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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. & Lisa Sonni

Confused by your relationship? Constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or finding... more

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Episodes

Everything You Need to Know About Narcissism from 3 Experts: Dr. Les Carter, Dr. Peter Salerno, and Bill Eddy

Send us a textToday you are in for a treat with a longer interview, featuring three of my favorite experts... more

23 Dec 2024 · 51 minutes
Why "Just Leave" is Terrible Advice: How Narcissists Keep You Trapped

Send us a textHave you been told that you should just leave? In this episode, Lisa Sonni and I discuss... more

16 Dec 2024 · 25 minutes
Could This Be Right for You? New Help and Hope for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors

Send us a textNarcissistic abuse often leaves devastating consequences to the survivor’s confidence and self-esteem.Today, Kristin Arden, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC,... more

09 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
Brainwashed & Spellbound: How Narcissistic Abuse is Really a Cult of Two

Send us a textHave you considered that a narcissistically abusive relationship is actually a cult of two?Daniella Mestyanek-Young, author of... more

02 Dec 2024 · 24 minutes
Being Taken for Granted? How to Protect Your Big-Heartedness from Toxic People's Manipulation

Send us a textAs a nod to this week’s holidays, let’s revisit three of my favorite episodes that discuss how... more

25 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
The High Cost of Toxic Relationships on Health, Wealth, and Peace of Mind

Send us a textNarcissistic relationships are parasitic in nature. Toxic personalities often drain others of their time, money, attention, and... more

18 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
Feeling Confused? How Toxic People Keep Us Baffled and Stuck

Send us a textHave you noticed that when you’re finally ready to leave, your toxic or narcissistic partner suddenly does... more

11 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
When You Can't Leave or Stay: How to Recognize a Trauma Bond

Send us a textThere comes a point when you know you need to leave, but you can’t. The connection with... more

04 Nov 2024 · 23 minutes
When You've Been Driven Mad and Snap: The Power of Reactive Abuse

Send us a textHas someone driven you to the breaking point? When you just lose it and snap? This week,... more

28 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Is it Just the Silent Treatment or Really Rejection? Why Stonewalling is Harmful

Send us a textIs it Just the Silent Treatment or Really Rejection? Why Stonewalling is HarmfulSilence occurs for many reasons,... more

21 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Why is My Partner a Narcissist? Which is it—A Nature or Nurture Problem?

Send us a textAre narcissists born or made? And why does this question matter, considering the terrible toll of narcissistic... more

14 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Does Childhood Abuse Leave a Lasting Legacy in Adult Relationships: An Interview with Nia Renee

Send us a textWhat is the impact of childhood abuse on adult relationships? Can children overcome early trauma?Nia Renee joins... more

07 Oct 2024 · 23 minutes
How Narcissistic Abuse Could Cost You Your Identity: The Dangers of Echoism

Send us a textAre you speaking up less? Fawning more? There’s a high cost to living with a narcissist, and... more

30 Sep 2024 · 24 minutes
How Relationships Become Dangerous: The Slow Shift from Toxic to Deadly

Send us a textDangerous relationships rarely begin physically abusive. Initially, you think you’ve met a fantastic partner, but slowly, the... more

23 Sep 2024 · 24 minutes
If You're in a Narcissistic Relationship, Why Couples Therapy is a Bad Idea

Send us a textWhen there’s trouble in a relationship, most couples are urged to seek couples counseling.In today’s episode, Lisa... more

16 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
Why Narcissists Have Problems with Being Securely Attached to You

Send us a textWhat’s the connection between attachment styles and narcissism? This week, Dr. Erin Leonard, a practicing psychotherapist, joins... more

09 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
Dr. Carter's Best Advice About Narcissists That Every Survivor Needs to Know

Send us a textHave you wondered what a narcissist was thinking? Why would they do what they do? Do they... more

02 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
Why Family Court Too Often Takes the Side of the Narcissistic Abuser

Send us a textHave you noticed that too off family court becomes just another battle ground for the narcissist? Lisa... more

26 Aug 2024 · 24 minutes
Why Most People, Including the Victim, Fail to Recognize Narcissistic Abuse

Send us a textAre you being abused and don’t know it? Not only is society blind to narcissistic abuse, but... more

19 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
Bill Eddy's Best Advice For Dealing with Narcissistic Bullies

Send us a textEvery person who has dealt with a narcissist has been bullied. This week, expert and author Bill... more

12 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Why Sometimes It Feels Wrong or Immoral to Leave a Narcissist

Send us a textLeaving is a moral choice. Often, breaking up or divorce is viewed as a personal choice, but... more

05 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
When Your Partner is a Narcissist, Why the Term "Narcissistic" Matters

Send us a textThese days, it seems like everyone is a narcissist. Is the label of narcissist or narcissistic harmful... more

29 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
Best Advice for Divorcing a Narcissist Without Losing Your Sh*t: Interview with The Dirty Laundry Podcast

Send us a textDivorcing a narcissist often ends up a contentious battle. Victims come into court shaken up and traumatized,... more

22 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
When You Can't Leave: How to Survive a Narcissistic Relationship

Send us a textWhat if you're not going to leave a narcissist? What if leaving isn't possible? Is there a... more

15 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
Stop trauma dumping on me! How to know if you're trauma dumping vs. trauma reprocessing

Send us a textHave you heard of trauma dumping? It’s become a new way to attack victims for talking about... more

08 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
Aren't all relationships tough? Why We Struggle to Spot Narcissistic Abuse

Send us a textIn celebration of the upcoming holiday, this episode features three of our listeners’ favorites. Listen in as... more

01 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
Only Me & Never You: Inside the Bizarre Mind of a Narcissist - Interview with Dr. Les Carter

Send us a textThe mind of a narcissist is wildly self-absorbed and oblivious to those around them. They are excessively... more

24 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
I desperately love and fear them: The Terrifying Power of a Trauma Bond

Send us a textCould you be trauma-bonded to a narcissist? Are you battling a strange mix of love and fear?... more

17 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
Why Can't I Leave? The Crazy Confusion from Late-Stage Cognitive Dissonance

Send us a textHave you asked yourself, "Why can't I leave?" You know you should. You've even started hiding the... more

10 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
Feeling duped and conned? Why We Miss the Signs of a Covert Narcissist: An Interview with Eleni Sagredos

Send us a textHave you left a relationship feeling duped? Not just betrayed, but conned? You’ve likely met a covert... more

03 Jun 2024 · 24 minutes
Is my partner a narcissist? Highlights from Dr. Kerry's 3 Favorite Interviews

Send us a textRelationships with narcissists can be confounding, confusing, and incredibly frustrating. Join Dr. Kerry for this holiday episode... more

27 May 2024 · 24 minutes
"We're just trying to help!" How to Manage Toxic In-Law Drama

Send us a textAre you battling toxic in-law drama? Is your mother-in-law or father-in-law intruding into your relationship or family?This... more

20 May 2024 · 27 minutes
"How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play

Send us a textDo you find yourself exasperated or angry at your partner, but you aren’t sure why? Do they... more

13 May 2024 · 26 minutes
"You're trying to control me!" Why Managing Boundaries with Narcissists Fails

Send us a textHave you noticed managing boundaries with narcissists always fails? That they find some tricky way to evade... more

06 May 2024 · 27 minutes
"You’re not taking my babies from me!" How Jessica Kent Escaped Abuse

Send us a text(Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of abuse.)This week, Jessica Kent, a wildly popular social media... more

29 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
How Could I Have Not Known? How Devastating Betrayals Blind Us

Send us a textSometimes, the truth can be right in front of you, but you still can't see it. Rossana... more

22 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
Why I'd Snoop Again: How this Toxic Behavior Sometimes Provides Closure and Safety

Send us a textIs it ever okay to go through your partner's phone? I've been guilty of snooping and might... more

15 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
I Think My Pet is Being Hurt! The Danger Narcissists Pose to Our Animals

Send us a textAn all-too-common problem is narcissists and pets. Toxic people often pose a serious danger to our beloved... more

08 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes
Did the Church Groom Me for Abuse? When Spiritual Leadership Becomes Toxic

Send us a textHave you been a victim of spiritual abuse? It's not just interpersonal relationships that can be toxic,... more

01 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Am I The Narcissist? When Toxic People Accuse You of Being The Problem

Send us a textHave you ever wondered, "Am I the narcissist?" Have you been accused of being the problem? In... more

25 Mar 2024 · 29 minutes
Is It Really Abuse If I Can't Do What I Want? What is Coercive Control?

Send us a textIs being overly controlling a form of abuse? In this podcast episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to... more

18 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
When Stonewalling Is Used Against You: How to Disarm Toxic Interactions

Send us a textStonewalling or giving someone the silent treatment is one of the nastiest forms of unfair fighting. When... more

11 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
What's wrong with me? The Power of Gaslighting to Confuse and Control: Interview with Dr. Robin Stern

Send us a textHave you wondered what's wrong with me? This could be a sign of gaslighting. Dr. Robin Stern,... more

04 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
When Fear of Change Keeps You from Leaving: How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Life

Send us a textLeaving often brings along with it a fear of change. We might dread how change will affect... more

26 Feb 2024 · 29 minutes
Could Your Relationship be Making You Sick? The High Cost of Living With a Narcissist

Send us a textCould living with a narcissist be making you sick? Are you struggling with more illnesses? Maybe you... more

19 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
Don't Trust Yourself? How Self-Doubt Keeps Us Stuck in a Bad Relationship

Send us a textAre you stuck in a bad relationship? Are you wondering if you have good enough reasons enough... more

12 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes
Time to Leave? Top Dos and Don'ts When Divorcing a Narcissist: Interview with Kate Anthony

Send us a textAre you considering divorcing a narcissist? Wondering how to do it safely?In today's podcast, Kate Anthony, a... more

05 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
Off-balanced by the ups and downs? How narcissists keep you confused.

Send us a textAre you feeling off-balanced? Do you wonder how your narcissistic partner or loved one is keeping you... more

29 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
Men can't be victims, right? Common myths about men and narcissistic abuse: An Interview with Brent MacLerie

Send us a textOne of many harmful stereotypes men face is that they can't be victims of narcissistic abuse, yet... more

22 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
Deceived by your partner? The devastating effects of betrayal trauma

Send us a textWhen there's been a massive breach of trust, victims experience what's called betrayal trauma. Yet, there's... more

15 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
How narcissists can turn dream honeymoons into a waking nightmare!

Send us a textDid you think you had met the most amazing person only to discover you had married a... more

08 Jan 2024 · 24 minutes
How to manage runaway triggers in new situations and at family celebrations

Send us a textAre you managing trauma triggers in new situations or at family holiday celebrations? Are you struggling with... more

18 Dec 2023 · 25 minutes
How to make your holidays special despite the yearly toxic family drama!

Send us a textDo you struggle each holiday with the toxic family drama? In this episode, Tara and I discuss... more

11 Dec 2023 · 23 minutes
What red flags are you missing in that new relationship? An Interview with Dr. Heidi Brocke

Send us a textWhat red flags are you missing? Are you ignoring the early warning signs of a possible toxic... more

04 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
Can't live without them? Watch out for this early sign of a trauma bond!

Send us a textDependency can be an early red flag that you're trapped in a traumatic bond with a narcissist.... more

27 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
Are you arguing a lot? Here's why you should not try to win a fight with a narcissist

Send us a textAre you fighting a lot? Maybe it's better to learn how not to win an argument with... more

20 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
Does the narcissist always ruin your holidays? How to handle celebration nightmares!

Send us a textHave you wondered why narcissists ruin holidays? Why they can't let you enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your... more

13 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
Suddenly on your own? How narcissists use isolation to cut you off from others

Send us a textAre you suddenly alone? Learn how a narcissist isolates you as a way to gain control over... more

06 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
Are you trapped by a covert narcissist? The top reasons why you're not spotting covert narcissists faster!

Send us a textDo you want to know why you're not spotting a covert narcissist? Learn what is a covert... more

30 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
Are all narcissists abusive? Aren't we unfairly demonizing a group of people?

Send us a textAre all narcissists abusive? Aren't we unfairly classifying a group of wounded people as toxic or dangerous?... more

23 Oct 2023 · 23 minutes
Has the narcissist got you feeling confused? Here's how they keep you in the dark!

Send us a textHave you wondered what's real? Maybe you've noticed how narcissist keeps you in the dark--that they say... more

16 Oct 2023 · 28 minutes
Is it a boundary or an ultimatum? Why narcissists hate limit setting

Send us a textHave you wondered why narcissists hate limit setting? Why are your boundaries treated as though optional, yet... more

09 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
Why isn't my narcissistic partner changing when they say they're trying?

Send us a textHave you ever asked yourself, Why isn't my narcissistic partner changing despite going to therapy? Many narcissists... more

02 Oct 2023 · 25 minutes
Were you emotionally abused or narcissistically abused? Why the differences matter.

Send us a textWhy distinguish narcissistic abuse from emotional abuse? Aren’t both referring to the same thing? In this episode,... more

25 Sep 2023 · 21 minutes
Are you trapped? What to do if you're stuck in a bad relationship

Send us a textWhat should you do if you get trapped in a bad relationship? Narcissistic abuse victims often have... more

18 Sep 2023 · 18 minutes
Is it love bombing or real love? Can you tell the difference?

Send us a textHow do you know if it's love bombing vs. real love? What signs should we be watching... more

11 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
Are all narcissists sex addicts? What goes wrong with intimacy in the bedroom

Send us a textCan narcissism be linked with sex addiction, and what exactly is sex addiction? In this episode, Kerry... more

28 Aug 2023 · 19 minutes
Have you met a narcissist? How sympathy sometimes can be a warning

Send us a textIs empathy a good indicator you've met a healthy person? Narcissists are often thought of as emotionally... more

21 Aug 2023 · 12 minutes
Feeling knocked down? Defeated? Here's Kerry's secret on how to become an overcomer

Send us a textIn this episode, Tara flips the script and interviews Kerry. Dive in as Kerry reveals a hidden... more

14 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
Why am I so confused? The Making & Breaking of a Trauma Bond with Lisa Sonni

Send us a textIn this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Lisa Sonni, author and trauma bond expert, on the development... more

07 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
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Send us a textIn this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Lisa Sonni, author and trauma bond expert, on the development of powerful... more