Post-Separation Abuse Episodes

After Leyla fled her state from her most recent abuser, she worked hard at starting a new life. However, lurking in the shadows was the father of her son, and he did everything in his power to halt Leyla's fresh start by alienating her child from her. It's a story of addiction, financial abuse, mental health, custody, kidnapping, bad lawyers, rehab, being a good mom, and staying the course. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcis...

Megan's survivor story pulls back the curtain on the harsh realities of coping with physical and emotional abuse, as well as navigating the murky waters of post-separation abuse. Megan experienced smear campaigns, putdowns, physical abuse, gaslighting, psychological control tactics, and the use of her daughter as a tool of manipulation. Plus, Megan explores the complexities and frustrations of co-parenting with a manipulative abuser. *** CONTENT WARNING - Physical Abuse is graphically described...

For many abuse survivors, leaving an abusive relationship doesn't stop the abuse. That's the haunting reality of post-separation abuse and coercive control, which we are exploring in this episode. We expose the many ways abusers continue to exercise control post-separation, from subtle gaslighting tactics to more blatant ways like legal abuse, smear campaigns, stalking, harassment, and weaponizing children. In the second segment of our discussion, we discuss how legal proceedings are manipulate...

Brandon talks with Bailey (survivor story guest from October 5th, 2020) about the post separation abuse that transpired after we recorded her episode, the divorce process, the relationship with her kids, and manifestation. To listen to Bailey's original episode (The audio quality is not the best. Our apologies.), click here. 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 our sponsor BETTERHELP. If yo...

Brandon discusses 20+ reasons why people stay in abusive relationships. We hope this episode validates your experience and reminds you there's no shame in struggling to leave domestic violence and an abusive relationship. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse and threats of violent physical harm. *** 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 our sponsor BETTERHELP. If you ...

Brandon discusses the different types of technology misuse in abusive relationships and how you can protect yourself. Plus, they discuss stalking, post-separation abuse, flying monkeys, and smear campaigns. To learn more about technology abuse, visit the Safety Net Project by clicking here. To listen to Meriam's episode, click here. 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 our sponsor BETTERHE...

Brandon talks with Mercedes (survivor story guest from August 1st, 2022) about the events and realizations that transpired after we recorded her episode. We discuss post separation abuse, shifting abuse, smear campaigns, protecting/empowering your kids, shame, despair, boundaries, support, acceptance, being the villain, and much more. To listen to Mercedes' original episode, click here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissista...

Almost two years ago, Uma was a guest on our show after fleeing to another state to escape her abuser. Things began to look for a while. It looked like custody of their child may have been uncontested, but unfortunately, Uma's abusive ex came out of the woodwork with a vengeance. It's a story of custody, fear, toxic parents, single moms, invisible abuse, and the broken system. Plus they discuss, IPV, sexual abuse, sexual assault, smear campaigns, flying monkeys, feelings, and much more. *** TR...

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 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 Jodi White (Psychotherapist & Love Addiction Specialist) about the causes, signs, and cycles of love addiction. Plus they discuss, boundaries, love avoidance, codependency, romantic comedies, fairy tales, and much more. Jodi White's website can be found by clicking here. Jodi White's podcast 'Journals of a Love Addict' can be found by clicking here. 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 Ruth M. Glenn of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence about the about the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, how we listen to it, how it moves us to conclusions that can be biased, and how our bias can invalidate other survi

Brandon talks with Brooke about her 10-year toxic relationship with an abusive Peter Pan and the generational trauma they endured in their childhoods. It's a story of survival, triangulation, stonewalling, physical abuse, & determination. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, nitpicking, depression, physical health issues, narcissistic behavior, push and pulls, street mentality, maturation, being a single mom, integrity, mixed messages, child abuse, identity issues, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING ...

Brandon talks with Tallulah about her six-year abusive relationship with a narcissistic sailor. It’s a story of adventure bribes, the fear of failure, the silent treatment, infidelity, and the loss of identity. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, physical abuse, long distance relationships, isolation, the Disneyfication of love, boundaries, competition, lies, manipulation, animal abuse, emotional abuse, the healing process, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode has graphic descriptions o...

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 abuse, financial abuse, stalking, narcissistic mothers, custody, stonewalling, disappearing acts, lack of responsibility, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode has a graphic description of physical abuse. *** Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas.com/na...

Brandon talks with Faith about her toxic relationship with a charismatic controlling abuser. It's a story of self-worth, emotional manipulation, hidden recorders, tracking devices, and figuring out 'why we stay.' Plus they discuss, financial abuse, manipulation tactics, codependency, love bombing, gaslighting, restraining orders, healing relationships with your children, guilt, shame, and much more. *** Trigger Warning - This episode does discuss and describe physical abuse. *** Thank you to ou...

Brandon & Kaitlyn Jorgensen (Custody Peace) break down the post-separation abuse tactics of Kanye West, as he attempts to instill fear into the life of Kim Kardashian and sway public opinion to his side. We hope our discussion validates your post-relationship abuse experience. You are not alone. The website of Custody Peace can be found at https://www.custody-peace.org/ The Instagram of Custody Peace can be found by clicking here. Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas.com/nap and get 2...

Brandon talks with Erika Guest (Behavioral Therapist) about the behavior shaping techniques used by abusive narcissists to condition their victims for long-term abuse. Using clips from the survivor series episodes, Erika and Brandon break down the techniques and how to recognize when the abusive narcissist is using them against you. Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas.com/nap and get 20% off your purchase of socks, underwear, and t-shirts. Bombas donates an item to a homeless shelter ...

Brandon talks with Roman about his marriage to a narcissistic chameleon that used a bluff and smear campaign against him. It's a story of mirroring, facades, victim playing, threats, triangulation, and the normalization of chaos. Plus they discuss, fear, obligation, guilt, reverse confessions, parallel parenting, gps tracking, recording devices, circular arguments, gaslighting, baiting, reactive abuse, and much more. *** For our female listeners, Roman has a very calm demeanor and is very sweet ...

Brandon. talks with Christine Cocchiola (LCSW) about who is the perfect prey for a toxic narcissist, post separation abuse, and how an abuser uses coercive control within the court system. Plus they discuss, schema therapy, the enneagram, subjugation, Evan Stark, cognitive dissonance, subjugation, counter parenting, and much more. ***The views and opinions expressed by guests on our podcast, do not necessarily reflect the official policy, views, and opinions of the podcast. Please do no use the ...

Brandon talks with Shirin Peykar about the steps to take before leaving your narcissist, parallel parenting, parenting plans, reactive abuse, and repairing relationships with your children.

Brandon talks with Leslie Miller (LICSW and former GAL) about the role of a Guardian ad Litem, preparing for a custody evaluation, how the abuser flips the script in court, and how to handle false accusations. Plus they discuss, factors that influence custody (what the GAL looks for), challenges to getting full custody, why doesn’t the court understand narcissistic abuse, ways to co-parent with a toxic ex, and much more. You can reach Leslie Miller at https://lesliemillerlicsw.com Domestic Vio...

Brandon talks with Bill Eddy, LCSW Esq. about coparenting with high conflict individuals, gatekeeping, custody, parental alienation, triggers, and court. Bill Eddy developed the high conflict personality theory to explain the driving forces behind people who present the most challenging behaviors. He is an expert on managing disputes involving high conflict situations and 5 high conflict personality types, including a subset of those with narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, histrionic, and par...