Prey VS Predator

Sometimes it's not us... it's our friends who are dealing with predators.  Your friend may not be aware of it or maybe the just can't see a way out of it.  It might seem simple from the outside, but often the reality of being in such a relationship is much more difficult to navigate than it appears.   In this episode we explore the challenges faced when trying to support others who...

The church does not protect the real victims of narcissistic abuse.  In fact, they often unintentionally do the exact opposite - create spaces where PREDATORS can thrive!  But this doesn't have to be the case.  Churches could change if they really focus on protecting true victims. STOP LETTING PREDATORS THRIVE IN THE CHURCH! In this episode we explore the HUGE PROBLEMS churches face...

So often, the church does not protect the victims of narcissistic abuse… but this could change if they really focus on protecting true victims.  STOP LETTING PREDATORS THRIVE IN THE CHURCH! In this episode we explore the HUGE PROBLEMS churches face when dealing with real victims and perpetrators.  It is no easy thing to provide true support, but this NEEDS TO HAPPEN…  AND FAST. Does...

Although the Church officially stands for victim of abuse, they actually perpetuate a system of abuse - where predators and narcissists can thrive.    Why? How is it that an institution that is supposed to invite everyone into greater love and peace with others do the exact opposite for so many?    You might have guessed it - Sophia is back and, with her, a doozie of an episode...

Brené Brown, a powerful voice in the area of emotional abuse, often says that to people, your story is not for everyone.   Sharing our story can be an incredibly vulnerable thing.  It opens us up and exposes us to the judgement of others, which is not something we should do lightly, especially as prey - victims of emotional abuse - who are eager to remove any barriers to deeper relations...

Let's talk about leaving. Why not just leave an abusive relationship?  If you’re dealing with a narcissist, or any predatory individual, why not just pick up and go?  We hear this sort of question a lot, and, unfortunately, it’s never quite so simple.  Whether it’s love-bombing, financial interdependence, children, mental clarity or any number of other factors, leaving is hardly eve...

What is emotional abuse? What does it look like when there are no bruises or broken arms? Have you ever been told by a partner, friend or family member, "I know you better than you know yourself"? What about “you don’t have my best interests at heart”? Do you feel constantly gaslit, misled or made to feel inferior and unworthy of love? It may seem benign and unintentional, but when these are patte...

In this reaction to episode 4 of the Netflix series Bad Vegan, PJ, a licensed therapist, shows how Sarma is deep in the trap of manipulation and coercion.  MF (Anthony) has ensnared Sarma in a web of insanity, getting her to doubt herself and her instincts. We encourage you to watch the show itself before listening to this episode and check out this episode on youtube if you want to get the m...

In this reaction to episode 3 of the Netflix series Bad Vegan, PJ, a licensed therapist, shows how Sarma is deep in the trap of manipulation and coercion.  MF (Anthony) has ensnared Sarma in a web of insanity, getting her to doubt herself and her instincts.  Starting in episode 1, PJ's shows how Sarma is the quintessential ‘prey’: kind, thoughtful and people-oriented.  Unfortunately...

PJ, a licensed therapist, reacts to episode 2 of the Netflix series “Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives”.  As PJ explores, Bad Vegan contains so many great examples of emotional abuse and what we call “predatory behaviour”; the kind of behaviour where an abuser manipulates and coerces their partner solely for the purposes of meeting their own needs and satisfying their own selfish gratificatio...

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE WATCHING THIS EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/sGaohAhrY6o PJ, a licensed therapist from prey vs predator the podcast, reacts to the Netflix series “Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives”, pointing out how we can see the patterns of emotional abuse in Sarma’s relationship with Mr. Fox..  This show has TONS of examples of what we call “predatory behaviour” and...

In the series Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives on Netflix, we can see a ton of examples of the prey-predator dynamics we explore in our podcast. In short, the show chronicles the relationship between Sarma, a highly successful business woman in New York, and Mr. Fox, a man who systematically exploited her in every possible way throughout their relationship. While this is certainly an extreme case...

What is the language of abuse?    Have you ever been told by a partner, friend of family member, "I know you better than you know yourself"? Amber, one of our hosts on this podcast, discusses how her mother used this phrase to control and manipulate - to tell her who she was and what she could accomplish.   One of the most powerful ways predators control their prey is by imposing th...

Welcome to Prey VS Predator! This podcast is all about helping people identify and put a language to emotional abuse.  As survivors of emotional abuse, what we call PREY on this podcast, we three hosts (Jill, Amber and PJ) all draw from wells of personal experience to equip others with the language and tools they need to navigate relationships with predators. Tune in every week as we unpack w...