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
Could chronic stress or trauma be making me sick?
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Why are we surprised that there is a mind-body connection? That what we experience, like abuse, will affect us physiologically?
We c…
What is a Dark Triad Personality, and how dangerous is this person?
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Have you heard of the Dark Triad Personality disorder? Some have suggested this is a new personality type.
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Am I a bad friend if I shut someone down for talking about a toxic relationship?
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It’s become popular to call it “trauma dumping” when someone talks about their abuse. But is that an accurate description? Might we…
I just left the narcissist; how do I stop this terrible pain?
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I can’t even begin to describe the horrific pain I felt after leaving a narcissistically abusive relationship. The intense confusio…
Why doesn't my partner want sex? Is it because of women's sex drive?
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There are many assumptions and myths about sexuality, especially regarding the differences between men and women. How does the obje…
Isn't there any way to make leaving a narcissist easier?
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Why do victims find it so hard to leave a difficult or toxic relationship? Conventional wisdom says it should be as simple as just …
Is this really abuse? Maybe my partner or parent just lacks kindness
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What constitutes abuse? Have you ever stopped to consider the definition? Is it something that hurts a person’s feelings? In this e…
How can my narcissistic ex move on so easily after saying they loved me?
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Victims spend a lot of time trying to make sense of what happened. This is understandable since doing an analysis is part of improv…
How does a narcissist or a psychopath differ? Aren't both abusive?
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What is the difference between a narcissist and a psychopath? Do those characteristics matter if both groups are abusive?
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I think my partner is an addict. Will they become a narcissist too?
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It’s not uncommon for narcissists to struggle with addictions, but it isn’t unusual for addicts to behave narcissistically. Does th…
How could I've fallen for the narcissist's love-bombing tactics?
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After an abusive relationship is over, most victims want to know how they couldn’t have fallen for the narcissist’s love-bombing. T…
What's wrong with me? Why isn't my partner interested in sex?
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Sexual intimacy is a common problem in narcissistically abusive relationships. It's often a sign that the narcissist is becoming di…
What emotional voodoo has the narcissist used to keep me trapped?
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During the last months of narcissistic abuse, I knew I was in trouble, yet I couldn’t leave. The paralysis was palpable. A physical…
If narcissists are born this way, are they responsible for the abuse?
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Research confirms that narcissism is primarily a biosocial problem, meaning narcissists are born with personality deficits. Is it f…
Should I let my narcissistic ex come back and be a part of the family?
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Narcissistic exes often return, claiming they’ve changed. They ask to be in a relationship or to rejoin the family. In narcissistic…
Why do we keep picking dangerous people as romantic partners?
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The bad boy stereotype is well-known and, unfortunately, too often true. So why do some of us repeatedly get into a relationship wi…
What's wrong with me? Why I can't I leave this toxic relationship?
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A trauma bond is a fear-based connection between abusers and victims. Combine that with the mental confusion of cognitive dissonanc…
My partner tells me I'm the problem. How do I know I'm not being gaslit?
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Gaslighting has become a pretty popular term. Sometimes it’s used properly, but not always. Gaslighting, however, is a common exper…
Is the term narcissism being overused? Aren't all of us a bit narcissistic?
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With the popularity of social media's focus on narcissism, are we overusing the term? Isn’t everyone a little bit narcissistic? In …
The trauma bonding has me trapped, and I don't know how to leave!
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There’s nothing worse than knowing you’re in a bad relationship but can’t leave. What is a trauma bond, and why does it make acting…