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 64: Talking Dating After Narcissistic Abuse with Jana (@janacoaching on IG) 23.04.2023

Episode 64 welcomes in a super fun guest -@janacoaching ! Jana is here to talk with us about something many of us - including myself - struggle with: dating post narcissistic abuse. We have an in depth conversation about do’s and dont’s of online dating, how to talk about your past trauma, and even when you know the right time is to get physical with a new partner! If you'd like to be part of...

Episode 63: Talking Parental Narc Abuse Recovery with Adriana from @LetsGetYourShiftTogether 09.04.2023

I'm joined this week by one of my favorite accounts on all of Instagram - @LetsGetYourShiftTogether! Adriana was a victim of narcissism by way of her mother. She goes into great detail about how she came into her influencer role, how her mother ostracized her from her father when she was younger, and how she coaches people through their trauma, specializing in parental narcissistic abuse! If y...

Episode 62: Interview with Tiara (@theselflovemethod on social) 02.04.2023

@TheSelfLoveMethod was in the top 5 accounts I ever followed on IG when I discovered Narcissism. She’s here to tell her story about her prior relationship with her NEx, how he introduced her to his kids within the first week, and how she got into her influencer role with a HUGE following! Dimming The Gaslight is available on: ⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 61: Interview With Jaime 26.03.2023

Jaime and I connected on Instagram and quickly found our stories were very similar. Jaime tells relatable stories about restraining orders, her NEx scaring her children, and some crazy stories about her NEx exposing his own lies! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com. Dimming The Gaslight is available on: Apple Music Spotify Amazon Music Follow m...

Episode 60: My DV Trial Day 3 Recap/ "Correct, I was Incorrect" - My NEx during her testimony 19.03.2023

On episode 60 of the podcast, my lawyer and I recap day 3 of my DV trial. I go over further testimony from the NEx, some cross examination of her from my lawyer, and a shocking funny story from the judge! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com. Dimming The Gaslight is available on: ⁠Apple Music⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠Follow me! Instagram: @Dimming_The...

Episode 59: Preview to My NEx Perjuring Herself 12.03.2023

I'm back with a solo episode to give you guy's a preview of my court date next week where my NEx will be cross examined by my lawyer, and inevitably, perjure herself under oath. I break down some of the wild allegations she's made about me, talk about the evidence I have to refute her claims, and give you my expectations and outlook for how I think things might go. If you'd like to...

Episode 58: Spirituality and Narcissism with Callie Sorensen (@ calliesorensen on IG) 26.02.2023

Episode 58 is for those of you who struggle with religion and spirituality as it relates to narcissism. Callie was in several narcissistic cults and she talks to us about spiritual manipulation, sexual abuse, and some of the tactics cults use in order to keep their followers under their narcissistic rule! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  D...

Episode 57: Interview With My Friend Jessica 19.02.2023

Episode 57 welcomes in a follower that has become a good friend of mine through IG, Jessica! Jess just recently completed her divorce and she shares with us her story, and we spend a large part of the episode comparing similar experiences!  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify...

Episode 56: Interview With a Clinical Psychologist that Specializes in Narcissism (@drruthannharpur on IG) 12.02.2023

Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur is a clinical Psychologist that specializes in all things narcissism. She treats both victims of NPD, as well as people have NPD. We talk about the approaches to therapy for both, ideologies behind the disorder, and how we can turn the love inward toward healing. If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is...

Episode 55: My DV Trial Day 2 Recap (interview with my lawyer) 05.02.2023

My lawyer is back in this episode to recount with me what happened on the second day of my trial for my restraining order! We discuss how my NEx lied under oath, the nature of her lies, and even the theatrics she put on during her testimony!  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spoti...

Episode 54: Interview With A Self Aware Narcissist named Jacob Part II (@thenamelessnarcissist on TIkTok and IG) 29.01.2023

Jacob (The Nameless Narcissist) is back to talk more about what it's like to be diagnosed with NPD and how he functions. We talk about my personal situation, answer more of your questions from Instagram, and he gives a super profound approach to starving your narcissist! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is availabl...

Epiosde 53: Interview with a Self Aware Narcissist named Jacob Part I (@thenamelessnarcissist on TikTok) 22.01.2023

Episode 53 welcomes in Jacob (@the nameless narcissist on TikTok & IG). Jacob is a self aware, diagnosed narcissist and he’s here to answer your questions about narcissism from a male perspective.  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music...

Episode 52: My Sister Macy Joins the Show to Talk About Our Reconciliation 15.01.2023

Did your relationships with people you care about get ruined by choosing your narcissist over them? Then this episode is for you! MY SISTER Macy is on the show to tell you why she and I chose to not speak for nearly 10 YEARS because I chose a relationship with my NEx over my own family. We talk about how we reconnected and what it took to get my family back!  If you'd like to be part of the sh...

Episode 51: #AskMeAnything to Celebrate One Year of This Podcast! 01.01.2023

Happy Birthday to this podcast! One year ago, I started this pod, and to celebrate, I’m doing an #AskMeAnything episode with brand new stories you guys have never heard before!  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Foll...

Episode 50: Celebrating 50 Episodes by Getting My Kids For Christmas! 24.12.2022

A HUGE EPISODE FOR A HUGE MILESTONE! I’m celebrating FIFTY episodes to tell you guys about a HUGE win I had today in court! And joining me to recap the whole thing is my lawyer! You can’t miss this episode!  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 49: How to Coparent with a Narcissist (Interview with @the_survivor_center on IG) 18.12.2022

Vickie (@the_survivor_center on IG) is here to talk about coparenting with a narcissist! We have a great time relating our personal stories, talking about techniques we can use, and how to instill confidence into your child about being gaslit! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 48: In Loving Memory of Brittany V (interview with @loving_queenbee on IG) 11.12.2022

TRIGGER WARNING: This is a very heavy episode with my new friend Patty (@loving_queenbee on IG). Patty is here to talk about the beautiful life of her daughter who was a victim of narcissistic abuse. From parental alienation, to bad relationships, to fighting for her happiness, her daughter Brittany was a warrior!  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gma...

Episode 47: Interview with Matt Pfifer (@MatthewLPfifer on IG) 04.12.2022

Episode 47 welcomes in an absolutly exciting guest: @matthewlphifer ! Matt is on the show to talk about exiting a relationship with a narcissist, how to create boundaries, and how to pick up the pieces and move on! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spo...

Episode 46: I Need Your Help! 29.11.2022

Hi everyone! I have a favor to ask. Please listen to this episode. Help me get my kids back!  If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com.  Dimming The Gaslight is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me! Instagram: @Dimming_The_Gaslight TikTok: @Dimmi...

Episode 45: Interview with Trey (@iwaslikeyo_trey on TikTok and IG) 27.11.2022

I’ve been following Trey’s content for a while and I decided to reach out. His approach to his viral TikTok and IG videos feel so personal, but many of us don’t know his story. So I invited him on the podcast just for that reason. Also, he has a coaching course called “Breaking Free From Rumination: How to Reclaim Peace & Clarity after Narcissistic Abuse”. You can go to Treydelatorre@podia.com...

Episode 44: Interview with Arlene (@empath_glowup on IG) 20.11.2022

My guest this week is a page I’ve been following for quite a while - @empath_glowup. Arlene and I have a great conversation about her love bombing, devaluing, and discard stages in her relationship. And my personal favorite part - we share nearly identical stories that show just how text book these narcissists are! If you'd like to be part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gma...

Episode 43: Reunion with my Children after 59 days + An Interview with Narc Abuse Therapist (@vanessareiser on IG and TikTok) 13.11.2022

I finally saw my children for the first time in 59 days. I detail how it went, and I also have a special guest! Vanessa Reiser is a therapist that specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery. She has run across NJ & NY in a wedding dress for narc abuse awareness! We talk about a range of topics including her personal experience, how she coaches people through their trauma, and some interesting...

Episode 42: My DV Trial Day 1 Recap 02.11.2022

Today was the trail for my initial restraining order. Want to know how it went? Check out the episode!  If you would like to be a part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com Dimming The Gaslight is available on: ⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠And everywhere else podcasts can be heard!  Follow me! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@Dimming_The_Gaslight⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@Dimming...

Episode 41: What I’ve Learned In the Past Year on the One Year Anniversary Since I Left My Home 30.10.2022

It's been one year since I left my home, so I think it's only right that I do a reflection episode about everything that has happened and all I've learned. I talk about personal stories, all I've learned, and coping techniques that are applicable for everyone's healing journey. If you would like to be a part of the show, please email me at DimmingTheGaslight@gmail.com Dimming T...

Episode 40: Interview With Phil from "Surviving The Covert Narcissist" Podcast 23.10.2022

I've been waiting a long, long time for this episode! My guest this week is one of my closest friends: Phil from the “Surviving The Covert Narcissist” Podcast! Phil is the the reason I started this podcast, and we tell you how we connected, what books we read for recovery, and crack jokes the whole time that I’m sure you’ll love! If you would like to be a part of the show, please email me at D...

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