Rerelease: Henrietta & The Cult of Family
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Release Date: 11/14/2025
Rerelease: Vida & The Psychological Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
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.
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Rerelease: Henrietta & The Cult of Family
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
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.
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Sally & The Jealous Physical Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
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 after lea
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Rerelease: How an Abusive Narcissist Shapes Behavior & Conditions People For Long Term Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Erika Guest (Behavioral Therapist) about the behavior shaping techniques used by abusive narcissists to condition their victims for long-term abuse. Using clips from the survivor series episodes, Erika and Brandon break down the techniques and how to recognize when the abusive narcissist is using them against you.
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Maria & The Mirroring Emotional Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Maria reveals how her toxic marriage to a boundary-violating emotional abuser unfolded. The main point: Maria thought she found love, but was mirrored and manipulated, leading to relentless boundary violations and a powerful trauma bond she struggled to break while enduring cycles of abuse.
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Rerelease: Top 12 Hoovering Tactics of an Abuser - Q&A With Alisa Stamps LCSW
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Alisa Stamps (LCSW) about the Top 12 Hoovering Tactics of a Toxic Narcissist & Narcissistic Abuse. Plus they discuss, threats, self harm, love bombing, future faking, faith based abuse, and much more.
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Valentine & The Controlling Religious Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissist Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this gripping episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Valentine bravely recounts her experience of being married to a controlling religious abuser. Valentine met her husband at church and was initially attracted by his spirituality. However, Valentine eventually found out that he was only spiritual when it was convenient for him. Religion was a device to control Valentine's mind, her body, her life, and the lives of her children.
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Rerelease: Romana & The Coercive Controlling Mother | Narcissist Apocalypse & Domestic Violence
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Romana discusses the emotional and physical abuse she endured at the hands of her mother, the dissociation it created, and how everything effected her future abusive relationships. Of the many abusive relationships Romana endured, the most abusive one was with her first ex-husband, who became her lifelong stalker.
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Krystal & The Demonizing Mother | Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Krystal about being raised by an abusive mother who demonized her very existence. Krystal, barely knowing her father, was unfairly compared to him. Her mother used this as an excuse to take out her own traumas on Krystal. During this time, Krystal was parentified, forced to care for her mother’s feelings. Meanwhile, Krystal’s own feelings and life were neglected and dismissed.
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Rerelease: Tori & The Altruistic Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Tori shares her powerful story of growing up in an unstable home, a cult-like church, and eventually marrying an altruistic abuser. Tori offers valuable insights into recognizing red flags, navigating abusive relationships, and finding the strength to break free.
info_outlineIn 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, the bee hive mentality, sibling rivalry, the golden child, authenticity, autonomy, secret motivations, arranged marriage, expectations, hypocrisy, control, respect, guilt, and gossip.
*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses child sex abuse by another child. ***
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