Episodes

Brandon talks with former domestic violence survivor story guest Tricia Macalka (Gal - November 30th, 2020) about her new book, Narcissist Misaligned Mind: How My Faith And Rebirth Helped Me Escape The Abuse, the ins and outs of storytelling for survivors, and going 'no contact' with her abusive sibling. If you want some tips and pointers about getting your story of abuse out on paper, you need to listen to this episode. To buy Tricia Macalka's book click here. You can listen to the Toxic Workp...

Brandon talks with Quinn about her toxic relationship with a rage filled abuser. It’s a story of caretaking, chivalry as a form of control, self regulation, and threats of physical abuse. Plus they discuss, domestic violence, emotional abuse, gaslighting, hoovering, brainwashing, reverse psychology, depression, the cycle of abuse, alienation, loneliness, isolation, respect, rejection, chivalry, victim playing, sowing the seeds of doubt, blame shifting, playing the good stepdad, feeling seen, com...

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 Nova about being raised by overt and covert abusive parents. It's a story of generational trauma, smear campaigns, terror, and becoming your own abuser. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, physical abuse, isolation, sibling abuse, rage, anger, confusion, shame, scapegoats, neglect, abuse by proxy, control, medical neglect, conditional love, having no voice, addiction, trauma, PTSD, self harm, eating disorders, silent treatment, grey rock, depression, toxic workplaces, triggers, he...

Brandon talks with Leslie Miller (LICSW & Former GAL) about the ways in which a narcissistic parent impacts identity; perception of the world; and relationships with others. Plus they discuss, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, abandonment, trauma, gender outcomes, emotional incest, and much more. You can reach Leslie Miller at https://lesliemillerlicsw.com *** If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive li...

Brandon talks with Kaya about her toxic relationship with a psychological abuser. It's a story of addiction, fear, smear campaigns, and post relationship abuse. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, triangulation, spirituality, the big book, feeling seen, push/pulls, isolation, custody, victim playing, murder, child bullying, child mimicking abuse, rage, reactive abuse, health issues, mirroring, common enemies, physical abuse, PTSD, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode mentions physical a...

Brandon talks with Vienna about how a narcissist can trigger a spiritual emergency/existential crisis, the dark night of the soul, and how your natal chart can put you on a path back to self.

Brandon talks with Valentina about being a prisoner of a financially abusive relationship. It’s a story of resilience, reverse manipulation, kidnapping, and escape plans. Plus they discuss, faith based abuse, being a single mom, codependency, not having a voice, feeling seen, loneliness, hope, Ebay, Fiver, Offerup, worthiness, gaslighting, kernels of truth, power, control, reverse psychology, isolation, rage, abandonment, PTSD, trauma, triggers, empathy, codependent manipulation, hoovering, reve...

Brandon talks with Debbie Tudor (LPC SUPERVISOR) about scapegoats, narcissistic abuse, dual diagnosis, narcissism, and much more. 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 heal...

Brandon talks with Lyric about her toxic relationship with a financial abuser. It’s a story of persistence, creating narratives, peer pressure, and the value of letting go. Plus they discuss, mirroring, love bombing, sexual abuse, shame, the fear of being alone, charisma, friends with good intentions, suffering in silence, lying, infidelity, gut feelings, legal mistakes, divorce and much more. ***Trigger Warning - This episode briefly discusses childhood sexual abuse *** Domestic Violence Hotli...

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 Opal about her toxic relationship with a grandiose narcissist. It’s a story of push/pulls, enmeshed personal and business lives, the fear of failure, and putting your self worth into someone else’s hands. Plus they discuss, perfectionism, infidelity, depression, addiction, fairy tales, Disney, people pleasing, belief systems, flying monkeys, over idealization, shame, being good enough, sowing the seeds of doubt, future faking, std's, smear campaigns, being complicit, enmeshmen...

Brandon talks with HG Tudor, about the three schools of narcissists, control tactics, and perspectives. Plus they discuss, cadres, classes, half truths, coparenting, psychopaths vs. narcissists, types of control, grey rock, and much more. A very valuable episode. HG Tudor website can be found at https://narcsite.com HG Tudor Youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zIX8qBAl2CUIyF9AeTjaA HG Tudor Knowledge Vault is https://narcsite.com/the-knowledge-vault/ Domestic Violence Hotli...

Brandon talks with Alma about her toxic relationship with a future faking conman. It’s a story of grand gestures, elaborate scenes, victim playing, and constant little lies. Plus they discuss, belief systems, coping versus doing the work, serial narcissist dating, Osama Bin Laden, testing boundaries, overwhelming love bombs, guilt, body image, infidelity, hating friends, standing up for yourself, ghosting, and more. Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Patreon for extra c...

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...

Brandon talks with Aurora about her abusive marriage to a covert narcissist. It’s a story of trauma responses, future faking, coming out, and changing abuse tactics. Plus they discuss, financial abuse, faith based abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, gaslighting, stonewalling, silent treatments, postpartum depression, shame, LGBTQ issues, codependency, abusive households, belief systems, generational trauma, kernels of truth, self doubt, free choice, therapy as a weapon, the enn...

Brandon chats with family law attorney, Lloyd Malech about how you can unwind bad court rulings, positive mindsets, protective orders, establishing momentum, lawyer affordability, representing yourself in court, trial strategies, and much more. Lloyd Malech can be reached at https://malechlaw.com Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Patreon for extra content and our brand new live support groups at https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel ...

Brandon talks with Shilo about growing up in an enmeshed dysfunctional family, which evolved into marrying a faith based abuser. It’s a sinister story of scapegoats, puppet masters, smear campaigns, and toxic therapists.

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 Regan about her toxic relationship with a future faking abuser. It’s a story of belief systems, moving goal posts, breadcrumbs, hoover tactics, and looking inward in the aftermath. Plus they discuss, guilt, intimidation, intimate partner violence, the difficulty of cutting the cord, silent treatments, bitcoin, people pleasing, financial abuse, waiting for change, anticipating moods, gaslighting, nitpicking, isolation, being in your head, pedestals, victim playing, competition,...

Chad talks with Helen, a Domestic Violence, Custody, Divorce Attorney, & Narcissist Abuse Survivor, about the steps abuse victims need to take when divorcing someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or other High Conflict Personalities. Helen gives a thorough rundown about the role of an attorney and how the use of documentation is the most effective way to present your case. She also discusses how the legal system thinks when it comes to protection orders, divorce, and custody issues. Plu...

Brandon talks with Cece about her toxic relationship with a financial abuser. It’s a story of narcissistic mothers, belief systems, trust tricks, emotional abuse, and using PTSD as a weapon. Plus they discuss, emancipation, jealousy, body shaming, parental neglect, true crime, future faking, addiction, fixing, sowing positive seeds as a manipulation tactic, using ailments as a form of control, nitpicking, vanity, double standards, compartmentalization, triangulation, turning on yourself, kernels...

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 ...

Brandon talks with Pink about their toxic relationship with a paranoid abuser. It’s a story of validation, wild accusations, victim playing, finding a new healthy normal & that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, the normality of chaos, codependency, gaslighting, being a fixer, loneliness, jealousy, insecurity, rage, trusting your gut, bonding over trauma, neglectful parenting, trust, having your back, love bombing, nitpicking, stonewalling, silent treatments, hoovers, changing tactics, guil...