Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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 you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and s...
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Episodes
How do I know I've healed enough from abuse to start dating again? 04.08.2022 26:43
Surviving narcissistic abuse is tough enough. How do we know when we are ready to start date again? What are the red flags we should watch out for so we don’t end up in another toxic relationship? In this episode, we will tackle this topic as well as the importance of learning to listen to your gut and why narcissists give such mixed signals. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resour...
Something is really wrong with this relationship, could I be the narcissist? 01.08.2022 28:23
When relationships start to go wrong, it’s common for us to wonder if we’re the problem. Especially if there’s been a string of failed relationships. In this replay of a TikTok live, we will take a closer look at this issue as well as discuss how to resolve a trauma bond and start our healing after narcissistic abuse. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerr...
Help, I'm married to a narcissist and don't know how to get out 28.07.2022 33:30
Most of us slowly realize something is wrong in a relationship. We often think the problems are a normal part of a new relationship—we don’t consider that maybe the problem isn’t us but our partner. What should we do when we realize we are in a relationship with a narcissist? How do we get out? In this replay of a TikTok live, we will explore what to do when we feel stuck in a destructive relation...
Is there something wrong with me for falling in love with a narcissist? 25.07.2022 25:02
Nearly every abuse survivor wants to know why they got into a relationship with a narcissist. Are we co-dependent, people-pleasers or could there be another dynamic in play? In this episode we’ll talk about the latest research into this area as well as discuss the definition of marital coercion and how to grow empathy in our children. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources Recl...
Wondering if you met your soulmate? Here's how narcissists make us fall in love 21.07.2022 32:00
If narcissists are such awful people, why have so many fallen in love with one? It’s because of the mask. They create an illusion that you’ve met someone just like you. In this episode, we will explore how this happens along with other common narcissistic tactics in this replay of a TikTok live. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching...
I think this relationship is killing me. Why does it feel heartless to set boundaries? 18.07.2022 32:29
We often know something is terribly wrong with our relationship. Yet, many abuse survivors struggle to set boundaries. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at why it’s challenging to do so for victims along with other topics, including how to help a friend who’s being abused and my post-trial thoughts on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources R...
Why can't I tell if I'm in a relationship with someone good or bad? 14.07.2022 29:10
Narcissistic abuse victims’ biggest complaint is the confusion. They can’t tell if they have partnered with someone who’s good or bad. In this episode, we’re going to explore what creates the narcissist’s dual sense of self. Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships by Dr. David Schnarch NarcAvengers' Durham Meet-Up Are you feeling trapped in a toxic relations...
If it’s that bad, why don’t narcissistic abuse victims just leave? 11.07.2022 22:09
It takes the average narcissistic victim an average of seven tries before they are able to leave. I contemplated abandoning the relationship for a long time before I finally was able to. Why are these toxic relationships so difficult to end? As mention in this episode, here are the channels of Sam Vaknin and Dr. Ramani . Here are the books referred to: Something’s Not Right by Wade Mullen and Sand...
Why is it so hard to please someone narcissistic? Am I the problem? 07.07.2022 26:49
Have you noticed how difficult it is to manage relationships with a narcissist? Why do things seem to go wrong? Could we be the problem hoping that they would change? What is the cognitive dissonance, the Marsha Mitchell effect, the mask of sanity? We will tackle this issue in a replay of a TikTok live. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered...
Do narcissists know they're hurting those who love them? Do they even care? 30.06.2022 29:10
Are narcissists aware they are hurting me? Why are they so ruthless? In this episode, we will take a closer look at the predatory nature of many narcissists and sociopaths. Kolhberg's Theory of Moral Development Are you feeling trapped in a toxic relationship? Then this IS the event for you! Come hear Dr. Milstead define cognitive dissonance and why it renders us helpless in this upcoming live eve...
What should I do when a narcissistic family member starts to make trouble? 27.06.2022 24:13
Do you have a narcissistic family member? Someone who frequently stirs up trouble? Or maybe they insist on doing things their way. What's the best way to navigate these tricky dysfunctional family relationships? We will be addressing this issue on this replay of a TikTok live. Passive-Aggressive Compliment Video Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's A...
To avoid being lovebombed by a narcissist, how much is too much to share? 24.06.2022 27:03
When we meet someone new how much should we share? Predatory people use basic details to create their mask during initial meetings. Should we be more careful in what we reveal to prevent lovebombing? In this episode we will discuss this and other topics on this replay of a TikTok live. Ego Strength video Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powere...
Are narcissists different than the rest of us? Might they be evil? 20.06.2022 20:24
The latest research has found the brain of narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths to be different, causing them not to see the world differently. In this episode we will tackle this difficult topic, including if it's going too far to call narcissists' behavior evil. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery...
How could I be so stupid to have missed the red flags? 17.06.2022 23:48
Why did we miss the early warning signs that we've met a toxic person? It's common to blame ourselves for this mistake. Most of us, however, don't think to analyze a person's ego strength, but maybe we should. Let's take a closer look at issue in this episode of TikTok live replay. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Compl...
Is it my fault that I'm trapped in a narcissistic abusive relationship? 13.06.2022 26:11
Are victims to blame for getting trapped in a narcissistic abusive relationship. And why do we struggle to hold healthy boundaries? These are a couple of the issues addressed in this podcast episode. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Onl...
What should I do if my children are protective of the toxic ex-parent? 06.06.2022 22:31
In this episode we will review Dr. Milstead's definition of narcissistic abuse along with address how to handle the tricky situation of co-parenting with a toxic parent. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital course...
Am I a narcissist if I want to be special? To have others understand me? 03.06.2022 24:23
How do we find support when we come from a narcissistic home? Is it wrong to want to be seen as special? These are the types of questions addressed in this podcast episode. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital cour...
Could this friendship be narcissistic or does abuse only happen in love relationships? 31.05.2022 26:42
Does narcissistic abuse only happen in love relationships or can it happen in other kinds of relationships or communities? Dr. McAvoy tackles this question in this episode. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital cour...
What’s wrong with me that I can’t leave this toxic relationship? 27.05.2022 26:59
Why is it so hard to leave a toxic relationship? What does a trauma bond have to do with it? Dr. McAvoy addresses this issue in this episode. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital course Toxic-Free Relationship Clu...
Could I be the one with the problem? Maybe I'm overreacting. 23.05.2022 1:01:39
Do you wonder if you're being too sensitive? Maybe you're overreacting to your partner's behavior. Perhaps you're the one with the problem. In this episode, Dr. McAvoy answers these and TikTok listeners' other questions about narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collectio...
My narcissistic partner says they're working hard to change. Am I silly to believe them? 20.05.2022 59:53
Do narcissists change? What realizable expectations should we have? In this episode, we will address this question along with other listener-related concerns. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital course Toxic-Free...
Help! My ex is using the legal system to abuse me! 16.05.2022 52:28
Narcissistic abuse doesn't end when the relationship is over. Many narcissistic exes find new ways to abuse their former partners, including using the legal system. In this episode of a TikTok live replay, we will explore how to protect yourself better, along with addressing other listeners' questions. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered...
I’m stressed and overwhelmed--is this cognitive dissonance? 13.05.2022 57:22
What is cognitive dissonance? Victims of narcissistic abuse complain that they are in agonizing pain due to this psychological state. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at this psychological concept along with answering other TikTok audiences' questions. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collect...
Am I co-dependent if I've fallen for a narcissist? 09.05.2022 1:06:21
Have you wondered what's wrong with you for falling for a narcissist? Listen as we discuss this along with other topics related to narcissistic abuse. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital course Toxic-Free Relation...
Who's more narcissistic: men or women? 06.05.2022 1:09:12
In this episode, we will explore the gender differences among NPD, define what is a narcissistic discard, and identify the early signs of grooming. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou : Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection : Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving : Online self-paced digital course Toxic-Free Relationsh...
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