Emotional Abuse Experiences Episodes

Brandon talks with Andrea Dunlop ( Author & Podcast Host) about her podcast 'Nobody Should Believe Me' and her personal experience with Munchausen by Proxy. We discuss the different types of factitious disorder, the comorbidity of narcissism, validating survivors of abuse, kernels of truth, lies, blame, gaslighting, family dynamics, cognitive dissonance, mourning the living, and much more. ***TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses graphic descriptions of child abuse, including the death of a ...

Lucy lived in a religious bubble and met her future husband when she was 13. She learned that anything could be worked out with enough prayer, that people could change if you gave them enough time, and that her body was for her husband. It was a recipe for 22 years of emotional abuse until she finally had enough. It's a story of religious beliefs, neglect, fighting dirty, hoovering, and healing. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at n...

All Ronda ever wanted was to feel unconditional love. But unfortunately for Ronda, unconditional love was not being distributed in their dysfunctional household ruled by the abusive, Mr. Right. It’s a story of invalidation, intimidation, identity, self worth, lgbtq+, rage, moving goal posts, control, voicelessness, nitpicking, physical abuse, and trust. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com Thank you to ...

Annie fell head over heels in love with a 'regular' guy. But this man was anything but regular. Very quickly, Annie became subservient to his needs, as her ex-partner masterfully used competition, his hearing impairment, and triangulation as his main tactics to manipulate her. It’s a story of weaponizing disabilities, being chosen, guilt, obligation, sowing the seeds of doubt, minimization, justification, shame, expectations, blame shifting, gaslighting, control, sexual abuse, trauma, dehumaniz...

Buttercup's husband gave her the one thing she always wanted, to feel seen and understood. And once he had Buttercup hooked on his LOVE, her husband began a vicious cycle of infidelity and psychological abuse. It’s a story of codependency, empty apologies, entitlement, gaslighting, physical abuse, hypocrisy, blaming, nitpicking, projection, control, possession, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode has a a graphic description of physical abuse and sexual coercion. *** If you want ...

Harley's mom always knew what was best for her. If Harley ever disagreed with her, no matter how respectfully or meekly, her mom would always claim it as a mistreatment of her. For 20+ years, Harley lived in a world of gaslighting, but she didn't even know that gaslighting existed. However, with some help from her godfather, Pink, a stranger named Grace, and the existence of Kate McKinnon, Harley eventually saw through her mother's facade and was finally able to break away. It's a story of enme...

Brandon talks with Tracy Malone (Author & International Educator) about processing the emotions behind the idealization, devaluation, and discard phases of abuse.

Rhea was raised and betrayed by her narcissistic father. It’s a story of dark family secrets, conditional affection, witnessing abuse, perfectionism, infidelity, and survival mode. Plus they discuss, people pleasing, anxiety, vanity, neglect, child sexual abuse, intimidation, internalized rage, physical abuse, divorce, infidelity, panic attacks, minimization, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Graphic descriptions of physical and child sexual abuse are discussed in this episode. *** If you ...

Lemon thought she found 'acceptance' when she got into a relationship with the man of her dreams. But unfortunately for Lemon, there was a power imbalance right from the start and Lemon endured 10 years of emotional abuse. It's a story of a future faking, scapegoats, self love, button pushing, self defense, isolation, believing the lies you’re told, coping mechanisms, gaslighting, put downs, moving too fast, mask slipping, physical abuse, suicidal ideation, healing, self worth, faith, blaming, c...

Brandon talks with Elle about her toxic relationship with a paranoid controlling abuser. It’s a story of insecurities, conforming, sexual coercion, responsibility deficit disorder, recognizing patterns, and post separation abuse. Elle fell hard for her partner, quickly became pregnant, and that's when his controlling behavior ramped up for good. Plus they discuss, believing the lies you're told, devaluation, gaslighting, alcoholism, rage, changing manipulation tactics, enabling families, narciss...

Brandon talks with Clementine about her abusive relationship with an altruistic narcissist. It’s a story of neurodivergency, sexual assault, infidelity, making yourself small, hoovering, and financial abuse. Clementine was a cancer survivor who fell in love with a cancer organization leader, only to find out that he was nothing like the altruistic person he portrayed in public. Plus they discuss, attachment disorders, depersonalization, compartmentalization, guilt, breadcrumbs, the discard, futu...

Brandon talks with Mercedes about her toxic marriage to a controlling manipulative narcissist. It’s a story of competency, self-worth, financial abuse, stalking, and post-separation abuse. It took Mercedes a while to realize that she was living in a prison and that almost every abuse tactic was being used to control her. From gaslighting to brainwashing, nitpicking, name-calling, projection, accusations, blame-shifting, fear, obligation, minimizing, threats, intimidation, physical abuse, and fut...

Brandon interviews two victims of one abuser, Laverne & Shirley. In part two, Shirley discusses her toxic relationship with a charismatic con man. It’s a story of facades, fear, disguising infidelity, personal terrorism, and shame. Shirley was being used until she couldn't be used anymore. Her story is heartbreaking, yet fascinating. Plus, we hear Laverne's perspective and feelings throughout the whole episode. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send u...

Brandon interviews two victims of one abuser, Laverne & Shirley. In part one, Laverne discusses her marriage to a conflict-creating narcissist. It’s a story of lies, cognitive dissonance, infidelity, financial abuse, post-separation abuse, and parental alienation. Plus, we hear Shirley's perspective as the new girlfriend and part-time care giver to Laverne's children. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com...

Brandon talks with Beatrix about her toxic relationship with a trust bombing abuser. It's a story of arrested development, abuse tactics, escape plans, & post-separation abuse. Beatrix was a single mom who was tired of struggling when she thought she met the man of her dreams. Beatrix's ex was former military. He was someone who seemed responsible. Someone that looked the part of a good partner and stepdad, but that was all a facade. . Come listen to Beatrix's story where they also discuss, gene...

Brandon talks with Ross Rosenberg (Psychotherapist & Author) about the human magnet syndrome, self-love deficit disorder, trauma, addiction, narcissism, and his life. They also dive into Brandon's codependency aka self-love deficit, only to uncover his issues revolving around security, love, and loneliness. Ross Rosenberg's website can be found here. Ross Rosenberg's Youtube Video 'When You Unmask a Covert Narcissist, RUN, But Quietly!' can be found here. Ross Rosenberg's Youtube Channel can be...

Brandon talks with Henrietta about her manipulative narcissistic mother. It’s a story of generational trauma, scapegoats, parental alienation, & the cult of family.

Brandon talks with Jean about her marriage to a psychologically abusive covert narcissist. It’s a story of Jekyll & Hyde, underlying motivations, sowing the seeds of doubt, divorce, and using children as pawns. If you are dealing with divorce, you need to listen to this episode as Jean has a plethora of good tips and advice. Plus Jean and Brandon talk about, gaslighting, smear campaigns, trauma, OCD, subtle abuse, postpartum depression, health issues, hospice, hair loss, rage, uneven playing fie...

Brandon talks with Larisa about her toxic relationship with an entitled narcissistic abuser. It’s a story of addiction, isolation, intimidation, sexual coercion, and self defense. Plus they discuss, child sexual abuse, control, gaslighting, smear campaigns, projection, insecurities, loneliness, love bombing, jealousy, low self esteem, zero accountability, rage, generational trauma, and more. BONUS - Follow up with Quinn (former guest) at the end of the episode. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode...

Brandon talks with Ethan about his toxic relationship with an emotional vampire. It’s a story of isolation, the fog, triangulation, infidelity, and invisible illnesses. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, walking on eggshells, rage, being overwhelmed, trust building, temper tantrums, platonic polyamory, bullying disguised as social justice, blame shifting, lying, no empathy, and much more. This episode was recorded in 2019 and was unedited in our bonus episodes until now. Stay tuned to the end as Br...

Brandon talks with Marie about her toxic relationship with a deceptive self serving narcissist. It’s a story of being seen, motivations, being a placeholder, lies, and confusing clarifications. Plus they discuss, Marie's 18 year marriage (involved physical abuse) with an overt narcissist, stonewalling, double lives, triangulation, the authentic self, and much more. *** Trigger Warning - Marie briefly mentions physical abuse when discussing her first marriage. *** If you want to be a guest on ou...

Brandon talks with Canva about her toxic relationship with a smear campaigning abuser. It’s a story of defensive abuse, gaslighting, recording conversations, and taking zero responsibility. Plus they discuss, minimization, infidelity, physical abuse, blame shifting, rage, stealing, victim playing, restraining orders, custody, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Physical abuse is discussed in this episode. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us...

Brandon talks with Storm about the distorted reality of her narcissistic mother. It’s a story of doubt sowing, identity issues, being used, and realizing you’re in the twilight zone. When Storm finally sees her mom for who she truly is, it becomes a fascinating look at her psychology in one fell swoop. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, justification, minimization, rationalization, kernels of truth, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - We do discuss a suicide attempt in this episode. *** If you wa...

Brandon talks with Kevin about his long distance relationship with a deceitful abuser. It’s a story of future faking, emotional manipulation, walking on eggshells, isolation, and infidelity. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, suicide threats, rage, blame shifting, control, nitpicking, withholding, stonewalling, feeling seen, lies, victim playing, support systems, and much more. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gm...