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Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, domestic violence, family relationship abuse, and relationship trauma. Our guests share their stories of abuse survival, providing a source of validation, education, inspiration, and hope for those going through similar experiences. Join us and discover how you, too, can overcome the narcissist apocalypse.
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The smartest, funniest, most humble, and best Survivor podcast on the internet
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The Infinity Stone Podcast is a fan podcast dedicated to examining every movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The goal of this show is to look at the movies from the perspective of fans of these movies, not necessarily comic book fans or movie critics. These are the most popular movies in the world, yet online discussions about them tend to be dominated either by specialized genre fans or people paid to review them. We're hoping to change that and most importantly, to have some fun along ...
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Rerelease: How an Abusive Narcissist Conditions People For Long Term Abuse?
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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. If you want to …
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Colette & The Narcissistic Demand Man | Coercive Control & Narcissist Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Colette shares her story of being in a long-distance abusive relationship with a blame-shifting Demand Man. Colette met her abuser in an online forum and felt his charisma through the screen. Colette liked him, and their friendship slowly morphed into a romantic relationship. Colette's partner was upfront w…
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Rerelease: How to Use Transactional Analysis Theory to Spot a Toxic Narcissist?
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, 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 dom…
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Kimber & The Belittling Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kimber shares her story of marrying an emotionally & physically abusive narcissist. When Kimber met her husband, they were both young and looking to make something of themselves. However, soon after they married, red flags began popping up everywhere. Kimber took her vows seriously and believed the lies of …
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Rerelease: Types of Verbal & Non-Verbal Invalidation Used by Narcissistic Abusers
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On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses validation, the different types of verbal/non-verbal invalidation used by narcissistic abusers, and the different types of invalidating families. Plus, we discuss the silent treatment, gaslighting, stonewalling, feeling small, dehumanization, love bombing, trust building, and the ideal…
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David & The Scapegoating Abusive Family | Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, David shares his traumatic story of being abused by his narcissistic family & sexually abused by a child predator who groomed him online. At first, David was the golden child and enmeshed with his mother. However, once David's mother remarried, David became a thorn in his step-father's side. In response, Da…
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Dissociative Amnesia & Domestic Violence | With Cindie Henrie LMFT
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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
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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: Lemon & The Future Faking Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse
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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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Valeria & The Critical Selfish Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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Kami & The Hostage Taking Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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Yvonne & The Jealous Projecting Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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Justine & The Kidnapping Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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John & The Demanding Emotional Abuser | Coercive Control, Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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Courage & The Jealous Abuser | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse
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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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The Do's & Don'ts of Spotting Abusive Relationships | Q&A With Bill Mitchell
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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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Ant & The Cheating Physically Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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Alisa & The Cult of Mother | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse
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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
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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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