Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

Chad talks with Lexie about being adopted by a narcissistic mother and her life as the primary scapegoat amongst her ten siblings. It's a real testament to Lexie's strength/faith that she's on the other side of her healing process and doing quite well. It's a sad story but a fun conversation, as they also discuss the Twilight films of all things. Oh, and Chad gets enlightened by her too. It really is a great episode. Special Guest: Lexie. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with David about being raised by a physically/mentally abusive narcissistic father and his own identity struggles as an adult. David's story is one of perseverance and strength as the many offshoots from his upbringing made his adult life very challenging. For most people, it's challenging to understand how someone might not have a sense of who they are or what they even like, but if you listen to David's story, you'll finally understand how this can happen. *Trigger Warning* Sexual Abuse (not by his father) is briefly discussed in this episode. Special Guest: David. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks to Olivia about the abuse she endured during her traumatic relationship with a narcissist and the psychological issues that developed in the aftermath, which include PTSD and OCD. And remarkably, through this all, Olivia is now positively reframing her experience as a way to heal and to work on her lifelong people pleasing/boundary issues. *Trigger Warning -This episode discusses sexual assault and has uncomfortable language. Special Guest: Olivia. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with Jana about her traumatic 12-year marriage to a narcissist and the trust issues that developed with her daughters in the aftermath. Plus, they discuss the awareness of codpendency as part of the healing process. Special Guest: Jana. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad has his old pal Melissa back on the show to read unsent 'Letters To My Narcissist' that were written by a handful of courageous narcissist abuse survivors. They also discuss their own letters, their lives, Oprah, gift giving, and much, much more. It's a powerful and cathartic episode which has a bunch of laughs too. We'd like to thank everyone from Reddit who took part, as well as Rachel Pollock, Gwynne Montgomery, and Kristen Milstead from Fairytaleshadows.com Special Guest: Melissa. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks to Sofia about going No Contact with her narcissistic mother and sister. Plus, they discuss somatic healing, the benefit of creating physical distance, how no contact isn't for everyone, the sadness of our family realities, and much, much, more. It sounds depressing, but it's actually a fun episode with lots of laughs, as Sofia goes from guest to host towards the end. Oh, and even Alanis Morissette is discussed in this episode. It's got everything. Special Guest: Sofia. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with Sara about her psychologically damaging relationship with a malignant narcissist while simultaneously dealing with many other stressful life events. The fact that she made it through is a testament to her bravery and strength. There are a lot of twists and turns to this story, so stay tuned to the end. Sara is proof that this could happen to anyone. Special Guest: Sara. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with Pierre about being blindsided in his toxic relationship with an emotionally abusive narcissist. It's a story of self esteem, loss of confidence, and knowing that something was wrong. Pierre was once a very confident human being, but within months, the narcissist he was dating destroyed his self-esteem, and he began to second guess everything about himself. He was completely blindsided and is still feeling the effects to this day. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with Ana about the trauma she endured in her toxic relationship and the discovery of her codependency issues. Even though Ana suffered trauma from her relationship, through her hard work, she's been able to delve deep into her past and discover herself for the very first time. If you're codependent or not, prepare to be inspired. Special Guest: Ana. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with Louise about her twenty-five-year marriage to narcissist, the emotional abuse that she endured, and the dysfunctional relationships it bred within their family unit. Louise's life is still a work in progress since she left her marriage and her codependency behind, but her journey since then is nothing short of miraculous. She is truly an inspiring person and a beacon of hope for anyone that doesn't feel like they're strong enough to have a life post-narcissist, due to all of the emotional abuse endured over the years. Special Guest: Louise. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with Meriam about her eight-year abusive marriage, domestic violence, and custody issues. It's a story is so unbelievable that it can only be true.. Meriam discusses the traumatic events of her relationship that were so carefully orchestrated by her ex-husband that it left Chad speechless. And to top it all off, this story is also about how the justice system can manipulated and how it desperately needs to change. Special Guest: Meriam. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad talks with The Countess about her confusing experience of dating a narcissist in sheep's clothing and the devastating effects it had on her perception of reality. It's a conversation that's actually full of laughs as The Countess and Chad both combat their pain with the use of humor. They also discuss Platoon, The Naked Gun, Massage, The Enneagram, Somatic Therapy, and so much more. They may have been strangers before the podcast, but by the end, they were like friends that had known each other for years. Special Guest: The Countess. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Chad talks with Jennifer about the emotional abuse she suffered during her marriage to a narcissist and how she co-parents with him, now that they're divorced. Plus, they discuss her ex-husband's narcissistic domineering mother, the struggles of not being able to go 'No Contact,' new significant others, and the importance of putting your child first, especially when you're afraid for your child's well being in the narcissists care. Special Guest: Jennifer. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Chad The Impaler talks to his old friend and narcissist abuse survivor, Melissa, about her narcissist PTSD, her triggers, and her coping mechanisms. Melissa bares her soul throughout the discussion, and as we later find out, her former narcissist boyfriend tried to contact her that day, throwing her into quite a tizzy. Plus, Chad wants more recruits for his Narcissist Combat Army for the upcoming Great War. *Disclaimer* This was our first episode and started off as an extension of a book we wrote. It was a humor book and Chad was an extension of it, but then it turned into what it became. So please don't be offended by any of the jokes, they aren't to be taken seriously. Especially the stuff about Germany. SEARCH KEYWORDS: Relationship PTSD Trauma Hoover Special Guest: Melissa. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Narcissist Apocalypse, a podcast that gives a voice to survivors of domestic abuse. Our show has evolved so much that we created this episode to make things less confusing. So before you start delving in, we just wanted to give you a bit of a roadmap to help orient your experience. Thanks for taking the time to listen to this episode. To listen to the podcasts of Jamie Dew, click here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at [email protected] 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. 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/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast trailer. Narcissist Apocalypse is a podcast that gives a voice to survivors of relationships and family abuse. We've had 400+ guests that have shared their story to help affirm that your feelings are valid, that you're not alone, and that everything you're experiencing is a normal response to horrifying circumstances. Picture a community center basement with rows of fold up chairs and a table at the back - laden with coffee and donuts, where every week, a new abuse survivor steps up to the podium and shares their journey of survival - that's us. So Join us on narcissist apocalypse and find solace in stories that resonate with your own, and maybe one day, when you're ready, it will be your turn to share your experience too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.