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Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

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Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, domestic violence, family relationship abuse, and relationship trauma. Our guests share their stories of abuse survival, providing a source of validation, education, inspiration, and hope for those going through similar experiences. Join us and discover how you, too, can overcome the narcissist apocalypse.
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Episodes

Vanessa & The Narcissistic Father Enmeshment - Dysfunctional Family, Enmeshment, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Vanessa about growing up in a dysfunctional family and the fears created by her narcissistic father. It's a story of parentification, enmeshment, extreme guilt, anxiety, being good enough, and finding your identity. This episode is a bit unconventional compared to others, as Chad is way more involved than usual. What starts off as story, evolves into a bit of a therapy session of sorts and we uncover a lot of interesting things about how Vanessa is currently living her life. *** ...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 33 min

Harmony & The Abusive Police Officer - Police Abuse, Infidelity, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Harmony about her 20 year toxic relationship with an abusive police officer. It's a story of victim playing, jealousy, isolation, infidelity, and care taking. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJ...

Nov 02, 20201 hr 24 min

Bernadette & The Possessive Narcissist - Sexual Abuse & Narcissist Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Bernadette about her toxic relationship with a possessive narcissist. It's a story of sexual abuse, superficiality, extreme trauma bond withdrawal, and semantics. *** Trigger Warning - We discuss sexual abuse from a family member and from her partner in this episode. It's a main theme. *** Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebo...

Oct 26, 20201 hr 32 min

Francesca & The Loyalty Testing Abuser - Domestic Violence, Stalking, Narcissist & Emotional Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Francesca about her abusive marriage to a controlling narcissist. It's a story of testing loyalties, conditioning, extreme stalking, and living as if you were in a prison. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse....

Oct 19, 20201 hr 59 min

Kelly & The Violent Abuser - Domestic Violence, IPV, PTSD, & Narcissist Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Kelly about her marriage to a wolf in sheep's clothing. It's a story of smear campaigns, being good enough, attempted murder, and ptsd. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you're...

Oct 12, 20201 hr 33 min

Bailey & The Twenty Seven Year Toxic Marriage - Financial Abuse, Child Abuse, Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Bailey about her 27 year toxic marriage to a controlling narcissist. It's a story of financial abuse, secrets, taking responsibility, and an amazing daughter. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our director...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 45 min

Doug & The Generational Trauma - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Doug about his multiple long term toxic relationships and generational trauma. It's a story of addiction, codependency, isolation, broken bonds, and doing the hard work in the aftermath. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.you...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 49 min

Chance & The Long Distance Narcissist - Single Mom & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Chance about her 4 year long-distance relationship with a toxic liar. It's a story of becoming a single mom while working three jobs to provide for her child and always being given the run around by a present/future deadbeat dad. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse ...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 51 min

Rayna & The Ten Year Toxic Relationship - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Rayna about her 10 year toxic relationship that had her wondering who she was anymore. It's a story of holding onto hope, pedestals, cancer survival, and breaking the trauma bond for good. *** Trigger Warning - Suicidal Ideation is discussed in this episode.*** Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTq...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 31 min

Brenda & The Narcissistic Loose Cannon - Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, IPV, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with a survivor named Brenda about her four year relationship with a loose cannon of a narcissist. It's a story of victim playing, control, the danger of going to couples therapy with a narcissist, and overcoming the fear of leaving. *** Trigger Warning - Physical and Sexual Assault are discussed in this episode. The sexual assault may be triggering for some. Brenda was asleep during the assault and discusses how she felt when she woke up and the argument that ensued. *** Join our Ins...

Sep 07, 20201 hr 40 min

Belle & The White Collar Supply Junkie - Infidelity, Dehumanization, Narcissistic, & Emotional Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with a survivor and therapist named Belle about her marriage to a 'supply junkie' of a narcissist. Belle's EX was also a white collar criminal and ever the opportunist. It's a story of trauma bonding, infidelity, the hooverer of all hooverers, and taking your power back. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get angry and educated. This episode is an emotional roller coaster. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at fac...

Aug 31, 20201 hr 42 min

Daily & The Abusive Older Sibling - Dysfunctional Family & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Daily about growing up with an abusive older sibling. It's a story of a dysfunctional family, staying in contact for the safety of children, and healing 32 years of trauma. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Aug 24, 20201 hr 28 min

Dallas & The Stonewalling Narcissist - Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Dallas about her toxic relationship with a stonewalling narcissist. It's a story of future faking, subtle abuse, trying to prove yourself, and dangling carrots. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTq...

Aug 17, 20201 hr 43 min

Letters To My Narcissist (Volume 4) - Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence

Chad and former guest 'Saraah' listen to unsent 'Letters To My Narcissist' that they received from a handful of courageous narcissistic abuse survivors. It's an emotional roller coaster of an episode that will make you laugh and cry, with some goosebumps in between. Prepare to be impacted. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group...

Aug 10, 20201 hr 29 min

Marlena & The Twenty Two Year Toxic Marriage - Emotional Abuse, Parental Alienation, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Marlena about her 22 year marriage to a toxic narcissist. It's a story of subtle abuse, belief systems, parental alienation, and doing the inner work in the aftermath. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Aug 03, 20201 hr 52 min

Vesper & The Lying Entitled Narcissist - Infidelity, Emotional Abuse, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Vesper about her relationship with a lying and entitled narcissist that loved to cheat. It's a story of triangulation, an enabling family, and constantly being set up for failure. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.co...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 48 min

Violeta & The Cunning Narcissist - Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Violeta about her relationship with a cunning narcissist that knew exactly how to control her. It's a story of ever changing manipulation tactics, proving yourself, domestic violence, and fraud. There are sound issues with this episode and we apologize profusely. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at faceboo...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 32 min

Meredith & The Manipulative Friendship - Toxic Friend, Manipulation, Infidelity, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Meredith about a toxic friend who tried to destroy her life from the inside out. It's a story of flying monkeys, fearing confrontation, manipulation, and forgiveness. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com S...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 44 min

Montana & The Cheating Narcissist - Infidelity, Emotional Abuse, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Montana about her relationship with a cheating narcissist. It's a story of being sold a future by a partner that always had one foot out the door. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJll...

Jul 06, 20201 hr 30 min

Ida & The Brainwashing Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Control, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Ida about her abusive relationship with a controlling narcissist. It's a story of isolation, brainwashing, and finding a support system in the aftermath of abuse. Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Speci...

Jun 29, 20201 hr 22 min

Amelia & The Half Out Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Childhood Trauma, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Amelia about growing up in an abusive household and eventually dating a narcissist who always seemed to have one foot out the door. It's a story of family trauma, people pleasing, self worth, and feeling like you're good enough. **** TRIGGER WARNING - We discuss child sexual abuse in this episode. It's mentioned but there are no details. **** Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 21 min

Letters To My Narcissist (Volume Three) - Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

Chad and his old pal Melissa listen to unsent 'Letters To My Narcissist' that they received from a handful of courageous narcissistic abuse survivors. It's an emotional roller coaster of an episode that will make you laugh and cry, with some goosebumps in between. Prepare to be impacted. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Some letters discuss sexual assault and child abuse *** Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocaly...

Jun 15, 20201 hr 17 min

Victoria, The Controlling Father, & Sibling Obedience - Narcissist Father, Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Victoria about being emotionally and physically abused by her controlling father. It's a story of sibling obedience, scapegoating, self esteem. and hope. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: ...

Jun 08, 20201 hr 16 min

Sable, The Narcissistic Mother, & Sibling Dynamics - Narcissist Mother, Emotional Abuse, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Sable about growing up with a narcissistic mother that liked to pit her children against each other. It's a story of control, scapegoating, sibling dynamics, and finding strength within the dysfunction. **** Trigger Warning - This story does discuss sexual assault, as well as putting the child, born from that assault, up for adoption. It's not graphic but it's mentioned. The relationship with the adopting parents is part of the story. **** Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting C...

Jun 01, 20201 hr 19 min

Betty & The Polyamorous Narcissist - Emotional Abuse & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Betty about her polyamorous relationship with a controlling narcissist. It's a story of lifestyle boundaries, word salad, and deriving your worth from within. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocaly...

May 25, 20201 hr 32 min

Summer & The Controlling Narcissist Attachments - Domestic Violence, Infidelity, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Summer about her relationship with a controlling narcissist whose kindness always had attachments. It's a story of infidelity, vindictiveness, double lives, and growing from an unfortunate experience. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to...

May 18, 20201 hr 51 min

Alyson & The Narcissist Supply - Emotional Abuse, Infidelity, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Alyson about her relationship with a narcissist that needed constant supply, and unfortunately for Alyson, she couldn't have imagined how deep that supply really ran. It's a story of victim playing, infidelity, and learning to trust your gut. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagr...

May 11, 20201 hr 28 min

Bruce & The Master Manipulator - Financial Abuse, Manipulation, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Bruce about his abusive marriage and how his life got turned upside down after the birth of his child. It's a story of financial abuse, court abuse, and of a master manipulator. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called...

May 04, 20201 hr 48 min

Ashley & The Neglectful Narcissistic Mother - Emotional Abuse, Narcissist Mother, Neglect, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Ashley about her narcissistic mother, who neglected her well being as child, so she could live a care free life. It's a story of parentification and the adult realization of how dysfunctional your childhood really was. **** Trigger Warning - This story does discuss sexual abuse **** Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our...

Apr 27, 20201 hr 31 min

Roxanne & The Sex Addicted Narcissist - Domestic Violence, IPV, Narcissistic & Emotional Abuse Survivor

Chad talks with Roxanne about her physically abusive marriage to a sex addict. It's a story about the realization that you're being abused, overcoming your fear, standing up for yourself and for your kids. Sign up to our High Conflict Parenting Courses at https://narcissistapocalypse.com/courses Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9Qz J...

Apr 20, 20201 hr 17 min
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