Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

Brandon talks with Poncho about her physically abusive relationship with an impulsive spendthrift. It's a story of child sex abuse, caretaking, thinking you're the problem, and infidelity. Plus they discuss, ex wives, rage, gaslighting, death, trauma bonding, narcissistic mothers, neglect, healing, and much more. *** Trigger Warning - This episode discusses graphic discussion of child sex abuse an...

On this episode from our archives, Brandon talks with Shirin Peykar (LMFT & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach) about divorce, coparenting, and toxic narcissist abuse. Plus they answer lots of questions sent in by the audience. It's a very informative episode. Shirin Peykar can be reached at https://www.talkwithshirin.com/ Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas.com/nap and get 20% off your p...

Brandon talks with Roxy about growing up with a narcissistic mother who was a pathological liar. It's a story of caretaking, trauma, questioning reality, only child guilt, and letting go. Plus they discuss, validation, addiction, death, neglect, rage, the healing process, infidelity, security, fears, theft, fraud, jail, and much more. This episode may be a family story, but even if you're in a rel...

On this episode from our archives, Brandon talks with Elizabeth Barre (Relationship & Narcissist Abuse Recovery Coach) about transpersonal psychology, using spirituality in the healing process, and spiritual abuse. Elizabeth Barre can be reached at https://relational-somatics.com/ Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap16 and use code nap16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free...

Brandon talks with Phoenix about her experience as a spiritual cult member and her marriage to a physically abusive husband. It's a story of manipulation, threats, fear, obligation, guilt, and shame in the aftermath of abuse. Plus they discuss, self esteem, family enmeshment, isolation, emotional abuse, gaslighting, trauma bonding, stockholm syndrome, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This epis...

Brandon talks with Dr. Amelia Kelley (trauma informed therapist & author) about the overlapping behaviors of ADHD & Narcissism and how to recognize where Narcissistic Abuse begins. Plus they discuss, control, intentions, can't vs. won't, doing the work, comorbidity, weaponizing mental health issues, and much more. Dr Amelia Kelley's website is https://www.ameliakelley.com/ and you can purchase her...

Brandon talks with Macy about her toxic relationship with an AWARE partner with mental health issues and abusive behaviors. It's a story of caretaking, jealousy, manipulation, paranoia, and not wanting to do the work. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, projection, narcissistic parents, child abuse, reactive abuse, push/pulls, the silent treatment, hoovering, discards, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNI...

Brandon talks with Dr. Kenneth Adams about the signs of enmeshment, emotional incest, and red flag dysfunctional family dynamics. Plus they discuss, codependency, surrogate companions, boundaries, and warning signs that your partners apple may not fall far from the tree. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Non Sexual and Sexual Incest is briefly discussed in this episode. *** Dr. Kenneth Adams' website is https...

Brandon talks with Erika Guest (Behavioral Therapist) about the behavior shaping techniques used by abusive narcissists to condition their victims for long-term abuse. Using clips from the survivor series episodes, Erika and Brandon break down the techniques and how to recognize when the abusive narcissist is using them against you. Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas.com/nap and get 20%...

Brandon talks with Aszul about her toxic relationship with a rage filled narcissist. It's a story of triangulation, open relationships, creating problems that don't exist, and caretaking. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, patterns of abuse, hypocrisy, invalidation, projection, hoovering, bonding over trauma, mind reading, victim playing, boundaries, control, and much more. Thank you to our sponsor B...

Brandon talks with Erika Guest about Transactional Analysis Theory and how to identify past/future forms of coercive control with a toxic narcissist. By analyzing real text conversations using Transactional Analysis, Brandon and Erika give you a new set of tools in your healing process and fight against domestic violence. A fun and informative episode. Thank you to our sponsor BOMBAS. Go to Bombas...

Brandon talks with Alisa Stamps (LCSW) about the Top 12 Hoovering Tactics of a Toxic Narcissist & Narcissistic Abuse. Plus they discuss, threats, self harm, love bombing, future faking, faith based abuse, and much more. Alisa's website can be found at https://www.alisastamps.com/ Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap14 and use code nap14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free g...

Brandon talks with 22 about growing up with a competitive physically abusive narcissistic mother. It's a story of physical abuse, shame, hyper vigilance, self forgiveness, and the healing process. Plus they discuss, triggers, taking your power back, pride, Tara Brach, Brene Brown, insinuation, story telling, fear of judgement, being voiceless, and much more. This is an unconventional episode with...

Brandon talks with Julie L. Hall (Author, Researcher & Coach) about 15 bizarre and maddening things a toxic narcissist does to control you. Plus they discuss, body issues, trauma, narcissistic families, emotional abuse, gaslighting, and much more. Julie can be reached at https://narcissistfamilyfiles.com/ Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap14 and use code nap14 for up to...

Brandon talks with Roman about his marriage to a narcissistic chameleon that used a bluff and smear campaign against him. It's a story of mirroring, facades, victim playing, threats, triangulation, and the normalization of chaos. Plus they discuss, fear, obligation, guilt, reverse confessions, parallel parenting, gps tracking, recording devices, circular arguments, gaslighting, baiting, reactive a...

Brandon talks with Julie L. Hall (Author, Researcher & Coach) about the unspoken rules of engagement in the narcissistic family and the effect on future relationships. Plus they discuss, attachment trauma, narcissist behavior, perfectionism, people pleasing, codependency, the normalization of chaos, emotions, vulnerability, depression, boundaries, CPTSD, disconnecting from your body, and much more...

Brandon talks to Heira about her physically & verbally abusive relationship to a narcissistic addict. It's a story of narcissist rage, victim playing, infidelity, fear of judgement, and the hope for change. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, fear, shame, guilt, embarrassment, boundaries, justification, trauma, ptsd, memory gaps, depression, no contact, isolation, anxiety, people pleasing, and much mo...

Brandon talks with Tracy Malone (Author & International Educator) about the top 10 signs of a covert narcissist & covert narcissistic parents, passive aggressive behavior, and her new book 'Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Shit Up'. Plus they discuss, ruminating thoughts, trusting yourself again, gaslighting, smear campaigns, gossip, and much more. Tracy Malone's website can be at ht...

Brandon talks with Lotus about enmeshing with her controlling narcissistic parents. Lotus' story hits all the hallmarks of a romantic abuse/coercive control story, and as her story unfolds, the similarities between the manipulation tactics are impossible to deny. Lotus is 19 and the youngest person to be a guest on our show. However, she's very quotable throughout and wise beyond her years. ***TRI...

Brandon talks with Sabrina Victoria (Narcissistic Abuse Coach) about the shame of being in an abusive relationship & why intermittent reinforcement, criticizing, and accusations work so well as manipulation tactics. You can visit Sabrina's website my visiting https://www.herversion.life/ To hear Sabrina's survivor story as Valentina, click here. Thank you to our sponsor "Operator". Follow "Operato...

Brandon talks with Penelope about her sexually coercive marriage to a physical abuser. It's a story of de-escalation modes, proving yourself, IPV, narcissistic rage, mixed messages about money, and the relationship with your body. Plus they discuss, people pleasing, caretaking, anger, future faking, escape plans, stability, sexual boundaries, swinging, gaslighting, bullying, fear, obligation, one...

Brandon. talks with Christine Cocchiola (LCSW) about who is the perfect prey for a toxic narcissist, post separation abuse, and how an abuser uses coercive control within the court system. Plus they discuss, schema therapy, the enneagram, subjugation, Evan Stark, cognitive dissonance, subjugation, counter parenting, and much more. ***The views and opinions expressed by guests on our podcast, do no...

Brandon talks with Cassandra about her marriage to a charming Christian rage filled abuser. It's a story of threats, using kids as pawns, shame, the broken court system, and smear campaigns. Plus they discuss, belief systems, people pleasing, energy healing, gaslighting, name calling, mirroring, bonding over trauma, control disguised as protection, trusting your gut, isolation, manipulation, bully...

Brandon talks with Michele Rosenthal (Trauma Recovery Specialist) about healing from narcissistic abuse and domestic violence trauma. Plus they discuss identity issues and Michele's own trauma journey. You can reach Michele Rosenthal at her website https://www.mytraumacoach.com/ Thank you to our sponsor "Operator". Follow "Operator" on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-f...

Brandon talks with Saturday about her abusive marriage to an unhinged narcissist. It's a story of threats, reactive abuse, stalking, smear campaigns, shame, divorce, and the safety of a step child. Plus they discuss, addiction, mental health, control, fight or flight, protection orders, court, blame shifting, financial abuse, being held hostage in arguments, trauma, PTSD, shame, guilt, rage, verba...