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Family Abuse Podcasts Episodes

Delve into narratives about abuse within family dynamics, emphasizing the long-lasting impact of familial relationships on survivors.
Caroline & The Sexually Coercive Religious Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, PTSD
Sept. 26, 2022

Caroline & The Sexually Coercive Religious Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, PTSD

Caroline thought she met her Christian Prince Charming, and for 3.5 years, their dating life was near perfect. However, once they were married, Caroline's Christian Prince Charming quickly turned into a sexually coercive boun...
Leighton & The Faux Mormon Predator Dad - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse
Sept. 19, 2022

Leighton & The Faux Mormon Predator Dad - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse

From the moment Leighton was born, her dad used her as either a pawn or a prop for his nefarious needs. Leighton's dad was part grifter, part abuser, part predator, and because of that, Leighton lived her life in constant cha...
The 6 Types of Maternal Narcissists and Common Phrases Narcissistic Mothers Use & Why? - Q&A
Sept. 16, 2022

The 6 Types of Maternal Narcissists and Common Phrases Narcissistic Mothers Use & Why? - Q&A

On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses Dr. Karyl McBride's '6 types of maternal narcissists', the 3 childhood experience types of daughters of narcissistic mothers, and the common phrases narcissistic mothers use and why?
Callie & The Toxic Friendtor - Narcissist Abuse, Toxic Relationship
Aug. 5, 2022

Callie & The Toxic Friendtor - Narcissist Abuse, Toxic Relationship

Brandon talks with Callie about their toxic friendship with a victim playing narcissist in their PHD program. It’s a story of people pleasing, mirroring, ghosting, bread crumbing, and betrayal. Callie became friends with a me...
The Curious Court Case of Domestic Violence Victim Blaming - Q&A With Paige Fox (Lawyer & Advocate)
July 22, 2022

The Curious Court Case of Domestic Violence Victim Blaming - Q&A With Paige Fox (Lawyer & Advocate)

Brandon talks with Paige Fox (Lawyer & Advocate) about her first domestic violence pro bono case, the broken court system, victim blaming, and how to advocate for friends. Plus they discuss, growing up in domestic violence, ...
Henrietta & The Cult of Family - Narcissist Mother, Emotional Abuse, Generational Trauma
July 11, 2022

Henrietta & The Cult of Family - Narcissist Mother, Emotional Abuse, Generational Trauma

Brandon talks with Henrietta about her manipulative narcissistic mother. It’s a story of generational trauma, scapegoats, parental alienation, & the cult of family.
Tatum & The Bullying Church Narcissist - Narcissistic Abuse, Spiritual Abuse
May 30, 2022

Tatum & The Bullying Church Narcissist - Narcissistic Abuse, Spiritual Abuse

Brandon talks with Tatum about her family's experience with a bullying narcissistic church elder. It’s a story of extreme love bombing, gossip as a form of concern, the fog, minimization, and smear campaigns. This may be a fr...
Storm & The Alternate Narcissist Reality - Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse
May 16, 2022

Storm & The Alternate Narcissist Reality - Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse

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 sh...
Nancy & The Controlling Physical Abuser - Domestic Violence, IPV, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse
May 2, 2022

Nancy & The Controlling Physical Abuser - Domestic Violence, IPV, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse

Brandon talks with Nancy about her marriage with a controlling physical abuser. It's a story of gaslighting, defensive abuse, addiction, and smear campaigns. Plus they discuss, sexual abuse, withholding, infidelity, neglect, ...
Shuri & The Bullying Mother - Physical Abuse, Narcissist Abuse, Trauma Eating, Emotional Abuse, BIPOC
April 25, 2022

Shuri & The Bullying Mother - Physical Abuse, Narcissist Abuse, Trauma Eating, Emotional Abuse, BIPOC

Brandon talks with Shuri about the bullying she endured at the hands of her mother. It's a story of physical abuse, emotional eating, medical neglect, and wanting the mother you never had. Plus they discuss, enmeshment, finan...
Chloe & The Narcissistic Rageful Mother - Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse.
April 11, 2022

Chloe & The Narcissistic Rageful Mother - Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse.

Brandon talks with Chloe about being raised by a narcissistic mother who saw Chloe as an extension of herself. It’s a story of rage, being good enough, interfering in relationships, fear, obligation, and guilt. Plus they disc...
The Irrational Beliefs We Learn From Narcissistic Parents & How We Hold Onto Them Subconsciously - Q&A With Debbie Tudor LPC
April 1, 2022

The Irrational Beliefs We Learn From Narcissistic Parents & How We Hold Onto Them Subconsciously - Q&A With Debbie Tudor LPC

Brandon talks with Debbie Tudor (LPC SUPERVISOR) about the irrational beliefs we learn from narcissistic parents and how we hold onto them subconsciously. Plus they discuss, scapegoats, golden children, and take audience ques...
Gazelle & The Entitled Stunted Narcissist - Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Depression
March 28, 2022

Gazelle & The Entitled Stunted Narcissist - Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Depression

Brandon talks with Gazelle about her six year relationship with an entitled emotionally stunted narcissist. It’s a story of caretaking, trauma responses, facades, narcissistic injury, depression, and creating the space to hea...
Narcissistic Mothers, Abandonment, & Forgiveness - Q&A With Diane Danvers Simmons
March 25, 2022

Narcissistic Mothers, Abandonment, & Forgiveness - Q&A With Diane Danvers Simmons

Brandon talks with Diane Danvers Simmons about her memoir 'My Mother Next Door' and the difficulty of working through abandonment issues, forgiveness, and reframing her experience. At the age of 16, Diane's mother moved into ...
Janet, The Abusive Family, & The Predator - Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Narcissist Abuse
March 21, 2022

Janet, The Abusive Family, & The Predator - Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Narcissist Abuse

Brandon talks with Janet about growing up in an abusive household, which eventually led her into the hands of a predator. It’s a story of trauma, addiction, grooming, physical & sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, identity, mani...
Daphne & The Scapegoat Abuser - Domestic Violence, IPV, Emotional Abuse, Narcissist Abuse
March 14, 2022

Daphne & The Scapegoat Abuser - Domestic Violence, IPV, Emotional Abuse, Narcissist Abuse

Brandon talks with Daphne about her toxic relationship with a victim playing abuser. It’s a story of scapegoats, generational trauma, preying on guilt, and postpartum depression. Plus they discuss, infidelity, lying, physical...
Jemma & The Abuse From Crazy Betty  - Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Narcissist Mother.
Feb. 28, 2022

Jemma & The Abuse From Crazy Betty - Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Narcissist Mother.

Brandon talks with Jemma about her scheming narcissistic mother. It’s a story of generational trauma, sexual abuse, running away, manipulation, obligation, and rising above it all. Plus they discuss, guilt, temper tantrums, s...
River & The Disabled Abusive Drummer - Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse
Feb. 21, 2022

River & The Disabled Abusive Drummer - Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse

Brandon talks with River about her toxic relationship with a disabled, charismatic, and manipulative abuser. It’s a story of caretaking, jealousy, guilt, paranoia, and restraining orders. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, love ...
Kendall Ann, The Validating Neurologist, & A Dog Named Ozzy - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, IPV, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse.
Feb. 14, 2022

Kendall Ann, The Validating Neurologist, & A Dog Named Ozzy - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, IPV, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse.

Brandon talks with Kendall Ann about her physically abusive relationship with a psychologically manipulative partner. It's a story of sexual coercion, isolation, family, gaslighting, a very observant neurologist, and a dog wh...
Sibling Abuse, Trauma, Forgiveness, & The Grieving Process - Q&A With Amy B. Chesler (Author & Podcaster)
Feb. 11, 2022

Sibling Abuse, Trauma, Forgiveness, & The Grieving Process - Q&A With Amy B. Chesler (Author & Podcaster)

Brandon talks with Amy B. Chesler (Author & Podcaster) about trauma, forgiveness, and the grieving process due to the sibling abuse she endured and the tragic murder of her mother. Plus they discuss, enmeshment, divorce, lega...
Poncho & The Physically Abusive Spendthrift - Domestic Violence, IPV, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Child Sex Abuse
Feb. 7, 2022

Poncho & The Physically Abusive Spendthrift - Domestic Violence, IPV, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Child Sex Abuse

Brandon talks with Poncho about her physically abusive relationship with an impulsive spendthrift. It's a story of child sex abuse, caretaking, thinking you're the problem, and infidelity. Plus they discuss, ex wives, rage, g...
Divorce, Coparenting, & Narcissistic Abuse - Q&A With Shirin Peykar (LMFT)
Feb. 4, 2022

Divorce, Coparenting, & Narcissistic Abuse - Q&A With Shirin Peykar (LMFT)

On this episode from our archives, Brandon talks with Shirin Peykar (LMFT & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach) about divorce, coparenting, and toxic narcissist abuse. Plus they answer lots of questions sent in by the audience...
Roxy Goes No Contact With Marialand - Narcissist Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, PTSD
Jan. 31, 2022

Roxy Goes No Contact With Marialand - Narcissist Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, PTSD

Brandon talks with Roxy about growing up with a narcissistic mother who was a pathological liar. It's a story of caretaking, trauma, questioning reality, only child guilt, and letting go. Plus they discuss, validation, addict...
Phoenix & The Abusive Cult Member - Narcissistic Abuse, IPV, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence
Jan. 24, 2022

Phoenix & The Abusive Cult Member - Narcissistic Abuse, IPV, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Violence

Brandon talks with Phoenix about her experience as a spiritual cult member and her marriage to a physically abusive husband. It's a story of manipulation, threats, fear, obligation, guilt, and shame in the aftermath of abuse....