22, 2024 · movingtarget001

Love this one

"I have been in 2 different relationships that were abuse and I also watched my birth mother get be abused by my father till the age 8-9 years old - listening to this podcast has really got me thinkin…"

Nov. 12, 2024 · resilience25

Semaphore Girl

"Wonderful podcast. Informative and help to listen to other people’s stories."

Nov. 28, 2024 · Semaphore Girl!

Addicted

"I'm totally addicted to this podcast. The stories are crazy and so fascinating. Brandon is very upbeat and a great host."

March 16, 2025 · Bella22429

Amazing and informative

"What an amazing podcast series that is so validating for anyone who has experienced narcissistic abuse I admire all the guests for sharing their stories so courageously. I just listened to the episod…"

May 13, 2025 · AsiyeY

Validating and healing for abuse survivors

"I am addicted to this poscast. Chad does a great job of letting survivors tell their story with just the right amount of sensitive interjection to draw out important aspects of the story. Even though…"

May 20, 2025 · littleskittle79

I feel seen

"Hearing other people’s stories is helping me recognize and process all the abuse I went through with a narcissist parent who groomed their golden child to be one as well.As the youngest and smallest…"

July 26, 2025 · Laura H is for Hamilton

Recent Blog Posts

Signs You May Be Carrying Your Parents’ Trauma
March 23, 2026

Signs You May Be Carrying Your Parents’ Trauma

Sometimes you react to something more strongly than the situation seems to call for. Sometimes a certain kind of fear has been with you for so long that it feels like part of your personality. Sometimes you carry guilt, tension, or heaviness that ne…

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Feeling Seen: The Psychology of Recognition, Connection, and Control
March 9, 2026

Feeling Seen: The Psychology of Recognition, Connection, and Control

"Feeling seen” is one of the most powerful emotional experiences a person can have. When someone truly understands you — your history, your struggles, your strengths, and the parts of yourself you rarely show others — it can create…

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Growing Up With a Toxic or Abusive Mother: Real Quotes From Daughters
March 4, 2026

Growing Up With a Toxic or Abusive Mother: Real Quotes From Daughters

Real Quotes About Toxic and Abusive MothersIf you're searching for quotes about toxic mothers, you're probably not looking for something poetic. You're looking for something that sounds familiar. Something that matches what you lived through. Many…

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