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Episodes

Aug. 7, 2023

Plum, The Narcissistic Mother, & The Abusive Ex - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse

Plum takes us on a deep journey into her life marked by generational trauma, an abusive relationship, neglectful parenting, and emotional abuse. She boldly peels back the layers of her past, offering an unfiltered look into her mother's toxic family dynamics that reverberate throughout her life and…
Aug. 4, 2023

Trauma & Somatic Therapy - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Heather Youngs (LMHC & SEP)

Brandon talks with Heather Youngs (LMHC & SEP) about the benefits of somatic therapy for little and big traumas. Plus, they discuss the mind/body balance, baselines, and getting out of your head.
July 31, 2023

Spoon & A Life of Abuse Cycles - Narcissist Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Abusive Relationship

Spoon is a survivor of online grooming, generational trauma, and an abusive relationship. This episode pulls no punches, shining a harsh light on the realities of exploitation and the toll it takes on one's self-worth. Yet, even in the darkest corners of her story, Spoon's spirit shines bright as s…
July 28, 2023

The Return of Leyla & The Parental Alienator - Domestic Abuse, Narcissist Abuse, Post-Separation Abuse

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.
July 24, 2023

Avery & The Crazy Making Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse

Avery thought her new partner was the ONE, but unfortunately for Avery, she fell in love with a wolf in sheep's clothing. Beneath the surface of her ex was something more sinister, and for years, Avery dealt with manipulation, gaslighting, emotional abuse, outbursts, and the nerve-racking experienc…
July 21, 2023

Saylor's Journey from Childhood Trauma to Healing - Domestic Abuse, Narcissist Abuse

Imagine being a child forced into the role of caretaker for your struggling mother. Our guest for today, Saylor, knows that reality all too well, and she's here to share her journey. From witnessing her mother's emotional abuse at the hands of her father, to grappling with her own feelings about th…
July 17, 2023

Sunday & The Abusive Triangulating Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse, Emotional Abuse

Sunday met her future husband at a wedding, started a relationship, got pregnant, and moved to Australia for a brand new start to her life. Unfortunately for Sunday, her husband was not who he portrayed himself to be, as he began to weaponize her vulnerabilities against her. Sunday details the toxi…
July 14, 2023

Megan & The Smear Campaigning Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse

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 …
July 10, 2023

Journey from Darkness: Citrine's Tale of Survival from a Controlling Abusive Relationship

Citrine shares her journey as an abuse survivor who endured and ultimately escaped a toxic, manipulative relationship. Listen in as Citrine explores the psychological manipulation she experienced, the early red flags she overlooked, and how her former partners stories left her feeling confused and …
July 7, 2023

Cults & The Bite Model of Authoritarian Control - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Kacey Cult Vault

Brandon talks with Kacey from the Cult Vault Podcast about the different types of cults, coercive control, and the Bite Model of authoritarian control. Plus, they talk about the emergence of headless cults through online communities.
July 3, 2023

Breaking Free: Raven's Story of Surviving a Meddling Abuser and Finding Healing - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse

Raven is a survivor who lived through an 18-year abusive relationship. From her childhood in a dysfunctional home to her struggle with toxic relationships, Raven paints a vivid picture of her journey, offering deep insights into how her abusive partner disrupted her work, led her into financial abu…
June 30, 2023

Post-Separation Abuse and Coercive Control - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

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 …
June 26, 2023

Escaping a Controlling Altruistic Abuser: Tori's Story - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Cult Abuse

Join us as we welcome abuse survivor Tori to share her powerful story of growing up in an unstable home, a cult-like church, and eventually marrying an altruistic abuser. Through her journey, Tori uncovers how her tumultuous childhood and exposure to a cult-like atmosphere shaped her relationships …
June 23, 2023

Peeling Back the Layers: How to Identify a Narcissistic Abusers Lack of Empathy - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, we explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that can help you discern if an abuser lacks empathy. Listen in as we break down the signs to watch out for, such as quickness to criticize, being judgmental, intolerance of opinions that don't match the abu…
June 19, 2023

Tara’s Journey Through Generational Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and Healing - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Sibling Abuse

Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave deep scars that last a lifetime. Tara, a courageous survivor of narcissistic abuse, joins us to openly share her personal journey through generational trauma, sibling abuse, and the toxic environment that impacted her life in significant ways.
June 16, 2023

The Return of Bailey & The Post Separation Abuse - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Divorce

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.
June 12, 2023

Loren & The Criticizing Serial Cheater - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Betrayal Trauma

Loren was in a perfect relationship for six years until she got a gut feeling that something was off. When Loren brought this feeling up to her partner, he admitted to having an affair and felt entitled to do so. From this point forth, the partner that Loren knew didn't exist anymore, and an emotio…
June 9, 2023

Abuse, Attachment, & Ruminating Thoughts - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Dr. Cortney Warren, PhD

Brandon talks with Dr. Cortney Warren (PhD) about attachment styles, abuse, love addiction, the different types of ruminating thoughts, the underlying issues for obsessive ruminators, and the many ways to combat rumination.
June 5, 2023

Lynn & The Bullying Mr. Right - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse

Like many survivors of emotional abuse, Lynn didn't think the patronizing micro-management she received warranted leaving her 25+ year marriage to a bullying Mr. Right. He was a master at stretching Lynn to her limits, only to let go so the cycles could restart again.
June 2, 2023

The Reasons People Stay In Abusive Relationships- Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

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.
May 29, 2023

Elly & The Intimidating Abusive Addict - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Generational Trauma

Elly had a string of toxic relationships before she was swept off her feet by someone who portrayed themselves as the exact opposite of every one of them. The relationship moved quickly. Within three weeks of moving away from all her support systems, Elly became pregnant and married soon after that…
May 26, 2023

How Abuse Contributes To Self-Sabotaging Behavior - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Brandon discusses the signs/traits of self-sabotaging behavior and how abuse contributes to forming these unhealthy belief systems.
May 22, 2023

Annapurna & The Crazymaking Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, IPV

For the first year of Annapurna's relationship, everything was perfect. She was swept off her feet, taken on trips, and seen for all her hard work. She was living a dream. However, after an argument that turned physical, nothing was ever the same again. Annapurna's ex morphed into someone she didn'…
May 19, 2023

Types of Abuse Triangulation - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Brandon discusses the triangulation tactics of Lundy Bancroft's 9 abuser types and the abusive parent/child triangulation types.