Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.
Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.
If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 196
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
"We're just trying to help!" How to Manage Toxic In-Law Drama
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Are you battling toxic in-law drama? Is your mother-in-law or father-in-law intruding into your relationship or family?
This week, R…
"How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play
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Do you find yourself exasperated or angry at your partner, but you aren’t sure why? Do they put you into no-win binds?
Covert narcis…
"You're trying to control me!" Why Managing Boundaries with Narcissists Fails
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Have you noticed managing boundaries with narcissists always fails? That they find some tricky way to evade limit setting?
Suddenly…
"You’re not taking my babies from me!" How Jessica Kent Escaped Abuse
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(Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of abuse.)
This week, Jessica Kent, a wildly popular social media figur…
How Could I Have Not Known? How Devastating Betrayals Blind Us
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Sometimes, the truth can be right in front of you, but you still can't see it. Rossana Faye joins me this week to discuss a concept…
Why I'd Snoop Again: How this Toxic Behavior Sometimes Provides Closure and Safety
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Is it ever okay to go through your partner's phone? I've been guilty of snooping and might consider doing it again.
Narcissists and …
I Think My Pet is Being Hurt! The Danger Narcissists Pose to Our Animals
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An all-too-common problem is narcissists and pets. Toxic people often pose a serious danger to our beloved animals.
In this podcast…
Did the Church Groom Me for Abuse? When Spiritual Leadership Becomes Toxic
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Have you been a victim of spiritual abuse? It's not just interpersonal relationships that can be toxic, but also group systems and …
Am I The Narcissist? When Toxic People Accuse You of Being The Problem
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Have you ever wondered, "Am I the narcissist?" Have you been accused of being the problem?
In this podcast episode, Rossana Faye jo…
Is It Really Abuse If I Can't Do What I Want? What is Coercive Control?
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Is being overly controlling a form of abuse?
In this podcast episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the subtleties of coercive con…
When Stonewalling Is Used Against You: How to Disarm Toxic Interactions
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Stonewalling or giving someone the silent treatment is one of the nastiest forms of unfair fighting. When we ignore or reject anoth…
What's wrong with me? The Power of Gaslighting to Confuse and Control: Interview with Dr. Robin Stern
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Have you wondered what's wrong with me? This could be a sign of gaslighting.
Dr. Robin Stern, psychoanalyst, author, and expert on …
When Fear of Change Keeps You from Leaving: How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Life
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Leaving often brings along with it a fear of change. We might dread how change will affect our kids or our friendships. Maybe we're…
Could Your Relationship be Making You Sick? The High Cost of Living With a Narcissist
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Could living with a narcissist be making you sick? Are you struggling with more illnesses? Maybe you even have an autoimmune diseas…
Don't Trust Yourself? How Self-Doubt Keeps Us Stuck in a Bad Relationship
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Are you stuck in a bad relationship? Are you wondering if you have good enough reasons enough to leave?
In this podcast episode, Ro…
Time to Leave? Top Dos and Don'ts When Divorcing a Narcissist: Interview with Kate Anthony
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Are you considering divorcing a narcissist? Wondering how to do it safely?
In today's podcast, Kate Anthony, a High-Conflict Divorce…
Off-balanced by the ups and downs? How narcissists keep you confused.
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Are you feeling off-balanced? Do you wonder how your narcissistic partner or loved one is keeping you confused?
In this podcast epi…
Men can't be victims, right? Common myths about men and narcissistic abuse: An Interview with Brent MacLerie
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One of many harmful stereotypes men face is that they can't be victims of narcissistic abuse, yet the rates of narcissism are nearl…
Deceived by your partner? The devastating effects of betrayal trauma
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When there's been a massive breach of trust, victims experience what's called betrayal trauma. Yet, there's often a rush to fix th…
How narcissists can turn dream honeymoons into a waking nightmare!
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Did you think you had met the most amazing person only to discover you had married a stranger?
Narcissists and other toxic personal…