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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us a textIn this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look into our co-host, Tara's life. She shares how she... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Dr. Les Carter, a psychologist with wildly popular YouTube channel... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara respond to a listener's letter about the struggle of recovering from... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara share some of their struggles with figuring out the difference between... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara share the initial signs they had broken the trauma bond with... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara address a common fallacy that all relationships are a lot of... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara tackle one of the most asked questions of abuse survivors: how... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara discuss a particularly dangerous group of people, the Dark Triad Personality... more

Send us a textIn this episode, Kerry and Tara tackle how complicated it can be when the narcissists in your... more

Send us a textVictims of narcissistic abuse often complain about seeing happy photos of their exes on social media. In... more

Send us a textHave you noticed how narcissists and toxic people morph into someone new once love-bombing is over? In... more

Send us a textBreaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse will be dropping a new episode on May 8, 2023. In the... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara tackle the power of reactive abuse to make some narcissistic... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the vulnerabilities those of us with ADHD or Autism... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the myth of sex in the narcissistic relationship, and... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the signs of cognitive dissonance and the impact it... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss how we might actually gaslight in healthy relationships and... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss codependency vs. Super Traits, what's the difference, and why... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara give an intimate look at the emotional power of a... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss co-parenting challenges when you have a toxic ex. How... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss why your toxic ex might come back and try... more

Send us a textIn this week's episode, Kerry and Tara discuss following through with limited contact or no contact after... more

Send us a textResearch has found that over 99% of victims in abusive relationships were also being financially abused. Could... more

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the common problem of exes trying to return after... more

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara discuss the use of narcissistic abuse. It's become a very... more

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara discuss setting realistic goals in 2023 and the Self-Help Tip... more

Send us a textWelcome back to a new season! I’m being joined with a co-host, Tara Blair Ball, author &... more

Send us a textNarcissist and other difficult people love to ruin the holidays. They will find some way to make... more

Send us a textNarcissistic abuse damages our sense of self because our sense of self is constantly in flux. An... more

Send us a textHave you noticed how narcissists can take a seemingly straightforward decision and turn it into an exhausting,... more

Send us a textDoes abuse affect children the same way as the adult partner? Today, I’m joined by Bri Peterson... more

Send us a textAnyone looking for a mental health clinician with expertise in narcissistic abuse knows this is challenging. What... more

Send us a textTrauma bonds are painful connection with another person that is based on fear. There’s an addictive quality... more

Send us a textIt’s become popular to spend time thinking about psychopathic and narcissistic abuses—for us to obsess over what’s... more

Send us a textHave you heard of the acronym DARVO? It’s a nasty type of gaslighting that flips the script... more

Send us a textIt’s tough when you first leave a narcissistically abusive relationship. Your partner has made most of the... more

Send us a textThe most common, useless advice given to victims is just to leave. Why do we say this... more

Send us a textI recently started reading a book that’s been around a while—Neil Strauss’ book called The Game, though... more

Send us a textHave you heard of the term “trauma bond?” It’s a condition similar to being brainwashed by Stockholm’s... more

Send us a textEvery victim wants to know how they got into a toxic or dangerous relationship. Was there an... more

Send us a textOn social media, it’s gotten popular to discuss masculine and feminine energy. Boundaries have come under attack... more

Send us a textWhy are we surprised that there is a mind-body connection? That what we experience, like abuse, will... more

Send us a textHave you heard of the Dark Triad Personality disorder? Some have suggested this is a new personality... more

Send us a textIt’s become popular to call it “trauma dumping” when someone talks about their abuse. But is that... more

Send us a textI can’t even begin to describe the horrific pain I felt after leaving a narcissistically abusive relationship.... more

Send us a textThere are many assumptions and myths about sexuality, especially regarding the differences between men and women. How... more

Send us a textWhy do victims find it so hard to leave a difficult or toxic relationship? Conventional wisdom says... more

Send us a textWhat constitutes abuse? Have you ever stopped to consider the definition? Is it something that hurts a... more

Send us a textVictims spend a lot of time trying to make sense of what happened. This is understandable since... more

Send us a textWhat is the difference between a narcissist and a psychopath? Do those characteristics matter if both groups... more

Send us a textIt’s not uncommon for narcissists to struggle with addictions, but it isn’t unusual for addicts to behave... more

Send us a textAfter an abusive relationship is over, most victims want to know how they couldn’t have fallen for... more

Send us a textSexual intimacy is a common problem in narcissistically abusive relationships. It's often a sign that the narcissist... more

Send us a textDuring the last months of narcissistic abuse, I knew I was in trouble, yet I couldn’t leave.... more

Send us a textResearch confirms that narcissism is primarily a biosocial problem, meaning narcissists are born with personality deficits. Is... more

Send us a textNarcissistic exes often return, claiming they’ve changed. They ask to be in a relationship or to rejoin... more

Send us a textThe bad boy stereotype is well-known and, unfortunately, too often true. So why do some of us... more

Send us a textA trauma bond is a fear-based connection between abusers and victims. Combine that with the mental confusion... more

Send us a textGaslighting has become a pretty popular term. Sometimes it’s used properly, but not always. Gaslighting, however, is... more

Send us a textWith the popularity of social media's focus on narcissism, are we overusing the term? Isn’t everyone a... more

Send us a textThere’s nothing worse than knowing you’re in a bad relationship but can’t leave. What is a trauma... more

Send us a textMost of the time, our everyday problem-solving skills work, but not for those stranded in toxic relationships.... more

Send us a textI drove to my therapy appointment four years ago, praying and pleading for answers. Something was terribly... more

Send us a textWhat makes it so difficult to leave a toxic relationship? This question is the one I most... more

Send us a textIs all of this focus on narcissism and narcissists productive? Isn’t it attacking a broken group of... more

Send us a textSurviving narcissistic abuse is tough enough. How do we know when we are ready to start date... more

Send us a textWhen relationships start to go wrong, it’s common for us to wonder if we’re the problem. Especially... more

Send us a textMost of us slowly realize something is wrong in a relationship. We often think the problems are... more

Send us a textNearly every abuse survivor wants to know why they got into a relationship with a narcissist. Are... more

Send us a textIf narcissists are such awful people, why have so many fallen in love with one? It’s because... more

Send us a textWe often know something is terribly wrong with our relationship. Yet, many abuse survivors struggle to set... more

Send us a textNarcissistic abuse victims’ biggest complaint is the confusion. They can’t tell if they have partnered with someone... more