Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, domestic violence, family relationship abuse, and relationship trauma. Our guests share their stories of abuse survival, providing a source of validation, education, inspiration, and hope for those going through similar experiences. Join us and discover how you, too, can overcome the narcissist apocalypse.
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Poppi & The Controlling Demand Man | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:18:22In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Poppi shares her story of surviving twenty years of abuse at the hands of her controlling husband. Poppi met her husband when they were young, and even though he was showing controlling behavior early on, she felt pressure to be with him, which felt like an obligation after he kept showing his dedication to…
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Rerelease: Simon & The Emotionally Stunted Narcissistic Father | Narcissistic Abuse
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1:48:25In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon aka Chad talks with Simon about growing up with an emotionally stunted narcissistic father. It's a story of fear, identity issues, low self everything, and family adoption secrets. Plus they discuss, alcoholism, rage, anger, learned helplessness, adhd, scapegoats, nature vs. nurture, emptiness, pare…
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Lori Lee & The Abusive Neglectful Father | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:15:38In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lori Lee shares her traumatic childhood experiences, detailing her father's controlling behavior, her mother's addiction, and the chaotic family dynamics. Her father was emotionally distant and physically intimidating, while her mother, Penny, struggled with addiction and mental health issues. Lori was sent…
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Rerelease: Caroline & The Sexually Coercive Religious Abuser | Narcissistic Abuse
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1:33:55In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Caroline thought she met her Christian Prince Charming, and for 3.5 years, their dating life was near perfect. However, once they were married, Caroline's Christian Prince Charming quickly turned into a sexually coercive boundary pusher who couldn't bare the thought of Caroline loving their child more than …
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Mo & The Intimidating Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:20:58In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mo shares her story of dating a patronizing narcissistic abuser. Mo came from a divorce, and it was something that always affected her. So when her ex showed up with three kids, it was her chance to comfort them in their time of need. However, it didn't take long for her ex to abuse her emotionally and phys…
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Rerelease: Roxy Goes No Contact With Marialand | Narcissistic Abuse
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1:42:12In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Roxy about growing up with a narcissistic mother who was a pathological liar. It's a story of caretaking, trauma, questioning reality, only child guilt, and letting go. Plus they discuss, validation, addiction, death, neglect, rage, the healing process, infidelity, security, fears, theft,…
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Nelly & The Water Torturing Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:19:17In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Nelly shares her story of being in a relationship with a jealous abuser. Nelly met her ex on a dating app and was taken by his initial charm, however, his behavior then deteriorated, marked by jealousy, manipulation, and emotional abuse. It's a story of double standards, boundaries, jealousy, isolation, put…
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Rerelease: July & The Abusive Communication Manipulator | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:30:08In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, July shares her story of abuse at the hands of a manipulative narcissist. July thought she met the perfect man, but he turned out to be the perfect wolf in sheep's clothing. By exploiting July's biggest strength, July's ex turned it into her biggest weakness, which almost cost July her life. It’s a story of…
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Molly, The Abusive Mother, & The Minimizing Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse
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1:38:57In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Molly shares her journey of narcissistic abuse spanning three generations, involving her mother, ex-husband, and daughters. It's a story of intergenerational trauma, re-enactments, emotionally immature parents, people pleasing, financial abuse, withholding, silent treatments, parental alienation, gaslightin…
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Rerelease: The Circular Conversations of Narcissistic Abuse
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48:31In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the signs, tactics, and examples of circular conversations in narcissistic abuse relationships. Brandon also delves into gaslighting, blame-shifting, victim-playing, switching personas, control, and more. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us…
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Eaton & The Controlling Manipulative Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:36:16In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Eaton shares her story of domestic violence, coercive control, and narcissistic abuse. As an immigrant to London, Eaton dealt with the landmines of people trying to take advantage of her everywhere. When Eaton met her husband, he love-bombed her into feeling safe with him. However, that changed quickly when…
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Rerelease: Top 10 Signs of a Covert Narcissist & Covert Narcissistic Parents
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1:08:45In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Tracy Malone (Author & International Educator) about the top 10 signs of a covert narcissist & covert narcissistic parents, passive aggressive behavior, and her new book 'Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Shit Up'. Plus they discuss, ruminating thoughts, trusting yourself aga…
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Regan & The Controlling Narcissistic Philanthropist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:42:14In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Regan about her abusive relationship with a narcissistic philanthropist. After she moved in with her abuser, Regan became a prisoner in her own home, subject to daily psychological abuse, threats, and physical pain, but nothing that would leave a mark. After all, Regan's abuser was deemed…
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The Protection of Perpetrators & Their Manipulative Behavior | Q&A With Dr. Nicole Bedera
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50:30On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Dr. Nicole Bedera about her book "On the Wrong Side," which examines how universities protect perpetrators of sexual violence and betray survivors. She highlights the systemic issues where survivors face re-traumatization and institutional betrayal. Bedera emphasizes the importance of…
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Rerelease: December & The Carrot Dangling Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
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1:29:17December and her future ex-boyfriend became fast friends through their local music scene. December felt seen for the first time, but the relationship December wanted was dangled in front of her like a carrot on a moving stick. Always out of reach, yet not. It's a story of triangulation, gaslighting, minimization, adoption, fear, control, isolation,…
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Rerelease: Perfectionism: A Narcissistic Abuse Trauma Response
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45:42In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the protective output of perfectionism, which is a protective trauma response with real health consequences. He dives into the creation of perfectionism, the three main types, dysregulation, and coping. Also, Brandon discusses how society has contributed to perfectionism as a whole and how…
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Rerelease: Adelaide & The Dehumanizing Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence
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1:56:26In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Adelaide about her 10 year toxic relationship with a dehumanizing wealthy narcissist abuser. It’s a story of financial abuse, isolation, infidelity, neglect, threats, and that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, custody, intimate partner violence, codependency, people pleasing, being …
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Rerelease: Storm & The Alternate Narcissist Reality | Narcissistic Abuse
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1:36:39In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Storm about the distorted reality of her narcissistic mother. It’s a story of doubt sowing, identity issues, being used, and realizing you’re in the twilight zone. When Storm finally sees her mom for who she truly is, it becomes a fascinating look at her psychology in one fell swoop. Plus…
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Holiday Self Care, New Traditions, & Strategies With Abusers
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44:41In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Jean about managing expectations during the holiday season, particularly for those dealing with a narcissistic ex-partner. Jean shares her experience and advice on handling events with problematic individuals, using "protected contact" and buffer people. They emphasize the importance …
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Rerelease: Surviving Holidays With Narcissistic Abusers
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48:10On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, 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 the challenging path of the holidays with abusive partners and family members. Additionally, we put a spo…
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Rerelease: The Hazards of the Holiday Narcissist Season
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49:26Brandon talks with former guests, Jean & Vanessa, about the hazards of the holiday season with narcissistic abusers. We discuss feelings, tactics, boundaries, safety, managing expectations, children, hoovering, families, relationships, loneliness, fear, guilt, obligation, wins, grey rock, support, doubt, ptsd, healing, and much more. To listen to J…
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Gwyneth & The Intimidating Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:20:01In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Gwyneth about the abuse trauma she endured growing up and the trauma bond she had with her abusive ex. At first, Gwyneth only saw some minor red flags, but once her ex got comfortable, the physical abuse began, and Gwyneth began to think that things were her fault. It's a story of animal …
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Rerelease: Neely & The Emotionally Abusive Cheating Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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2:04:54In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Neely about her toxic marriage to a cheating narcissist. It's a story of narcissistic in-laws, smear campaigns, reactive self defense, and begging for love, gaslighting, compassion, sexual assault, loneliness, future faking, liars, love bombing, believing the lies you are told, self doubt…
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Mode & The Dark Dismissive Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:24:35In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Mode about her abusive relationship with a dismissive abuser. What started as a relationship dream come true, eventually turned into a frog in the boiling pot story. Mode didn't even realize what was happening, as her friends needed to point it out to her. After the relationship ended, th…
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Rerelease: Nancy & The Controlling Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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1:36:27In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Nancy about her marriage with a controlling physical abuser. It's a story of gaslighting, defensive abuse, addiction, and smear campaigns. Plus they discuss, sexual abuse, withholding, infidelity, neglect, blaming, guilt, trauma, crazy making, health issues, invalidating police officers, …
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