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Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
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.
Episodes
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
The Slow Erosion: How Gaslighting Turns Into Self-Gaslighting
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we break down how gaslighting turns inward, becoming self-gaslighting that dismantles a person’s sense of reality and…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Recognizing Coercive Control: Lessons from Mackenzie’s Story
In this educational episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we break down the patterns of coercive control present in Mackenzie’s survivor story and explore how…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Surviving the 27-Year War at Home: Mackenzie’s Story
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon speaks with Mackenzie, a survivor of nearly 27 years of coercive control and emotional abuse within her…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Navigating High Conflict Divorce With A Narcissist | Rerelease
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with High Conflict Divorce Expert, Jody Willson Pasicznyk, about high conflict divorce, attorney…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Weaponized Incompetence: When “I Can’t” Is a Control Tactic
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon Chadwick discusses "weaponized incompetence" in relationships, where one partner consistently fails at…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
From Grooming to Clarity: Reflections on Wednesday’s Story
In this educational reflection episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon revisits Wednesday’s survivor story and breaks down the patterns of grooming…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Groomed Into an Abusive Relationship — Wednesday’s Story
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Wednesday shares her journey of being groomed into an abusive relationship and the long road toward recognizing…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Lynn & The Bullying Mr. Right | Rerelease
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lynn tells her story of coming to terms that what she dealt with was emotional abuse. Like many, it's hard to tell…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Daniel Returns — Recovery From Narcissistic Parental Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we welcome back Daniel, a survivor guest who first shared his story in June 2024. Daniel returns to reflect on what…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Living in the Fog: Reflections on Kris’s Story
In this Narcissist Apocalypse reflection episode, we return to Kris’s survivor story to explore what it means to live in the fog of fear, obligation, and…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Kris & The Conniving Coercive Controller
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kris shares her journey of surviving childhood trauma and escaping an abusive relationship with a narcissistic…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Top 10 Rules For Going No Contact With An Abuser | Susie Wendel
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon Chadwick and Susie Wendel discuss the importance of going no contact with an abuser, emphasizing the need…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Mildred & The Abusive Alcoholic
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mildred shares her story of abuse, starting with her abusive childhood and learning how to 'fix people'. Mildred…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse & Legislation | Q&A with Bobby Thrasher
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Bobby Thrasher, a lawyer specializing in child sexual abuse, discussed the Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Top 20 Things Survivors Have Lost From Narcissistic Abuse | Rerelease
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the things abuse survivors have lost from narcissistic abuse and the therapy modalities to help…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Myrtle & The Projecting Narcissistic Abuser
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Myrtle shares her experience of being in a toxic relationship with a projecting abuser. Growing up in a single-parent…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Louise & The Domineering Abuser | Rerelease
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Louise shares her story about being married to a controlling abuser. Louise dealt with verbal, emotional, and…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Mabel & The Boundary Pushing Abuser | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mabel shares her experience of being in a manipulative relationship with a narcissistic abuser. Mabel met her abuser…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Clementine & The Altruistic Narcissist | Rerelease
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Clementine about her abusive relationship with an altruistic narcissist. Clementine was a cancer…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Megan & The Smear Campaigning Abuser
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Megan's survivor story pulls back the curtain on the harsh realities of coping with physical and emotional abuse, as…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Top 10 Exploitations of Cultural Norms to Justify Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the top 10 exploitation's of cultural norms and expectations that abusers use to justify their…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Women In The Family Court Underworld | Dr. Christine Cocchiola & Amy Polacko
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…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Gulia & The Deceitful Financial Abuser | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Gulia shares her journey from a sheltered childhood to a tumultuous marriage with a narcissistic abuser. Gulia met…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Phoenix & & The Physically Abusive Cult Member | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Phoenix about her experience as a spiritual cult member and her marriage to a physically abusive…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Unmasking Control: Isolation Tactics Revealed
In this episode of "Narcissist Apocalypse," host Brandon Chadwick introduces "Isolation and Control Volume 1," featuring stories from past guests about…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Mae & The Dangerous Controlling Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mae shares her journey as a survivor of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. She describes the early red flags…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Sexual Coercion & Support | Q&A With Ashley Badgley of Survivors.org
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon Chadwick interviews Ashley Badgley, Director of Survivor Support at Survivors.org, a national nonprofit…
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of AbuseWords of Wisdom From Domestic Abuse Survivors | Volume 1
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, past guests share their wisdom on dealing with narcissistic abuse. Key advice includes not dismissing loved ones…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Surviving The Holidays With Narcissistic Abusers | Q&A With Jean
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we unravel the intricate web of emotional turmoil that accompanies this festive season, especially for those trying…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Divine & The Self Medicating Rage Filled Narcissist | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Divine recounts the story of her abusive her ex. Divine describes her ex's insecurities and jealousy that led to…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Vox & The Charming Con Man | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Vox about her journey through an abusive relationship with a manipulative conman. Vox believed she…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Alma & The Future Faking Conman
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Alma about her toxic relationship with a future faking conman. It's a story of grand gestures…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Vida & The Psychological Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Vida shares the story about her traumatic upbringing and subsequent relationship with a narcissistic abuser. Vida…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Henrietta & The Cult of Family
In this episode of Brandon talks with Henrietta about her manipulative narcissistic mother. Imagine having cancer as a young child and having the Make A Wish…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Sally & The Jealous Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sally shares her journey from a stable childhood to an abusive marriage. Sally met her abuser in college and, at…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: How an Abusive Narcissist Shapes Behavior & Conditions People For Long Term Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Erika Guest (Behavioral Therapist) about the behavior shaping techniques used by abusive…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Maria & The Mirroring Emotional Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Maria reveals how her toxic marriage to a boundary-violating emotional abuser unfolded. The main point: Maria thought…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Top 12 Hoovering Tactics of an Abuser - Q&A With Alisa Stamps LCSW
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Alisa Stamps (LCSW) about the Top 12 Hoovering Tactics of a Toxic Narcissist & Narcissistic…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Valentine & The Controlling Religious Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
In this gripping episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Valentine bravely recounts her experience of being married to a controlling religious abuser. Valentine met…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Romana & The Coercive Controlling Mother | Narcissist Apocalypse & Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Romana discusses the emotional and physical abuse she endured at the hands of her mother, the dissociation it…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Krystal & The Demonizing Mother | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Krystal about being raised by an abusive mother who demonized her very existence. Krystal, barely…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Tori & The Altruistic Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Tori shares her powerful story of growing up in an unstable home, a cult-like church, and eventually marrying an…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Lin & The Terrorizing Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lin recounts being married to a terrorizing abuser. Lin met her ex on Yahoo Personals, and he presented himself as a…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Macy & The Aware Disordered Abuser | Narcissist Abuse & Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Macy about her toxic relationship with an AWARE partner with mental health issues and abusive…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
LaDonna & The Sexually Abusive Father | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with LaDonna about her experiences growing up with a father who engaged in sexual abuse. The abuse…
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Rerelease: Leighton & The Faux Mormon Predator Dad | Narcissist Abuse & Child Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Leighton talks about being raised by a predator father. From the moment Leighton was born, her dad used her as either…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Katrina & The Hostile Abusive Mother | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Katrina about being raised by a hostile abusive mother. Katrina discusses her mother's childhood…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Kate & The Destabilizing Narcissistic Abuser | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kate shares her story of dating a destabilizing narcissistic abuser. Kate met her abuser at a musical jam, and they…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Ella & The Critical Financial Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon interviews Ella about her struggle to escape a critical financial abuser. The episode centers on how, after…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Bay & The Abusive Serial Cheater | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Bay talks about her abusive relationship with a serial cheater. At the beginning of Bay's 27-year relationship, her…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Hope & The Grandiose Entitled Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Hope shares her story of marrying a grandiose, entitled abuser. Hope met her future husband at a church event…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Veronica & The Jealous Controlling Abuser | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Veronica shares her tumultuous journey of surviving a coercive relationship that began in her teens and extended into…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Jimmy & The Raging Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks to Jimmy about his marriage to a raging abuser. Jimmy grew up in a restrictive society, and due to his…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Dakota & The Hero Playing Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Dakota shares her story of dating a hero playing abuser. After years of battling alcohol addiction, Dakota was…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Barbie & The Two Abusive Parents | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon interviews Barbie about growing up with two abusive parents. Barbie describes the emotional and physical…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Sharon & A Life Full of Trauma | Domestic Abuse & Narcissist Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sharon shares her life full of trauma. Sharon experienced two traumatic life-altering events by the age of 9. The…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Peter, The Physically Abusive Dad, & The Financially Abusive Boyfriend | Domestic Violence
In this episode of narcissist apocalypse, Brandon talks to Peter about his traumatic experiences being raised by a physically abusive dad, and his abusive…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Rerelease: Types of Abuse Triangulation - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the triangulation tactics of Lundy Bancroft's 9 abuser types and the abusive parent/child…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Pam & The Manipulative Jealous Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Pam shares her experience of being married to a jealous partner. Pam was a rule follower, and her new partner gave…
- Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Clarity, CPTSD, & The Aftermath of Abuse | Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Jody Bauer
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks to Jody Bauer, a divorce coach and consultant, about CPTSD, clarity, body responses to stress, and the…