Episodes

Brandon discusses the question 'Why do survivors become addicted to their abusers? Plus, we catch up with Francesca (former survivor story guest) about the harassment and stalking she endured after her relationship ended. Plus they discuss, love bombing, the enneagram, trust building, restraining orders, healing, growth, Ross Rosenberg, and much 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 A link to Franc...

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 good tips and advice. Plus Jean and Brandon talk about, gaslighting, smear campaigns, trauma, OCD, subtle abuse, postpartum depression, health issues, hospice, hair loss, rage, uneven playing fie...

Brandon talks with Larisa about her toxic relationship with an entitled narcissistic abuser. It’s a story of addiction, isolation, intimidation, sexual coercion, and self defense. Plus they discuss, child sexual abuse, control, gaslighting, smear campaigns, projection, insecurities, loneliness, love bombing, jealousy, low self esteem, zero accountability, rage, generational trauma, and more. BONUS - Follow up with Quinn (former guest) at the end of the episode. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode...

Did you know that 15% - 20% of society are highly sensitive people? Brandon talks with Dr. Amelia Kelley about highly sensitive people, their susceptibility to domestic & narcissistic abusers, and why narcissists love their traits. Dr. Kelley's website is https://www.ameliakelley.com/ Dr. Kelley's Instagram can be found here. To take the highly sensitive person test, click here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalyps...

Brandon talks with Ethan about his toxic relationship with an emotional vampire. It’s a story of isolation, the fog, triangulation, infidelity, and invisible illnesses. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, walking on eggshells, rage, being overwhelmed, trust building, temper tantrums, platonic polyamory, bullying disguised as social justice, blame shifting, lying, no empathy, and much more. This episode was recorded in 2019 and was unedited in our bonus episodes until now. Stay tuned to the end as Br...

Brandon talks with Dr. Joni Johnston (Forensic Psychologist) about the psychology of stalking, domestic violence, & the stages of an obsessive ex. Plus they discuss, the common behaviors of a stalker, the different types of stalkers, cyber stalking, how to protect yourself from stalkers, and much more. Dr. Joni Johnston's website. Dr. Joni Johnston's Podcast - Unmasking a Murderer - Youtube. Dr. Joni Johnston's Psychology Today Articles. The Strictly Stalking Podcast If you want to be a guest o...

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 strong woman, sexual coercion, trauma, denial, gaslighting, jealousy, rage, control, paranoia, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Sexual Coercion is discussed in this episode. *** If you want ...

Brandon talks with Benji about his toxic relationship with his physically abusive wife. It’s a story of jealousy, false arrest, documentation, and self doubt. Plus they discuss, mental illness, narcissistic mother's, control, it's always something, and much more. *** Trigger Warning - There is graphic discussion of physical abuse in this episode." If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com Thank you to our sp...

Brandon talks with Marie about her toxic relationship with a deceptive self serving narcissist. It’s a story of being seen, motivations, being a placeholder, lies, and confusing clarifications. Plus they discuss, Marie's 18 year marriage (involved physical abuse) with an overt narcissist, stonewalling, double lives, triangulation, the authentic self, and much more. *** Trigger Warning - Marie briefly mentions physical abuse when discussing her first marriage. *** If you want to be a guest on ou...

Brandon talks with Vienna Guest about the myth of mutual abuse created by the Amber Heard & Johnny Depp trial and how abusers avoid accountability by blaming others. Plus they discuss, how to communicate to the police that you're not the primary aggressor. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsor CREDIT KARMA. Check your credit score on Credit Karma for free! Plus Credit Karma can f...

Brandon talks with Tatum about her family's experience with a bullying narcissistic church elder. It’s a story of extreme love bombing, gossip as a form of concern, the fog, minimization, and smear campaigns. This may be a friend or faith-based story, but it has all the characteristics of an emotionally abusive romantic relationship. They also discuss, future faking, Christian abuse, generosity as a form of control, vulnerability, gaslighting, justification, gut feelings, therapy, support system...

Brandon talks with Evan Stark (Forensic Social Worker & Author) about coercive control, domestic violence, women's rights, invisible threats, child abuse, and the law. Evan Stark has impacted your life or the life of someone you know, you just don't know it. Come listen to him talk. You'll be a better person for it. *** TRIGGER WARNING - We discuss physical violence, murder, and sexual assault throughout this episode. Sometimes there are graphic descriptions. *** If you want to be a guest on ou...

Brandon talks with Canva about her toxic relationship with a smear campaigning abuser. It’s a story of defensive abuse, gaslighting, recording conversations, and taking zero responsibility. Plus they discuss, minimization, infidelity, physical abuse, blame shifting, rage, stealing, victim playing, restraining orders, custody, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Physical abuse is discussed in this episode. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us...

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 podcast 'Journals of a Love Addict' can be found by clicking here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com...

Brandon talks with Storm about the distorted reality of her narcissistic mother. It’s a story of doubt sowing, identity issues, being used, and realizing you’re in the twilight zone. When Storm finally sees her mom for who she truly is, it becomes a fascinating look at her psychology in one fell swoop. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, justification, minimization, rationalization, kernels of truth, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - We do discuss a suicide attempt in this episode. *** If you wa...

Brandon talks with Ruth M. Glenn of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence about the about the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, how we listen to it, how it moves us to conclusions that can be biased, and how our bias can invalidate other survi

Brandon talks with Kevin about his long distance relationship with a deceitful abuser. It’s a story of future faking, emotional manipulation, walking on eggshells, isolation, and infidelity. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, suicide threats, rage, blame shifting, control, nitpicking, withholding, stonewalling, feeling seen, lies, victim playing, support systems, and much more. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gm...

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 deprivation, minimization, justification, reasoning, gaslighting, accusations, cheating, projection, blame shifting, beliefs, nitpicking, stonewalling, and much more. If you want to be a guest on our surv...

Brandon talks with Nancy about her marriage with a controlling physical abuser. It's a story of gaslighting, defensive abuse, addiction, and smear campaigns. Plus they discuss, sexual abuse, withholding, infidelity, neglect, blaming, guilt, trauma, crazy making, health issues, invalidating police officers, isolation, rage, manipulation, post separation abuse, coercive control, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains graphic descriptions of physical and sexual abuse. *** If yo...

Brandon talks with Taly Kadoch (LPC) about attachment styles, trauma bonding, love, addiction, and abuse. Plus they discuss healing the the trauma bond and letting go. Book a session with Taly by clicking here. Taly's email is kadochtaly@gmail.com If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsor CREDIT KARMA. Check your credit score on Credit Karma for free! Plus Credit Karma can find you ...

Brandon talks with Shuri about the bullying she endured at the hands of her mother. It's a story of physical abuse, emotional eating, medical neglect, and wanting the mother you never had. Plus they discuss, enmeshment, financial abuse, the church community, conditional love, the trauma obesity connection, trauma cycles, cptsd, and much 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 Thank you to our sponsor...

Brandon talks with Brandee Smith (LPC) about real love vs. fake love, infidelity, love bombing, boundaries, & narcissistic abuse.

Brandon talks with Brooke about her 10-year toxic relationship with an abusive Peter Pan and the generational trauma they endured in their childhoods. It's a story of survival, triangulation, stonewalling, physical abuse, & determination. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, nitpicking, depression, physical health issues, narcissistic behavior, push and pulls, street mentality, maturation, being a single mom, integrity, mixed messages, child abuse, identity issues, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING ...

Brandon talks with Darlene Lancer (LMFT) about the personality types that attract a narcissist & if a narcissist is capable of love. Plus they discuss codependency, narcissistic personality disorder, NPD, narcissist types, getting your needs met, regaining your sense of self after abuse, and much more. *** Please excuse the chimes in the background. It wasn't picked up until much later.*** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissi...