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Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

Abuse Survivor Network

Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, domestic violence, family relationship abuse, and relationship trauma. Our guests share their stories of abuse survival, providing a source of validation, education, inspiration, and hope for those going through similar experiences. Join us and discover how you, too, can overcome the narcissist apocalypse.

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00:24:28

Debrief | Respect, Coercive Control, and Escalation...

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2026/04/16

In this follow-up episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we take a closer look at Courtney’s story and the way control can hide inside the language of respect, protection, and family. We explore the escalation that followed motherhood, intimidation, sexual coercion, post-separation abuse, and the way fear, obligation, guilt, and shame kept her trapped longer than she understood at the time.Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at

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01:10:47

Rerelease | Courtney and The Intimidating Abuser

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2026/04/15

On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Courtney shares her story of surviving an intimidating abuser. What began as a relationship that felt exciting, protective, and full of possibility slowly became a life shaped by coercive control, blame, fear, sexual coercion, physical intimidation, and post-separation abuse.As the relationship escalated, Courtney found herself trapped in no-win situations, isolated from parts of her support system, and constantly adapting to someone who needed power,

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00:24:32

Smear Campaigns | Isolation, Narrative Control, and...

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2026/04/14

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks about smear campaigns as a form of isolation, narrative control, and abuse. He explains how smear campaigns often begin long before a survivor leaves, while a false story is quietly being built around them. Brandon breaks down why abusive people do this, how they shape the opinions of friends, family, schools, and other systems, and why it can feel so destabilizing when your reality is being rewritten in front of other people. He also shares a

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00:26:09

Debrief | Instability, Blame, and Fear in Cristina’s...

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2026/04/13

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks about the key themes in Cristina’s survivor story, including stability as the hook, hope as a survival strategy, blame-shifting, rewritten reality, and control through unpredictability. He also breaks down the fear, obligation, guilt, and shame that kept Cristina stuck in a relationship where peace could disappear at any moment and the emotional fallout always became hers to manage.This is a story about what happens when someone

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00:19:20

Debrief | Charisma, Surveillance, and Control in...

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2026/04/09

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we break down Faith’s story through the lens of abandonment wounds, coercive control, isolation, dependency, surveillance, and the fear that kept her working harder inside the relationship. We talk about how charm and attention can be used to gather information, how independence gets dismantled piece by piece, and how punishment can train someone to make themselves smaller just to keep the peace. It’s a deeper look at fear, obligation, guilt, and

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01:26:31

Phoenix & & The Physically Abusive Cult Member |...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Phoenix about her experience as a spiritual cult member and her marriage to a physically abusive husband. It's a story of manipulation, threats, fear, obligation, guilt, shame in the aftermath of abuse, self esteem, family enmeshment, isolation, emotional abuse, gaslighting, trauma bonding, and stockholm syndrome. CONTENT WARNING - This episode has graphic descriptions of strangulation. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story

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10:59

Unmasking Control: Isolation Tactics Revealed

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2025/12/16

In this episode of "Narcissist Apocalypse," host Brandon Chadwick introduces "Isolation and Control Volume 1," featuring stories from past guests about manipulation and isolation tactics used by abusers. The stories cover a range of experiences, including working without pay, being isolated from friends and family, and being controlled through fear and manipulation. The guests describe how their abusive partners used various methods to isolate them, such as scripture, shaming,and putdowns. The

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02:01:13

Mae & The Dangerous Controlling Abuser | Domestic...

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2025/12/14

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mae shares her journey as a survivor of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. She describes the early red flags, including love bombing, control, and isolation. Despite initial displays of love and support, her husband's behavior deteriorated, becoming marked by physical violence, emotional abuse, and financial manipulation. Key incidents included a New Year's Eve attack and a bar altercation, which led to his incarceration for assault and domestic

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27:31

Sexual Coercion & Support | Q&A With Ashley Badgley...

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2025/12/12

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon Chadwick interviews Ashley Badgley, Director of Survivor Support at Survivors.org, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. They discuss sexual coercion, its definition, and its prevalence. Badgley emphasizes the importance of survivor stories and the role of peer-led support groups in providing a safe space for survivors to share their experiences and heal. They also address the impact of technology on

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17:55

Words of Wisdom From Domestic Abuse Survivors | Volume 1

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2025/12/09

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, past guests share their wisdom on dealing with narcissistic abuse. Key advice includes not dismissing loved ones experiencing abuse, trusting one's instincts, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Emphasis is placed on self-compassion, recognizing red flags, and the importance of community support. The guests stress the need to let go of self-blame, to seek help, and to be cautious when leaving abusive situations. In this volume, you'll hear from

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41:41

Rerelease: Surviving The Holidays With Narcissistic...

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2025/12/08

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we unravel the intricate web of emotional turmoil that accompanies this festive season, especially for those trying to co-parent with a controlling partner or ex-partner. Together with Jean, we traverse the challenging path of the holidays with abusive partners and family members. Additionally, we put a spotlight on self-care and proactive planning to handle potential mishaps, such as handling derogatory remarks and put downs from narcissistic abusers

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01:46:41

Rerelease: Divine & The Self Medicating Rage Filled...

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2025/12/07

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Divine recounts the story of her abusive her ex. Divine describes her ex's insecurities and jealousy that led to violent outbursts and attempts to control her. Divine's story highlights the cycle of abuse, the impact on her mental and physical health, and the challenges of leaving for good. It's a story of walking on eggsells, love bombing, post separation abuse, financial abuse, cycles of abuse, insecurities, jealousy, substance abuse, losing yourself

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01:50:12

Vox & The Charming Con Man | Domestic Violence &...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Vox about her journey through an abusive relationship with a manipulative conman. Vox believed she had found true love, but soon uncovered deception, financial manipulation, multiple secret lives, and escalating abuse. Despite her efforts to escape, her abuser's smooth tactics kept her trapped. Vox's story, filled with unexpected twists, reaches a breaking point when she faces her own arrest, deepening her struggle. It's a story of

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02:06:06

Rerelease: Alma & The Future Faking Conman

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2025/11/24

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Alma about her toxic relationship with a future faking conman. It's a story of grand gestures, elaborate scenes, victim playing, constant little lies, belief systems, coping versus doing the work, serial narcissist dating, Osama Bin Laden, testing boundaries, overwhelming love bombs, guilt, body image, infidelity, hating friends, standing up for yourself, and ghosting. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please

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131:35

Rerelease: Alma & The Future Faking Conman

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2025/11/24

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Alma about her toxic relationship with a future faking conman. It’s a story of grand gestures, elaborate scenes, victim playing, constant little lies, belief systems, coping versus doing the work, serial narcissist dating, Osama Bin Laden, testing boundaries, overwhelming love bombs, guilt, body image, infidelity, hating friends, standing up for yourself, and ghosting.If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please

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122:35

Rerelease: Vida & The Psychological Abuser |...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Vida shares the story about her traumatic upbringing and subsequent relationship with a narcissistic abuser. Vida describes her father's mental illness and involvement in a patriarchal religious cult, which fostered a culture of control and abuse. She details her escape at 16, emancipation, and subsequent legal battles with her abusive partner, who used their child as leverage. It's a story of intergenerational trauma, coercive control, physical abuse,

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01:56:06

Rerelease: Vida & The Psychological Abuser |...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Vida shares the story about her traumatic upbringing and subsequent relationship with a narcissistic abuser. Vida describes her father's mental illness and involvement in a patriarchal religious cult, which fostered a culture of control and abuse. She details her escape at 16, emancipation, and subsequent legal battles with her abusive partner, who used their child as leverage. It's a story of intergenerational trauma, coercive control, physical abuse,

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94:18

Rerelease: Henrietta & The Cult of Family

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2025/11/14

In this episode of Brandon talks with Henrietta about her manipulative narcissistic mother. Imagine having cancer as a young child and having the Make A Wish Foundation grant your dream of seeing the Backstreet Boys, only for your mother to convince you to take a trip to Vietnam instead because that's what she wanted to do. Well, that's Henrietta's mother for you. It’s a story of generational trauma, scapegoats, parental alienation, the cult of family, perfectionism, no contact, child sexual

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01:28:49

Rerelease: Henrietta & The Cult of Family

Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse ·

2025/11/14

In this episode of Brandon talks with Henrietta about her manipulative narcissistic mother. Imagine having cancer as a young child and having the Make A Wish Foundation grant your dream of seeing the Backstreet Boys, only for your mother to convince you to take a trip to Vietnam instead because that's what she wanted to do. Well, that's Henrietta's mother for you. It's a story of generational trauma, scapegoats, parental alienation, the cult of family, perfectionism, no contact, child sexual abuse,

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64:03

Sally & The Jealous Physical Abuser | Domestic...

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2025/11/10

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sally shares her journey from a stable childhood to an abusive marriage. Sally met her abuser in college and, at first, their relationship seemed normal. However, about six months into their marriage, abuse began to surface, driven by his jealousy and insecurities. As the jealousy intensified, the situation quickly escalated to physical abuse. Like many others, Sally remained in the relationship for over a decade due to fear and societal expectations. Even

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