Nov 24

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, elaborate scenes, victim playing, constant little lies, belief systems, coping versus doing the work, serial narcissist dati ... Show More

2h 6m

Nov 17

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 describes her father's mental illness and involvement in a patriarchal religious cult, which fostered a culture of control a ... Show More

1h 56m

Nov 14

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 Foundation grant your dream of seeing the Backstreet Boys, only for your mother to convince you to take a trip to Vietnam ... Show More

1h 28m

May 2023

405: Inspiration To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Life in India as a woman is much different than in the western world. Arranged marriages and a deeply patriarchal society are just two of the pressures that can make life difficult for an Indian woman. Add a toxic, abusive arranged marriage with kids involved to these cultural pr ... Show More

42m 39s

Sep 2022

Surviving Dirty John w/ Debra Newell Pt. 1

Debra Newell became nationally known when the LA Times and Deadline covered her volatile relationship with John Meehan, also known as Dirty John. Debra discusses how she met John, the list of past narcissistic/abusive relationships she's had and how her unawareness of red flags a ... Show More

1 h

Jul 2019

Safety + Coping Strategies for Leaving Abusive Relationships

<div>In today’s episode, I interview Holistic Psychotherapist, Isaac Smith, MAT, LCSW, NTP to discuss why leaving an abusive relationship safely is important, the cycle of domestic abuse, creating a safety plan, resources available to all, and how others can best support those in ... Show More

28m 27s

Feb 2021

I Still See Narcissists

For the final episode of Season 1, Jaime’s going back to the beginning and talking about narcissists. Being in a relationship with a narcissist was a pivotal moment in her life, and she wants to help others who find themselves in the same situation she was in 20 years ag ... Show More

36m 1s

Apr 2022

A True Story of a Mum Leaving an Abusive Relationship and Not Seeing Her Kids for 5 Years

Dr. Heidi Brocke is a Toxic Relationship Awareness and Healing Specialist. She spent 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship, then she broke the chains and has turned her past into her passion. Heidi has helped hundreds read and heal their ... Show More

35m 35s

Dec 2023

Break Down Bonus: The impact of addiction on relationships w/ ExCoworker Justin

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19m 40s

Feb 2024

#130: The Pillars of a Healthy Relationship with Self

<a href='https://stephanierigg.com/secure-self-challenge'>✨ Last chance to join the 28-day Secure Self Challenge ✨</a>If you've ever come across standard "self-love" advice and it hasn't really landed for you, you're not alone. As great as it wo ... Show More

28m 1s

Feb 2024

#683 Sexual Anorexia - Dale

Dale joins Paul to discuss her experience with social, emotional, and sexual anorexia. She opens up about how she’s working on intimacy and connection (when being alone can just be so much simpler) and what has been helping her break down her walls. Dale has f ... Show More

1h 26m

Feb 2024

Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds | Dr. Becky Kennedy

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Good Inside, an education platform for parents and parents-to-be. We discuss actionable protocols for raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids and effective alter ... Show More

2h 49m

Sep 16

Encore: S04 Ep. 07 - Vanessa’s Parental Betrayal

This week, we’re in session with Vanessa, whose father insisted she take out a huge loan she could not repay and give him all the money, then disowned her when she refused. We help her to process the loss of her entire family, and start to create a trusted, compassionate family o ... Show More

1h 17m

Kelowna, The Narcissistic Mother, & The ...