Brandon talks with Julie L. Hall (Author, Researcher & Coach) about the role of the scapegoat in the narcissistic family and the dynamics of family member interactions.Julie can be reached at https://narcissistfamilyfiles.com/Thank you to our sponsor "Operator". Follow “Operator” on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App.Thank you to our sponsor HELLOFRESH. Go to HelloFresh.com/nap14 and use code nap14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Enjoy America’s #1 Meal Kit today!Thank you to our sponsor BETTERHELP. If you need online counseling from anywhere in the world, please do go to https://www.betterhelp.com/nap Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month.Thank you to our sponsor Tru Niagen. Tru Niagen is a supplement that’s clinically proven to boost N-A-D levels, an essential coenzyme required for cellular energy and repair. Add more vitality to your life today, with Tru Niagen. Right now, new customers can save 10% on their first purchase by going to https://TruNiagen.com/nap and use code nap.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. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAJoin our Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@narcissistapocalypseIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Clover about her abusive relationship with a conflict loving firefighter. It's a story of being caught in the fog of chaos, finding a glimmer of clarity, grabbing it, and navigating your way out safely. From discussing her love addiction to her health issues, to the planning that went into leaving, Clover is an open book and a beacon of hope for victims of domestic abuse everywhere. **** To join our Facebook Support Group go to facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse.com ****Special Guest: Clover.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Darrin about his codependency issues and how it was a recipe for disaster in his relationship with a narcissist. Darrin deep dives into his codependent patterns, his feelings of never being good enough, and taking responsibility for his own issues. His introspection eventually leads him to a better understanding of himself and the ability to heal his current/past relationship wounds. **** To join our Facebook Support Group go to facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse.com ****Special Guest: Darrin.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Essence about her abusive relationship and the coercive control that almost pushed her into ending her own life. Essence didn't recognize herself anymore and she was sent spiralling down a deep hole that she didn't think she'd ever be able to climb her way out from. However, she's currently dealing with PTSD and finding her way back. *** Suicide is discussed at 1:04:10 until 1:05:25 for those who want to skip that section *** *** Our facebook support group is facebook.com/groups/narcisssitapocalypse ***Special Guest: Essence.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Jaws about her abusive relationship with a very jealous, manipulative, and controlling narcissist. She shares her insights into her proactive behaviors and how she lost herself by trying to prove her loyalty throughout the relationship. They also discuss mirroring, happiness, divorce, and co-parenting. **** To join our Facebook Support Group go to facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse.com ****Special Guest: Jaws.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Doris about her relationship with a very reactive physical abuser and the struggle to break free from domestic violence. They discuss changing hoover tactics as a way to confuse, being damned if you do and damned if you don't, protecting your children by any means necessary, the broken court system, and much, much, more. **** Our Facebook Support Group can be found at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse and the articl ementioned in this podcast can be found at https://speakoutloud.net/institutional-abuse/child-custody/language-of-resistance-in-family-courtSpecial Guest: Doris.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Delilah about her abusive marriage and how her husband used her children as pawns just to spite her. Like most survivors of abuse, Delilah ignored many of the red flags, found herself deep into an abusive relationship, and felt that she had no way out. Delilah's story is one of sobriety, community, hope, and a miracle of a relationship strategy that reversed her misfortunes.Special Guest: Delilah.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Saarah about being raised in a dysfunctional home and her six year abusive relationship with her controlling husband. From devaluation, to proactive discrediting, to gaslighting, to the loss of her identity.....Saarah endured it all and more. But fortunately, Saarah has made it out to the other side of her healing process and is quite the inspiration for us all. **** Come join our Facebook Support Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse ****Special Guest: Saarah.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Jenna Lee about her abusive relationship with a sadistic firefighter that just wanted to control her. Unbeknownst to Jenna Lee, her former partner created a trust bond through the use of his profession, love bombing, and extreme mirroring. And once this bond was created, the devaluation began, and his true motives of control came to light. It was quite the methodical breakdown. **** Come Join Our Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse ****Special Guest: Jenna Lee.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad and his old pal Melissa listen to unsent 'Letters To My Narcissist' that they received from a handful of courageous narcissistic abuse survivors. It's an emotional roller coaster of an episode that will make you laugh and cry, with some goosebumps in between. Prepare to be impacted. *** TRIGGER WARNING - Letter One dicusses sexual abuse and child sexual abuse. If this is a trigger for you, please skip to letter two. *** Our Facebook Group can be found at facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypseSpecial Guest: Melissa.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices