Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!

This week, we begin a powerful, emotional multi-part departure from our usual storytelling framework to bring you the deeply personal journey of Emily — a woman whose life has been marked by resilience, pain, transformation, and strength.

Recently diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer, Emily has entrusted us with the incredible honor of helping her tell her story — unfiltered, in-depth, and on her terms. Over the coming episode...

In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!, hosts Behk and LAH are joined by Annie—a woman who seemingly had it all together on the outside, but behind closed doors, was trapped in a nightmare that no one saw coming.

Annie married young, deeply rooted in the church, and did what was expected of her. Though the marriage wasn’t abusive, it became clear over time that it wasn’t built to last. Now, years later...

In this episode, Behk and LAH sit down with Lauren, who bravely shares her journey of falling for a man she met online during the isolation of the COVID pandemic—a man whose charm masked deep manipulation and abuse.

What began as intense love bombing quickly spiraled into a toxic two-year cycle of deceit, emotional chaos, and psychological warfare. Lauren opens up about discovering he was constantly engaging other women behind h...

In this episode, Behk and LAH sit down with Sarah, a true survivor in every sense of the word. After conquering cancer, Sarah faced another battle—one that left scars far deeper than her illness. Amid the liver complications caused by her treatment, she found herself in a toxic relationship with Bud, a man who embodied everything she never thought she'd accept. An alcoholic and emotionally and physically abusive partner, Bud pulled...

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Jodi, whose life took a dark turn when she entered a relationship with a friend. Thinking she knew him well after five years of acquaintance, she never imagined the horror that awaited her.

Initially charming, he quickly turned into her worst nightmare. An audacious narcissist, he manipulated her with ease, saying all the right things to gain her trust. After letting him move int...

In this episode, Behk and LAH sit down with their friend, Charlie, who found herself in a web of toxic friendships and in a marriage with a woman growing in the opposite direction. Married in their twenties, our protagonist and her spouse began to drift apart as the pressures of maintaining a certain lifestyle mounted. Surrounded by a friend group that could be cast in a real-life "Mean Girls" saga, she struggled to meet her partne...

In this episode, Professor Dale Margolin Cecka, Director of the Family Violence Litigation Clinic at Albany Law School, joins us to unpack the many ways the legal system often fails survivors—especially women, children, and teens. A skilled advocate and scholar, she brings clarity to the complexities of domestic violence law and shares insights on how reproductive justice, family court, and legal protection intersect.

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It’s Behk’s birthday weekend, and you know things are about to get derailed. In this episode, Behk & LAH set out to talk about a couple things—but end up everywhere: from the podcasts they're currently obsessed with, to the weird dreams creeping them out, Elvis being into the occult, to mocktails featuring Willie’s Remedy+. They also tease an exciting upcoming guest, and—as always—Behk drops some grounded, heartfelt advice at t...

In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters and Cheaters, Oh My!, hosts Behk and LAH are joined by Bryan Power, who opens up about his journey from a tumultuous childhood to nearly losing his marriage—and what ultimately helped him turn it around.

Bryan candidly shares how unresolved trauma and emotional baggage impacted his relationship, leading to conflict, a restraining order, and the brink of separation. His turning point ca...

In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters and Cheaters, Oh My!, hosts Behk and LAH talk with Amie Schulz, a therapist who vulnerably shares her real-life experience of being caught in an emotional affair with a coworker who exhibited covert narcissistic behaviors.

What unfolded wasn’t just betrayal—it was a campaign of manipulation and professional sabotage. When Amie asked for honesty, the dynamic shifted, and a smear campaig...

In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters and Cheaters, Oh My!, hosts Behk and LAH sit down with Kris, a woman who shares her powerful story of surviving emotional manipulation after a devastating end to her 17-year marriage. What started as a whirlwind romance with a man she met on social media quickly turned into a chaotic rollercoaster of love bombing, betrayal, and gaslighting.

Over the course of five years, Kris uncovered...

In this episode (2 of 2), co-host LAH picks up her story after year one of her tumultuous relationship. Sitting down once again with her co-host, Behk, LAH dives deep into the emotional roller coaster, financial problems, and sexual trauma that marked her married years. She shares the highs and lows, the moments of hope and despair, and the ongoing struggle to break free from a toxic cycle. Join LAH and Behk as they navigate the co...

🎙️ Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My! is taking a short summer break! ☀️

We’re pressing pause for just a couple of weeks to soak up some sunshine and recharge. Don’t worry—we’ll be back in mid-July with brand-new episodes and some incredible guests you won’t want to miss.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the stories from our brave guests. See you soon and enjoy the replay of LAH's story if you are new to ...

In this episode, Stephanie opens up about her upbringing in Florida, shaped by the traumatic experiences of her parents' own challenging childhoods. The echoes of this difficult past reverberated through Stephanie and her sister's lives, causing tension and discord between them.

With courage and vulnerability, Stephanie shares her personal journey and aspirations. Despite the shadows cast by her family's history, she expresses a...

In Part Two of Veronika’s story, Behk & LAH follow her through the exhausting and emotionally brutal reality of ongoing court battles. Despite facing relentless legal abuse from her ex—who continues to use the system as a tool for control—Veronika refuses to back down.

Instead of letting the trauma define her, Veronika is reclaiming her voice and channeling her pain into action. She shares her vision for a nonprofit organiza...

In this episode, Behk and LAH sit down to share the heartbreaking and harrowing story of Veronika—one of LAH’s friends—who has endured a lifetime of high-conflict men, beginning with an emotionally abusive father. That pattern carried into adulthood, culminating in an abusive relationship with the father of her three children.

Veronika’s experience goes beyond emotional and psychological abuse—she was drugged, raped, and manipul...

In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters and Cheaters, Oh My!, your hosts Behk and LAH sit down with a remarkable guest, Penny, whose story is a powerful reminder that breaking the cycle is possible.

Penny takes us through her family's legacy of generational trauma, starting with a grandfather who led a double life—maintaining a secret second family he chillingly referred to as “the others.” His cruelty left lasting scars on...

In this episode, hosts Behk and LAH sit down with Cleo, whose powerful story we’ll be following over time. Cleo opens up about growing up with generational trauma and the deep, healing bond she formed with her sister-in-law—a woman who became more than family. Her unexpected passing has left a painful void, one made even more difficult by the arrival of a manipulative new woman dating Cleo’s brother-in-law.

We explore how toxic ...

In this episode, we dive into the story of Shirley, a woman who believed she had found her soulmate in a 9-year relationship, only to uncover a shocking web of deceit.

Discussions in this episode:

• Meet a listener, Shirley
• Seemingly perfect eight years
• Shocking discovery of her partner's affairs
• Unraveling his pattern of serial cheating
• Emotional and psychological impact
• Journey to healing and reclaiming her life
• Complexiti...