Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

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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

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 fa

Sep 18
12 min

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 h

Sep 16
1 h 36 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 reac

Sep 15
23 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 scap

Sep 14
18 min

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

Sep 13
1 h 53 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 famil

Sep 10
15 min

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 fa

Sep 9
1 h 11 min

Rerelease | Post-Separation Abuse: How Narcissists Weaponize Family Court

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with high-conflict divorce coach and One Mom’s Battle founder Tina Swithin about how narcissistic abuse

Sep 8
54 min

Debrief | Gaslighting and Self-Trust in Haley’s Story | Narcissistic Abuse

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon deconstructs Haley’s story and examines how the abuser repeatedly created self-doubt, then filled the space it l

Sep 7
16 min

Haley & The Calculated Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Haley, who was only sixteen when she believed she had found the person she would spend her life with. He wrot

Sep 6
1 h 13 min

Debrief | Over-Functioning & Intermittent Reinforcement in Caroline’s Story | Domestic Violence

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down how love bombing, over-functioning, and intermittent reinforcement kept Caroline trying to recover t

Sep 4
19 min

Rerelease | Caroline H. & The Sadistic Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Caroline shares the terrifying story of a man from her college years who returned decades later and appeared to offer

Sep 2
1 h 22 min

Rerelease | Overwhelm: How Narcissistic Abuse Keeps You Confused and Stuck

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with former survivor story guest Jean about how overwhelm becomes both a control tactic and a lasting ef

Sep 1
44 min

Debrief | The Narcissist’s Financial Trap in Bonnie’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick breaks down the systems of control that kept Bonnie tied to an exploitative abuser. After destroying he

Aug 31
14 min

Bonnie & The Exploitative Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Bonnie shares the story of an exploitative narcissist who entered her life as a protector and gained control over everything she

Aug 30
1 h 11 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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