Send us a text Is it autism or narcissism? It’s become trendy lately to excuse toxic/abusive behavior as neurodivergence. Today,... more

Send us a text Going no contact with a parent, particularly when it’s your mother, is a gut-wrenching decision. Alex... more

Send us a text Why do men abuse? How does this behavior benefit them? Today, Chuck Derry, the co-founder of... more

Send us a text You’re barely picking up the pieces, and your ex has already moved on—posting picture-perfect snapshots of... more

Send us a text Ever wondered if your partner’s cruelty is intentional? Do they know they’re being hurtful, or is... more

Send us a text What signs warn that we’ve met not just a toxic person, but someone dangerous? This week... more

Send us a text Narcissists often claim to love us. That they want the save the relationship; but do they?... more

Send us a text Narcissists know they are being abusive--that they're being manipulative and exploitative. This week, Dr.... more

Send us a text Narcissists will use any means to control you, especially guilt. In this episode, Dr. Kerry... more

Send us a text Have you noticed how upset narcissists get? How they can't regulate themselves? Anna Runkle of... more

Send us a text There are powerful psychological reasons why love bombing works nearly every time. In this... more

Send us a text Victims return to a narcissistically abusive relationship an average of seven times. In this episode,... more

Send us a text Trauma bonds are one of the most misunderstood yet powerful connections that narcissists and toxic individuals... more

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

Send us a text Have you been told that you should just leave? In this episode, Lisa Sonni... more

Send us a text Narcissistic abuse often leaves devastating consequences to the survivor’s confidence and self-esteem. Today, Kristin Arden,... more

Send us a text Have you considered that a narcissistically abusive relationship is actually a cult of two? Daniella... more

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

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

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

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

Send us a text Has someone driven you to the breaking point? When you just lose it and snap? ... more

Send us a text Is it Just the Silent Treatment or Really Rejection? Why Stonewalling is Harmful Silence occurs... more

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

Send us a text What is the impact of childhood abuse on adult relationships? Can children overcome early trauma? ... more

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

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

Send us a text When there’s trouble in a relationship, most couples are urged to seek couples counseling. In... more

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

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

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

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

Send us a text Every person who has dealt with a narcissist has been bullied. This week, expert... more

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

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

Send us a text Divorcing a narcissist often ends up a contentious battle. Victims come into court shaken up and... more

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

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

Send us a text In celebration of the upcoming holiday, this episode features three of our listeners’ favorites. ... more

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

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

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

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

Send us a text Relationships with narcissists can be confounding, confusing, and incredibly frustrating. Join Dr. Kerry for... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us a text Is being overly controlling a form of abuse? In this podcast episode, Lisa Sonni... more

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

Send us a text Have you wondered what's wrong with me? This could be a sign of gaslighting. ... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us a text Have you noticed how narcissists can take a seemingly straightforward decision and turn it into an... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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