Debrief | Boundary Erosion and the Guilt of Leaving in Violeta’s Story
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon debriefs Violeta’s story and explores how persistence wore down her boundaries and guilt m...
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Narcissist Apocalypse gives a voice to survivors of toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse & domestic violence. Our host, Brandon Chadwick, chats with survivors about growing up in dysfunct...
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20 of 764 episodesRerelease | Violeta & The Calculating Narcissist | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we revisit Violeta’s story of a calculating narcissist whose relentless pursuit made her feel seen...
Rerelease | The 12 Unspoken Rules of the Narcissistic Family
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with author Julie L. Hall about the 12 unspoken rules of the narcissistic family. Th...
Debrief | How Trust Became Control in Cassie’s Story | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we debrief Cassie’s story and examine how the abuser built enough trust to become the truth teller...
Cassie & The Deceptive Belittling Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Cassie shares how a man who made her feel understood slowly became the person she was afraid to di...
Debrief | Manufactured Responsibility in Doris’s Story
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon debriefs Doris’s story through the lens of manufactured responsibility. Her abuser present...
Rerelease | Doris & The Intimidating Coercive Narcissist | Domestic Violence
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Doris shares how a relationship that began with trust became a life organized around her...
Why Narcissistic Abuse Can Feel Addictive
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon speaks with Lori Ann Roland (LPC) about how narcissistic abuse, trauma, and addiction can...
Debrief | Gaslighting, Obligation, and Empathy in Sunshine’s Story
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon returns to Sunshine's story to trace the patterns that kept her bound to a partner...
Sunshine & The Violent Gaslighting Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sunshine shares how her ex-partner made her feel chosen, then made her question what she had seen...
Rerelease | The Return of Mercedes & The Post Separation Abuse
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mercedes returns to continue the story she shared in Mercedes & The Controlling Vindicti...
Rerelease | Mercedes & The Controlling Vindictive Narcissist
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mercedes shares how a whirlwind romance with a seemingly devoted man became a marriage w...
Rerelease | The 5 People-Pleasing Types & Fawning in Narcissistic Abuse
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon explores five people-pleasing types: the rescuer, martyr, caretaker, peacemaker,...
Debrief | Weaponized Respect and Scapegoating in Ehi’s Story
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick breaks down Ehi’s story and examines how cultural beliefs were used withi...
Ehi & The Bullying Narcissistic Family | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Ehi about growing up inside a bullying narcissistic family where power flowed d...
Debrief | Gaslighting & Survival Mode in Cassandra’s Story | Domestic Violence
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon debriefs Cassandra’s story and the pressures that kept her in a volatile marriage....
Rerelease | Cassandra & The Volatile Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Cassandra shares how a man who seemed to offer faith, safety, and a fresh start became s...
Why Trauma Keeps You in Survival Mode & PTSD Recovery
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Rebound Health co-founders Raeva Kumar and Dr. Erin Berenz about how trauma can...
Debrief | Scapegoating & Financial Control in Dasha’s Story | Narcissistic Abuse
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines how Dasha’s family assigned roles according to obedience, rewarded her br...
Rerelease | Dasha & The Enmeshed Narcissistic Family
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Dasha about growing up under the authority of a narcissistic father w...