Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

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The Return of Bailey & The Post Separation Abuse - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Divorce Jun 16, 2023

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Brandon talks with Bailey (survivor story guest from October 5th, 2020) about the post separation abuse that transpired after we recorded her episode, the divorce process, the relationship with her kids, and manifestation.

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Loren & The Criticizing Serial Cheater - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Betrayal Trauma Jun 12, 2023

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Loren was in a perfect relationship for six years until she got a gut feeling that something was off. When Loren brought this feeling up to her partner, he admitted to having an affair and felt entitled to do so. From this point forth, the partner that Loren knew didn't exist anymore, and an emotionally abusive one took his place.

It's a story of isolation, double lives, bullying, betrayal trauma, non-apologies, criticism, humiliation, rage, lies, disrespect, mind games, gifts as weapons, mind reading demands, infidelity, moving goal posts, and much more.

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Abuse, Attachment, & Ruminating Thoughts - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A With Dr. Cortney Warren, PhD Jun 09, 2023

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Brandon talks with Dr. Cortney Warren (PhD) about attachment styles, abuse, love addiction, the different types of ruminating thoughts, the underlying issues for obsessive ruminators, and the many ways to combat rumination.

Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and author of the books Letting Go of Your Ex (2023) and Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception (2014). For more information on her and her work, visit DrCortney.com and her Linktree. You can watch her Ted Talk - Honest Liars - by clicking here.

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Lynn & The Bullying Mr. Right - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse Jun 05, 2023

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Like many survivors of emotional abuse, Lynn didn't think the patronizing micro-management she received warranted leaving her 25+ year marriage to a bullying Mr. Right. He was a master at stretching Lynn to her limits, only to let go so the cycles could restart again.

It's a story of bullying, micro-management, gaslighting, rage, lies, patronization, embarrassment, the silent treatment, abuse cycles, mind reading, neglect, deflection, being right, put downs, control, and much more.

*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse of a teenager. ***

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The Reasons People Stay In Abusive Relationships- Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A Jun 02, 2023

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Brandon discusses 20+ reasons why people stay in abusive relationships. We hope this episode validates your experience and reminds you there's no shame in struggling to leave domestic violence and an abusive relationship.

*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse and threats of violent physical harm. ***

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Elly & The Intimidating Abusive Addict - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Generational Trauma May 29, 2023

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Elly had a string of toxic relationships before she was swept off her feet by someone who portrayed themselves as the exact opposite of every one of them. The relationship moved quickly. Within three weeks of moving away from all her support systems, Elly became pregnant and married soon after that. And unfortunately for Elly, that's when things went from bad to worse.

It's a story of generational trauma, an enabling family, infidelity, physical abuse, protecting your kids, taking your power back, intimidation, gaslighting, legal abuse, post-separation abuse, isolation, IPV, emotional abuse, circular conversations, minimization, addiction, custody, child abuse, and much more.

*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode graphically discusses child physical abuse and adult physical abuse (IPV). ***

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How Abuse Contributes To Self-Sabotaging Behavior - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A May 26, 2023

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Brandon discusses the signs/traits of self-sabotaging behavior and how abuse contributes to forming these unhealthy belief systems.

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Annapurna & The Crazymaking Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, IPV May 22, 2023

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For the first year of Annapurna's relationship, everything was perfect. She was swept off her feet, taken on trips, and seen for all her hard work. She was living a dream. However, after an argument that turned physical, nothing was ever the same again. Annapurna's ex morphed into someone she didn't recognize, and because of his gaslighting, so did she.

It's a story of victim playing, identity erosion, physical abuse, crazy making, putdowns, infidelity, love bombing, undercutting, fixing, future faking, hoping for change, lying, stalking, financial abuse, cyberstalking, love addiction, trauma bonds, and much more.

*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode has graphic descriptions of physical abuse. ***

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Types of Abuse Triangulation - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A May 19, 2023

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Brandon discusses the triangulation tactics of Lundy Bancroft's 9 abuser types and the abusive parent/child triangulation types. Plus he discusses, shame, guilt, fear, gaslighting, manipulation, passive aggression, flying monkeys, victim playing, love bombing, hoovering, and much more.

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Austin & The Minimizing Mr. Right - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse May 15, 2023

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Austin met her abusive partner through a dating app. He was everything on paper – an absolute dream. Things were perfect. But unfortunately, Austin's abusive partner began to nitpick every little thing she did. Austin's life was under a microscope. And things only escalated from there.

It's a story of generational trauma, caretaking, being a burden, perfectionism, nitpicking, breadcrumbs, physical abuse, self compassion, death, grief, neglect, fear, gaslighting, blame shifting, minimization, infidelity, jealousy, rage, intimidation, self defense, and much more.

*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode has graphic descriptions of physical abuse. ***

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