Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon interviews Ella about her struggle to escape a critical financial abuser. The episode centers on how, after an initial period of love bombing, Ella lost her sense of stability as her husband's financial control, accusations, and attacks on her parenting left her constantly on edge. Plus, Ella discusses post-separation abuse and how the children wer...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Bay talks about her abusive relationship with a serial cheater. At the beginning of Bay's 27-year relationship, her husband said and did everything right. However, once they married, subtle signs of abuse slowly appeared. And like the frog in a boiling pot of water, Bay was being cooked alive, and she didn't even know it. It's a story of serial infidelity,...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Hope shares her story of marrying a grandiose, entitled abuser. Hope met her future husband at a church event, initially impressed by his charisma. Their relationship quickly progressed, leading to a whirlwind engagement and marriage. But once they were married, Hope's husband began to control her in every aspect of her life, leaving Hope in survival mode...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Veronica shares her tumultuous journey of surviving a coercive relationship that began in her teens and extended into her college years. From the first blush of teenage love to the terrifying descent into verbal abuse and sexual coercion, Veronica's story is an eye-opening account of the devastating effects of coercive control. Veronica found herself targe...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks to Jimmy about his marriage to a raging abuser. Jimmy grew up in a restrictive society, and due to his sexual orientation, he became a reliable community member to survive. When he arrived in the United States, Jimmy began a relationship with his future abuser and felt seen like he had never felt seen before. Unfortunately, Jimmy became the v...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Dakota shares her story of dating a hero playing abuser. After years of battling alcohol addiction, Dakota was finally sober. She was living in a women's home, going to meetings, and taking long bus rides to see her beautiful child. Then one day, the abuser who pretended to be her hero, showed up to her meeting, swept her off her feet, and almost took her...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon interviews Barbie about growing up with two abusive parents. Barbie describes the emotional and physical trauma inflicted by her parents, their manipulative gaslighting, and their lack of empathy. She explains her survival strategies, such as overachieving and seeking approval from men. It's a story of gaslighting, self worth, neglect, parentificat...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sharon shares her life full of trauma. Sharon experienced two traumatic life-altering events by the age of 9. The after effects of these events reverberated throughout her life. Sharon became extremely self-sacrificing, felt that she didn't matter, and feared abandonment. In both of her abusive relationships, Sharon was very open about her childhood trauma...

In this episode of narcissist apocalypse, Brandon talks to Peter about his traumatic experiences being raised by a physically abusive dad, and his abusive romantic relationship with a controlling financial abuser. It's a story of fear, survival, isolation, control, trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, support networks, financial abuse, abuse witnessing, family dynamics, coping mec...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the triangulation tactics of Lundy Bancroft's 9 abuser types and the abusive parent/child triangulation types. Plus he discusses, shame, guilt, fear, gaslighting, manipulation, passive aggression, flying monkeys, victim playing, love bombing, hoovering, and much more. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please ⁠click...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Pam shares her experience of being married to a jealous partner. Pam was a rule follower, and her new partner gave her permission to stop following everyone else's rules, only to manipulate her into following his. And after Pam got pregnant, her life became a roller coaster of abuse that she couldn't escape. It's a story of isolation, mental health issues,...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks to Jody Bauer, a divorce coach and consultant, about CPTSD, clarity, body responses to stress, and the complexities of high-conflict divorce cases. To contact Jody Bauer, go to https://www.solidarityconsulting.com If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us an email...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Amy talks about her marriage to an emotionally abusive man with double standards. Initially, Amy found her husband charming and supportive. However, his increasing hostility, demands, know-it-all nature, victim playing, and lack of contribution to household responsibilities began to take their toll. And despite a brief reconciliation and therapy, his abusi...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon and his old pal Melissa, listen and read letters that our community sent in about domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, toxic families, betrayal, and more. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com PODCAST RECOM...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sarah shares her story about the psychological, sexual, and financial abuse she endured at the hands of her abusive ex. Sarah describes how her partner used 'logic' to manipulate her into compliance, isolation, feeling powerless, and trapped. It's a story of psychological abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, kernels of truth, logic, isolation, complia...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Bree shares her story of her abusive relationship. Bree and her family thought she married 'Mr. Perfect', but a week after their honeymoon, the coercive control began. At first, it started with isolation, then financial abuse, putdowns, sexual abuse, infidelity, triangulation, and more. It took a long time for Bree to free herself from the clutches of her...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lara shares the story of her abusive relationship at sea. Lara met her abuser while working on a cruise ship, where she felt seen and chosen by him. Unfortunately, Lara was being mirrored, and the supportive boyfriend quickly became invalidating and manipulative. It's a story of being chosen, mirroring, future faking, invalidation, flying monkeys, hooverin...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks to Jill, whose husband had the reputation of being the sweetest guy in the world. Every one of their mutual colleagues vouched for him. He was good-looking, intelligent, charismatic, and came from a good family. However, everything changed once they were behind closed doors. It's a story of sexual coercion, physically intimidation, gaslightin...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lolly shares her story of being raised by an abusive mother, enduring multiple abusive relationships, and tragically losing her son to suicide. It's a story of emotional neglect, putdowns, people pleasing, caretaking, being good enough, physical abuse, suicide, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, abandonment, parentification, parental alienation, appearance...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Saoirse shares how she was swept off her feet by her future husband. However, as soon as their first child was born, Saoirse's husband began to employ coercive control tactics. He isolated her from her family, financially abused her, and manipulated Saoirse to believe that everything wrong in the relationship was her fault. It's a story of resilience, gasl...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Ari shares her story of dating a narcissistic abuser who employed military-grade psychology against her. It's a story of dissociative identity disorder (DID), physical abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, stalking, intimidation, gaslighting, hypnosis, cognitive resets, physical resets, blackmail, self harm, dissociation, coping mecha...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Rayna Guest about the characteristics of a controlling personality, the signs of a possessive partner, and types of controlling behavior. Rayna also updates us on her life since her appearance on the survivor story podcast and tells a story about running into her abusive ex. You can listen to Rayna's story by ⁠clicking here.⁠ If you...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kristin shares her harrowing experience with a narcissistic partner, detailing their tumultuous relationship and the impact on her life and children. Initially, Kristin was drawn to his charm and kindness, but soon faced his controlling behavior, financial abuse, and emotional manipulation. Despite Kristin's efforts to maintain a stable life, her ex's acti...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Janet about growing up in an abusive household, which led her into the hands of a predator. It's a story of trauma, addiction, grooming, physical & sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, identity, manipulation, gaslighting, sexual assault, IPV, emotional abuse, infidelity, healing, hope, and surviving it all. Plus we get an update on Malory's...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Gary about his marriage to a lying physical abuser. Gary met his future wife at university. They were quickly attached at the hip and eventually moved countries together when school finished. However, red flags were already popping up. The need for control, anorexia, lying, her family, jealousy, and her need for an identity. It's a story...