
Domestic Violence, Survivor Storytelling, & Abusive Siblings - Q&A With Tricia Macalka, Author
Brandon talks with former domestic violence survivor story guest Tricia Macalka (Gal - November 30th, 2020) about her new book, Narcissist Misaligned Mind: How My Faith And Rebirth Helped Me Escape The Abuse, the ins and outs of storytelling for survivors, and going 'no contact' with her abusive sibling. If you want some tips and pointers about getting your story of abuse out on paper, you need to listen to this episode. To buy Tricia Macalka's book click here. You can listen to the Toxic Workplace Podcast at https://www.toxicworkplacepodcast.com/podcast 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 If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Sep 20211h 7min

Quinn & The Rage Filled Abuser - Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
Brandon talks with Quinn about her toxic relationship with a rage filled abuser. It’s a story of caretaking, chivalry as a form of control, self regulation, and threats of physical abuse. Plus they discuss, domestic violence, emotional abuse, gaslighting, hoovering, brainwashing, reverse psychology, depression, the cycle of abuse, alienation, loneliness, isolation, respect, rejection, chivalry, victim playing, sowing the seeds of doubt, blame shifting, playing the good stepdad, feeling seen, commitment phobic, push/pulls, being a fixer, and much more. ***Trigger Waring - This episode briefly discusses child sexual abuse*** 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 If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Sep 20211h 39min

Leaving The Narcissist & Parallel Parenting - Q&A With Shirin Peykar, LMFT & Coach
Brandon talks with Shirin Peykar (LMFT/Coach - Narcissistic Abuse & Mindful Parenting Specialist) stops by the show to discuss the steps to take before leaving your narcissist, parallel parenting, parenting plans, reactive abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence and repairing relationships with your children. Plus, we answer audience questions too. 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. The resources Shirin discussed on this episode are as follows: 1. BIFF by Bill Eddy, Esq. 2. Post Separation Wheel can be found at https://www.theshermanoakstherapist.com 3. Reinventing Your Life - Jeffrey Young & Janet Klosko 4. Books under Resources tab on https://www.theshermanoakstherapist.com Radical Compassion by Tara Brach Self-Compassion Workbook (Kristin Neff) 5. Beyond Bitchy Podcast (Boundaries) Shirin Peykar's Website Can be found at https://www.theshermanoakstherapist.com Shirin Peykar's Email Address is shirin@talkwithshirin.com Shirin Peykar's Instagram can be found at https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_divorce/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Kinthree, a women’s empowerment jewelry company. And listeners of Narcissist Apocalypse will get 10% off at https://kinthree.com by using the code SURVIVOR10 at checkout. ** Direct link for discount code that automatically applies at checkout: https://kinthree.com/discount/SURVIVOR10 *** 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 If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Sep 202158min

Nova & The Overt/Covert Abusive Parents - Generational Trauma, PTSD, Neglect, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
Brandon talks with Nova about being raised by overt and covert abusive parents. It's a story of generational trauma, smear campaigns, terror, and becoming your own abuser. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, physical abuse, isolation, sibling abuse, rage, anger, confusion, shame, scapegoats, neglect, abuse by proxy, control, medical neglect, conditional love, having no voice, addiction, trauma, PTSD, self harm, eating disorders, silent treatment, grey rock, depression, toxic workplaces, triggers, healing process, empathy, saving yourself, validation, and much more. ****Trigger Warning - This episode describes graphic physical abuse **** Today’s episode is sponsored by Kinthree, a women’s empowerment jewelry company. And listeners of Narcissist Apocalypse will get 10% off at https://kinthree.com by using the code SURVIVOR10 at checkout. ** Direct link for discount code that automatically applies at checkout: https://kinthree.com/discount/SURVIVOR10 *** 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 If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Aug 20211h 54min

How a Narcissistic Parent Impacts Identity; Perception of the World; and Relationships With Others - Q&A With Leslie Miller, LICSW & High Conflict Divorce Counseling
Brandon talks with Leslie Miller (LICSW & Former GAL) about the ways in which a narcissistic parent impacts identity; perception of the world; and relationships with others. Plus they discuss, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, abandonment, trauma, gender outcomes, emotional incest, and much more. You can reach Leslie Miller at https://lesliemillerlicsw.com *** 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 Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com If you want to join our community social network, go to https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Aug 202148min

Kaya & The Psychological Abuser - PTSD, Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
Brandon talks with Kaya about her toxic relationship with a psychological abuser. It's a story of addiction, fear, smear campaigns, and post relationship abuse. Plus they discuss, 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, PTSD, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode mentions physical abuse *** *** 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 If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Aug 20211h 30min

How a Narcissist Can Trigger an Existential Crisis and How Your Natal Chart Can Put You On a Path Back to Self - Q&A With Astro Investigator, Vienna
Brandon talks with Vienna (Astro Investigator) about how a narcissist can trigger a spiritual emergency/existential crisis, the dark night of the soul, and how your natal chart can put you on a path back to self. Plus they discuss, depression, grief, cortisol, emotional vampires, and much more. Vienna's Instagram can be found at https://www.instagram.com/astroinvestigator/?hl=en *** 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 Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Aug 20211h 5min

Valentina & The Hard Fought Escape - Domestic Violence, PTSD, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
Brandon talks with Valentina about being a prisoner of a financially abusive relationship. It’s a story of resilience, reverse manipulation, kidnapping, and escape plans. Plus they discuss, faith based abuse, being a single mom, codependency, not having a voice, feeling seen, loneliness, hope, Ebay, Fiver, Offerup, worthiness, gaslighting, kernels of truth, power, control, reverse psychology, isolation, rage, abandonment, PTSD, trauma, triggers, empathy, codependent manipulation, hoovering, reverse tactics, gaining trust, doing things in secret, ecommerce, selling tactics, sexual abuse, The Shawshank Redemption, and hope. *** 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 Patreon for extra content and our brand new live support groups at https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Aug 20212h 14min