What if naming the disorder never actually got you out? And what if the thing you've been calling proof was really just a way to feel in control? In this episode, Kerry and co-host Lynn Strathdee take on the debate splitting the recovery world right now — one universal predator type, or many distinct subtypes. You can know exactly what someone is and stay ... Show More
Oct 1
They Didn't Miss You, They Ran Out of Money: How Hoovering Actually Works
Future faking hoovering isn't a change of heart. It's a second round of grooming, aimed at exactly what the first round wanted.In this highlight from Kerry's weekly live Q&A, she takes on what's actually happening when someone shows up with flowers, apologies and a raked pile of ... Show More
21m 4s
Sep 24
Gray Divorce and the 30-Year Con: Why Covert Narcissists Never Wanted You to Leave
Gray divorce isn't a midlife crisis. For a lot of people, it's the end of a con that ran for decades.When researchers ask why people divorce after 50, the top answer from women isn't money or infidelity — it was abuse.In this highlight from Kerry's weekly live Q&A, she takes on w ... Show More
19m 18s
Sep 21
Narcissistic Love Withdrawal: Why You Chase Their Affection and Lose Yourself
Why did you do things you swore you'd never do, just to get their love back?In this episode, Kerry and researcher Dr. Karen Mitchell unpack why affection from a narcissistic or predatory partner can feel like a drug. It's intense and strategic, and then it's suddenly withdrawn. T ... Show More
43m 16s
Sep 2025
Anxious-Avoidant Relationships, Narcissism, and Insight to Action: Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer questions about complex situations where good process really matters. They discuss whether to get back with an ex who has seemingly changed, relationships with someone with addictive tendencies, the difference between Narcissisti ... Show More
1h 11m