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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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the protective output of perfectionism, which is a protective trauma response with real health consequences. He dives into the creation of perfectionism, the three main types, dysregulation, and coping. Also, Brandon discusses how society has contributed to perfectionism as a whole and how…
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Rerelease: Adelaide & The Dehumanizing Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Adelaide about her 10 year toxic relationship with a dehumanizing wealthy narcissist abuser. It’s a story of financial abuse, isolation, infidelity, neglect, threats, and that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, custody, intimate partner violence, codependency, people pleasing, being …
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Rerelease: Storm & The Alternate Narcissist Reality | Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Storm about the distorted reality of her narcissistic mother. It’s a story of doubt sowing, identity issues, being used, and realizing you’re in the twilight zone. When Storm finally sees her mom for who she truly is, it becomes a fascinating look at her psychology in one fell swoop. Plus…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Jean about managing expectations during the holiday season, particularly for those dealing with a narcissistic ex-partner. Jean shares her experience and advice on handling events with problematic individuals, using "protected contact" and buffer people. They emphasize the importance …
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On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we unravel the intricate web of emotional turmoil that accompanies this festive season, especially for those trying to co-parent with a controlling partner or ex-partner. Together with Jean, we traverse the challenging path of the holidays with abusive partners and family members. Additionally, we put a spo…
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Brandon talks with former guests, Jean & Vanessa, about the hazards of the holiday season with narcissistic abusers. We discuss feelings, tactics, boundaries, safety, managing expectations, children, hoovering, families, relationships, loneliness, fear, guilt, obligation, wins, grey rock, support, doubt, ptsd, healing, and much more. To listen to J…
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Gwyneth & The Intimidating Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Gwyneth about the abuse trauma she endured growing up and the trauma bond she had with her abusive ex. At first, Gwyneth only saw some minor red flags, but once her ex got comfortable, the physical abuse began, and Gwyneth began to think that things were her fault. It's a story of animal …
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Rerelease: Neely & The Emotionally Abusive Cheating Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Neely about her toxic marriage to a cheating narcissist. It's a story of narcissistic in-laws, smear campaigns, reactive self defense, and begging for love, gaslighting, compassion, sexual assault, loneliness, future faking, liars, love bombing, believing the lies you are told, self doubt…
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Mode & The Dark Dismissive Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Mode about her abusive relationship with a dismissive abuser. What started as a relationship dream come true, eventually turned into a frog in the boiling pot story. Mode didn't even realize what was happening, as her friends needed to point it out to her. After the relationship ended, th…
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Rerelease: Nancy & The Controlling Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Nancy about her marriage with a controlling physical abuser. It's a story of gaslighting, defensive abuse, addiction, and smear campaigns. Plus they discuss, sexual abuse, withholding, infidelity, neglect, blaming, guilt, trauma, crazy making, health issues, invalidating police officers, …
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The Black Autistic Polymath & The Vindictive Mother | Narcissistic Abuse
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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, start…
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Rerelease: Shuri & The Narcissistic Bullying Mother | Narcissist Abuse
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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, …
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Pearl & The Threatening Narcissistic Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
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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 controlli…
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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. Clic…
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Karoline & The Triangulating Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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'…
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Rerelease: Judy & The Fairy Tale Nightmare | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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 …
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Tiff & The Controlling Water Torturer | Narcissistic Abuse
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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, whic…
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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 th…
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Avielle & The Critical Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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…
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Rerelease: Gazelle & The Entitled Stunted Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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…
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Arden & The Gaslighting From Mom's World | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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 …
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Rerelease: Ethel & The Violent Narcissistic Abuser | Domestic Violence & Animal Abuse
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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, gas…
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Ruthie, The Narcissistic Parents, & The Abusive Cult | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
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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 …
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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. I…
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Dee & The Manipulative Escalating Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
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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 th…
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