Fake Love and Flying Monkeys

Narcissists don’t just leave you—they discard you with intent. And it’s never kind, never clean. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )  In this powerful episode, I reveal 7 of the most horrific ways narcissists discard their victims—each one design...

What happens when your mother-in-law acts more like the jealous ex than the proud parent?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into one of the most emotionally exhausting dynamics a woman can face: naviga...

Struggling with narcissistic abuse recovery as an adult child of a narcissist? Do you feel overwhelming guilt when setting boundaries with toxic parents—even when you know it’s the healthiest thing you can do? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, murder-suicide, and police-perpetrated abuse. Please take care while listening. In this powerful and heartbreaking episode, Bruce Bieber joins us to share the story no parent should ever have to tell — the murder of his daughter, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Abigail Rose Bieber, by her boyfriend and fellow deputy, Dani...

Weddings should be one of the happiest days of your life—but when you have a narcissistic parent, they often become a masterclass in manipulation, guilt-tripping, and sabotage. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )  In this episode, we’re unpacking...

Ever been accused of cheating by a narcissist — even when you’ve been nothing but loyal? This episode dives into one of their most toxic manipulation tactics: projection. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) We explore why narcissists often blame...

Why do narcissists discard their partners in such sudden, cold, and brutal ways? Why is there never closure — only silence, blame, or replacement with someone new?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode, we dive deep into t...

Why does it feel like the covert narcissist always knows how to ruin your mood—right before a party, dinner, or important event?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) If you’ve ever found yourself crying in the bathroom or cancelling plans because...

Why do narcissists seem obsessed with keeping access to your emotions—even after they’ve discarded you or moved on to someone new? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this powerful episode of Fake Love & Flying Monkeys , I break down why n...

If you’ve escaped a relationship with a narcissist, you know the damage runs deep. From shattered self-worth to constant self-doubt, the aftermath of narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling like a shell of who you used to be. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counsel...

If you’ve ever walked away from a narcissistic relationship feeling confused, unstable, or like you’ve lost your grip on reality, you’re not alone. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )  In this episode, we break down why narcissistic abuse leaves...

Are you constantly second-guessing yourself in a relationship that once felt perfect? Do you find yourself apologising for things you didn’t do or trying harder just to keep the peace? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )  This episode dives deep...

Dating a narcissist can feel like a rollercoaster of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional highs and lows. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )  In this powerful episode, we unpack the 10 most common signs you're dating a narcissist—signs that...

If you’ve ever found yourself being accused of things you didn’t do, or being labelled with traits that clearly belong to the narcissist themselves, chances are you’ve experienced this toxic psychological trick firsthand.  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling...

Why do narcissists seem to lash out when you're at your happiest? Why do they ruin birthdays, holidays, family events, or moments of personal success?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) If you've ever found yourself asking “Why can’t...

They live right next door—but your life feels like a psychological battleground.  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we're diving into one of the most overlooked forms of narcissistic abuse:...

They poke the bear—then cry victim when the bear roars. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most manipulative narcissistic abuse tactics out there—narciss...

Are you constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you're going crazy in a relationship?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) You may be experiencing narcissistic victim syndrome—a deeply damaging psychologica...

By the time you realise what’s happening, you’re no longer you. (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode I dive deep into how covert narcissists slowly chip away at, and dismantle your personality, piece by piece. We’re tal...

What if everything you thought you knew about narcissists was just the tip of the iceberg? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m revealing 10 of the darkest, most tightly kept secrets...

Why can’t anyone seem to understand narcissistic abuse — no matter how hard you try to explain it?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this validating episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys,  I break down why victims struggle to put their ex...

In this powerful episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m joined by none other than Dr. Sam Vaknin, the world-renowned expert on narcissistic personality disorder and author of the groundbreaking book Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited. With over 300,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views, Dr. Vaknin has become one of the most recognised voices globally on narcissism, drawing fro...

Ever wondered how a narcissist loves — or if they’re even capable of real love at all? (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )  In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys  I break down the hard truths about what narcissistic love really looks li...

Have you ever wondered why certain people seem to become prime targets for covert narcissists?  (For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ ) In this revealing episode of Fake Love and  Flying Monkeys I break down exactly what kind of personality traits co...

Ever felt like you were suddenly competing for someone’s love, attention, or approval—without knowing why? You might have been caught in the toxic game of covert narcissistic triangulation. In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I dive deep into one of the most painful and manipulative tactics narcissists use: triangulation. Whether it’s with an ex, a friend, a sibling, or ev...