Robyn grew up with a controlling narcissistic mother, but to Robyn, this was normal. However, as Robyn got older, she started to see that something wasn't right, and that she wasn't the terrible person her mother made her out...
Hans grew up yearning for the love of his absent father while simultaneously being bullied in school. The one thing he wanted most in life was to feel accepted and to be a good dad. And that acceptance came from his future wi...
Join us on Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, as we unravel the complex abuse manipulation tactic known as plausible deniability. Through a thoughtful examination of its origins, we illustrate how abusers meticulously plan their acti...
Cara broke up with her abuser after seeing too many red flags. However, during a period of loneliness, Cara's abuser was able to finagle his way back into her life, only to wreak havoc once inside. It's a story of abuse cycle...
In this episode, Brandon discusses the power of narrative as we explore the intricacies of storytelling in the context of communication, support, education, self discovery, and healing. With a focus on clarity and connection,...
Charlie was new to the United States when he started a long-distance relationship with a fellow church member back home. She was calming and made him feel special. Charlie had a future planned, and his new love seemed to shar...
In this episode, Brandon talks with High Conflict Divorce Expert, Jody Willson Pasicznyk, about third party experts, strategic talk with your ex, and maximizing your own happiness. To reach Jody, click here. If you want to be...
In this episode, we wade through the heartache of family estrangement with our latest guest Millie. As we sit with Millie, we uncover the deep-seated intricacies of her role as a grandmother, whose love for her grandchild is ...
In this episode, Brandon talks with High Conflict Divorce Expert, Jody Willson Pasicznyk, about high conflict divorce, attorney management, the litigation process, and story telling. To reach Jody, click here. If you want to ...
In this episode, Vita explores her journey to recovery from narcissistic abuse, the haunting experiences of intergenerational trauma, coercive control, and the legal battles she fought with her abuser. Vita's gripping narrati...
On today's podcast, we unravel the intricate web of emotional turmoil that accompanies this festive season, especially for those trying to co-parent with a controlling partner or ex-partner. Together with Jean, we traverse th...
Angelica's future husband was her child's martial arts instructor. Angelica saw him as responsible and safe. However, the persona Angelica's husband projected to the outside world was just a facade. Once they got married, Ang...
Trish thought she and her soon-to-be husband were on the same page. However, once they got married and had a child, the abuse took hold for good. And when Trish's child left for college, all gloves were off. It's a story of i...
Parker grew up in a highly religious home and was married at 18 years old. Parker's marriage was full of abuse escalations, and it hit another level when her husband began using suicide threats and his new diagnosis of Border...
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we have the return of Simon (March 15th, 2021 survivor story episode). Simon grew up with an emotionally stunted narcissistic father, and we delve into some stories about the construc...
Maya thought she met the man of her dreams. Everything about him seemed perfect. However, Maya would soon find out that the man of her dreams was actually an escalating emotional abuser. Maya shares the lessons she learned ab...
Tahiry was in a long-distance relationship with a spiritual leader, but it wasn't until they moved in with each other that Tahiry started learning about his controlling and abusive behavior. As Tahiry did her best to cope with the abuse, she uncovered that her partner was also a sexual predator, us…
In this survivor story, Romana discusses the emotional and physical abuse she endured at the hands of her mother, the dissociation it created, and how everything effected her future abusive relationships. Of the many abusive relationships Romana endured, the most abusive one was with her first ex-h…
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the role of feelings/body sensation language and how it can help an abuse survivor translate their story more effectively to themselves and to others. Brandon delves into the importance of visual language through metaphors and analogie…
Naomi was just out of a failed marriage, living on her mother's couch, when a wolf in sheep's clothing swooped in to save her. He helped Naomi move out, got her a job, and lavished her with expensive gifts. However, once they got an apartment of their own, Naomi's abuser began to show signs of coer…
Brandon welcomes back our previous guest, Sharon, to share her insightful journey toward self-discovery and healing from narcissistic abuse. This eye-opening conversation aims to shed light on the importance of recognizing our programming created by intergenerational trauma and abusive relationship…
Kate met her abuser at a musical jam, and they hit it off instantly. The relationship progressed quickly, with Kate finding herself at her abuser's home five days a week. From there, Kate's abuser hijacked her time, manipulating her into self-isolation, and once that was accomplished, he began to d…
Join us on this eye-opening discussion on Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A as we dissect the fabric of lies that often underpin abusive relationships. In the first part of our conversation, we uncover the three major untruths that abusers project onto their victims: victims are responsible for the abuser'…
Cam grew up under the intense scrutiny of a high-control religion. From the relentless bullying at school to the physical abuse he experienced at home, Cam couldn't take it anymore and eventually ran away. Cam opens up about his indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness religion, how it led him int…