Family Abuse Podcasts Episodes

Chad talks with Saarah about being raised in a dysfunctional home and her six year abusive relationship with her controlling husband. From devaluation, to proactive discrediting, to gaslighting, to the loss of her identity.....Saarah endured it all and more. But fortunately, Saarah has made it out to the other side of her healing process and is quite the inspiration for us all. **** Come join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse **** Special Guest: Saarah. Sup...

Chad talks with Rachel about her confusing toxic relationship with a narcissist who helped her get sober and then almost drove her back to her addiction issues. They discuss this ultimate trust building event, and then the devaluation/boundary testing that followed. Plus, they touch on the subjects of attachment, trickle truthing, sobriety, supply, divine intervention, and so much more. **** You can find Rachel on Instagram @wholehumanheart to find out more about addiction and recovery **** Our ...

Chad talks with Diamond about growing up in a dysfunctional family with an emotionally disturbed brother and an abusive mother. Diamond's mother used sarcasm and mocking as a way to implant negative beliefs to destroy Diamond from the inside out. This episode discusses parentification, addiction, self-doubt, trust, proactive discrediting, and much more. Plus, there's even a middle of the night escape story. Diamond has made it through to the other side, and her resiliency is quite inspiring. ***...

Chad talks with Alex about the 15 years of devaluation he endured at the hands of his narcissistic ex-wife. While Alex was the best family man he could be, his ex-wife exploited his love of family to devalue and control him every way. Alex's story is equal parts unbelievable, yet very relatable at its core. Special Guest: Alex. Support Narcissist Apocalypse

Chad talks to Jenny about being raised by her overbearing father, who saw her as the holy grail of narcissistic supply. They touch on the subjects of addiction, perfectionism, feeling responsible for other people's feelings, mirroring, walking on eggshells, enmeshment, nitpicking, EMDR Therapy, and so much more. Even if you're not a child of a narcissist, you'll find many things you can learn from in this episode. * Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse * Sp...

Chad talks with Julie about her back-to-back narcissistic relationships and growing up with a narcissistic mother. It's an interesting conversation as Julie's done a lot of work on herself to get to where she is today. She's strong, resilient, and a good role model for all of us. Prepare to feel empowered. *Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Special Guest: Julie. Support Narcissist Apocalypse

Chad talks with Chantel about growing up with a narcissistic mother and her struggle with perfectionism.

Chad talks with Allie about growing up with a narcissistic father, parentification, and the loss of her identity. Plus, they experiment with some art therapy and talk themselves through their validation issues while they draw. It's an experimental episode that digs a little deeper as they discuss their insecurities, slowing down, and the need to embrace failure. If you're into this kinda stuff, it's a fun episode. Special Guest: Allie. Support Narcissist Apocalypse

Chad talks with Leyla about her physically abusive marriage to a narcissistic police officer and the power he wielded over her due to his authority in society. It's a scary story that resembles something you'd only see in the movies.

Chad talks to Paige about growing up with a covert narcissist mother and having no support system to rely upon. At one point, Paige found herself sleeping in her car with nowhere to go, but through her inner strength, she persevered. Paige is now on the healing side of her experience and has done it all on her own. She should be very proud of herself, and she's a real inspiration for those of us that were raised in narcissistic households. Special Guest: Paige. Support Narcissist Apocalypse

Chad talks with Lexie about being adopted by a narcissistic mother and her life as the primary scapegoat amongst her ten siblings. It's a real testament to Lexie's strength/faith that she's on the other side of her healing process and doing quite well. It's a sad story but a fun conversation, as they also discuss the Twilight films of all things. Oh, and Chad gets enlightened by her too. It really is a great episode. Special Guest: Lexie. Support Narcissist Apocalypse

Chad talks with David about being raised by a physically/mentally abusive narcissistic father and his own identity struggles as an adult. David's story is one of perseverance and strength as the many offshoots from his upbringing made his adult life very challenging. For most people, it's challenging to understand how someone might not have a sense of who they are or what they even like, but if you listen to David's story, you'll finally understand how this can happen. *Trigger Warning* Sexual A...

Chad talks to Sofia about going No Contact with her narcissistic mother and sister. Plus, they discuss somatic healing, the benefit of creating physical distance, how no contact isn't for everyone, the sadness of our family realities, and much, much, more. It sounds depressing, but it's actually a fun episode with lots of laughs, as Sofia goes from guest to host towards the end. Oh, and even Alanis Morissette is discussed in this episode. It's got everything. Special Guest: Sofia. Support Narc...

The new Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast trailer. Narcissist Apocalypse is a podcast that gives a voice to survivors of relationships and family abuse. We've had 400+ guests that have shared their story to help affirm that your feelings are valid, that you're not alone, and that everything you're experiencing is a normal response to horrifying circumstances. Picture a community center basement with rows of fold up chairs and a table at the back - laden with coffee and donuts, where every week, a n...