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