Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamic...
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Why Narcissists Refuse to Say Your Name: The 4 Patterns Survivors Miss
Why has the person who claimed to love you gone years without once saying your name — not even once?
When a narcissist won't say your name, it i...
Why Narcissists Use Pet Names Instead of Calling You by Your Real Name
What if the sweet pet name your partner calls you isn't affection at all — but rather designed to keep you off balance?
In this episode, Dr. Ker...
You've Been Brainwashed! How Manipulators Train You to Never Leave
Were you brainwashed to stay — and didn't even know it?
A cult doesn't need a compound, robes, or a manifesto. All it needs is two people: one w...
Born into a Cult. Then Married a Narcissist. Is Coercive Control Stealing Your Life?
Were you born into a cult — or did you unknowingly marry one?
If you've ever felt trapped, controlled, and unable to trust your own reality — wh...
You Saw the Red Flags and Stayed Anyway. Here’s the Real Reason Why
Why can you spot every red flag, name every tactic, and still find yourself in another toxic relationship?
A commenter recently wrote that she h...
Nobody Taught Us What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like — Here's the Cost
Nobody taught us what a healthy relationship should feel like. Not in school. Not in graduate training. Not in the culture we grew up in.
And th...
Alpine Divorce: When Narcissistic Abuse Turns Physically Dangerous
Have you heard of an Alpine Divorce?
During a listener’s two-year marriage to a psychopath, her husband took her hiking and then left her clingi...
Narcissists Are Waging a Secret War Against You: 5 Dark Psychology Experts Expose Their Tactics
As we honor Memorial Day, there's another war, something that rages invisible, deliberate, and inside the most intimate relationships. This episode is...
Why Your Kids May Have Blamed You for the Narcissist's Abuse — and What to Do Now
A listener from Texas writes in: after escaping a narcissistic marriage, her adult daughter is now demanding that she admit that she was an abuser too...
Were You the Invisible Child? The Hidden Damage That Follows You Into Every Relationship
Did you experience childhood neglect? If you keep repeating painful patterns in your relationships — choosing wrong partners, feeling invisible, never...
The Real Reason You Can't Stop Snooping on Your Narcissistic Partner
A YouTube viewer asks: What about someone's makeup drives them to snoop instead of simply addressing the red flags?
In this episode, Dr. Kerry d...
Want to Make Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Easier? Here's How to Filter Their Toxic Messages
Are you bracing for impact when your phone buzzes?
Does every conversation turn into a nasty fight?
This week, Sol Kennedy joins Dr. Kerry...
When Setting a Boundary Triggers 5 Years of Stalking
What happens when a simple, healthy boundary triggers five years of stalking, dismantling your life?
A viewer declined an odd social interaction...
Confessions of a Womanizer: "How I Became a Narcissist's Perfect Victim"
What happens when the man who spent years love bombing and manipulating women becomes the victim of the very same tactics?
This week, Wade Belai...
The Dark Truth About Growing Up Without a Mother’s Love
A listener from Australia writes in: "l have been jealous of women who are loved unconditionally because being raised by a mother who cannot or does n...
Why We Fail to See the Warning Signs When Women Become Dangerous (feat. Anna Motz)
Why are we more afraid of a violent woman than a violent man, even though men commit the vast majority of violent crimes?
This week, forensic an...
When You Finally Leave—Why a Narcissist Becomes a "Monster”
If you're experiencing betrayal trauma after discovering your spouse's secret life, how do you finally leave a long-term narcissistic partner without...
Your Relationship Blueprint Is Broken — Here's Why According to Kati Morton
Have you ever looked back at your relationships and realized they all feel disturbingly familiar?
That's not a coincidence — it's your relations...
99% of Narcissists Do This: The Truth About Hidden Money
Why does a partner hide money, and is it always a sign of financial abuse?
A viewer from the US writes in, "He is very good at hiding money usin...
Why Covert Narcissists Always Make You Feel Guilty (Even When You've Done Nothing Wrong)
Covert narcissism (NPD) is the hardest form of narcissistic abuse to identify — and the most damaging.
Have you ever walked away from a conversa...
Why Calling Out a Narcissist Always Backfires
Why does the person who calls out a narcissist end up looking like the unhinged one?
A Facebook follower writes in, "Why does the person recogni...
Divorcing Your Narcissistic Ex? Here's What You Need to Know Before Filing
Are you walking into your divorce expecting the court to finally see the truth about your narcissistic ex?
This week, divorce attorney Hannah Be...
How to Help a Friend Who Can't Walk Away from a Narcissistic Relationship
My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two months ago — but she keeps talking to him, then ignoring him, then reaching out again. She says she wa...
Can’t Walk Away? How Abusers Use Gaslighting to Keep You Trapped
Have you ever tried to walk away from a toxic person, only to find yourself right back in the middle of their reality?
This week, Dr. Robin Ster...
Do Narcissists Enjoy Hurting You? Here's Dr. Kerry's Hard Truth
Why does someone who divorces a narcissist keep going back to them?
A listener writes in, “My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two month...
How to Tell You've Met a Narcissist: Coach Dan Ratner's Best Sniff Test
Have you ever felt completely drained after spending time with certain people in your life?
This week, Coach Dan Ratner joins Dr. Kerry to explo...
My Brother Is Stealing My Mother's Final Years & She Refuses to Stop Him
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Want to Spot Red Flags the First Time You Meet? How Abusers Reveal Themselves Through Their Words, Featuring Dr. Jennie Young
Ever ignored a gut feeling on a date because you wanted to "give him a chance"?
This week, Dr. Jennie Young — PhD linguist and creator of the vi...
What to Do When You Can't Leave: How to Protect Yourself from a Coercive Partner
My husband forces sex on me, erupts in rage, and his wealthy family would never believe me — and I don't think I can leave.
In this episode, Dr....
Why Am I Not Getting Better? The Hidden CPTSD Symptoms That Can Stall Your Healing
You've done the work. Read the books. Tried the strategies. So why aren't you healing?
This week, survivor and educator Ellen Tift reveals the h...
Watch Out for These 7 Empathy Weaponization Tactics That Will Trap You
Have you heard, ‘If you truly understood me, you'd give me what I want?”
This week's Fan Mail comes from a listener in Sweden who asks Dr. Kerry...
Why Did They Pick You? The Trait in ‘Good’ People Narcissists Love to Exploit
Why do narcissists target good, empathetic people in relationships?
This week, forensic psychologist Dr. Peter Favaro reveals why being a good p...
Why Narcissists Follow You When You Move Away—And How to Create Distance That Actually Works
My narcissistic brother is relocating to town after I moved away to escape him—why is he doing this?
In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why nar...
Why Narcissists Follow You When You Move Away—And How to Create Distance That Actually Works
My narcissistic brother is relocating to town after I moved away to escape him—why is he doing this?
In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why na...
Frazzled & Facing Post-Separation Abuse? Introducing Your New Secret Weapon: AimeeSays
Are you struggling with post-separation abuse and drowning in documentation?
This week, Anne Wintemute introduces AimeeSays—an AI tool that hel...
Feeling the Urge to Snoop on Your Partner? Here's What It's Really Telling You
"I found proof he was cheating—but was snooping really what I needed to finally leave?”
This week's Fan Mail comes from a listener in Dublin, CA...
How Narcissists Trap You: A New Movie Shows Gaslighting & Coercive Control
Ever wonder why narcissists feel impossible to leave—even when you know something's wrong?
This week, filmmakers Ali & Stefanie Schmahl reveal h...
When Your Abuser Won't Leave and Won't Change: Here's Your Options
"My abusive partner refuses to leave or get help—and I'm trapped in a 'silent divorce.' What are my actual options?"
This week's Fan Mail questi...
Why You’re Struggling to Feel Empathy for Yourself — Tammy Triolo
Lost empathy for yourself? You've already lost the fight.
This week, Tammy Triolo reveals the shocking connection between self-empathy loss and...
Gaslit by Your Doctor? Why Healthcare Attracts Narcissists and How to Protect Yourself
“My doctor keeps telling me it's all in my head—but I know something's wrong. Why won't they listen?"
This week's Fan Mail question comes from a...