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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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Love and Abuse

Paul Colaianni: Relationship and Emotional Abuse Expert

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Helping you identify toxic communication, emotional abuse, manipulation, and other forms of difficult behavior in relationships. Love and Abuse offers the perspective of both the victim and the perpetrator. Full of tips and advice for your friendships, family, love life, and marriage. You'll learn about covert abusive communication that takes away your power. And you'll discover how to pinpoint the specific toxic behaviors, such as narcissistic abuse and verbal abuse, before you are dragged ...
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Why She Stayed

Grace Stuart

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A podcast where we dive deep into what really goes on inside of domestic violence relationships that makes it so hard to simply "just leave". Through stories of survivors, and practical conversations with guests, I am going to put the microscope back on what the abuser is doing that causes us to become so trapped in the first place, and how each survivor was eventually freed. We will discuss what abusive relationships look like, sound like, and feel like for the purpose of educating and rela ...
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Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline. Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life. If ...
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N.A.R.C. provides information to facilitate learning and healing from abuse betrayal following relationships with cluster B disordered individuals (narcissists, sociopaths, psychopaths as well as comorbidities like addiction). Content will cover carefully researched material, collaboration with mental health professionals, and interviews with both victim-survivors and experts in the field of NPD. There is a lack of information and a lot of misinformation, so our task is to shine a light on t ...
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The Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel is a transformative and supportive Podcast, dedicated to helping those who are, or have been, abused by narcissists to heal from the ravages of narcissistic abuse. Our show is a lifeline for those who are looking for next steps in their emotional and psychological healing, offering expert guidance and practical solutions for those who are in narcissistic relationships or are rebuilding their lives after narcissistic abuse. The hosts are Attorney Padideh ...
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Meadow DeVor Podcast

Meadow DeVor

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Avoid narcissists. Protect yourself. Gain back your power. Learn to recognize narcissistic manipulation, see it clearly as it’s happening, and respond in ways that shut it down. I’ve spent the last twenty years researching self-worth and narcissistic relationships. As a coach, author, and survivor myself, I teach simple systems to help empower you in any situation. Here, you’ll learn how to: 🔍 Spot narcissistic red flags early 🛡️ Protect your time, energy, and self-worth 💬 Respond with clari ...
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Visit my website for coaching & support NarcissistAbuseSupport.com | My name is Tracy Malone and I am a surTHRIVER of Narcissistic Abuse. I am an internationally recognized expert on emotional abuse and narcissistic personality disorder, a narcissist abuse survival coach, author, and founder of NarcissistAbuseSupport.com, a global resource to empower victims of emotional abuse. A frequent participant at summits and on podcasts, I speak on DV, narcissistic abuse, financial abuse, as well as m ...
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On the Joy Equals Strength podcast, Beth and Robin draw on their experiences in abusive marriages and their own healing journeys to provide education, encouragement, hope, and support. We share how our loving Heavenly Father led our healing. We pull wisdom from scripture. We are transparent and open in sharing what we experienced and recommend not listening while children are present.
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The Narcissist in Your Life Podcast

Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D.

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The Narcissist in Your Life Podcast is hosted by Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D.,, LMFT, specializing in the narcissistic personality, She offers in-depth information about the origins and psychodynamics of the narcissistic personality and strategies and practices for those psychologically and emotionally abused by narcissistic personalities through her global podcasts (The Narcissist in Your Life Podcast) her books:: Recovering and Healing After the Narcissist and Freeing Yourself from the Narci ...
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Welcome to The Undetected Narcissist—a sacred space for empaths, sensitives, and soul seekers who are ready to transform trauma into truth, and pain transmission into power. Hosted by trauma-informed spiritual advisor and award-winning hypnotherapist Angela Myer (aka Kerie Logan), this podcast explores the intersection of toxic people, narcissistic abuse, PTSD, attachment wounds, spiritual awakening, and conscious healing. This is an empath survival podcast to clear energetic patterns and en ...
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The Rising Beyond Podcast

Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS

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Are you ready to thrive as you are coming out of a toxic or abusive relationship? Join Sybil Cummin, a licensed professional counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse for over a decade and runs a membership community for women on their healing journey. On this podcast you will finally feel understood and your experience will be validated as you learn tangible strategies to handle family court, coparent with your abuser, im ...
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For every woman who’s been love-bombed, gaslit, and manipulated — this is where you’re called to rise. Hosted by Abuse Recovery Coach Meaghan Webster, this show is where truth meets transformation. No fluff. No fear. Just raw honesty, real stories, and relentless hope. You’ll get the tools, strategy, and soul work to learn how to set yourself free, break the trauma bond, rebuild a life you love, and become the version of you a narcissist could never touch. It’s not just about leaving — it’s ...
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Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people. Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon & CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. C2C delves into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. They are not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and s ...
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Scott and Heather

Scott and Heather

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In this powerful podcast, Scott and Heather share their deeply personal journeys through relationships marked by manipulation, betrayal, and abuse at the hands of narcissists. As they explore the roots of their pain and take full responsibility for their healing, truth becomes their liberation—and listeners get to experience that awakening moment by moment.
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Hi, I’m Russ Tellup, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Level 1 Brainspotting practitioner. In my podcast "Trauma Talks," I dive into the neuroscience of trauma, exploring somatic healing practices, Polyvagal Theory, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work. I also occasionally address the complexities of narcissistic abuse, offering insights and tools for healing. Join me each week as we navigate the journey of recovery, resilience, and self-discovery together.
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The Healing Lounge with Marcia

Marcia Williams, LPC | Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach

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Welcome to The Healing Lounge — the podcast where survivors of narcissistic abuse can finally exhale. Hosted by licensed therapist, author and survivor Marcia Williams, this show offers raw honesty, expert insights, and heartfelt stories to guide you from surviving to thriving. Whether you’re still in the relationship, freshly out, or rebuilding your life afterward, you’ll find the clarity, tools, and community you need here. Each week, Marcia blends her 22 years of clinical experience with ...
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True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose. We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone—and turning lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing because your voice matters. Whether you’re questioning your past, grieving what you lost, or reclaiming who you are, this is your place to be seen, heard, and reminded: 💜 You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over. ...
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Has your child gone no contact with you? Have you gone no contact with your parents? Many of us rush into relationships, only to later realize we chose the wrong partner. If we’re lucky, we can walk away without children involved. But when kids are in the mix, they often bear the deepest wounds from unhealthy relationships. This podcast dives into relationships, parenting, trauma, and mental healing—while also emphasizing the importance of intentional parenthood. We’ll discuss how past wound ...
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The Survivors Playbook

Chantal Contorines

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The podcast for all survivors of narcissistic abuse with a twist- inspirational stories of hope, with tips, tricks, tools and strategies from experts and survivors to help you create your roadmap to living a life you love. If narcissists can have a playbook then why can't survivors also have a playbook, so that they can learn how to live their best lives, despite what the abuser in their lives do, or don't do. This is your roadmap to living a life you love.
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Life After Narcissism guides resilient Christian women who have survived narcissistic abuse from survival to success. Join Shar, expert narcissistic abuse recovery coach, as she shares proven strategies for healing from narcissistic abuse and rebuilding a thriving life. Each episode provides actionable steps for Resilient high achieving Christian women ready to reclaim their power, rebuild their confidence, and redefine success on their own terms. From Recognizing the impact of narcissistic ...
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Chris and Lisa of BeenThereGotOut.com both survived toxic marriages with narcissistic partners and the legal and co-parenting nightmares that go hand-in-hand with all of that.If you are struggling in a high-conflict relationship, divorce, custody battle, or co-parenting hell which requires PERSONALIZED attention, let us HOLD YOUR HAND along the way, while providing EXPERT, STRATEGIC guidance based on one's years of success (representing myself in court!), coupled with the other's High Confli ...
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A Life, Folded

Lainey Cathan

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Welcome to a space of safety, acceptance, and understanding. Where we frankly and bravely dialogue about the harmful effects of pornography, betrayal trauma, and narcissistic emotional abuse. We’ll explore reclaiming your core self by more thoroughly understanding these heartbreakingly complex interpersonal situations, no matter your relationship status. You are not alone in your pain, shame, and disbelief about a reality that can feel like a living nightmare. You might have thought you had ...
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Lessons in Discernment

Stéphanie St-Jean

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Lessons in Discernment is a podcast about healing after emotional abuse—and learning to trust your truth again. Hosted by Stéphanie St-Jean, a survivor, author and advocate, each episode explores the tender, transformative space between trauma and recovery through storytelling, reflection, and soul-deep conversations. From EMDR to gaslighting, therapy to self-trust, this podcast is a place to examine the systems we’ve internalized, the language we’ve inherited, and the stories we’re ready to ...
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Phoenix, Bitch!

Amy Jetel and Misael Flores

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We're two survivors with questionable coping mechanisms who turned trauma into a podcast because therapy alone wasn't enough. We're here to vent, overshare, call out toxic nonsense, and laugh through the darkness. But we're not just telling our story; we're showing you the receipts. We expose narcissistic abuse through actual texts, voice recordings, and videos: the evidence they never thought we'd share. This podcast is for anyone who's clawed or is clawing their way out of narcissistic abu ...
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Navigating the emotional and legal challenges of parental alienation and high-conflict family dynamics, the Fractured Families Podcast provides a safe space for parents to share their stories, seek guidance, and find solidarity. Hosted by advocates passionate about children’s rights and family restoration, we dive deep into the untold realities of custody battles, false allegations, and the psychological toll of being alienated from your loved ones. Through heartfelt interviews, expert advic ...
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This podcast will introduce you to me and what I plan to discuss. I'll share what God puts on my heart to share with you as I surrender to the Holy Spirit's promptings. I look forward to getting to know you, and I pray you receive my anointed wisdom and discernment as a seer, healer, and evangelist, which has blessed and transformed many people's lives, body, mind, and spirit. So, "Ya Might Wanna Listen!" God bless you and welcome to my podcast. Pastor Patrice D'Evans
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Each week Helen invites a guest to explore a problem they’re facing and works through it with them; peeling back the layers to understand what’s happening and offering ways to move forward and make changes to resolve the issue. Whether it’s coping with narcissistic parents; going no contact; parenting ADHD or Autistic children; parenting after trauma; or their own ADHD or Autism; Helen helps the listener untangle the parts that keeps them stuck. To access Helen’s community focused on healing ...
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Welcome to Oh, No You Narc!! The podcast that rips the mask off toxic relationships and exposes the raw, unfiltered truth behind narcissism and other modern love horrors. Host A.J. Smith dives deep into the psychology of manipulation, emotional warfare, gaslighting, and more—served with sass, strategy, and a splash of dark humor. Whether you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, curious about the red flags you missed, or just love a good horror story with real-life stakes, this show is for you ...
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Living Cult Free: The Podcast

Gerette Buglion & Living Cult Free

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Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time. This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, ...
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"AwakenHer" is your beacon of hope and strength, focusing on turning the pain of past relationships into the power of self-discovery and renewal. Hosted by Corissa Stepp, this podcast serves as your guide through the complexities of healing and personal growth. Each episode unveils the stories of women who have triumphantly navigated their way through life's storms, alongside actionable advice from experts in the field. "AwakenHer" is not just a podcast; it's a movement towards self-love, re ...
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NARCISSISTIC ABUSE RECOVERY | Narcissist, Co-Parenting, Grey Rock Method, Boundaries, Healing, Toxic Relationship

Christy Jade - Narcissistic Abuse Coach, Grey Rock Coach , Gaslighting Expert, No Contact Mentor

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Healing Tools for Women Are you feeling lost after breaking free from a toxic relationship? Are you afraid you will get sucked back in, whether it is with the same narcissist or a new one? Are you ready to finally live in peace? In this podcast, you will find healing methods and coping solutions to set you free from narcissistic abuse and its effects. My mission is to equip you to become strong and free through confidence building, proven healing methods and finding peace. If you’re ready to ...
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Yaz gives you the Juice on Relationship & Dating Advice. Toxic relationships, the narcissist and red flags. A place to listen about narcissists, dating advice, cheating, and relationships gone wrong. Real life issues and Hot Topics. To Follow on social media - https://linktr.ee/thegameexposed. Subscribe: https://YouTube.com/@thegameexposedpodcast For Business Inquiries & Advertising, please email The Game Exposed at: [email protected].
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Sex, Drugs, and Jesus

De'Vannon Seráphino

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Sex, Drugs, and Jesus embraces taboo topics and shares stories about surviving the social outskirts. De'Vannon has had a long journey of self-discovery including being kicked out of his church for his sexuality, serving in the military during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” becoming a drug dealer and convict, contracting HIV and HEP B, being homeless, and ultimately rising from the social outskirts to become a healthy and insightful entrepreneur. Join De'Vannon as he interviews authors, podcasters ...
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Kelly Oliver Dougall

Kelly Oliver Dougall

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My podcast creates a safe, open space for women whose voices are often silenced, dismissed, or ignored. I speak with guests who bring lived experience, honesty, and courage to conversations that matter. I’m especially interested in speaking with women who: Have been bullied, cancelled, or harassed online or in their communities, and want to share their story of resilience. Are “trans widows” – women whose male partners transitioned and who experienced loss, coercion, or abuse in that process ...
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Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal

Jennifer Smith RN, LNC

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A show dedicated to those who think they may be living in or are recovering from domestic abuse /narcissistic/ antisocial abuse. A soft approach that teaches the importance of self worth. Domestic abuse is defined as any pattern of behavior in a relationship used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is psychological, physical, sexual, and sometimes financial. Behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, or wound are abusive. More supporti ...
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Transform into Wisdom Podcast

Mariam Kavai, Ph.D. Post Traumatic Growth Teacher & Embodiment Coach

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Transform into Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Mariam Kavai, a Post Traumatic Growth Teacher & Embodiment Coach. This show offers practical guidance and inspiration to sensitive souls ready to HEAL from narcissistic and exploitative relationships — beyond traditional therapy — and transform deep emotional wounds into Wisdom, Self Trust, Emotional Mastery and Lasting Empowerment. Episodes will cover how the tangled web of emotional abuse is created, how it secretly sabotages you in your daily lif ...
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Tori shares her powerful story of growing up in an unstable home, a cult-like church, and eventually marrying an altruistic abuser. Tori offers valuable insights into recognizing red flags, navigating abusive relationships, and finding the strength to break free. It's a story of food and sleep deprivation, …
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🎙️ The Guilt Shift: A 5-Minute Reset When You Feel Like a “Bad Daughter” for Setting Boundaries Feeling that heavy guilt after setting a boundary with your parent? In The Guilt Shift: A 5-Minute Reset When You Feel Like a “Bad Daughter” for Setting Boundaries, Christy Jade guides you through a soothing, soul-grounded reset to help you release guilt…
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“Why does my ex always blame me when the kids want nothing to do with him?” This week’s Fan Mail comes from a listener in Rochester, New York, who writes about the heartbreak of watching her children pull away from their abusive father, only to be blamed for it. Her ex insists she’s turned the kids against him, while his family defends him as “such…
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After abuse, your body doesn’t feel like home. Desire feels like danger. You second-guess every flutter, every spark, every time your body lights up. Is it attraction or is it another trap? That’s why we do pleasure mapping. It’s not about bubble baths or sex toys. It’s retraining your nervous system so you can tell the difference between chemistry…
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Summary In this conversation, Jon McKenney and Padideh Jafari discuss their personal experiences with divorce, the emotional challenges involved, and the impact of narcissism on relationships. They explore the role of faith in their decisions to divorce, the importance of understanding mental health, and the lessons learned throughout their journey…
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Send us a text The noise of change can feel relentless—alarms from the news, shifting routines at home and work, and that tug to control what won’t be controlled. We invite you into a different cadence: a quiet, breath-led practice that helps you release the grip, soothe anxiety, and reconnect with the steady part of you that has been here all alon…
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Share your comments with Marcia What does it take to finally trust yourself again after decades of gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional abuse? In this powerful episode of The Healing Lounge, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow survivor, Paul, to explore that very question. Paul spent 26 years married to a covert, passive-aggressive narcis…
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Send us a text Email me: [email protected] Join us as we celebrate one year of Life After Narcissism! In this special anniversary episode, I'm reflecting on the incredible journey of helping Christian women heal from narcissistic abuse and rebuild their lives with purpose and hope. Discover the heart behind this podcast and why I'm passionate a…
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Subscribe in a reader http://ia800305.us.archive.org/29/items/a-spiritual-novel-about-narcissistic-abuse-revenge-the-love-thief/A%20Spiritual%20Novel%20About%20Narcissistic%20Abuse%20%26%20Revenge_%20The%20Love%20Thief.mp3 A Novel About Narcissistic Abuse: In today’s interview, I’m talking with my friend Arielle Ford about her powerful new book, Th…
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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE CW: mentions of eating disorders, female GM, CSA, SA. Melissa Duge Spiers grew up in the shadow of control, silence, and secrets inside the insular fundamentalist sect, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. From being beaten for resisting a childhood home perm to seducing a forbidden public school athlete in her pare…
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You didn’t stay because you’re weak. You stayed because your nervous system was hijacked. The trauma bond is the reason you went back after the lies, manipulation, and gaslighting. In this episode, I break it all down: • What a trauma bond actually is and why it feels stronger than love • How reward, punishment, and relief condition your body to cr…
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In this week’s Friday Coaching Corner, I respond to a listener who’s six years post–custody loss and doing her best to stay connected with her teen daughter—while being accused of crossing boundaries and “embarrassing” her. This mom wonders: “Am I doing okay? Or am I being walked over by my child and my ex?” It’s a question many protective parents …
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Send us a text This is Part 1 of John's story- you may know him as the creator of the social media page "Male Victims of Female Narcissists". He was raised in a dysfunctional and emotionally stunted family and then served over a life sentence with a woman who was not interested in a partnership, but rather, a dictatorship. He's suffered tremendous …
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What if navigating the complexities of Child Protective Services didn't have to be so daunting? Bailey Payne, our insightful guest and experienced behavioral analyst, lifts the veil on the often misunderstood world of CPS. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these services work to not only protect children but also aim to reunite a…
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Financial abuse is one of the most common — and least talked about — forms of control. It keeps victims trapped, isolated, and questioning their worth. This week, Amanda Scott joins me to pull back the curtain on 17 years of emotional and financial abuse inside her marriage. She shares how control slowly became her “normal,” why victims often don’t…
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Share your comments with Marcia In this powerful episode of The Healing Lounge, Marcia Williams sits down with yoga instructor, meditation guide, and life coach Tarisha Fields, whose story of survival and self-reclamation after narcissistic abuse will move you to your core. What begins as a conversation between two women who’ve walked similar paths…
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Beth and Robin talk about resources to use in escaping domestic violence safely. We include resources that we didn't know were available to us in hope that others will leave sooner than we did. We also speak to those who maybe witnessing domestic violence and being support people to those experiencing it. Resources for leaving domestic violence: ht…
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TIMESTAMPS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS EPISODE CW: CA, DV, Mentions of CSA Material & Suicidal Attempts/Ideation. Zett Espinoza was born into a professional criminal family in Los Angeles. Her mother struggled with mental illness and that often left the children neglected and afraid. Initiated into gang life around 12 years old, Zett’s father was conditio…
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Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew are shaking up the divorce industry with My Divorce Solution—a groundbreaking process that makes divorce more equitable, cost-effective, and drama-free. Catherine, a financial planner turned advocate, and Karen, a seasoned legal liaison, share wild stories from the trenches, hard-won wisdom, and a powerful messa…
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CW: Suicidal ideation, self harm. Born in the 1970s in Wisconsin, Arno grew up in a turbulent environment with alcohol, fighting, and family dysfunction around him. As a teenager, he was angry, rebellious, and looking for belonging. That led him toward white power skinhead culture in the late 1980s. He became a founding member of a major U.S. skinh…
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Walking into family court is intimidating enough — and then your ex smirks, rolls their eyes, or drops a lie designed to rattle you. On top of that, opposing counsel may throw you questions that feel like traps or come out of nowhere. In this episode, Sybil breaks down how to keep your composure in court when your ex tries to provoke you, and how t…
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Cat and Jayenna discuss becoming mothers and how the reality of motherhood compares to their childhood fantasies. From delivery to teenagers, nothing about raising children was what they'd thought it would be. They hope to provide support and community for other mothers facing the same difficulties. We're not alone. None of us are alone. Cat and Ja…
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To be on the show please apply here: ⁠⁠https://hub.liberationacademy.co.uk/podcast-application In this week’s episode Helen meets Sarah, who shares her experience of estrangement after years of gaslighting, blame, and denial from her mother. Together they explore what happens when a parent refuses accountability, rewriting the past to protect their…
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Share your comments with Marcia If you listened to Part 1, you know we covered the hardest part — waking up to the truth, letting go of the fantasy, and quietly planning your exit. But once you leave the narcissist, a whole new journey begins. In Part 2, Licensed Therapist and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach Marcia Williams opens up about the nex…
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What does it mean to tell the truth strategically — especially in a system that wasn’t built to protect you? In this episode of Lessons in Discernment, I sit down with Alex Mack—legal coach, high-conflict strategist, and domestic violence survivor. She’s the founder of Exodus Strategy Consultants and the creator of the CLEAR Method and StrongHER Ma…
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In this episode, I sit down with Alissa to talk through the painful reality of surviving not one, but two abusive relationships, and the patterns that emerged between them. We dive into the emotional and financial toll of being made to feel responsible for the very people who were hurting us. Alissa shares how she was expected to take care of her a…
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What if your first lesson about emotion was that tears invite pain? That’s the blueprint Russ carried from infancy through a childhood on Ohio streets where “Russ doesn’t cry” became a badge and a prison. We follow that thread from early punishment for need, to a teenage funeral where sixteen years of feeling finally broke loose, to the quiet skill…
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When grief and trauma threaten to pull you under, what if the most effective medicine wasn't sitting still, but moving with purpose? Kevin Howely discovered this truth firsthand after losing his sister, father, and mother in rapid succession between 2017 and 2020. Drawing on his unique background as both a professional clown and neuromuscular massa…
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CW: SA, ED, Suicidal Ideation. Growing up Ultra Orthodox in an extremely abusive home, left Tzivya Murrin completely unprepared for the outside world. She tried to get help multiple times to get away from her parents, but the system failed her. Once she finally got someone on the outside to listen, hands were held out to pull her out of her dangero…
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Do you feel guilty setting boundaries with your aging or ill narcissistic parent? In this empowering episode, Christy Jade helps you break free from guilt and obligation so you can protect your peace without feeling like the “bad daughter.” Learn what’s truly loving (and what’s just self-sacrifice in disguise), how to balance compassion with self-r…
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Narcissists and Cluster B personality-disordered individuals are infamous for using money to control, manipulate, and abuse. Expect behaviors from them that don't make sense, particularly if you are divorcing them. In general, narcissists are irresponsible with money, because their lives are all about looking good, even if that is only a surface vi…
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Meghan Walsh says she is being stalked by three people. One of them is Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay. Sounds impossible, right? But she’s not the only one saying it. In this episode, we meet Lauren. She claims to be the biological mother of Mariska’s adopted daughter. Her story begins with a supposed secret adoption, and spirals into accus…
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Send us a text [email protected] Today we explore how narcissists systematically drain every resource you have through emotional manipulation. This calculated strategy affects you emotionally, physically, financially, and spiritually - leaving you completely dependent on them. We'll uncover the four types of resource depletion: how they become …
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What if your childhood could teach you more about your adult life than you ever imagined? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Sasha, a leading expert in childhood trauma, as we unpack the mysterious ways early experiences shape our futures. From the subtle yet significant "little t" traumas to the more conspicuous "big T" events, Dr. …
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Send us a text Stop treating your pain like a verdict. We explore why so many of us secretly believe we’re “broken” and how that belief hijacks our choices, our boundaries, and our capacity to love. Through candid stories, compassionate reframes, and grounded practices, we map a path from shame to sovereignty—where every crack holds the gold of you…
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Send us a text Ever been told—quietly or loudly—that something in you needs fixing? We open a sacred space to challenge that script and guide you back to a steadier truth: nothing about your worth is broken. Across this gentle, immersive meditation, we start with the body—softening the jaw, relaxing the shoulders, and letting the belly loosen—so yo…
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CW: CSA, CA, ED, Suicidal Ideation. In a system that keeps victims silent in their pain, perpetrators go unchecked and are further emboldened to inflict harm. Tzivya Murrin was trapped in this system. No matter what she did, her parents found reason for extreme punishment. She asked for help multiple times from her community and instead was handed …
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"Legal System Abuse & Dropping the Mask" This episode covers the period from mid-May through July 2023, focusing on Gary's weaponization of the State Bar grievance process as retaliation for Amy's public disclosure of his actions. Throughout June and July, Gary oscillates between trying to "save" Amy and threatening her career, while simultaneously…
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Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary In this emotional and powerful episode, Charity welcomes Lisa Zukiwski, a mother who shares her journey through separation, false accusations, and the painful reality of being alienated from her daughter. Lisa recounts how, following her battle with breast cancer and a lengthy divorce, her ex-husband used manipulati…
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Send us a text Loving your kids doesn’t automatically mean you’re showing up with emotional maturity. Many of us carry old patterns from our own upbringing into parenting—without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore: What emotional immaturity really means in parenting The subtle signs you might be falling into it How it impacts your child…
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Ever feel like your relationship was the most intoxicating connection of your life—only to discover shocking lies and betrayal later? This week, intimacy expert Gary Katz reveals how narcissists protect themselves by keeping secrets, building false connections, and manipulating trust—and why survivors are often left questioning their own instincts.…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lin recounts being married to a terrorizing abuser. Lin met her ex on Yahoo Personals, and he presented himself as a top-secret ex-military veteran who had gone through an immense amount of trauma. With these stories, Lin's ex was able to isolate her, instill fear in her, and control her life. For 17 years,…
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