Dimming The Gaslight

Dimming The Gaslight: Our Healing Journey From Narcissistic Abuse

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Welcome to Dimming The Gaslight! I'm Mac—a male survivor of Narcissistic Abuse. I’m documenting my real-time war divorcing a female narcissist, fighting for my kids, and surviving the U.S. family court system. I am joined by my best friend and co-host, Phil. As the former host of the "Surviving The Covert Narcissist" podcast, Phil brings a veteran perspective and much-needed levity to the darkness. We break down the legal battles and the healing journey week by week. But this platform is for you, too. To share your story as a guest, email us -DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com to be on the show!

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Jun 14, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 114: Fully Cleared By DCPP For the FOURTH Time 19.05.2024

My NEx opened up her fourth DCPP investigation against me several months back, and again - the case is closed, and I'm cleared. I recap the story, tell you what DCPP said to me about my NEx, and ask the question, "did my NEx try to bribe DCPP?" Enjoy episode 114! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gas...

Episode 113: Being a Spouse of Someone Who Has a NEx (Interview with Jennifer) 12.05.2024

Jennifer is the wife of someone with a narcissistic ex. This experience with her husband has opened her eyes to the world of narcissism, which made her understand how her mother alienated her from her father, how it’s effected her as she’s grown up, and how the children’s best interest is what keeps her going! Enjoy Jennifer’s episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 112: Put the Ex in Textbook Narcissism (interview with Lex) 05.05.2024

Lex is a new friend I made that I relate to so much! His NEx exploited her sexuality very early on in the relationship, berated him over his dog dying, and even continuously sends him annoying prank mail 5 years later! Enjoy Lex’s episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight is based entirely...

Episode 111: My NEx Continues to Interfere With My Parenting Time 28.04.2024

After having very limited parenting time to begin with, my NEx is scheduling my children for extracurricular sports during my parenting time and demanding I drive over 120 miles every weekend to Pleasantville to take them. I detail her ridiculous demands, how she even made herself the coach, and how she’s taking away additional parenting time unless I obey her! Enjoy Episode 111! For all things DT...

Episode 110: Communication in Toxic Relationships With Dr. Sajad Vahedi (@drsajadvahedi on IG) 21.04.2024

Dr. Sajad Vahedi (@drsajadvahedi on IG) is a toxic relationship coach who is here to give you help regarding healthy communication in a relationship. We discuss communication about money issues, how to cool off when you’re angry, and when you know it’s just time to cut ties and move on! Enjoy Dr. Vahedi’s Episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawy...

Episode 109: Trauma Surviror Turned Matchmaker (Interview with @msnycginger on IG) 14.04.2024

Alina @msnycginger is a NYC matchmaker looking to help people find love after narcissistic abuse! After a rough upbringing, friends turned gaslighters, and relationships gone wrong, Alina is on a mission to turn her past experiences into future triumphs, and she wants to bring YOU along with her, with new healthy love! Enjoy Alina’s Episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click he...

Episode 108: Talking "Trailer Park Barbie" And "Captain Bare Minimum" With Sabrina 31.03.2024

Sabrina has been a follower of mine since the beginning and she's here to talk about her experience with her ex husband who is a Covert and his new wife who is a malignant. She's full of hilarious nicknames, crazy stories, and great advice! Enjoy Sabrina's Episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The G...

Episode 107: My NEx Opens Her FOURTH False DCPP Investigation! 24.03.2024

After only being officially divorced for one month, my NEx can't just let sleeping dogs lie, and has now opened her FOURTH false DCPP claim against me. But big mistake, because the tables may be about to turn! Enjoy Episode 107! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight is based entirely on true eve...

Episode 106: An Inspiring Story with Ellen Busch 17.03.2024

After a tumultuous childhood, Ellen Busch (@ellenbusch1500 )is a true inspiration! Ellen is the author of “Dis-Empowered”, her story about conquering dyslexia, and how her self worth plummeted in her adult years that led to stalkers, narcissists, physical abuse, and much more! To buy her book, click here ! Enjoy Ellen’s episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCL...

Episode 105: I'm Officially Divorced! 03.03.2024

I’M OFFICIALLY DIVORCED! I go through the court proceedings, the stipulations, how (as always) the courts don’t listen, and my NEX’s attorney's paranoia about this podcast! Enjoy episode 105! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight is based entirely on true events, except for the shit we total...

Episode 104: Talking Narc In Laws with Lauren 25.02.2024

After doing the male experience in episode 102 about narc in laws, I decided it was time for the female experience. This is where Lauren comes in. Lauren’s ex mother in law fakes cancer scares, love bombed with lavish gifts, and devalued and discarded Lauren in the perfect narcissistic abuse cycle! Enjoy Lauren’s episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER:...

Episode 103: NEx Dropped The TRO! 18.02.2024

My former lawyer is back to share some BIG news with me- probably the biggest news I’ve ever shared on this podcast! I’ll give you a hint - the gloves are off. The chains are broken. And it’s time to talk about how I REALLY feel! Enjoy episode 103!  For all things DTG including content and Merch, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠!  DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight is base...

Episode 102: Talking Toxic In Laws With Zac 11.02.2024

I’ve gotten a lot of requests lately to do an episode about toxic in laws, so here you go! Zac is a man of faith who has seen the devil in his NEx’s parents. We talk about the tactics his NEx’s parents used on the NEx to keep her trauma bonded. We talk about how his in laws undermined him as a father. And what his outlook is for coparenting with a NEx who clearly cares more about her parents opini...

Episode 101: The Court Is Failing Me and My Children 04.02.2024

I had court yesterday for a 6 month old motion, and did it all pro se. By the end of the hearing, the judge scheduled us for an UNCONTESTED divorce only 3 weeks away! Good news right? Well not so fast! Enjoy Episode 101! For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight is based entirely on true event...

Episode 100: "Not The 100th Episode I Thought I'd Be Doing" 28.01.2024

What was supposed to be my NEx's perjury day during her cross examination turned into another unfortunate postponement. I'm entirely pro se, and gearing up to fight for my innocence....ALONE. I also tell stories about more happenings with other mothers in Pleasantville, and a connection I made with the NEx's ex boyfriend! Enjoy Episode 100! For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠...

Episode 99: Nicole is Being Harassed by My NEx (interview with Nicole) 07.01.2024

Didn't think my NEx's antics could get worse? Well, here we go! Nicole is another level headed woman in Pleasantville that is getting harassed by my NEx. Without me knowing, Nicole observed me prior to leaving my home, has watched my NEx's parental negligence first hand, and is now being slandered and harassed by the NEx in real time! Enjoy Episode 99! For all things DTG including content and Merc...

Episode 98: My NEx's Best Friend and Witness in Trial is Out on NEx! Part II (Interview with Rebecca) 07.01.2024

My NEx’s “best friend” Rebecca is back for part 2 to talk more about what the NEx is doing to harass Rebecca! Rebecca has had to file TWO police reports on NEx, fight a new smear campaign, and even protect her family in the process!  Enjoy Episode 98!  For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight i...

Episode 97: My NEx's Best Friend and Witness in Trial is Out on NEx! Part I (Interview with Rebecca) 31.12.2023

My NEx's best friend Rebecca has finally seen the light on NEx! She reached out to me to talk about her experiences with the NEx, and what has made her change her mind about supporting her. We talk about the money Rebecca has given her, the lies my NEx has told, and even the rumors and harassment NEx has started around Pleasantville when Rebecca saw the light! Enjoy Episode 97! For all things DTG...

Episode 96: How To Spot A Narcissist (Interview with sasasha.m on IG) 24.12.2023

Sasha M wrote a song called "How To Spot a Narcissist" and it is an absolute BANGER! All the way from Singapore, she joins us to talk about her upbringing as it relates to narcissism, how it led to toxic relationships, and what led her to write this song! Enjoy Sasha’s episode! For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer....

Episode 95: My Face Reveal Is Out In The World! 17.12.2023

This past week I put out a reveal to show my face! I break down the video and some posts I’ve done on IG, and how I want to be there on Christmas for anyone who is struggling! Enjoy episode 95! For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need this disclaimer. So, Dimming The Gaslight is based entirely on true events, except for the shit we tot...

Episode 94:The Ex Wife of The Wolf of Wall Street Talks Breaking Trauma Bonds @therealdrnadine on IG 10.12.2023

Dr. Nadine Macaluso (@therealdrnadine on IG) is the ex wife of Jordan Belfort, infamously known as The Wolf Of Wall Street! Dr. Nae’s new book “Run Like Hell” is set to drop 1/9/2024, and we talk how to break and recover from trauma bonds, all of the symptoms we experience of narc abuse, and even play a game of “Fact, Fiction, or Shades of the Truth” when it comes to Martin Scorsese’s film about h...

Episode 93: Interview With Mel (@narc.issist_survivor on IG) 26.11.2023

Mel was the very first person I ever talked to on IG after I had left my home. She was a complete stranger that became one of my strongest confidants as we were going through our trauma's together. Mel is here to tell her story about how her car was broken into while it was at her NEx's house, how she unknowingly and mistakenly gave him the green light to cheat, and how her faith plays a major par...

Episode 92: I'm Back to Being Pro Se, and I Went to Court Alone This Week! 25.11.2023

I'm back to being pro se, but not because of why you may think. After an accident leaves my lawyer Brittany L. Parisi unable to come to court with me, I decided I would take matters back into my own hands! I went back to court to negotiate the holidays for my kids, and got some excellent results! For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠ here⁠⁠⁠ ! Enjoy Episode 92! DISCLAIMER:...

Episode 91: How To Be Your Own Best Advocate With My Lawyer 12.11.2023

Not everyone can afford a lawyer. So what do you do? Well, my lawyer is here to share the art of how to be your own best advocate if you decide to go Pro Se. We break down how to compile evidence, how to operate in court, and common objections you can use during examinations! Enjoy Episode 91! For all things DTG including content and Merch, check⁠⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠! DISCLAIMER: Our lawyers say we need thi...

Episode 90: Dr. Christine Cocchiola Talks About How To Help Our Children 05.11.2023

Dr. Christine Cocchiola is a trauma and coercive control informed therapist who is here to talk about ways we can help our children with a toxic parent. We talk about common misconceptions a toxic parent uses to gaslight their kids, what our children go through to preserve relationships, and some not so comfortable realizations in regards to how we can help. For all things DTG including content an...

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