Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Abuse Survivor Network
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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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 38min
Rerelease: Tori & The Altruistic Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Tori shares her powerful story of growing up in an unstable home, a cult-like church, and eventually marrying an altruistic abuser. Tori offers valuable insights into recognizing red flags, navigating abusive relationships, and finding the strength to break free.
It's a story of food and sleep deprivation, control, manipulation, idealization, chaos, infidelity, cult, verbal abuse, rage, financial abuse, physical abuse, and religious abuse.
*** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical abuse 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
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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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 18min
Lin & The Terrorizing Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lin recounts being married to a terrorizing abuser. Lin met her ex on Yahoo Personals, and he presented himself as a top-secret ex-military veteran who had gone through an immense amount of trauma. With these stories, Lin's ex was able to isolate her, instill fear in her, and control her life. For 17 years, Lin lived inside a prison with an alternate reality, doing her best to survive.
It's a story of fear, obligation, guilt, shame, trust, physical abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, animal abuse, depression, anxiety, survival, jealousy, accusations, deceit, intimidation, threats, gaslighting, neglect, child hood trauma, isolation, truth tellers, boundaries, legal battles, infidelity, double lives, humiliation, restraining orders, and time theft.
*** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and animal abuse 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
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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 37min
Rerelease: Macy & The Aware Disordered Abuser | Narcissist Abuse & Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Macy about her toxic relationship with an AWARE partner with mental health issues and abusive behaviors.
It's a story of caretaking, jealousy, manipulation, paranoia, not wanting to do the work, gaslighting, projection, narcissistic parents, child abuse, reactive abuse, push/pulls, the silent treatment, hoovering, and discards.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode has graphic descriptions of physical child 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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
LaDonna & The Sexually Abusive Father | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with LaDonna about her experiences growing up with a father who engaged in sexual abuse. The abuse began when LaDonna was three, continuing through her childhood. Despite moving to different towns and cities, these experiences persisted, and LaDonna was left to navigate complex thoughts, feelings, and relationships on her own.
It’s a story of sexual abuse, addiction, coping mechanisms, self esteem, body trauma, cptsd, hyper vigilance, survival, confusion, fear, shame, anger, trust, intimate partner violence, disabilities, and the healing process.
*** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss sexual abuse and intimate partner violence in this episode. ***
To buy Ladonna's memoir, click 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
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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 33min
Rerelease: Leighton & The Faux Mormon Predator Dad | Narcissist Abuse & Child Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Leighton talks about being raised by a predator father. From the moment Leighton was born, her dad used her as either a pawn or a prop for his nefarious needs. Leighton's dad was part grifter, part abuser, part predator, and because of that, Leighton lived her life in constant chaos. Leighton lived a lonely life, shuffling around from state to state, being abused, but also having front row seats to the abuse of others. A guilt prop for an endless sea of unwitting Mormon women, and vulnerable women alike. And unfortunately, the confusion of this lifestyle left Leighton with Stockholm Syndrome and the delicate unpacking of her father's dirty laundry.
It's a story of abusive relationships, isolation, control, parental alienation, faux Mormonism, coping mechanisms, the healing process, gaslighting, projection, pedophilia, financial abuse, narcissistic abuse, nitpicking, emotional abuse, escape plans, addiction, putdowns, and devaluation.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses graphic depictions of physical abuse, childhood physical abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, and child sexual 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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 8min
Katrina & The Hostile Abusive Mother | Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Katrina about being raised by a hostile abusive mother. Katrina discusses her mother’s childhood instability, abandonment, insecurity issues, as well as the abuse she inflicted on her. Katrina recounts her own traumatic experiences, including physical and emotional abuse, and her struggle with low self-esteem and codependency. Katrina also discusses her healing journey, which involved inner child work, understanding her trauma's impact, and developing self-worth and resilience.
It’s a story of physical abuse, control, rage, enabling, codependency, the healing process, self worth, emotional abuse, appearances, love addiction, hypervigilance, complex PTSD, survival mechanisms, family dynamics, and Intergenerational trauma.
*** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical abuse in this episode. ***
To buy Katrina's memoir, click 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
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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 30min
Rerelease: Kate & The Destabilizing Narcissistic Abuser | Domestic Violence
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kate shares her story of dating a destabilizing narcissistic abuser. Kate met her abuser at a musical jam, and they hit it off instantly. The relationship progressed quickly, with Kate finding herself at her abuser's home five days a week. From there, Kate's abuser hijacked her time, manipulating her into self-isolation, and once that was accomplished, he began to destabilize her in any way he could.
It's a story of time control, minimization, denial, blame, guilt, animal abuse, child abuse, child sexual abuse, people pleasing, intimidation, support, destabilization, addiction, rage, boundaries, and trauma binds.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, and Animal 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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 19min
Ella & The Critical Financial Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon interviews Ella about her struggle to escape a critical financial abuser. The episode centers on how, after an initial period of love bombing, Ella lost her sense of stability as her husband's financial control, accusations, and attacks on her parenting left her constantly on edge. Plus, Ella discusses post-separation abuse and how the children were used as pawns to control her.
It’s a story of silent treatments, physical abuse, judgements, control, accusations, emotional neglect, manipulation, gaslighting, name calling, conforming, entitlement, being right, talking down, financial control, support, stability, recognizing abuse, the normalization of chaos, acceptance, double standards, losing yourself, guilt, shame, divorce, custody agreements, threats, using kids as pawns, boundaries, parenting plans, and post-separation abuse.
*** CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical abuse 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
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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 28min
Rerelease: Bay & The Abusive Serial Cheater | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Bay talks about her abusive relationship with a serial cheater. At the beginning of Bay's 27-year relationship, her husband said and did everything right. However, once they married, subtle signs of abuse slowly appeared. And like the frog in a boiling pot of water, Bay was being cooked alive, and she didn't even know it.
It's a story of serial infidelity, lies, victim playing, abuse cycles, codependency, love bombing, smear campaigns, triangulation, in-laws, self discovery, gaslighting, blame shifting, crazy making, hoovering, love bombing, financial abuse, sexual coercion, suicidal ideation, threats, ghosting, guilt, fixing, future faking, dissociation, rage, temper tantrums, and much more.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses sexual coercion, suicidal ideation, suicide threats, and very strong language revolving around gun use and self harm. ***
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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 16min
Hope & The Grandiose Entitled Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Hope shares her story of marrying a grandiose, entitled abuser. Hope met her future husband at a church event, initially impressed by his charisma. Their relationship quickly progressed, leading to a whirlwind engagement and marriage. But once they were married, Hope’s husband began to control her in every aspect of her life, leaving Hope in survival mode for years.
It’s a story of grandiosity, manipulation, religion, financial control, rage, put downs, gaslighting, shame, guilt, crazy making, isolation, entitlement, being good enough, blame shifting, family dynamics, love bombing, mental health, post separation abuse, court, and self worth.
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.
Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/
Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse
Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
