Family Abuse Podcasts Episodes

Brandon talks with Christian Abuse Coach, Natalie Hoffman about faith based abuse, misogyny, toxic churches, and the fear of God. Plus they discuss, smear campaigns, feminism, self advocacy, kernels of truth, sinning, shame/fear based churches, brain programming, and getting out. You can find Natalie Hoffman at https://www.flyingfreenow.com Natalie's podcast is called Flying Free and the episode mentioned on the show can be found here: Part One (episode 105) https://www.flyingfreenow.com/105 P...

Brandon talks with Shay about her toxic marriage to a subtle abuser. It's a story of slow burns, neglect, alcoholism, and infidelity. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, therapy as a smokescreen, respect, private investigators, dismissiveness, surviving, self regulation, caretaking, jealousy, rage loneliness, hiding in long distance, slow escalations, rage, and much more. Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse ...

Chad talks with Maxine about her abusive marriage to a possible psychopath. It's a story of the enlightened conman, disappearing acts, physical abuse, and a flawed court system. Plus they discuss, mirroring, gaslighting, rage disguised as passion, pedestals, the silent treatment, boundary testing, self doubt, codependency, cognitive dissonance, fear of abandonment, hero sex workers, hoovers, court advice, enabling family members, gut feelings, sex addiction, bonding over trauma, animal abuse, pa...

Chad talks with Greg about growing up in a household with an emotionally abusive mother and a physically abusive father. It's a story of shame, guilt, abuse cycles, and going no contact for good. Plus they discuss, scapegoats, gaslighting, yoga, physical abuse, love bombing, extensions of oneself, trust, Nickelodeon, mixed messages, work abuse, coming out, LGBTQ issues, rage, sabotage, being good enough, looking for love, suicide, and much more. Also, there are some sound issues and we apologize...

Chad talks with Willow about her abusive relationship with a malignant narcissist. It's a story of control, isolation, smear campaigns, private investigators, and that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, crazy exes, intermittent reinforcement, word salad, victim playing, jealousy, chronic insecurity, sleep deprivation, abortion, animal neglect, criticism, sexual shaming, guilt, tall tales, kernels of truth, huge lies, a loving family, mindful dating, trust in humanity, sound reactivity, and ...

Chad talks with Lea about her toxic relationship with a leach of a narcissist. It's a story of bonding over trauma, smear campaigns, believing things were your fault, and standing in your truth. Plus they discuss, court, trusting your therapist, isolation, belittling, infidelity accusations, mirroring, future faking, negative/positive statements, minimization, self sabotage, alcoholism, reactive abuse, sexual assault, child rights, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses Sexu...

Chad talks with Shaw about being raised by her narcissistic mother who scapegoated her from birth. It's a story of abandonment, self harm, normalizing chaos, and going no contact for good. Plus they discuss, manipulation, suicide, addiction, gossip, victim playing, fear, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses child sex abuse and suicide. *** Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Patreon for extra content and our brand new live support groups at https:/...

Chad talks with Simon about growing up with an emotionally stunted narcissistic father. It's a story of fear, identity issues, low self everything, and family adoption secrets. Plus they discuss, alcoholism, rage, anger, learned helplessness, adhd, scapegoats, nature vs. nurture, emptiness, parenthood, being good enough, and much more. *** Part of the episode did have microphone issues but they got sorted 1/4 of the way through. Hopefully the noises here and there don't annoy you. *** Domestic ...

Chad talks with Malory about her toxic marriage to a high spectrum narcissist. It's a story of being a fixer, control, facades, and parental alienation of step children. Plus they discuss, victim playing, loneliness, empathy, nitpicking, putdowns disguised as jokes, isolation, generational trauma, gaslighting, and much more. Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Na...

Chad talks with an abuse survivor named Rain about growing up in a dysfunctional family with a narcissistic mother. It's a story of scapegoats, enmeshment, sexual abuse, dealing with death, and persevering through it all. *** Trigger Warning - Discussion of Sexual Abuse and Pedophilia*** Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtb...

Chad talks with Vanessa about growing up in a dysfunctional family and the fears created by her narcissistic father. It's a story of parentification, enmeshment, extreme guilt, anxiety, being good enough, and finding your identity. This episode is a bit unconventional compared to others, as Chad is way more involved than usual. What starts off as story, evolves into a bit of a therapy session of sorts and we uncover a lot of interesting things about how Vanessa is currently living her life. *** ...

Chad talks with Harmony about her 20 year toxic relationship with an abusive police officer. It's a story of victim playing, jealousy, isolation, infidelity, and care taking. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4...

Chad talks with Bernadette about her toxic relationship with a possessive narcissist. It's a story of sexual abuse, superficiality, extreme trauma bond withdrawal, and semantics. *** Trigger Warning - We discuss sexual abuse from a family member and from her partner in this episode. It's a main theme. *** Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook ...

Chad talks with Bailey about her 27 year toxic marriage to a controlling narcissist. It's a story of financial abuse, secrets, taking responsibility, and an amazing daughter. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our direct...

Chad talks with Doug about his multiple long term toxic relationships and generational trauma. It's a story of addiction, codependency, isolation, broken bonds, and doing the hard work in the aftermath. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtu...

Chad talks with Marlena about her 22 year marriage to a toxic narcissist. It's a story of subtle abuse, belief systems, parental alienation, and doing the inner work in the aftermath. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpT...

Chad talks with Amelia about growing up in an abusive household and eventually dating a narcissist who always seemed to have one foot out the door. It's a story of family trauma, people pleasing, self worth, and feeling like you're good enough. **** TRIGGER WARNING - We discuss child sexual abuse in this episode. It's mentioned but there are no details. **** Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: ...

Chad talks with Victoria about being emotionally and physically abused by her controlling father. It's a story of sibling obedience, scapegoating, self esteem. and hope. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse:...

Chad talks with Sable about growing up with a narcissistic mother that liked to pit her children against each other. It's a story of control, scapegoating, sibling dynamics, and finding strength within the dysfunction. **** Trigger Warning - This story does discuss sexual assault, as well as putting the child, born from that assault, up for adoption. It's not graphic but it's mentioned. The relationship with the adopting parents is part of the story. **** Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting ...

Chad talks with Ashley about her narcissistic mother, who neglected her well being as child, so she could live a care free life. It's a story of parentification and the adult realization of how dysfunctional your childhood really was. **** Trigger Warning - This story does discuss sexual abuse **** Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join ou...

Brandon talks with Debbie Tudor about the top 5 questions she gets asked by adult children of narcissistic parents. Debbie Tudor is the author of the healing workbook 'It's Not You, It's Them: 30 Days of Hope and Help for the Adult Child of a Narcissistic Parent', as well as 'Divine Relaxation' which is available on Itunes. Debbie Tudor's Website Can be found at https://rockwall-counseling.com Debbie Tudor's Email Address is info@Rockwall-Counseling.com You can buy Debbie's healing workbook ...

Brandon talks with Debbie Tudor about adult children of narcissistic parents, family roles, and communication strategies. Debbie Tudor is the author of the healing workbook 'It's Not You, It's Them: 30 Days of Hope and Help for the Adult Child of a Narcissistic Parent', as well as 'Divine Relaxation' which is available on Itunes. Debbie Tudor's Website Can be found at https://rockwall-counseling.com Debbie Tudor's Email Address is info@Rockwall-Counseling.com You can buy Debbie's healing wor...

Chad talks with Layza about her 30 year abusive marriage to a raging narcissist and how one of her adult children has become just as abusive toward her in the aftermath. It's a story about getting married too young, becoming isolated, parental alienation, and feeling like you're trapped. Layza has been through hell and back, but fortunately, she's still alive and healing. *** Trigger Warning - Graphic Language & Descriptions of Graphic Physical Violence are Used in This Episode. *** Join our Pa...

Brandon talks with Julie L. Hall (Author, Researcher & Coach) about the role of the scapegoat in the narcissistic family and the dynamics of family member interactions. Julie can be reached at https://narcissistfamilyfiles.com/ Thank you to our sponsor "Operator". Follow “Operator” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap14 and use code ...