Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

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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.

  1. 18h ago

    Rerelease | Natalie & The Victim-Playing Controller

    In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Natalie shares the story of a relationship that began with intense chemistry, constant attention, extravagant gestures, and a powerful feeling of connection. Over time, the love bombing gave way to jealousy, criticism, silent treatments, compulsive lying, emotional punishment, and constant demands that Natalie place the relationship above her children, family, and friends. As Natalie became increasingly isolated, every independent decision could trigger an argument, manufactured crisis, or withdrawal of affection. When she finally tried to leave, the control continued through hoovering, mixed messages, intimidation, triangulation, harassment, and a smear campaign that portrayed Natalie as the aggressor. Natalie also explains how connecting with several of her ex’s former partners helped expose a repeated pattern of manipulation and victim-playing. Through therapy, education, and those unexpected friendships, Natalie began to understand that the chaos was never something she could have fixed by being kinder, more patient, or more accommodating. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse and sexual abuse. *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 17m

  2. 18h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 2d ago

    Rerelease | The Psychology of Stalking, Obsession, and Control

    In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston about the psychology behind stalking and how unwanted attention can develop into an ongoing pattern of fear and control. Dr. Johnston explains the five types of stalkers, the stages of an obsessive ex, and why rejection following an abusive relationship can increase the risk of escalation. They also discuss documenting incidents, online stalking, restraining orders, trusting your instincts, building a support system, and creating a safety plan when someone refuses to leave you alone. Dr. Joni Johnston's website. Dr. Joni Johnston's Podcast - Unmasking a Murderer - Youtube. Dr. Joni Johnston's Psychology Today Articles. If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min

  4. 3d ago

    Debrief | Possessiveness, Financial Abuse, and Broken Boundaries in Selene’s Story

    In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines the patterns of enmeshment, possessiveness, financial abuse, and coercive control within Selene’s survivor story. The debrief explores how Selene entered a family system where her husband’s relationship with his mother left little room for privacy, independence, or healthy boundaries. Brandon discusses how Selene was positioned as a threat, how her husband resented attention given to their children and her friendships, and how grief, new parenthood, and family stress provided explanations that made the larger pattern of abuse harder to see. Brandon also looks at the financial dependency her husband deliberately created, the frightening escalation that occurred whenever Selene asked for accountability, and why every attempt at leaving helped her gather the knowledge and confidence she eventually needed to leave permanently. Finally, the episode examines the recurring symbolism of doors throughout Selene’s story. Doors were unlocked without permission, removed from their hinges, and became difficult for Selene to walk through as she developed agoraphobia. Later, new doors led to her own apartment, the courthouse, greater independence, and a life built on her own terms. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses adult physical abuse and strangulation. *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min

  5. 4d ago

    Selene & The Possessive Abuser

    In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Selene shares the story of surviving a possessive and controlling marriage complicated by her husband’s deeply enmeshed relationship with his mother. After becoming pregnant, Selene discovered that her partner had lied about his marriage and soon found herself financially dependent, isolated, and living inside a family system where boundaries were constantly violated. Her husband resented the attention she gave their children, monitored her whenever she left the house, controlled access to money and basic necessities, criticized her appearance, and used anger and intimidation to keep the family walking on eggshells. Selene also describes protecting her children, living in her car, returning to the relationship, reaching out to abuse services, and eventually filing for divorce. Although the harm continued through child neglect and unpaid support, Selene rebuilt her independence, returned to her hometown, became an author and public speaker, and created a life her former husband never believed she could build. It's a story of coercive control, financial abuse, possession, enmeshment, emotional incest, toxic mother-in-law, jealousy, isolation, neglect,  intimidation, verbal abuse, putdowns, physcial abuse, sexual coercion, monitoring a partner, surveillance, clothing control, appearance-based abuse, body shaming, name-calling, rage, walking on eggshells, trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, cycle of abuse, guilt, victim playing, gaslighting, reality distortion, rebuilding after domestic abuse, and agoraphobia. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses adult physical abuse and strangulation. *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 11m

  6. Jul 2

    Debrief | Addiction, Abuse, Intimidation, and Protecting the Kids in Elly’s Story

    In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines the key patterns in Elly’s survivor story, including how childhood chaos taught her to function around unstable people and how caretaking became the role she carried into her marriage. He also discusses why addiction does not excuse abuse, how intimidation can be a form of physical violence, and why silence can sometimes feel like the safest way to survive. Brandon also explores the impossible position Elly faced as a mother when protecting her children became both a reason to remain and a reason to leave. The episode looks at smear campaigns, legal abuse, manufactured evidence, and the emotional aftermath the safe parent often manages when children return from an abusive home dysregulated and distressed. It is a debrief about survival, post-separation control, and Elly’s decision to stop protecting the reputations of the people who harmed her. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode graphically discusses child physical abuse, threats involving weapons, addiction, suicidal loss. and adult physical abuse (IPV). *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min

  7. Jul 1

    Rerelease | Elly & The Intimidating Addict

    In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Elly shares the story of surviving an abusive marriage marked by addiction, infidelity, intimidation, and escalating physical violence. After growing up with generational trauma and learning to survive through caretaking, Elly found herself trapped inside another family system that protected the person harming her and punished her for speaking up. As the danger increased, Elly realized that leaving was the only way to keep herself alive and give her children a chance at safety. However, separation brought a new fight through legal abuse, financial devastation, institutional failures, and the continued weaponization of her children. It's a story of generational trauma, an enabling family, infidelity, physical abuse, protecting your kids, taking your power back, intimidation, gaslighting, legal abuse, post-separation abuse, isolation, IPV, emotional abuse, circular conversations, minimization, addiction, custody, and child abuse. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode graphically discusses child physical abuse, threats involving weapons, addiction, suicidal loss. and adult physical abuse (IPV). *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 48m

  8. Jun 30

    Rerelease | Imposter Syndrome After Abuse

    In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon explores how abuse and trauma can create a lasting sense of imposter syndrome. Gaslighting, criticism, comparison, and repeated minimization can leave survivors doubting their abilities, questioning their memories, and wondering whether what happened to them was serious enough to be called abuse. Brandon also examines how perfectionism, overfunctioning, isolation, and the belief that other people had it worse can deepen this self-doubt. The episode explains how an abuser’s voice can become an internal voice long after the relationship ends, causing survivors to discount their accomplishments and minimize their own pain. This episode is a reminder that emotional and psychological abuse are real, your trauma does not need to be compared with anyone else’s, and you do not need visible injuries for your experience to be valid. If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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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