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Why does every issue turn into an argument? My partner says I'm the problem
Season 1 Episode 67
Have you noticed how narcissists can take a seemingly straightforward decision and turn it into an exhausting, nonsensical circular argument? The con…
3 years, 5 months ago
Is the abuse harmful to children? Two survivors share their personal experiences
Season 1 Episode 66
Does abuse affect children the same way as the adult partner? Today, I’m joined by Bri Peterson of Abuse is Abuse. Both of us experienced emotional o…
3 years, 5 months ago
Why can't I find a therapist who knows something about narcissistic abuse?
Season 1 Episode 65
Anyone looking for a mental health clinician with expertise in narcissistic abuse knows this is challenging. What makes this so difficult?
In this epi…
3 years, 5 months ago
I think I'm trauma bonded. Now what? How do I start my healing?
Season 1 Episode 64
Trauma bonds are painful connection with another person that is based on fear. There’s an addictive quality making them very hard to break.
In this ep…
3 years, 5 months ago
Is it healthy to obsess over my past narcissistic partner and what happened to me?
Season 1 Episode 63
It’s become popular to spend time thinking about psychopathic and narcissistic abuses—for us to obsess over what’s happened to us.
In this episode, we…
3 years, 5 months ago
How do I combat my partner turning every issue into a "me" problem?
Season 1 Episode 62
Have you heard of the acronym DARVO? It’s a nasty type of gaslighting that flips the script and attacks us when we bring up an issue.
In this episode,…
3 years, 5 months ago
How do I rebuild trust in myself after surviving narcissistic abuse?
Season 1 Episode 61
It’s tough when you first leave a narcissistically abusive relationship. Your partner has made most of the decision, and over time, you’ve given up m…
3 years, 6 months ago
What people don’t understand about abuse and why it’s hard to leave a toxic relationship
Season 1 Episode 60
The most common, useless advice given to victims is just to leave. Why do we say this when we know it’s hurtful and probably, not useful?
In this epis…
3 years, 6 months ago
Should we blame victims for not spotting the signs they've met a dangerous person?
Season 1 Episode 59
I recently started reading a book that’s been around a while—Neil Strauss’ book called The Game, though he’s since come out against the practices des…
3 years, 6 months ago
Why can't I leave my partner? The seven stages of a trauma bond
Season 1 Episode 58
Have you heard of the term “trauma bond?” It’s a condition similar to being brainwashed by Stockholm’s Syndrome. Victims recovering from narcissistic…
3 years, 6 months ago