Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

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Debrief | Coercion & Weaponized Therapy in Saarah’s Story

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we debrief Saarah’s story and explore how the abuser presented control as her choice and used therapy language to make her belie

Oct 15
12 min

Letters To My Narcissist (Volume 4) | Rerelease

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon and former guest 'Saraah' listen to unsent 'Letters To My Narcissist' that they received from a handful of courageous na

Oct 14
1 h 22 min

Saarah & The Controlling Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse | Rerelease

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Saarah shares her story of growing up in an abusive home and entering a relationship with a charming man who seemed to

Oct 13
1 h 11 min

Debrief | Boundary Pushing and Dismissiveness in Tina's Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down the patterns of boundary pushing and emotional dismissiveness in Tina's story. He explores how small

Oct 12
18 min

Tina & The Dismissive Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Tina shares how a fresh start in Sicily became a sixteen-year relationship with a dismissive narcissist. At first, the abuser ma

Oct 11
1 h 03 min

Debrief | Boundary Erosion and the Guilt of Leaving in Violeta’s Story

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon debriefs Violeta’s story and explores how persistence wore down her boundaries and guilt made leaving feel like abandonm

Oct 8
14 min

Rerelease | Violeta & The Calculating Narcissist | Domestic Violence

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we revisit Violeta’s story of a calculating narcissist whose relentless pursuit made her feel seen and wanted. As his attention

Oct 7
1 h 25 min

Rerelease | The 12 Unspoken Rules of the Narcissistic Family

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with author Julie L. Hall about the 12 unspoken rules of the narcissistic family. They explore what happens when a

Oct 6
1 h 00 min

Debrief | How Trust Became Control in Cassie’s Story | Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we debrief Cassie’s story and examine how the abuser built enough trust to become the truth teller in her world. We follow how t

Oct 5
20 min

Cassie & The Deceptive Belittling Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Cassie shares how a man who made her feel understood slowly became the person she was afraid to disappoint. His steady attention

Oct 4
1 h 05 min

Debrief | Manufactured Responsibility in Doris’s Story

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon debriefs Doris’s story through the lens of manufactured responsibility. Her abuser presented his violence as something D

Oct 1
15 min

Rerelease | Doris & The Intimidating Coercive Narcissist | Domestic Violence

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Doris shares how a relationship that began with trust became a life organized around her abuser's anger issues. The re

Sep 30
1 h 17 min

Why Narcissistic Abuse Can Feel Addictive

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon speaks with Lori Ann Roland (LPC) about how narcissistic abuse, trauma, and addiction can intersect. They discuss the p

Sep 29
25 min

Debrief | Gaslighting, Obligation, and Empathy in Sunshine’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon returns to Sunshine's story to trace the patterns that kept her bound to a partner who gaslit her, physically ab

Sep 28
16 min

Sunshine & The Violent Gaslighting Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sunshine shares how her ex-partner made her feel chosen, then made her question what she had seen with her own eyes. He lied abo

Sep 27
53 min

Rerelease | The Return of Mercedes & The Post Separation Abuse

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mercedes returns to continue the story she shared in Mercedes & The Controlling Vindictive Narcissist. She once hoped

Sep 24
43 min

Rerelease | Mercedes & The Controlling Vindictive Narcissist

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mercedes shares how a whirlwind romance with a seemingly devoted man became a marriage where her money, privacy, body,

Sep 23
1 h 45 min

Rerelease | The 5 People-Pleasing Types & Fawning in Narcissistic Abuse

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon explores five people-pleasing types: the rescuer, martyr, caretaker, peacemaker, and cheerleader. He explains

Sep 22
27 min

Debrief | Weaponized Respect and Scapegoating in Ehi’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick breaks down Ehi’s story and examines how cultural beliefs were used within a rigid family hierarchy to

Sep 21
14 min

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

Sep 20
1 h 04 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

The stories are interesting and must be cathartic for the tellers - but, I find many of them difficult to get through because of the static and low quality audio. I appreciate all the work that must go into every single episodes - however, I’d rather have less stories and better audio. I just started an episode from September and was about 2 minutes in when I had to just switch to another podcast because the static was so distracting. Thank you.

Chagall · Apr 2025

Earlier episodes showed more construction of the narratives by the host. Lately, they’ve been rambling and hard to follow. People recovering from trauma often have difficulty recounting events in a way that’s easy to follow. Using more of an interview style would really benefit this podcast.

Mary*Ku · Apr 2025

Definitely different than most episodes but yet soooo relatable! Brandon, thank you for giving us listeners enthralling and intelligent material. Black-Autistic-Polymath, thank you for being you. Thank you for staying true, and thanks for sharing. It’s like listening to something I didn’t know I needed until you showed up in my airpod. Thanks to you both.

Ytolliug · Dec 2024

The stories on this podcast—particularly those involving a narcissistic mother—have validated my experiences with narcissistic abuse to such a degree that a mere mention does not seem worthy. I have a great deal of gratitude for your work, Brandon. I am nearly 50 years old, with 25 years of talk therapy under my belt, and nothing has contributed to my enlightenment quite like your podcast. Such is the insidiousness of narcissistic abuse, right? ;) I found the story shared by the Black Autistic Polymath to be a particular stand-out. Their perspective on how they have processed their experiences resonates deeply with me; making me cry in spite of my hardness and numbness. Even though my cultural touch points are different, I feel like the BAP and I are riding the same wave length. This connection means the world to me. A special shout out to the BAP for describing the profound fatigue that comes with being not neurotypical, as well as the depth of commitment made when a person with autism says they are going to do something. Thank you, Brandon, for including people with neurodivergence in your conversation. Thank you to the Black Autistic Polymath for sharing your story.

jenniferjanuary · Dec 2024

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