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Narcissist Apocalypse is a 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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- Today1h 4m
Ehi & The Bullying Narcissistic Family | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Ehi about growing up inside a bullying narcissistic family where power flowed downward and the people hurting him were protected by their age and authority. He was mocked for asking questions, called stupid and weak, bullied by his siblings, and blamed whenever he tried to defend himself. Ehi learned that safety meant disappearing into corners, hiding in the bathroom, monitoring everyone’s moods, and hoping no one noticed him.It's a story of survival patterns, one-sided friendships, emotionally abusive relationships, faith, therapy, boundaries, neglect, going no contact, reclaiming your identity, scapegoats, gaslighting, minimization, belittling, putdowns, childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, bullying, people pleasing, self doubt, hierarchies, and hypervigilance. CONTENT WARNING - This episode briefly discusses child sexual abuse & physical abuse. This episode is sponsored by Rebound Health. Learn more, check your insurance coverage, or schedule a free 15-minute call at hellorebound.com/naIf you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 2 days ago12 min
Debrief | Gaslighting & Survival Mode in Cassandra’s Story | Domestic Violence
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon debriefs Cassandra’s story and the pressures that kept her in a volatile marriage. Her move took her far from family, her husband interfered with new friendships, and his rage kept the household focused on his moods. At church and work, people saw a man Cassandra struggled to reconcile with the one she knew at home. Brandon examines how gaslighting made Cassandra question her memory, why shame about another divorce made leaving harder, and how brief periods of peace renewed her hope. CONTENT WARNING - This episode briefly discusses physical abuse. This episode is sponsored by Rebound Health. Learn more, check your insurance coverage, or schedule a free 15-minute call at hellorebound.com/naIf you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 4 days ago1h 36m
Rerelease | Cassandra & The Volatile Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Cassandra shares how a man who seemed to offer faith, safety, and a fresh start became someone she feared in her own home. Others saw his charm. Cassandra and her children lived with his explosive anger, and she spent years trying to keep the peace while finding a way to leave.The divorce brought a new struggle. Cassandra describes how his need for control followed her into the custody process, where the stakes for her family grew even higher.It's a story of rage, religion, threats, using kids as pawns, shame, the broken court system, smear campaigns, belief systems, people pleasing, energy healing, gaslighting, name calling, mirroring, accusations, bonding over trauma, control disguised as protection, trusting your gut, isolation, manipulation, bullying, court, custody, trauma, parental alienation, Disneyland Dads, jail, and fixing. CONTENT WARNING - This episode briefly discusses child sexual abuse & incest in regard to history of Cassandra's second husband, physical abuse, and suicide threats. This episode is sponsored by Rebound Health. Learn more, check your insurance coverage, or schedule a free 15-minute call at hellorebound.com/naIf you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 5 days ago23 min
Why Trauma Keeps You in Survival Mode & PTSD Recovery
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Rebound Health co-founders Raeva Kumar and Dr. Erin Berenz about how trauma can leave the brain and body reacting as though the danger is still happening. They explain how survival mode can appear through hypervigilance, numbness, exhaustion, avoidance, irritability, and difficulties within relationships.The conversation explores prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, two evidence-based treatments for PTSD. Raeva also shares her personal recovery story, while Dr. Berenz explains how reprocessing traumatic memories and gradually facing avoided situations can help survivors regain safety, choice, and control over their lives.This episode is sponsored by Rebound Health. Learn more, check your insurance coverage, or schedule a free 15-minute call at hellorebound.com/naIf you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 6 days ago18 min
Debrief | Scapegoating & Financial Control in Dasha’s Story | Narcissistic Abuse
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines how Dasha’s family assigned roles according to obedience, rewarded her brother for being easy, and scapegoated Dasha for having needs. He explores the loyalty and guilt created after her mother left, the reaction trap hidden inside her father’s “just joking” comments, and the way her family disguised isolation as appreciation.CONTENT WARNING - This episode includes a discussion of animal 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/naClick if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 53m
Rerelease | Dasha & The Enmeshed Narcissistic Family
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Dasha about growing up under the authority of a narcissistic father whose image was protected by an enmeshed family system. After her mother left, Dasha became her father’s emotional punching bag and learned that belonging depended on keeping her needs small, excelling, and helping the family preserve his heroic image. And anyone who challenged him became the problem.It's a story of abusive romantic relationships, narcissistic parents, abandonment, smear campaigns, mixed messages, emotional invalidation, the cult of family, gossip as currency, depression, stonewalling, finding autonomy, neglect, generational trauma, scapegoats, golden children, family dynamics, competition, financial abuse, animal abuse, perfectionism, being voiceless, not allowing emotions, anxiety, reactive abuse, nitpicking, rejection, suicidal ideation, rage, the silent treatment, lies, gaslighting, eating disorders, and breaking free.CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses animal abuse and suicidal ideation. 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/naClick if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Debrief | Mirroring & Performative Therapy in Shannon's Story | Narcissistic Abuse
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down the patterns in Shannon’s story, beginning with the cognitive dissonance created by the caring family man her husband appeared to be and the frightening reality she experienced behind closed doors. Because he maintained that image for years, each new incident could feel like an exception or something the relationship might still recover from.The debrief explores the sunk-cost effect, the intact-family trap, escalating boundary tests, performative therapy, shame and self-blame, and the use of police, courts, housing, and parenting to continue the abuse after separation. It also examines why Shannon stayed, how her compassion was used against her, and why the pressure intensified whenever she tried to reclaim control over her life.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/naClick if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
Rerelease | Shannon & The Covert Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse
In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Shannon shares the story of building the family she never had with a man who mirrored her values and maintained his false identity for years. When Shannon developed cancer and her husband returned to drugs and alcohol, his mask began to slip. The relationship became filled with gaslighting, financial abuse, escalating violence, and one chilling admission: “I got tired of pretending.”It's a story of trauma empathy, post-separation abuse, financial devastation, repeated court proceedings, mirroring, covert abuse, gaslighting, financial abuse, physical abuse, addiction, generational trauma, victim playing, compassion, surviving, shame, cognitive dissonance, being worthy, disassociation, double lives, lies, legal abuse, trust, patterns, being numb, depression, anxiety, healing, fleeing, and abuse shelters.CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse in graphic detail. 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/naClick if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.meClick on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & PatternsSign 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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