Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
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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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 28min
Gary & The Lying Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Gary about his marriage to a lying physical abuser. Gary met his future wife at university. They were quickly attached at the hip and eventually moved countries together when school finished. However, red flags were already popping up. The need for control, anorexia, lying, her family, jealousy, and her need for an identity.
It's a story of physical abuse, isolation, insecurity, control, stalking, hidden cameras, in-laws, lies, anorexia, blame, kids, jealousy, neglect, withholding, identity, and divorce.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse. ***
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If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 36min
Rerelease: Jemma & The Abuse From Crazy Betty | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Jemma about her scheming narcissistic mother.
It’s a story of generational trauma, sexual abuse, running away, manipulation, obligation, rising above it all, guilt, temper tantrums, selfishness, physical abuse, emotional abuse, codependency, bonding, opposites, grooming, playing the victim, fraud, trust, and love.
*** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical and sexual abuse of a child in this episode. ***
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Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
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When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 2h 5min
Moon & The Manipulative Future-Faking Narcissist | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Moon about her abusive relationship with a manipulative future-faking narcissist. At 32, Moon sought a life partner, leading to a whirlwind romance with her now ex-husband. Moon's ex was initially charming, but it didn't take long for his manipulative behavior to be revealed. Moon endured a myriad of abuses, including infidelity, control tactics, isolation, emotional abuse, animal abuse, and physical violence. Thankfully, Moon survived to tell her story.
It's a story of using medical knowledge to control, isolation, projection, grooming, strangulation, frog in boiling pot, cycle of abuse, financial abuse, intimidation, animal abuse, physical abuse, trauma bond, guilt, word salads, sleep deprivation, infidelity, custody, court, divorce, future faking, entitlement, rage, anger, threats, safety is a privilege, triangulation, manipulative in-laws, and grey rock.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses animal abuse and physical abuse. ***
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If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 36min
Rerelease: Kaya & The Narcissistic Chameleon | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Kaya about her toxic relationship with a psychological abuser.
It's a story of addiction, fear, smear campaigns, post relationship abuse, gaslighting, triangulation, spirituality, the big book, feeling seen, push/pulls, isolation, custody, victim playing, murder, child bullying, child mimicking abuse, rage, reactive abuse, health issues, mirroring, common enemies, physical abuse, and PTSD.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode mentions physical abuse ***
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here
Bitch is a Bad Word | Click Here
When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 2h 10min
Lindsay & The Gambling Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lindsay shares her journey of overcoming intergenerational trauma and her abusive marriage. Lindsay met her husband at a wedding, where she felt seen by him, and the relationship moved quickly from there. Lindsay felt like they had two lives, one impacted by her partner's gambling addiction trips, and the other when they were at home. Over time, the addiction took its toll, and the putdowns, name-calling, gaslighting, and eventual physical abuse ramped up.
It's a story of trauma bonding, gaslighting, addiction, future faking, physical abuse, sexual assault, support, isolation, self worth, intergenerational trauma, financial reliance, divorce, putdowns, custody, post separation abuse, and healing.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and suicide. ***
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here
Bitch is a Bad Word | Click Here
When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 33min
Rerelease: Riley & Triangulating Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Riley about her controlling relationship with a triangulating physical abuser.
It’s a story of self-love deficit, fixing potential, generational trauma, financial abuse, intimate partner violence, the struggle to leave for good, self-worth, coercive control, relationship rights, infidelity, hoovering, grief, idealization, devaluation, and single moms.
*** CONTENT WARNING *** - We graphically discuss childhood sexual abuse, childhood physical abuse, sexual coercion, sexual assault, and physical abuse in this episode. ***
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Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
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When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
Maureen & The Selfish Abusive Mother | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Maureen shares her experiences of physical, verbal, and sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her mother and her mother's partners . In adulthood, despite her mother's abusive behavior, Maureen forgave her repeatedly, hoping for love and acceptance.
It's a story of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, suicidal ideation, putdowns, neglect, control, selfishness, being used, healing, repressed memories, mental health, cptsd, coping mechanisms, family dynamics, self-harm, anxiety, insomnia, substance abuse, and personal growth.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and suicide. ***
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here
Something Was Wrong | Click Here
When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 34min
Rerelease: Poncho & The Physically Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Poncho about her physically abusive relationship with an impulsive spendthrift.
It's a story of child sex abuse, caretaking, thinking you're the problem, infidelity, ex wives, rage, gaslighting, death, trauma bonding, narcissistic mothers, neglect, intergenerational trauma, and healing.
*** CONTENT WARNING *** - This episode discusses graphic discussion of child sex abuse and intimate partner violence. The child sex abuse is mentioned when Poncho is describing her upbringing in the first 12 minutes of the show.***
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here
Something Was Wrong | Click Here
When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 23min
Evelyn & The Cheating Manipulative Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Evelyn about her marriage to a cheating manipulative narcissist. At first, Evelyn felt her husband had a bit of a drinking issue, but once they had children, Evelyn realized the issues ran deeper than addiction. Evelyn's husband needed to be the center of attention, and if he wasn't going to get it from her or the kids, he'd get it from someone else. Despite therapy (which became weaponized) and attempts to save the marriage, Evelyn realized she needed to leave for her and her children's well-being.
It's a story of manipulation, intergenerational trauma, intimidation, religious beliefs, financial leverage, gaslighting, kids as extensions, infidelity, codependency, and weaponized therapy.
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here
Something Was Wrong | Click Here
When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
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May 30, 2025 • 2h 10min
Rerelease: Citrine & The Verbally Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Citrine shares her journey as an abuse survivor who endured and ultimately escaped a toxic, manipulative relationship.
Listen in as Citrine explores the psychological manipulation she experienced, the early red flags she overlooked, and how her former partners stories left her feeling confused and unbalanced. Citrine's discusses the erosion of her boundaries, her former partners attempts to control her, and the strain it placed on her relationship with her family.
Plus, Citrine shares the challenges she faced due to her partner's verbal abuse, infidelity, gaslighting, isolation, her unhealthy relationship with resilience, perfectionism, and people pleasing.
*** CONTENT WARNING - Sexual coercion is discussed in this episode. ***
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com
PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here
The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here
Something Was Wrong | Click Here
When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.
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 person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here.
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