Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Vox about her journey through an abusive relationship with a manipulative conman. Vox believed she had found true love, but soon uncovered deception, financial manipulation, multiple secret lives, and escalating abuse. Despite her efforts to escape, her abuser's smooth tactics kept her trapped. Vox's story, filled with unexpected twists, reaches a breaking p...

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 dating, Osama Bin Laden, testing boundaries, overwhelming love bombs, guilt, body image, infidelity, hating friends, standing up for yourself, and ghosting.

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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 and abuse. She details her escape at 16, emancipation, and subsequent legal battles with her abusive partner, who used their child as leverage.

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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 instead because that's what she wanted to do. Well, that's Henrietta's mother for you. 

It's a story of generational trauma, scapegoats, parental alienatio...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sally shares her journey from a stable childhood to an abusive marriage. Sally met her abuser in college and, at first, their relationship seemed normal. However, about six months into their marriage, abuse began to surface, driven by his jealousy and insecurities. As the jealousy intensified, the situation quickly escalated to physical abuse. Like many others, Sally remained in the relatio...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Erika Guest (Behavioral Therapist) about the behavior shaping techniques used by abusive narcissists to condition their victims for long-term abuse. Using clips from the survivor series episodes, Erika and Brandon break down the techniques and how to recognize when the abusive narcissist is using them against you. 

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Maria reveals how her toxic marriage to a boundary-violating emotional abuser unfolded. The main point: Maria thought she found love, but was mirrored and manipulated, leading to relentless boundary violations and a powerful trauma bond she struggled to break while enduring cycles of abuse.

It's a story of financial abuser, mirroring, long distance relationships, guilt, time thievery, sleep...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Alisa Stamps (LCSW) about the Top 12 Hoovering Tactics of a Toxic Narcissist & Narcissistic Abuse. Plus they discuss, threats, self harm, love bombing, future faking, faith based abuse, and much more.

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In this gripping episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Valentine bravely recounts her experience of being married to a controlling religious abuser. Valentine met her husband at church and was initially attracted by his spirituality. However, Valentine eventually found out that he was only spiritual when it was convenient for him. Religion was a device to control Valentine's mind, her body, her life, and the lives of her children.

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Romana discusses the emotional and physical abuse she endured at the hands of her mother, the dissociation it created, and how everything effected her future abusive relationships. Of the many abusive relationships Romana endured, the most abusive one was with her first ex-husband, who became her lifelong stalker. 

It's a story of intergenerational trauma, emotional abuse, subjectivity, bou...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Krystal about being raised by an abusive mother who demonized her very existence. Krystal, barely knowing her father, was unfairly compared to him. Her mother used this as an excuse to take out her own traumas on Krystal. During this time, Krystal was parentified, forced to care for her mother's feelings. Meanwhile, Krystal's own feelings and life were neglected and dismi...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Tori shares her powerful story of growing up in an unstable home, a cult-like church, and eventually marrying an altruistic abuser. Tori offers valuable insights into recognizing red flags, navigating abusive relationships, and finding the strength to break free.

It's a story of food and sleep deprivation, control, manipulation, idealization, chaos, infidelity, cult, verbal abuse, rage, fin...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lin recounts being married to a terrorizing abuser. Lin met her ex on Yahoo Personals, and he presented himself as a top-secret ex-military veteran who had gone through an immense amount of trauma. With these stories, Lin's ex was able to isolate her, instill fear in her, and control her life. For 17 years, Lin lived inside a prison with an alternate reality, doing her best to survive.

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Macy about her toxic relationship with an AWARE partner with mental health issues and abusive behaviors.

It's a story of caretaking, jealousy, manipulation, paranoia, not wanting to do the work, gaslighting, projection, narcissistic parents, child abuse, reactive abuse, push/pulls, the silent treatment, hoovering, and discards.

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with LaDonna about her experiences growing up with a father who engaged in sexual abuse. The abuse began when LaDonna was three, continuing through her childhood. Despite moving to different towns and cities, these experiences persisted, and LaDonna was left to navigate complex thoughts, feelings, and relationships on her own.

It's a story of sexual abuse, addiction, coping me...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Leighton talks about being raised by a predator father. From the moment Leighton was born, her dad used her as either a pawn or a prop for his nefarious needs. Leighton's dad was part grifter, part abuser, part predator, and because of that, Leighton lived her life in constant chaos. Leighton lived a lonely life, shuffling around from state to state, being abused, but also having front row ...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Katrina about being raised by a hostile abusive mother. Katrina discusses her mother's childhood instability, abandonment, insecurity issues, as well as the abuse she inflicted on her. Katrina recounts her own traumatic experiences, including physical and emotional abuse, and her struggle with low self-esteem and codependency. Katrina also discusses her healing journey, w...