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Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast

Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, and relational 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. This domestic violence and narcissistic abuse survivor podcast is here to help you heal.

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Rerelease | Caroline H. & The Sadistic Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Sept. 2, 2026

Rerelease | Caroline H. & The Sadistic Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Caroline shares the terrifying story of a man from her college years who returned decades later and appeared to offer everything her first marriage had lacked. The first six weeks felt magical. When his admiration turned into degradation, Caroline doubled down, convinced that loving him well enough could bring back the man he had pretended to be. She spent nearly eight years trying to recreate those first six weeks as his cruelty escalated into
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Rerelease | Overwhelm: How Narcissistic Abuse Keeps You Confused and Stuck
Sept. 1, 2026

Rerelease | Overwhelm: How Narcissistic Abuse Keeps You Confused and Stuck

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with former survivor story guest Jean about how overwhelm becomes both a control tactic and a lasting effect of narcissistic abuse. They explore how love bombing floods a survivor with attention before gaslighting, guilt, fear, silent treatment, financial abuse, and isolation make it increasingly difficult to process what is happening or make clear decisions. Jean shares how the constant shifts between praise, silence, demands,
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Debrief | The Narcissist’s Financial Trap in Bonnie’s Story
Aug. 31, 2026

Debrief | The Narcissist’s Financial Trap in Bonnie’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick breaks down the systems of control that kept Bonnie tied to an exploitative abuser. After destroying her financial independence, he repeatedly positioned himself as the person who could provide employment, housing, money, or access to her son. Every form of help carried hidden conditions, allowing him to turn support into debt and demand Bonnie’s labor, attention, gratitude, and compliance. This debrief examines the many avenu
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Bonnie & The Exploitative Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Aug. 30, 2026

Bonnie & The Exploitative Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Bonnie shares the story of an exploitative narcissist who entered her life as a protector and gained control over everything she needed to survive. He listened to her, made her feel safe, and this was exactly what Bonnie had spent her life searching for. But then, the abuser got her hooked on drugs, and pulled her into a life consumed by addiction and crisis. As Bonnie became more dependent, everything carried a hidden cost. A financial, emotional, or
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Debrief | Trauma Bonds and Escalating Control in Buttercup’s Story | Domestic Violence
Aug. 27, 2026

Debrief | Trauma Bonds and Escalating Control in Buttercup’s Story | Domestic Violence

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines the control tactics that kept Buttercup attached to the person hurting her. After making her feel deeply seen, her husband became the source of her pain and the person she waited for to relieve it. Through intermittent reinforcement, unpredictable moods, blame shifting, and triangulation, he kept Buttercup focused on regaining his affection while making her feel responsible for the chaos he created. Brandon explores how Butter
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Rerelease | Buttercup & The Charismatic Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse
Aug. 26, 2026

Rerelease | Buttercup & The Charismatic Narcissist | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Buttercup shares how the man who once made her feel deeply seen became the person she feared most. Raised by a critical pastor father, she learned to silence herself and earn acceptance while believing marriage was permanent. After a whirlwind romance with a charismatic younger man, his adoration gave way to cheating, humiliation, abandonment, and a home ruled by fear. For 12 years, Buttercup walked on eggshells while protecting her children
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Reviews

I’m here for it

"Thank you for the way you put your shows together. The information and people’s stories are my favorite. I wish I could share the crazy story of my husbands ex and current narc, but me and my husband…"

Aug. 19, 2024 · Kelshyp

First Impression: Best Show truly illuminating

"I just found this show, long time listener of other podcasts on narcissism, and survivor of a narcissistic relationship. The world we live in can be a difficult place, life’s troubles can take us to …"

Sept. 22, 2024 · movingtarget001

Love this one

"I have been in 2 different relationships that were abuse and I also watched my birth mother get be abused by my father till the age 8-9 years old - listening to this podcast has really got me thinkin…"

Nov. 12, 2024 · resilience25

Semaphore Girl

"Wonderful podcast. Informative and help to listen to other people’s stories."

Nov. 29, 2024 · Semaphore Girl!

Addicted

"I'm totally addicted to this podcast. The stories are crazy and so fascinating. Brandon is very upbeat and a great host."

March 16, 2025 · Bella22429

Amazing and informative

"What an amazing podcast series that is so validating for anyone who has experienced narcissistic abuse I admire all the guests for sharing their stories so courageously. I just listened to the episod…"

May 13, 2025 · AsiyeY

Validating and healing for abuse survivors

"I am addicted to this poscast. Chad does a great job of letting survivors tell their story with just the right amount of sensitive interjection to draw out important aspects of the story. Even though…"

May 20, 2025 · littleskittle79

I feel seen

"Hearing other people’s stories is helping me recognize and process all the abuse I went through with a narcissist parent who groomed their golden child to be one as well. As the youngest and smallest…"

July 26, 2025 · Laura H is for Hamilton
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The Best Podcasts About Narcissism, Abuse, Domestic Violence & Toxic Relationships (2026)
June 2, 2026

The Best Podcasts About Narcissism, Abuse, Domestic Violence & Toxic Relationships (2026)

There's a particular moment that many survivors describe the same way. They went onto the internet and typed into the search “Why does my partner make me feel crazy?” “Why does my father treat me so awful?” “Why won’t my ex leave me alone?” “The eld…
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Your House Is Listening: How Smart Devices Are Weaponized in Coercive Control
May 18, 2026

Your House Is Listening: How Smart Devices Are Weaponized in Coercive Control

You wake up at 3am and your house is freezing. The thermostat reads 55 degrees. You set it to 70 before bed, like you do every night. You walk down the hallway, adjust it back, and crawl under the covers. Twenty minutes later, your bedroom light tur…
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Why Do I Keep Telling Myself The Abuse Wasn't That Bad?
May 3, 2026

Why Do I Keep Telling Myself The Abuse Wasn't That Bad?

Many survivors of abusive relationships find themselves using phrases that diminish what they experienced: "It wasn't that bad," "Other people had it worse," "At least they never hit me," or "Maybe I'm remembering it wrong." This pattern of minimiza…
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About Narcissist Apocalypse

Narcissist Apocalypse is a Purple Ribbon Award-winning narcissistic abuse podcast hosted by Brandon Chadwick. The show surpassed 1.5 million downloads for all of 2025 and has become one of the most trusted domestic violence survivor podcasts available today.

Every week features a real survivor sharing their story — not an expert, not a therapist — just someone who lived through narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, or domestic violence and wants you to know there's a way through.

Topics covered include: narcissistic abuse · coercive control · domestic violence · gaslighting · love bombing · trauma bonding · post-separation abuse · emotional abuse · child abuse · family relationship abuse · relationship trauma · recovery & healing

If you've ever Googled "am I being abused," "what is gaslighting," or "how do I leave a narcissist" — you've found your community.

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you have a story to share, we want to hear it.

1.5M Downloads (2025) · Purple Ribbon Award Winner · New Episodes Weekly