Fake Love and Flying Monkeys
A Toxic relationship and Fake love looks real—until it destroys you. Welcome to Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, the podcast that exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and emotional manipulation. Hosted by Nova Gibson, leading trauma-informed counsellor and Director of Brighter Outlook Narcissistic Abuse Counselling, this podcast is your guide to breaking free from the confusion, fear, and self-doubt that come with being entangled with a narcissist. In every episode, Nova draws from years of experience working with survivors to explore the complex, often covert tactics used in emotionally abusive relationships—from gaslighting, triangulation, and the silent treatment to smear campaigns and intermittent reinforcement. Whether you're struggling with a narcissistic partner, parent, boss, or friend, Fake Love and Flying Monkeys gives you the tools and knowledge to understand the abuse, trust your instincts, and reclaim your power—even if the narcissist has never been formally diagnosed. This is more than a podcast—it’s a lifeline. You’ll get: Clear explanations of narcissistic behaviour patterns Practical strategies for setting boundaries and detaching Real talk about the emotional rollercoaster of trauma bonding Validation, clarity, and a path toward healing from narcissistic abuse If you've ever felt trapped in a relationship that chips away at your self-worth, this podcast will help you name it, face it, and finally break free. You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. You’re in the fog of narcissistic abuse—and Nova is here to help guide you out. Visit https://www.brighteroutlooknarcissisticabusecounselling.com.au/ for more support and resources. It’s time to expose the fake love, silence the flying monkeys, and rewrite your story.
Episodes
If you’ve been wondering why healing feels like a rollercoaster, why your body stays on high alert long after the abuse ends, or why everyday moments can trigger intense emotional reactions, this episode is for you.
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
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In this Part 2 episode of ...
If you're still feeling anxious, jumpy, or emotionally raw long after leaving a narcissistic relationship, you're not alone.
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In this 2 part series of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break down 7 common emotional triggers survivors ex...
Ever feel like the narcissist got away with everything while you were left to pick up the pieces?
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https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this powerful episode, I unpack the brutal aftermath of narcissistic abuse—why they seem to be thriving, why you're stuck with all the t...
Why does the narcissist feel so threatened by the person they once love-bombed, idealised, and tried to control?
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this powerful episode, I dive into the rising phenomenon of the Super Empath — the highly intuitive, emotionally intelligent i...
Do narcissists actually believe the stuff they say?
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In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break down 7 of the most common—and most mind-bending—delusions all narcissists believe.
This is the deep dive every survivor need...
What really happens when the narcissist loses control of you, and realises their grip on you is gone?
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I break down the moment every survivor of narcissistic abuse eventually faces—the moment the...
Ever had someone say, “I’m sorry you feel that way,” and leave you feeling more dismissed than understood? If so, you might have just encountered one of the covert narcissist’s most manipulative tactics in action.
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this episode, we...
Think it's just romantic partners who can be narcissistic? Think again.
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https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m diving deep into how narcissism shows up in all types of relationships—not just the romantic ones. That charming ...
Ever had a “friend” who seems supportive, checks in on you sweetly… and then somehow everything you say magically makes its way back to the narcissist? Yep—that’s the flying monkey friend.
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most ...
They act like your best friend in the meeting... and your worst nightmare behind closed doors.
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love & Flying Monkeys, I dive deep into the manipulative world of the workplace narcissist—those c...
Have you been blamed for the very abuse you endured? Did the narcissist tell everyone you were the toxic one—while playing the victim themselves?
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In this episode, I break down one of the most devasta...
They ghost you, block you, abuse you—then pop up like nothing ever happened. Why?
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https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, we unpack one of the most confusing behaviours in narcissistic abuse: when the narcissist reappears ...
What happens when the narcissist doesn’t just come after you—but starts poisoning your child’s mind against you? And worse—what happens when the court system believes it’s your fault.
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https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this raw, eye-opening episode of Fake Love and Flying Mo...
Have you ever noticed how the narcissist in your life seems to get annoyed—or even angry—when you’re finally doing well? When you’re smiling, thriving, feeling peaceful... they suddenly go cold, start a fight, or make a snarky comment that sucks the joy right out of the room?
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com...
Narcissists don’t just leave you—they discard you with intent. And it’s never kind, never clean.
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https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this powerful episode, I reveal 7 of the most horrific ways narcissists discard their victims—each one designed to shock, shame, and cause max...
What happens when your mother-in-law acts more like the jealous ex than the proud parent?
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https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into one of the most emotionally exhausting dynamics a woman can face: navigating life with a narcissistic mot...
Struggling with narcissistic abuse recovery as an adult child of a narcissist? Do you feel overwhelming guilt when setting boundaries with toxic parents—even when you know it’s the healthiest thing you can do?
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
You’re not alone.
I...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, murder-suicide, and police-perpetrated abuse. Please take care while listening.
In this powerful and heartbreaking episode, Bruce Bieber joins us to share the story no parent should ever have to tell — the murder of his daughter, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Abigail Rose Bieber, by her boyfriend and fellow deputy, Daniel Leyden, in an officer-i...
Weddings should be one of the happiest days of your life—but when you have a narcissistic parent, they often become a masterclass in manipulation, guilt-tripping, and sabotage.
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
In this episode, we’re unpacking the emotionally exhausting tacti...
Ever been accused of cheating by a narcissist — even when you’ve been nothing but loyal? This episode dives into one of their most toxic manipulation tactics: projection.
(For 1 on 1 online counselling in your own toxic relationship/narcissistic abuse recovery please visit my website at
https://brighteroutlookcounselling.com.au/online-counselling-services/ )
We explore why narcissists often blame their partners for chea...
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