Best Brandon Chadwick Podcasts (2024)

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Dissociative Amnesia & Domestic Violence | With Cindie Henrie LMFT 39:15

16m ago39:15

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Cindie Henrie (LMFT/Trauma Expert) about the role of domestic violence in causing dissociative amnesia and derealization/depersonalization disorder in many trauma survivors. You can reach Cindie Henrie by clicking here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please c…

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Jane & The Future Faking Financial Abuser | Coercive Control & Narcissistic Abuse 1:18:35

3h ago1:18:35

1:18:35

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Jane shares the story of her 16-year abusive marriage. What started as a few red flags eventually turned into full-blown abuse once Jane got pregnant with their first child. Jane's ex began by putting down her appearance, which turned into criticism of her competence. And to top it all off, he took away her…

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Rerelease: What You Should Do Before Leaving Your Abuser! 15:17

33m ago15:17

15:17

I was urged to run this episode again. IT'S THAT POWERFUL! So, it's back once more! One of our well-informed WHEN DATING HURTS listeners sent me an email with a list of things you must do before leaving your abuser. In this episode, you will hear the kinds of items a domestic violence counselor will tell you while figuring out your escape plan to s…

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Rerelease: Lemon & The Future Faking Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse 1:13:59

2h ago1:13:59

1:13:59

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lemon thought she found 'acceptance' when she got into a relationship with the man of her dreams. But unfortunately for Lemon, there was a power imbalance right from the start and Lemon endured 10 years of emotional abuse. It's a story of a future faking, scapegoats, self love, button pushing, self defense,…

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Rerelease: J.D.McCabe - Survivor of Wife's Attempts to Poison Him. 1:07:34

1d ago1:07:34

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There are so few instances when a man has come forward to tell his story of marital abuse. In this case, he was almost murdered. That is why we decided to reprise this story. It is so compelling. We apologize for some of the buzzing on this track, and we hope it does not interfere with your listening to it. J.D. McCabe maintained a loving relations…

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Valeria & The Critical Selfish Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse 1:29:56

1d ago1:29:56

1:29:56

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Valeria shares her story of marrying a man who wanted to be a team, only to discover that the team never existed. While Valeria was attending school or working, she did everything, taking care of their three kids and the home. And when Valeria asked for help? She was criticized for having needs and feelings…

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FRAMED: Women In The Family Court Underworld | With Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko 49:23

5d ago49:23

49:23

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko about their new and important book 'Framed: Women In The Family Court Underworld'. Our conversation centers around the struggles of mothers facing abuse in family court, with a focus on validating experiences through the reading of survivor storie…

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Maggie's 16-year-old Daughter was Caught in a Dating Violence Relationship 50:41

17d ago50:41

50:41

Living in Ontario, Canada a few years ago, Maggie and her husband were wondering what was going on with Alyssa. They saw bothersome warning signs around her, but Alyssa's parents were at a loss trying to figure out exactly what was going on. Alyssa had dropped out of many school activities, she stopped interacting with friends, she changed the way …

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Kami & The Hostage Taking Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse 1:40:08

19d ago1:40:08

1:40:08

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kami shares her story of dating an emotionally & physically abusive man who eventually took her roommate hostage - a week after he was given probation for brutally attacking her. It's a story of jealousy physical abuse, gut feelings, fear, intimidation, infidelity, survival, ptsd, hostage taking, rage, coer…

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Rerelease: The Manipulation Tactics of a Controlling Abuser | Narcissistic Abuse 54:56

12d ago54:56

54:56

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks about the manipulation tactics an abuser uses to gain control, isolate you, and erode your sense of self. Plus they discuss, triangulation, threats, physical abuse, intimidation, flying monkeys, fear, obligation, guilt, the divide & conquer technique, arguments, word salad, sleep deprivati…

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NEW - "Josephine" - Survivor of Multifaceted Forms of Abuse. 1:18:57

24d ago1:18:57

1:18:57

With survivor stories, it is so disturbing to hear what one person has done to another person. In these stories, it is always an ongoing pattern or campaign. It’s never just one instance or one awful act. In this episode, we speak with Josephine. She will tell us about childhood abuse, intimate partner, violence, psychological abuse, sexual assault…

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Yvonne & The Jealous Projecting Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse 1:49:48

17d ago1:49:48

1:49:48

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Yvonne shares her story of dating a jealous & controlling abuser. Yvonne thought she met the man of her dreams. He was charming, chivalrous, and a former firefighter. He made Yvonne feel safe. However, lurking below 'Dr. Jekyl's' persona, was the 'Mr. Hyde' waiting to appear. Once Yvonne was trauma-bonded t…

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Rerelease: Chloe & The Abusive Raging Mother | Narcissistic Abuse 1:33:11

30d ago1:33:11

1:33:11

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Chloe about being raised by a narcissistic mother who saw Chloe as an extension of herself. It’s a story of rage, being good enough, interfering in relationships, fear, obligation, and guilt. Plus they discuss, physical abuse, manipulation, triangulation, smear campaigns, perfectionism, t…

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Hera - Psychopathic Ex-boyfriend did more than Murder Her Son 49:06

23d ago49:06

49:06

This is Hera’s story. On Oct. 20, 2012, Hera McLeod’s ex-boyfriend murdered her 15-month-old son. He killed him to get more than $500,000 in life insurance. Few of our episodes have more twists and turns than this one. You will not be able to guess what Hera discovered about her psychopath ex-boyfriend. He was a predator beyond our wildest nightmar…

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Justine & The Kidnapping Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse 1:13:07

23d ago1:13:07

1:13:07

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Justine shares her story of marrying a physical abuser who kidnaps, sexually assaults, and attempts to murder her as his final act of power and control. Justine had just gotten out of an emotionally abusive relationship when she met her future ex-husband. The relationship moved quickly and they were married…

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Rerelease: The Causes & Cycles of Love Addiction | Q&A With Jodi White 52:01

29d ago52:01

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Jodi White (Psychotherapist & Love Addiction Specialist) about the causes, signs, and cycles of love addiction. Plus they discuss, boundaries, love avoidance, codependency, romantic comedies, fairy tales, and much more. Jodi White's website can be found by clicking here. Jodi White's …

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NEW - "Kathleen" - Pt 2 of 2 - She Suffered from More than One Abusive Relationship 57:44

1M ago57:44

57:44

This is part two of our two part interview with Kathleen. She will tell us about more than one ill-fated relationship with the men she dated. With the last one, she became pregnant. That is when all of his abusive behavior, selfish style, and narcissistic personality was on full display. We will see the many times she gave second chances to her boy…

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NEW - "Kathleen" - Pt 1 of 2 - She Suffered from More than One Abusive Relationship 56:22

1M ago56:22

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This is part one of our two part interview with Kathleen. She will tell us about more than one ill-fated relationship with the men she dated. With the last one, she became pregnant. That is when all of his abusive behavior, selfish style, and narcissistic personality was on full display. We will see the many times she gave second chances to her boy…

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John & The Demanding Emotional Abuser | Coercive Control, Narcissistic Abuse 1:06:29

1M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, John shares his story of being married to a demanding emotional abuser. John was quickly smitten with his future wife, bonding over commonalities, including family trauma. However, once they got married, John's wife began to isolate him and tear down his self-esteem. John's wife was all about optics. Sudden…

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Rerelease: Ruby Sue & The Level-3 Escalating Abuser | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:46:02

1M ago1:46:02

1:46:02

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Ruby Sue about her marriage to an escalating abuser. Ruby Sue's abuser changed at every escalating level, and at level-3, he became downright scary. It's a story of infidelity, zero accountability, stalking, and the loss of control. Plus they discuss, stepping into the role of being a str…

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NEW - Reviewing Critical Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship and More! 40:03

2M ago40:03

40:03

In this special episode, we examine 10 classic warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. We also take another look at "The Template Every Abuser Follows". Then we talk about the many differences between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship. Within this episode, we describe what dating abuse and domestic violence are. NOTE: If you are a survivo…

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Courage & The Jealous Abuser | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:09:31

1M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Courage shares the story of her 6-month relationship that ended in absolute horror. Courage met the man of her dreams, and within weeks they were discussing marriage. She was so happy. However, soon after the marriage talk, Courage's ex got jealous and controlling. He began to isolate Courage from friends a…

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Super-Informative Interview w/ "Narcissist Apocalypse" podcast host, Brandon Chadwick. 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

This time, I am interviewing Brandon Chadwick, the esteemed host of Narcissist Apocalypse podcast. Narcissist Apocalypse is a raw and unfiltered podcast that gives a voice to survivors of domestic violence. Brandon Chadwick has been interviewing guests since 2019. Specifically, interviewing survivors of narcissistic and domestic violence abuse. Bra…

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The Do's & Don'ts of Spotting Abusive Relationships | Q&A With Bill Mitchell 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Bill Mitchell (Host of the When Dating Hurts Podcast) about the murder of his daughter (Kristin) by her ex-boyfriend 20 days after her college graduation. We discuss Bill's experience, his book, his podcast, and the do's and don'ts of spotting abusive relationships. To listen to Bill'…

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Rerelease: Karen Widdoss - Left for Dead by Her Ex-Boyfriend. 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

We reprise a previous episode that deserved to be heard once more for the warning signs that this survivor missed, and the lessons she learned the heard way. Karen Widdoss is a courageous survivor of a murderous assault she suffered when she was a young teen. In the summer of 1994, her ex-boyfriend attacked her and nearly took her life. How she man…

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Ant & The Cheating Physically Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:15:03

2M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Ant shares her story of dating a cheating physical abuser. Ant was loved bombed on their first date and was trauma-bonded pretty quickly. As the relationship unfolded, Ant began to uncover infidelity and drug use. At first, Ant let these things slide, but as time went on, Ant began to voice her displeasure,…

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Rerelease: The Perfect Prey for a Toxic Narcissist | Q&A With Christine Cocchiola, LCSW 1:12:54

2M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Brandon. talks with Dr. 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 …

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"Charlee" - Pt 2 of 2 - Abused as a Young Child and Later as an Adult Lesbian. 54:22

2M ago54:22

54:22

This is part one of a two-part story My conversation with Charlee touches on areas we have not visited previously. She was born a twin to a mother who disliked children. Her twin brother might have had it worse because her mother hated men. It is debatable who made Charlee's younger years more miserable: her mother, her alcoholic, father, her sexua…

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"Charlee" - Pt 1 of 2 - Abused as a Young Child and Later as an Adult Lesbian. 53:55

2M ago53:55

53:55

This is part one of a two-part story My conversation with Charlee touches on areas we have not visited previously. She was born a twin to a mother who disliked children. Her twin brother might have had it worse because her mother hated men. It is debatable who made Charlee's younger years more miserable: her mother, her alcoholic, father, her sexua…

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Alisa & The Cult of Mother | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Alisa about her abusive narcissistic mother, the head of their two-person cult. Alisa was the reliable crutch that her mother could always use and abuse when she wasn't paying more attention to the sea of boyfriends that came through their home. Alisa shares the myriad of abuses from chil…

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Rerelease: Top 5 Signs of Isolation & How it's Used to Abuse You | Narcissistic Abuse 45:39

2M ago45:39

45:39

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the top 5 signs of isolation, how isolation is used to abuse you, common phrases used to isolate you, creating dependency, manipulation tactics, isolation as a form of punishment, identity erosion, and the difficulty in leaving. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, plea…

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Sarah - Pt 2 of 2 - This Family's Multi-generational Abuse Continues 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

This is part two of a two-part story from Sarah, who lives in Australia. Sarah and her siblings grew up in New Zealand under the tyrannical reign of a merciless stepfather. This man ruled their home with an iron fist that was directed mostly at Sarah's mother. For ten years, they needed to be on guard from his abusive behavior. Her mother bore the …

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Sarah - Pt 1 of 2 - This Family's Multi-generational Abuse Continues 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

This is part one of a two-part story from Sarah, who lives in Australia. Sarah and her siblings grew up in New Zealand under the tyrannical reign of a merciless stepfather. This man ruled their home with an iron fist that was directed mostly at Sarah's mother. For ten years, they needed to be on guard from his abusive behavior. Her mother bore the …

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Rerelease: Jean & The Psychologically Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:49:09

2M ago1:49:09

1:49:09

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Jean about her marriage to a psychologically abusive covert narcissist. It’s a story of Jekyll & Hyde, underlying motivations, sowing the seeds of doubt, divorce, and using children as pawns. If you are dealing with divorce, you need to listen to this episode as Jean has a plethora of goo…

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The Rise in Adult Bullies & How to Spot Them | Q&A With Bill Eddy, LCSW Esq. 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Bill Eddy (LCSW Esq.) about his new book Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them. Bill Eddy is an attorney, therapist, mediator, and the Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute - and has spent his career helping people fight adult bullies. W…

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Julia - Pt 3 of 3 - Argentinian Woman Speaks of Abuse by American Man 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

This is part three of a three-part story. Julia is an Argentinian woman. As a child, she dreamt of coming to the US to further her education and experience all she had seen on TV and read in books. He path was to become a hard-working au pair as a way to financially make ends meet. She also loved children of all ages. For a while, everything fell i…

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Julia - Pt 2 of 3 - Argentinian Woman Speaks of Abuse by American Man 39:31

2M ago39:31

39:31

This is part two of a three-part story. Julia is an Argentinian woman. As a child, she dreamt of coming to the US to further her education and experience all she had seen on TV and read in books. He path was to become a hard-working au pair as a way to financially make ends meet. She also loved children of all ages. For a while, everything fell int…

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Julia - Pt 1 of 3 - Argentinian Woman Speaks of Abuse by American Man 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

This is part one of a three-part story. Julia is an Argentinian woman. As a child, she dreamt of coming to the US to further her education and experience all she had seen on TV and read in books. He path was to become a hard-working au pair as a way to financially make ends meet. She also loved children of all ages. For a while, everything fell int…

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Adeleine & The Emotionally Immature Narcissistic Father | Domestic Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Adeleine shares her story of growing up with an emotionally immature narcissistic father and a codependent mother. Once Adeleine's sister was born, she felt a shift that something wasn't right, and Adeleine began to be on the receiving end of her father's rages. As Adeleine became more aware of her environm…

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Rerelease: Top 50 Verbal Signs That You're Being Manipulated By A Narcissistic Abuser 1:33:24

3M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Vienna about the top 50 signs of verbal manipulation by a narcissist or abuser. We go into depth on 50 different verbal manipulation tactics of domestic violence with examples, tips, and much more. It's an informative and fun episode. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story po…

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Candi Rose - Pt 2 of 2 - Mother. Stripper. Felon. Author. Intimate Partner Survivor. 45:49

3M ago45:49

45:49

(THIS IS THE CORRECTED TRACK FOR CANDI ROSE. We apologize for the confusion we caused by running "Candi Rose Pt 1 of 2" Part 1 twice. We will do better quality control as we move along.) This is part two of a two-part narrative with Candi Rose. Candi Rose is her actual name. Her full name is Candace Rose. She was bullied in high school to the point…

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Candi Rose - Pt 1 of 2 - Mother. Stripper. Felon. Author. Intimate Partner Survivor. 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

This is part one of a two-part narrative with Candi Rose. Candi Rose is her actual name. Her full name is Candace Rose. She was bullied in high school to the point where her mother moved her to a different school. There she fell in with the wrong crowd. Things became worse as she made a series of unfortunate decisions. Her lack of experience, wisdo…

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Mary Fernandez - Interviewing Bill Mitchell on "Leadership, Legacies, and Legends Unleashed" 57:21

3M ago57:21

57:21

I attended a podcast convention earlier this year. I left some leave-behinds and business cards with the hope of landing guests spots on national podcasts. It's another way to get the word out about dating abuse and intimate partner violence. Soon after the convention, I was contacted by Mary Fernandez, the host of the "Leadership, Legacies and Leg…

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Daniel & The Abuse Cycle Dad | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:10:16

3M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Daniel shares his story of going no contact with his physically abusive father, his mother, and his sisters. After 35 years, Daniel realized that his upbringing wasn't normal and was brave enough to question his dad. The response by Daniel's dad was to minimize his experience, which put Daniel into a psych …

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Rerelease: Signs of Enmeshment & Red Flag Dysfunctional Family Dynamics - With Dr. Kenneth Adams 55:19

3M ago55:19

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, 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. *** CONTENT WARNING - Non Sexual…

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Pippa & The Minimizing Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:15:33

3M ago1:15:33

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Pippa tells the story of surviving emotional and legal abuse at the hands of her abusive ex-husband. The conversation with Pippa is a raw look at the subtle and overt patterns of abuse that can infest a marriage, like minimization, gaslighting, silent treatments, and mind games. Pippa's experience is a beac…

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Top 10 Exploitations of Cultural Norms & Expectations to Justify Abuse | Narcissistic Abuse 31:19

3M ago31:19

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the top 10 exploitations of cultural norms and expectations that abusers use to justify their abuse. The norms and expectations discussed in this episode are gender roles, body standards, family honor, parental authority, loyalty, divorce, privacy, forgiveness, hospitality, and religio…

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How an Abusers Thinks. Our Third Installment. 20:05

3M ago20:05

20:05

This episode comes with content and trigger warnings: Domestic abuse, domestic violence, and graphic violence. The voice you hear on this WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast episode was created by artificial intelligence. It is not a real person's voice. The words spoken are a composite of beliefs and concepts expressed by dating and domestic abusers found w…

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Donalda & The Entitled Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse 1:42:09

3M ago1:42:09

1:42:09

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Donalda shares her story of abuse at the hands of her entitled husband. What started with red flags, such as telling Donalda to stop talking to her online friend and Donalda doing the lion's share of the housework, slowly morphed into picking fights, arguing, and full-on rages. As things escalated, Donalda …

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Rerelease: The Normalization of Toxic Behavior | Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse 45:05

3M ago45:05

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the psychology abusers use to normalize toxic behaviors. Topics discussed in this episode are: gaslighting, religion, cultural norms, social influence, minimizing, blame-shifting, rationalizations, cognitive dissonance, gender roles, patriarchal systems, conditioning, generational trau…

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