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Episodes

Oct. 27, 2023

Fuchsia & The Entitled Emotionally Abusive Narcissist - Coercive Control, Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse

Fuchsia went on a handful of dates with her abuser and decided that he wasn't for her. He was boring. However, soon after it ended, Fuchsia found out she was pregnant and gave the abuser the option to be involved. Unfortunately, he said yes, and Fuchsia had no idea what she was in store for. It beg…
Oct. 23, 2023

Octavia & The Victim Playing Narcissist - Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Coercive Control

Octavia came from Colombia to the United States via the Au Pair program. While on a weekend trip, Octavia fell in love with a charismatic volunteer firefighter. He said all the right things and made Octavia feel special. She felt chosen. However, the whirlwind romance eventually turned into an abus…
Oct. 20, 2023

The Weaponization of Suffering in Narcissistic Abuse, Religion, & Society - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Natalie Hoffman

Prepare to gain a profound understanding of the weaponization of suffering within narcissistic abuse, religious groups, and society at large. In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Hoffman, author, podcaster, and educator for Christian women in emotionally and spiritually abusive relationships. …
Oct. 16, 2023

Veronica & The Jealous Controlling Abuser: Rising Above Coercive Control, Narcissist Abuse, & Domestic Violence

Veronica shares her tumultuous journey of surviving a coercive relationship that began in her teens and extended into her college years. From the first blush of teenage love to the terrifying descent into verbal abuse and sexual coercion, Veronica's story is an eye-opening account of the devastatin…
Oct. 13, 2023

Is it Reactive Abuse or Reactive Defense? - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Brandon discusses Reactive Defense & the Reactive Defense Response, why it's significant, and how it's manipulated by abusers to shift blame onto their victims. You'll learn how these tactics are used to frame the abuser as the innocent party, manipulate victims into feeling guilt and shame, and ev…
Oct. 13, 2023

Narcissist Apocalypse - Podcast Trailer

Narcissist Apocalypse is a raw and unfiltered podcast that gives a voice to survivors of narcissistic abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence. Narcissist Apocalypse is part validation, part education, part self-discovery, and part support group. From 'Why do people stay?' to 'Why do manipulation …
Oct. 9, 2023

Heidi The Scapegoat & The Controlling Narcissistic Father - Narcissist Apocalypse, Intergenerational Trauma, Narcissism

Heidi is the scapegoat for her family. Her father was highly controlling, watching her every move, waiting to erupt at minimal slights of ever-changing and unpredictable goalposts. These events set the stage for a life of low self-esteem, confidence, and worth.
Oct. 6, 2023

The Fears & Threats of Narcissistic Abuse - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

In this Q&A episode, Brandon discusses the different types of fear, fear responses, the motivation behind threats, and the different threat types wielded in abusive relationships.
Oct. 2, 2023

Madison & The Covert Abusive Addict - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissist Apocalypse

Madison felt something was off in her 'normal' marriage, but she couldn't pinpoint it for the first eight years. However, once Madison gave birth to her first child, her husband's facade dropped, and the person lurking beneath wreaked havoc on her life for good.
Sept. 29, 2023

Healing From Complex Trauma & Narcissistic Abuse - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Dr. Ingrid Clayton

In this episode, Brandon talks with Dr. Ingrid Clayton about healing from narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. Dr. Clayton shares her personal story as we discuss navigate her memoir, 'Believing Me', a powerful recount of her childhood trauma from a psychologist's perspective and her healing jour…
Sept. 25, 2023

Serenity & Healing From The Cycles of Narcissistic Abuse - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse

Serenity was 20 years old when she met her abuser. He was 34 years old and a millionaire. Over the course of their 12 year relationship, Serenity endured physical violence, sexual coercion, financial manipulation, putdowns, isolation, and gaslighting. The damaging impact of this abuse inflicted a t…
Sept. 22, 2023

The Overwhelming Abuse Tactics & Feelings of Narcissistic Abuse - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, we discuss the 4 Overwhelm Types and the abuse tactics that narcissistic abusers use to overwhelm their victims. We expose how manipulators overwhelm victims to gain control, using strategies like love bombing, future faking, gaslighting, isolation, phy…
Sept. 18, 2023

Inez & The Jealous Controlling Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse

Inez thought she met the man of her dreams. Inez truly believed that her new partner would give her the unconditional love she always wanted. However, Inez's ex was a wolf in sheep's clothing, mirroring her to get the control he always wanted.
Sept. 15, 2023

Joanne & The Battle Against Intergenerational Trauma - Narcissist Apocalypse, Narcissistic Abuse

What happens when a daughter grapples with a manipulative and controlling mother throughout her life? How does she navigate her path through minimization, denial, and blame? From the complexities of her mother's need to be the truth-teller, to the constant interference in her personal life and mile…
Sept. 11, 2023

Jasmine & The Reenactments of the Tantrum Throwing Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse

Jasmine tells her story of being in an abusive relationship that she just couldn't quit. Jasmine dealt with ghosting, love bombing, gaslighting, physical intimidation, physical abuse, putdowns, nitpicking, rage, infidelity, blame-shifting, abandonment, and much more.
Sept. 8, 2023

Stella & The Crazy Making Abuser - Narcissist Apocalypse, Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse

Stella met her charismatic partner through her sister. And even though Stella had some inner alarm bells ringing to run as things were moving quite quickly, her friends and family vouched for him. Everyone said go when they should have said slow down. As soon as Stella moved in, the abuse and coerc…
Sept. 4, 2023

Bree & The Narcissistic Coercive Controller - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse

Bree and her family thought she married 'Mr. Perfect', but a week after their honeymoon, the coercive control began. At first, it started with isolation, then financial abuse, putdowns, sexual abuse, infidelity, triangulation, and more. It took a long time for Bree to free herself from the clutches…
Sept. 1, 2023

Kelowna, The Narcissistic Mother, & The Controlling Abusive Husband

Nothing Kelowna ever did was good enough for her abusive mother. All Kelowna knew was an ever-present sense of worthlessness as her mother's scapegoat. By the age of 14, Kelowna's mother pushed her right into the hands of her future abusive husband. And by the age of 20, Kelowna was pregnant and st…
Aug. 28, 2023

Saoirse & The Torturous 20 Year Marriage - Narcissistic Abuse, Domestic Violence

Saoirse was swept off her feet by her future husband. They shared the same likes and dreams for the future. Saoirse thought she met her soulmate. However, as soon as their first child was born, Saoirse's husband began to employ coercive control tactics. He isolated her from her family, financially …
Aug. 25, 2023

How Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Contribute To Imposter Syndrome - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Get ready to decode the intricate labyrinth of imposter syndrome and its profound ties to trauma and abuse. We promise you an enlightening journey where we dissect the essence of imposter syndrome, its symptoms, and its lasting effect on victims of abuse. We delve into the sinister tactics an abuse…
Aug. 21, 2023

Irina Ember & The Lifelong Effects of a Manipulative Narcissistic Mother - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse

Irina grew up under the rule of a narcissistic mother who wielded her brand of manipulative emotional abuse with the precision of a doctors scalpel. Over time, Irina began to feel defective, and unfortunately, that belief carried into her abusive romantic relationships as she got older.
Aug. 18, 2023

Top 20 Things Abuse Survivors Have Lost From Narcissistic Abuse - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Brandon discusses the things abuse survivors have lost from narcissistic abuse and the therapy modalities to help get some of these things back. Brandon delves into the loss of self, self-worth, self-confidence, emotional stability, financial stability, possessions, trust, family, friends, children…
Aug. 14, 2023

Natalie & The Controlling Victim Player - Domestic Abuse, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse

Natalie locked eyes at an event with her future ex, and unbeknownst to Natalie, chaos would inhabit her life for the next 3.5 years. Natalie's abuser masterfully manipulated her kindness to maintain control over her, using gaslighting, triangulation, compulsive lying, silent treatments, and more to…
Aug. 11, 2023

Emotional Abuse, Financial Abuse, & Netflix's 'Maid' - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Brandon explores the intricate layers of poverty, court, the social services system, and the emotional/financial abuse on the Netflix series 'Maid'. We delve into the experiences of Alex, the protagonist, as she battles poverty, secures employment, and navigates through the challenging social servi…