In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses his outline for a sequel to the hit movie ‘Pretty Woman.’ Once Edward sweeps Vivian off her feet from the streets of Los Angeles to Park Avenue, Vivian lives what she thinks is a fairy tale marriage. However, as Vivian tries to express the opposite wants of Edward, she soon finds herself the victim of severe psychological abuse at the hands of her former Prince Charming. 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, ple ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Terra shares her experience of meeting a partner who wanted to share the polyamory lifestyle with her, only to find out that she was being mirrored into believing so. As the relationship devolved, Terra’s new partner expressed her jealousy through rage-filled rants, which had Terra walking on eggshells. Tara’s narrative is a raw look at the impacts of gaslighting and emotional abuse, the journey to recognizing such toxic patterns, and the courageous steps taken to escape and heal.  It’s a story of alternative lifestyles, control, rage j ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon re-examines the iconic film “Pretty Woman” through a critical lens, unearthing the darker undertones of love bombing and abuse hidden within this beloved romantic narrative. Listen in as we peel back the charming veneer of Richard Gere’s character, Edward, to reveal early signs of manipulative behavior, possessive/patronizing tendencies, and a troubling disregard for his partner’s autonomy. We’re not just scrutinizing a movie; we’re having an open conversation about the implications of such behaviors on a larger scale. As we navigate t ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Elsey shares her story of marrying a calculating manipulative abuser. When Elsey met her abuser, she thought that since he came from a good family in the community, then he must be a good person. Sadly, Elsey was wrong. After the initial love bombing phase of their relationship, Elsey began to endure a myriad of manipulation and abuse tactics that were ever-changing. As the relationship continued, Elsey was constantly walking on eggshells, waiting for the other shoe to drop as the abuses got more severe over time.  It’s a story of submi ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the top 10 ways a narcissistic abuser will confuse you into thinking you’re the narcissist. This episode isn’t just about the crazy making, but also about discerning the truth from the lies you’ve been told. The silent treatment vs. taking time to yourself. The hero/saviour conundrum. Everyone loves them, it must be me. Abuse vs. self defense. Snooping. Accusations. Shame. Guilt. Doubt. Gaslighting. And much more. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapoca ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Haya tells the story of marrying the man of her dreams, only to find out he was living a double life. One day, the heat stopped working at Haya’s home, only for Haya to find out that her husband hadn’t paid the bill for months. Even though Haya accepted his excuse, this began a line of questioning as things didn’t add up. And unfortunately for Haya, the more she asked questions, the more the marriage unraveled, and that’s when she found out how abusive her husband really could be. It’s a story of infidelity, debt, bankruptcy, neglect, physical abuse ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon discusses the top signs of trauma in adults after narcissistic abuse. Plus, Brandon talks about how many people may not even realize they have trauma until they begin to experience symptoms that can negatively impact their daily lives. 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 RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here The Covert Narcissism ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Nora tells the story of meeting her charming and caring partner, only to discover that it was all just an act. As Nora’s life had a series of unfortunate events, her new partner was around to play savior, even though many cracks were showing in his facade. He was an expert at weaponized incompetence, forcing Nora to do all the housework, which eventually turned into gaslighting, breaking her things, infidelity, and sexual assault.   It’s a story of victim playing, opportunists, rescuing, isolation, gaslighting, infidelity, hoovering, confusi ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, we talk with Renee Swanson (Host of The Covert Narcissism Podcast) about her abusive marriage to a covert narcissist, the grief process, reclaiming your voice, and healing from narcissistic abuse through community. You can reach Renee Swanson by emailing her at renee@covertnarcissism.com or by visiting her website at http://www.covertnarcissism.com Renee Swanson Social Media & Podcast Facebook – renee.covertnarcissism Tiktok – @cngreneeswanson Youtube – @cngreneeswanson Podcast – The Covert Narcissism Podcast If you want to be a guest ..read more

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Paris tells her story of marrying a victim-playing abuser. At first, Paris was love-bombed in a way that set her heart on fire. It was intoxicating and overrode all her other senses. From there, her future abusive husband began to play the victim in his life and use guilt to hook Paris in for good. It was a whirlwind that was hard to break free from, and before she knew it, as soon as they were married, the abuse and devaluation began.  It’s a story putdowns, doubt, humiliation, entitlement, self-centeredness, stalking, church abuse, physical abu ..read more