Brandon talks with Debbie Tudor about the top 5 questions she gets asked by adult children of narcissistic parents. Debbie Tudor is the author of the healing workbook 'It's Not You, It's Them: 30 Days of Hope and Help for the Adult Child of a Narcissistic Parent', as well as 'Divine Relaxation' which is available on Itunes. Debbie Tudor's Website Can be found at https://rockwall-counseling.com Debbie Tudor's Email Address is info@Rockwall-Counseling.com You can buy Debbie's healing workbook 'It'...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr
Chad talks with James about his one-sided marriage to a spouse that was constantly cheating on him. It's a story about never being good enough and the constant push/pull of having your partner on a pedestal. 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...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Chad talks with Hanna about her 10 year relationship with a very controlling and eventually physically abusive narcissist. It's a story of guilt, caretaking, confusion, power, and so much more. Come take a listen. 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/CI...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 51 min
Chad talks with Holly about her marriage to a very deceptive narcissist, who if desperate enough, would have been capable of anything. It's a story of infidelity, divorce, co-parenting, and finding yourself again in the aftermath of narcissistic 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 Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocal...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Chad talks with Divine about her abusive marriage with a rage filled narcissist who loved to self medicate. Plus, they discuss walking on eggsells, losing yourself within the relationship, infidelity, suicide, and much more. *** Trigger Warning - We do discuss suicide multiple times on this episode. Please do not listen if this triggers you. *** Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Ap...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 53 min
Brandon talks with Debbie Tudor about adult children of narcissistic parents, family roles, and communication strategies. Debbie Tudor is the author of the healing workbook 'It's Not You, It's Them: 30 Days of Hope and Help for the Adult Child of a Narcissistic Parent', as well as 'Divine Relaxation' which is available on Itunes. Debbie Tudor's Website Can be found at https://rockwall-counseling.com Debbie Tudor's Email Address is info@Rockwall-Counseling.com You can buy Debbie's healing workboo...
Mar 12, 2020•51 min
Chad talks with Lala about her 10 year toxic relationship with a narcissist that used all sorts of abuse tactics, including extreme versions of the silent treatment, control, and rage. It's a story about fighting for your belief in family, hoping for change, and the realization that it will never happen. 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/C...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 48 min
Chad talks with Adrianna about her 3 year toxic relationship with a hot tempered narcissist and the atomic love bombing that kept her from seeing the truth of her situation. In fact, never in her wildest of nightmares did Adrianna ever think she'd be hiding in bushes afraid for her life. Plus, they delve into Adrianna's past and discuss being seen for the first time, infidelity, and growing from the mistakes you make along the way. Join our Patreon for extra content and support the show https://...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Chad talks with Layza about her 30 year abusive marriage to a raging narcissist and how one of her adult children has become just as abusive toward her in the aftermath. It's a story about getting married too young, becoming isolated, parental alienation, and feeling like you're trapped. Layza has been through hell and back, but fortunately, she's still alive and healing. *** Trigger Warning - Graphic Language & Descriptions of Graphic Physical Violence are Used in This Episode. *** Join our...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Chad talks with Scout about growing up in a dysfunctional family, her abusive marriage, codependency, and self worth. Scout opens up about regcognizing that she was the victim of narcissistic abuse, her belief system that contributed to her staying, and the process of finding herself once the relationship was over. It's an inspiring episode that discusses a common problem for a lot of us, Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Come listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://lin...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min
It's the one-year anniversary of the podcast, and Chad briefly runs down the year that was with his old pal Melissa. But don't you fret, there's still a big interview with a narcissistic abuse survivor named Conti and Chad talks with Conti about her abusive relationship, generational trauma, obsessive thoughts, and PTSD. It's quite the winding road of an interview that will help those battling obsessive thoughts/PTSD feel less alone and help others understand what they go through. Also, the show...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Brandon talks with Julie L. Hall (Author, Researcher & Coach) about the role of the scapegoat in the narcissistic family and the dynamics of family member interactions. Julie can be reached at https://narcissistfamilyfiles.com/ Thank you to our sponsor "Operator". Follow “Operator” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap14 and use cod...
Feb 06, 2020•57 min
Chad talks with Clover about her abusive relationship with a conflict loving firefighter. It's a story of being caught in the fog of chaos, finding a glimmer of clarity, grabbing it, and navigating your way out safely. From discussing her love addiction to her health issues, to the planning that went into leaving, Clover is an open book and a beacon of hope for victims of domestic abuse everywhere. **** To join our Facebook Support Group go to facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse.com **** Sp...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Chad talks with Darrin about his codependency issues and how it was a recipe for disaster in his relationship with a narcissist. Darrin deep dives into his codependent patterns, his feelings of never being good enough, and taking responsibility for his own issues. His introspection eventually leads him to a better understanding of himself and the ability to heal his current/past relationship wounds. **** To join our Facebook Support Group go to facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse.com **** S...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Chad talks with Essence about her abusive relationship and the coercive control that almost pushed her into ending her own life. Essence didn't recognize herself anymore and she was sent spiralling down a deep hole that she didn't think she'd ever be able to climb her way out from. However, she's currently dealing with PTSD and finding her way back. *** Suicide is discussed at 1:04:10 until 1:05:25 for those who want to skip that section *** *** Our facebook support group is facebook.com/groups/...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Chad talks with Jaws about her abusive relationship with a very jealous, manipulative, and controlling narcissist. She shares her insights into her proactive behaviors and how she lost herself by trying to prove her loyalty throughout the relationship. They also discuss mirroring, happiness, divorce, and co-parenting. **** To join our Facebook Support Group go to facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse.com **** Special Guest: Jaws. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices....
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Chad talks with Doris about her relationship with a very reactive physical abuser and the struggle to break free from domestic violence. They discuss changing hoover tactics as a way to confuse, being damned if you do and damned if you don't, protecting your children by any means necessary, the broken court system, and much, much, more. **** Our Facebook Support Group can be found at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse and the articl ementioned in this podcast can be found at https://speako...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Chad talks with Delilah about her abusive marriage and how her husband used her children as pawns just to spite her. Like most survivors of abuse, Delilah ignored many of the red flags, found herself deep into an abusive relationship, and felt that she had no way out. Delilah's story is one of sobriety, community, hope, and a miracle of a relationship strategy that reversed her misfortunes. Special Guest: Delilah. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Chad talks with Saarah about being raised in a dysfunctional home and her six year abusive relationship with her controlling husband. From devaluation, to proactive discrediting, to gaslighting, to the loss of her identity.....Saarah endured it all and more. But fortunately, Saarah has made it out to the other side of her healing process and is quite the inspiration for us all. **** Come join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse **** Special Guest: Saarah. Suppo...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Chad talks with Jenna Lee about her abusive relationship with a sadistic firefighter that just wanted to control her. Unbeknownst to Jenna Lee, her former partner created a trust bond through the use of his profession, love bombing, and extreme mirroring. And once this bond was created, the devaluation began, and his true motives of control came to light. It was quite the methodical breakdown. **** Come Join Our Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse **** Special Guest: Jenna...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 20 min
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 - Letter One dicusses sexual abuse and child sexual abuse. If this is a trigger for you, please skip to letter two. *** Our Facebook Group can be found at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocal...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Chad talks with Rachel about her confusing toxic relationship with a narcissist who helped her get sober and then almost drove her back to her addiction issues. They discuss this ultimate trust building event, and then the devaluation/boundary testing that followed. Plus, they touch on the subjects of attachment, trickle truthing, sobriety, supply, divine intervention, and so much more. **** You can find Rachel on Instagram @wholehumanheart to find out more about addiction and recovery **** Our ...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Chad talks with Diamond about growing up in a dysfunctional family with an emotionally disturbed brother and an abusive mother. Diamond's mother used sarcasm and mocking as a way to implant negative beliefs to destroy Diamond from the inside out. This episode discusses parentification, addiction, self-doubt, trust, proactive discrediting, and much more. Plus, there's even a middle of the night escape story. Diamond has made it through to the other side, and her resiliency is quite inspiring. ***...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Chad talks with Alex about the 15 years of devaluation he endured at the hands of his narcissistic ex-wife. While Alex was the best family man he could be, his ex-wife exploited his love of family to devalue and control him every way. Alex's story is equal parts unbelievable, yet very relatable at its core. Special Guest: Alex. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Chad talks to Jenny about being raised by her overbearing father, who saw her as the holy grail of narcissistic supply. They touch on the subjects of addiction, perfectionism, feeling responsible for other people's feelings, mirroring, walking on eggshells, enmeshment, nitpicking, EMDR Therapy, and so much more. Even if you're not a child of a narcissist, you'll find many things you can learn from in this episode. * Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse * Spe...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Chad talks with Billy Jean about her current marriage to a controlling narcissist and how she's gaining the strength to leave him. Plus, they discuss her serial narcissist dating history and how growing up in a dysfunctional home created an environment for her to tolerate abusive behavior. Billy Jean's awareness of these patterns has given her a sense of empowerment, and her road to self-discovery will inspire you. * Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse * Sp...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Chad talks with Grace about her abusive relationship with a narcissist and the issues she's dealt with in the aftermath. They discuss validation, addiction, setting an example for children, understanding your own behavior, trust issues (with others and yourself), and the importance of resetting yourself as you try to baby-step yourself out of your safety zone. There are a lot of lessons to be learned in this episode, so take a listen. * Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narci...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Chad talks with Jewelz about her romantic relationship with a lifelong friend that eventually became a nightmare. Jewelz tells her heartbreaking story with one heck of a sense of humor and has Chad laughing throughout the entire conversation. It's one of those stories that keeps on getting crazier as the lies this narcissist told were off the charts. Trust me when I say this, you're going to love Jewelz. **Help us raise money for Leyla (July 22nd Episode) to get Trauma Therapy for year. She's in...
Sep 30, 2019•2 hr 16 min
Chad talks with Julie about her back-to-back narcissistic relationships and growing up with a narcissistic mother. It's an interesting conversation as Julie's done a lot of work on herself to get to where she is today. She's strong, resilient, and a good role model for all of us. Prepare to feel empowered. *Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Special Guest: Julie. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Chad talks with Sunny about being in a physically abusive relationship and the connection of growing up in a narcissist abuse riddled household. It's a story with many turns and touches on her loneliness, fear, guilt, shame, intuition, and the power of having someone outside her family validate her experience. Plus, they horse around and discuss online role-playing, Chad's Canadian accent, and her wonderful roommate named Barry. And trust us when we say this, everyone needs a Barry in their life...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 19 min
