Are you in a relationship that confuses you? One that leaves you feeling attacked or walking on eggshells? Maybe you've left but... more
Sometimes, the truth can be right in front of you, but you still can't see it. Rossana Faye joins me... more
Is it ever okay to go through your partner's phone? I've been guilty of snooping and might consider doing it... more
An all-too-common problem is narcissists and pets. Toxic people often pose a serious danger to our beloved animals. In this... more
Have you been a victim of spiritual abuse? It's not just interpersonal relationships that can be toxic, but also group... more
Have you ever wondered, "Am I the narcissist?" Have you been accused of being the problem? In this podcast episode, Rossana... more
Is being overly controlling a form of abuse? In this podcast episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the subtleties... more
Stonewalling or giving someone the silent treatment is one of the nastiest forms of unfair fighting. When we ignore or... more
Have you wondered what's wrong with me? This could be a sign of gaslighting. Dr. Robin Stern, psychoanalyst, author, and... more
Leaving often brings along with it a fear of change. We might dread how change will affect our kids or... more
Could living with a narcissist be making you sick? Are you struggling with more illnesses? Maybe you even have an... more
Are you stuck in a bad relationship? Are you wondering if you have good enough reasons enough to leave? In... more
Are you considering divorcing a narcissist? Wondering how to do it safely?In today's podcast, Kate Anthony, a High-Conflict Divorce Coach... more
Are you feeling off-balanced? Do you wonder how your narcissistic partner or loved one is keeping you confused? In this... more
One of many harmful stereotypes men face is that they can't be victims of narcissistic abuse, yet the rates of... more
When there's been a massive breach of trust, victims experience what's called betrayal trauma. Yet, there's often a rush to... more
Did you think you had met the most amazing person only to discover you had married a stranger? Narcissists and... more
Are you managing trauma triggers in new situations or at family holiday celebrations? Are you struggling with sudden fears, rushes... more
Do you struggle each holiday with the toxic family drama? In this episode, Tara and I discuss the common traps... more
What red flags are you missing? Are you ignoring the early warning signs of a possible toxic relationship? In this... more
Dependency can be an early red flag that you're trapped in a traumatic bond with a narcissist. When you feel... more
Are you fighting a lot? Maybe it's better to learn how not to win an argument with a narcissist. In... more
Have you wondered why narcissists ruin holidays? Why they can't let you enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, or your birthday? In this... more
Are you suddenly alone? Learn how a narcissist isolates you as a way to gain control over you. How they... more
Do you want to know why you're not spotting a covert narcissist? Learn what is a covert narcissist and the... more
Are all narcissists abusive? Aren't we unfairly classifying a group of wounded people as toxic or dangerous? Tara and I... more
Have you wondered what's real? Maybe you've noticed how narcissist keeps you in the dark--that they say one thing while... more
Have you wondered why narcissists hate limit setting? Why are your boundaries treated as though optional, yet they treat theirs... more
Have you ever asked yourself, Why isn't my narcissistic partner changing despite going to therapy? Many narcissists claim they've never... more
Why distinguish narcissistic abuse from emotional abuse? Aren’t both referring to the same thing? In this episode, Kerry and Tara... more
What should you do if you get trapped in a bad relationship? Narcissistic abuse victims often have limited financial means... more
How do you know if it's love bombing vs. real love? What signs should we be watching out for when... more
Can narcissism be linked with sex addiction, and what exactly is sex addiction? In this episode, Kerry and Tara delve... more
Is empathy a good indicator you've met a healthy person? Narcissists are often thought of as emotionally cold and insensitive,... more
In this episode, Tara flips the script and interviews Kerry. Dive in as Kerry reveals a hidden gem that's been... more
In this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Lisa Sonni, author and trauma bond expert, on the development of powerful psychological... more
In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look into our co-host, Tara's life. She shares how she has learned to... more
In this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Dr. Les Carter, a psychologist with wildly popular YouTube channel and podcast, Surviving... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara respond to a listener's letter about the struggle of recovering from even just a... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara share some of their struggles with figuring out the difference between being selfish and... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara share the initial signs they had broken the trauma bond with their exes. Intense... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara address a common fallacy that all relationships are a lot of hard work. We... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara tackle one of the most asked questions of abuse survivors: how do I know... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara discuss a particularly dangerous group of people, the Dark Triad Personality Disorders. And today's... more
In this episode, Kerry and Tara tackle how complicated it can be when the narcissists in your life can also... more
Victims of narcissistic abuse often complain about seeing happy photos of their exes on social media. In this episode, Kerry... more
Have you noticed how narcissists and toxic people morph into someone new once love-bombing is over? In this episode, Kerry... more
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse will be dropping a new episode on May 8, 2023. In the meantime feel to... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara tackle the power of reactive abuse to make some narcissistic abuse victims feel... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the vulnerabilities those of us with ADHD or Autism might have in... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the myth of sex in the narcissistic relationship, and how it might... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the signs of cognitive dissonance and the impact it can have on... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss how we might actually gaslight in healthy relationships and how to avoid... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss codependency vs. Super Traits, what's the difference, and why we differ in... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara give an intimate look at the emotional power of a trauma bond. How... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss co-parenting challenges when you have a toxic ex. How do you stay... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss why your toxic ex might come back and try to lovebomb you... more
In this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss following through with limited contact or no contact after a break-up. What... more
Research has found that over 99% of victims in abusive relationships were also being financially abused. Could you be experiencing... more
In this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the common problem of exes trying to return after a breakup. Tara... more
In this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the use of narcissistic abuse. It's become a very popular topic on... more
In this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara discuss setting realistic goals in 2023 and the Self-Help Tip is a simple... more
Welcome back to a new season! I’m being joined with a co-host, Tara Blair Ball, author & relationship coach and... more
Narcissist and other difficult people love to ruin the holidays. They will find some way to make it harder on... more
Narcissistic abuse damages our sense of self because our sense of self is constantly in flux. An exchange of psychological... more
Have you noticed how narcissists can take a seemingly straightforward decision and turn it into an exhausting, nonsensical circular argument?... more
Does abuse affect children the same way as the adult partner? Today, I’m joined by Bri Peterson of Abuse is... more
Anyone looking for a mental health clinician with expertise in narcissistic abuse knows this is challenging. What makes this so... more
Trauma bonds are painful connection with another person that is based on fear. There’s an addictive quality making them very... more
It’s become popular to spend time thinking about psychopathic and narcissistic abuses—for us to obsess over what’s happened to us.In... more
Have you heard of the acronym DARVO? It’s a nasty type of gaslighting that flips the script and attacks us... more
It’s tough when you first leave a narcissistically abusive relationship. Your partner has made most of the decision, and over... more
The most common, useless advice given to victims is just to leave. Why do we say this when we know... more
I recently started reading a book that’s been around a while—Neil Strauss’ book called The Game, though he’s since come out against... more
Have you heard of the term “trauma bond?” It’s a condition similar to being brainwashed by Stockholm’s Syndrome. Victims recovering... more
Every victim wants to know how they got into a toxic or dangerous relationship. Was there an early sign of... more
On social media, it’s gotten popular to discuss masculine and feminine energy. Boundaries have come under attack as something masculine.In... more
Why are we surprised that there is a mind-body connection? That what we experience, like abuse, will affect us physiologically?We... more
Have you heard of the Dark Triad Personality disorder? Some have suggested this is a new personality type.In this episode,... more
It’s become popular to call it “trauma dumping” when someone talks about their abuse. But is that an accurate description?... more
I can’t even begin to describe the horrific pain I felt after leaving a narcissistically abusive relationship. The intense confusion,... more
There are many assumptions and myths about sexuality, especially regarding the differences between men and women. How does the objectification... more
Why do victims find it so hard to leave a difficult or toxic relationship? Conventional wisdom says it should be... more
What constitutes abuse? Have you ever stopped to consider the definition? Is it something that hurts a person’s feelings? In... more
Victims spend a lot of time trying to make sense of what happened. This is understandable since doing an analysis... more
What is the difference between a narcissist and a psychopath? Do those characteristics matter if both groups are abusive?In this... more
It’s not uncommon for narcissists to struggle with addictions, but it isn’t unusual for addicts to behave narcissistically. Does that... more
After an abusive relationship is over, most victims want to know how they couldn’t have fallen for the narcissist’s love-bombing.... more
Sexual intimacy is a common problem in narcissistically abusive relationships. It's often a sign that the narcissist is becoming disillusioned.In... more
During the last months of narcissistic abuse, I knew I was in trouble, yet I couldn’t leave. The paralysis was... more
Research confirms that narcissism is primarily a biosocial problem, meaning narcissists are born with personality deficits. Is it fair to... more
Narcissistic exes often return, claiming they’ve changed. They ask to be in a relationship or to rejoin the family. In... more
The bad boy stereotype is well-known and, unfortunately, too often true. So why do some of us repeatedly get into... more
A trauma bond is a fear-based connection between abusers and victims. Combine that with the mental confusion of cognitive dissonance,... more
Gaslighting has become a pretty popular term. Sometimes it’s used properly, but not always. Gaslighting, however, is a common experience... more
With the popularity of social media's focus on narcissism, are we overusing the term? Isn’t everyone a little bit narcissistic?... more
There’s nothing worse than knowing you’re in a bad relationship but can’t leave. What is a trauma bond, and why... more
Most of the time, our everyday problem-solving skills work, but not for those stranded in toxic relationships. In this podcast... more
I drove to my therapy appointment four years ago, praying and pleading for answers. Something was terribly wrong in my... more
What makes it so difficult to leave a toxic relationship? This question is the one I most frequently get asked.... more
Is all of this focus on narcissism and narcissists productive? Isn’t it attacking a broken group of people? Could we... more
Surviving narcissistic abuse is tough enough. How do we know when we are ready to start date again? What are... more
When relationships start to go wrong, it’s common for us to wonder if we’re the problem. Especially if there’s been... more
Most of us slowly realize something is wrong in a relationship. We often think the problems are a normal part... more
Nearly every abuse survivor wants to know why they got into a relationship with a narcissist. Are we co-dependent, people-pleasers... more
If narcissists are such awful people, why have so many fallen in love with one? It’s because of the mask.... more
We often know something is terribly wrong with our relationship. Yet, many abuse survivors struggle to set boundaries. In this... more
Narcissistic abuse victims’ biggest complaint is the confusion. They can’t tell if they have partnered with someone who’s good or... more
It takes the average narcissistic victim an average of seven tries before they are able to leave. I contemplated abandoning... more
Have you noticed how difficult it is to manage relationships with a narcissist? Why do things seem to go wrong?... more
Are narcissists aware they are hurting me? Why are they so ruthless? In this episode, we will take a closer... more
When relationships start to go wrong, it’s common for us to wonder if we’re the problem. Especially if there’s been a string... more