Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse17 Elo

Debrief | Feeling Chosen, Future Faking, and the Wounded Child in Athena’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down the key takeaways from Athena’s survivor story, including how an abuser can recognize someone’s vulnerabilities and position themselves as the answer to everything they are missing. The debrief explores the feeling of being chosen, especially by someone with status and admirers, and how that feeling can deepen a trauma bond. Brandon also discusses how empathy for an abuser’s trauma can shift attention away from the abuse itself, how hot-and-cold behavior creates instability and control, and how future faking acts like a constantly changing dangling carrot that keeps hope alive.

If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at hellorebound.com/na

Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me

Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(729)

Rerelease | Plum & The Victim-Playing Narcissistic Mother

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Plum shares the story of growing up with a neglectful, victim-playing narcissistic mother who made her feel responsible for herself from an early ag...

19 Elo 1h 20min

Rerelease | Covert Narcissistic Abuse, Spiritual Narcissism, & The Cult of NXIVM

In this release episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Mark Vicente ('What The Bleep Do We Know?', 'The Vow', & The Narcissist's Playbook), about his new documentary, covert narcissistic...

18 Elo 1h 37min

Athena & The Cult-Like Predator

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Athena shares the story of a relationship with a calculated predator who entered her life when she was sick, financially vulnerable, isolated, and searching f...

16 Elo 53min

Debrief | Grooming, People Pleasing, and Self-Worth in Spoon’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick debriefs Spoon’s survivor story and examines how grooming, learned beliefs, people pleasing, and the loss of self-trust shaped her vu...

13 Elo 13min

Rerelease | Spoon & The Grooming That Shaped Her Life

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Spoon shares her story of childhood trauma, grooming, sexual assault, addiction, abusive relationships, and the long process of discovering who she ...

12 Elo 1h 10min

Covert Emotional Abuse, the Myth of Mutual Abuse, and Double Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick is joined by Annette Oltmans, founder of The MEND Project, to discuss covert emotional abuse, double abuse, and the myth of mutual abuse. Ann...

11 Elo 36min

Whirlwind Commitment, Gaslighting, and Identity in Anisha’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick breaks down the patterns of abuse in Anisha’s survivor story, including how a whirlwind relationship can create commitment before som...

10 Elo 18min