In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick talks with The Black Autistic Polymath about their journey of awakening from a life of intergenerational trauma and abuse from his mother. They discuss the oppression of black women in the United States, which directly impacted their family, and how narcissistic dynamics were created, starting with their Big Mama, Willie Mae. It's a story of emotional abuse, scapegoats, welfare, The Matrix, vindictiveness, gender, family systems, autism,...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Shuri about the bullying she endured at the hands of her mother. It's a story of physical abuse, emotional eating, medical neglect, and wanting the mother you never had. Plus they discuss, enmeshment, financial abuse, the church community, conditional love, the trauma obesity connection, trauma cycles, cptsd, and much more. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 47 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Pearl about her tumultuous upbringing, her first abusive marriage, and the abusive relationship that unfolded in the aftermath. Pearl began a relationship with a co-worker, who initially seemed supportive but later revealed his true self, including explosive anger, jealousy, and controlling behavior. To keep Pearl invested in the relationship, her ex would use all types of threats whenever he felt Pearl might be slipping away. It's a s...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 58 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Jenna Mayne (Host of the 'She is Your Neighbour' Podcast) about the initiatives at Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, her podcast "She Is Your Neighbour" which raises awareness about domestic violence, victim stereotypes, gendered violence, and the strength of survivors. Click here for their fundraiser , Voices Empower. Click here for the Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Click here for the She is Your Neighb...
Nov 22, 2024•48 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Karoline about her volatile upbringing with an abusive mother, and her marriage to a narcissistic musician, marked by emotional, physical, and financial abuse. Karoline stayed in the relationship for a long time due to the pull of their trauma bond. However, once Karoline saw her husband's manipulative behavior during a prolonged and costly divorce process, the fog of the trauma bond dissipated, and she was able to begin the healing pr...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 41 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Judy about her fairy tale 15 year marriage that turned into a nightmare with a covert narcissist. It's a story of betrayal trauma, infidelity, financial abuse, PTSD, love fraud, and stolen memories. Plus they discuss, codependency, trust, mask slipping, gaslighting, forgiveness, suicidal ideation, intimate partner violence, lies, PTSD, court abuse, bankruptcy, and emotional abuse. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses intimate p...
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 25 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks to Tiff about her relationship with a dehumanizing abuser. Tiff met her ex at a 12-step meeting. He seemed like the protector type. But what Tiff didn't know was that the protection she'd need would be from him. Soon after her ex became comfortable in the relationship, the putdowns began, which turned into gaslighting, deflecting responsibility, and manipulative behavior in his attempts to have Tiff conform to his needs. It's a story of cri...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Juliane Taylor Shore (LMFT, LPC) about the importance of setting boundaries, detailing four types: executed, psychological, containing, and physical. Juliane emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the gradual process of rebuilding trust. Plus they discuss Juliane's integrative therapy method, The STAIR Method. You can reach Juliane Taylor Shore by clicking here. You can buy Juliane Taylor Shore's book "Setting Boundaries t...
Nov 08, 2024•51 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Avielle about her marriage to a critical physical abuser. Avielle's ex always had a way of getting his foot in the door, even after he abandoned Avielle after they got married. Once he got back into Avielle's life, Avielle took her marriage vows very seriously and did her best to make the relationship work. However, once they had kids, the emotional and physical abuse ramped up, and Avielle was afraid to leave due to the threats of bei...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 46 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Gazelle about her six year relationship with an entitled emotionally stunted narcissist. It’s a story of caretaking, trauma responses, facades, narcissistic injury, depression, and creating the space to heal. Plus they discuss, emotional abuse, physical abuse, victim playing, rage, belief systems, fear of failure, stress, suicidal ideation, erosion of self, walking on eggshells, hypocrisy, control, community, shame, and guilt. *** TRIG...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 43 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Arden about being raised by a neglectful abusive mother. Arden thought she had dealt with the trauma from her abuse, but the floodgates of pain opened back up when she broke no contact with her mother. Arden reached out to Brandon shortly after this event, and today, Arden uses her voice to share her experience. It's a story of gaslighting, being voiceless, abandonment, neglect, parentification, rage, physical abuse, rage, needs not be...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Ethel about her physically abusive relationship with a violent narcissist who used their PTSD as an excuse for everything. It’s a story of victim playing, infidelity, guilt, shame, emotional abuse, the power of persuasion, people pleasing, care taking, failure, body issues, mirroring, gaslighting, future faking, child abuse, sexual abuse, CPTSD, rage, reverse psychology, fear, financial abuse, push/pulls, tantrums, cancer, self doubt, ...
Oct 25, 2024•2 hr 9 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Ruthie about being raised by abusive parents, which led her to joining a cult. Born into a family with malignant and covert narcissists, Ruthie was a scapegoat child, excelling academically but isolated and abused. After being cut off financially, Ruthie was groomed by her cousin to join a cult, initially finding structure and community. However, things changed quickly, as Ruthie was isolated into a commune that used gaslighting, emoti...
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with the CEO of Shelter Movers, Marc Hull-Jaquin, about the origins of Shelter Movers and the process of moving Domestic Violence Survivors out of their homes to safety. Plus they discuss, the roles men need to play in helping solve gendered violence against women and the housing crisis. If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any ...
Oct 18, 2024•52 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Dee about her marriage to a manipulative abuser. Dee met her husband at a high school homecoming party. He was a handsome, surfer-like guy who stood out and made her feel special. Dee felt chosen and committed to being the cool and laid-back girl, not getting her needs met over his. As the relationship progressed, Dee was subject to triangulation tactics, comparing her behavior to her husband's terrible ex-girlfriend. Things got worse ...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 19 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Daphne about her toxic relationship with a victim playing abuser. It’s a story of scapegoats, generational trauma, preying on guilt, and postpartum depression. Plus they discuss, infidelity, lying, physical abuse, financial abuse, stalking, narcissistic mothers, custody, stonewalling, disappearing acts, and zero accountability. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode has a graphic description of physical abuse. *** If you want to be a guest...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 31 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Lady C about her abusive marriage to a raging critical narcissist. Lady C met her husband in college and saw the potential in him. Like many abusive relationships, there were excellent times throughout the relationship, so it was hard to pinpoint if the red flags would continue or get worse. However, as the relationship unfolded, the red flags turned into full-fledged abuse, and Lady C had to make the tough decision to leave. It's a st...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Adam Joel (Filmmaker & Abuse Advocate) about ten toxic relationship myths we learn from Romantic Comedies & 10 healthy tips to replace these beliefs. Plus, they discuss Adam's short film 'The Last Drop' - a sci-fi film about relationship abuse that will help raise money for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To watch the screening of 'The Last Drop' on October 9th or to donate, click here. About Adam Joel: Adam Joel is ...
Oct 04, 2024•49 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Agatha shares her journey of dealing with a narcissistic ex-husband, detailing their 15-year marriage marked by emotional and psychological abuse. Agatha began her like as a people pleaser in training, which carried into her adult life. Agatha recounts how her ex's possessiveness and control escalated over time, leading to isolation and financial abuse. It's a story of moving goal posts, rage, enmeshment, sexual abuse, financial abuse, double standards, ...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Saturday about her abusive marriage to an unhinged narcissist. Initially, Saturday's husband seemed attentive and charming, but red flags emerged, including a well-crafted story about a domestic violence charge. Over time, Saturday's husband became increasingly erratic and abusive, including physical threats, financial manipulation, and emotional manipulation. Despite her family's support, Saturday struggled to leave due to shame and f...
Sep 27, 2024•2 hr 24 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Merle shares her scary story of survival at the hands of a physically abusive narcissist. Merle's partner presented himself as everything she wanted. He was helpful, kind, attentive, and everyone seemed to love him. However, when Merle moved in with him, things changed quickly. The nice guy was gone, and only a jealous physical abuser remained. It's a story of manipulation, sexual assault, physical abuse, suicidal ideation, boundary pushing, jealousy, AA...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 48 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Erika about her toxic relationship with a triangulating grifter. It’s a story of sexual identity manipulation, social media smear campaigns, and escape plans. Plus they discuss, domestic violence, LGBTQ issues, Mennonite culture, gaslighting, mirroring, future faking, sense of self, homelessness, car culture, dogs, feminism, patterns, changing manipulation tactics, control, food manipulation, housing manipulation, LGBTQ manipulation, r...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 57 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Carrie shares her story about marrying a controlling Mr. Right, who financially abuses and gaslights her into oblivion. After leaving her first marriage, Carrie began dating her future second husband and was instantly smitten. He was the opposite of her first husband, and to Carrie, she thought that meant safe. However, the gaslighting and financial abuse ramped up with every pregnancy, which further trapped Carrie within the relationship. It's a story o...
Sep 16, 2024•2 hr 24 min
Brandon talks with Erika Guest (Behavioral Therapist) about the behavior shaping techniques used by abusive narcissists to condition their victims for long-term abuse. Using clips from the survivor series episodes, Erika and Brandon break down the techniques and how to recognize when the abusive narcissist is using them against you. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill...
Sep 13, 2024•2 hr 4 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Colette shares her story of being in a long-distance abusive relationship with a blame-shifting Demand Man. Colette met her abuser in an online forum and felt his charisma through the screen. Colette liked him, and their friendship slowly morphed into a romantic relationship. Colette's partner was upfront with his OCD, and Colette was very empathetic to his needs. However, due to the distance, it was hard for Colette to discern what was abuse and what wa...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 50 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Erika Guest about Transactional Analysis Theory and how to identify past/future forms of coercive control with a toxic narcissist. By analyzing real text conversations using Transactional Analysis, Brandon and Erika give you a new set of tools in your healing process and fight against domestic violence. A fun and informative episode. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narci...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kimber shares her story of marrying an emotionally & physically abusive narcissist. When Kimber met her husband, they were both young and looking to make something of themselves. However, soon after they married, red flags began popping up everywhere. Kimber took her vows seriously and believed the lies of her husband when he said his rages and addictions would never happen again. But those were only words, and something worse was lurking beneath as ...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 20 min
On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses validation, the different types of verbal/non-verbal invalidation used by narcissistic abusers, and the different types of invalidating families. Plus, we discuss the silent treatment, gaslighting, stonewalling, feeling small, dehumanization, love bombing, trust building, and the idealization stage of narcissistic abuse. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissista...
Aug 30, 2024•46 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, David shares his traumatic story of being abused by his narcissistic family & sexually abused by a child predator who groomed him online. At first, David was the golden child and enmeshed with his mother. However, once David's mother remarried, David became a thorn in his step-father's side. In response, David became the scapegoat for the entire family. And as David got older, he was starved for any validation he could get, which led him into the han...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Cindie Henrie (LMFT/Trauma Expert) about the role of domestic violence in causing dissociative amnesia and derealization/depersonalization disorder in many trauma survivors. You can reach Cindie Henrie by clicking here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. PODCAST ...
Aug 23, 2024•39 min
