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Fake Love and Flying Monkeys - Podcast

Fake Love and Flying Monkeys

A Toxic relationship and Fake love looks real—until it destroys you.

Welcome to Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, the podcast that exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and emotional manipulation. Hosted by Nova Gibson, leading trauma-informed counsellor and Director of Brighter Outlook Narcissistic Abuse Counselling, this podcast is your guide to breaking free from the confusion, fear, and self-doubt that come with being entangled with a narcissist.

In every episode, Nova draws from years of experience working with survivors to explore the complex, often covert tactics used in emotionally abusive relationships—from gaslighting, triangulation, and the silent treatment to smear campaigns and intermittent reinforcement.

Whether you're struggling with a narcissistic partner, parent, boss, or friend, Fake Love and Flying Monkeys gives you the tools and knowledge to understand the abuse, trust your instincts, and reclaim your power—even if the narcissist has never been formally diagnosed.

This is more than a podcast—it’s a lifeline.
You’ll get:

Clear explanations of narcissistic behaviour patterns

Practical strategies for setting boundaries and detaching

Real talk about the emotional rollercoaster of trauma bonding

Validation, clarity, and a path toward healing from narcissistic abuse

If you've ever felt trapped in a relationship that chips away at your self-worth, this podcast will help you name it, face it, and finally break free.

You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. You’re in the fog of narcissistic abuse—and Nova is here to help guide you out.

Visit  https://www.brighteroutlooknarcissisticabusecounselling.com.au/

for more support and resources.

It’s time to expose the fake love, silence the flying monkeys, and rewrite your story.

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
169
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Understanding Narcissistic Future Faking

Understanding Narcissistic Future Faking

In the beginning, the narcissist will sweep you away by painting a dazzling picture of your future together—talks of marriage, kids, dream holidays, or maybe that forever home. But then, as time goes…

00:37:09  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
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 If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells, questioning your own reality, or stuck in a cycle of self-blame and shame after dealing with a narcissist, this episode is for you.

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00:42:48  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
5 things Narcissists Fear the Most!

5 things Narcissists Fear the Most!

Despite their outward confidence and need for control, narcissists are often deeply afraid of specific things that threaten their carefully crafted personas. 

In this episode, I pull back the curtain …

00:31:39  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
How do you know if it’s Narcissistic Abuse?

How do you know if it’s Narcissistic Abuse?

Recognising narcissistic abuse can be confusing, especially when manipulative behaviours are masked by charm, seemingly innocent comments, or even grand gestures. Many survivors find themselves quest…

00:21:21  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
6 Physical Symptoms of Narcissistic Abuse That Destroy your Health.

6 Physical Symptoms of Narcissistic Abuse That Destroy your Health.

 Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just affect your mental state; it can lead to serious physical ailments. From constant fatigue to digestive issues, this type of abuse manifests in ways that are often ove…

00:37:21  |   Sun 10 Nov 2024
No Contact with a Narcissist means cutting ties with their Family too.

No Contact with a Narcissist means cutting ties with their Family too.

Cutting ties with a narcissistic partner, parent or friend is difficult enough, but then you have to think of those shared connections—their family members, mutual friends, and even those who may act…

00:27:54  |   Thu 07 Nov 2024
Scapegoat Child vs Golden Child: How These Toxic Family Roles Impact Adulthood

Scapegoat Child vs Golden Child: How These Toxic Family Roles Impact Adulthood

If you grew up feeling like the "black sheep" of the family, constantly blamed or criticised, or if you were always the “favoured” one, given praise and special treatment, you may have lived these ro…

00:33:19  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
I left my husband for a narcissist- this is why

I left my husband for a narcissist- this is why

In this episode, we dive into the complex story of leaving a relationship after being swept off your feet and seduced by someone who knew exactly how to exploit you. We explore how the predatory narc…

00:31:46  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
Does the Narcissist ever Miss you?

Does the Narcissist ever Miss you?

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “Do they miss me?” even after all the hurt they’ve caused? It’s a question so many survivors of narcissistic abuse struggle with — and it can feel impossible to sh…

00:18:38  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
How do you Survive a Narcissistic Relationship?

How do you Survive a Narcissistic Relationship?

Coping mechanisms like minimizing and denial often develop as a way to survive the narcissistic abuse. In this episode, we're unpacking some of the most complex coping mechanisms people develop when …

00:42:33  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
10 things Narcissists say and their true meaning

10 things Narcissists say and their true meaning

Narcissists have a way of twisting words to make you doubt yourself, and in this episode, we break down those common phrases they use and reveal the hidden intentions behind them. In this episode, "1…

00:22:53  |   Wed 23 Oct 2024
Narcissistic Abuse: When the Narcissist Drives Recklessly

Narcissistic Abuse: When the Narcissist Drives Recklessly

Have you ever found yourself in the passenger seat with someone driving aggressively, not for fun but to make you feel scared or helpless? In this episode, I shed light on a terrifying but often over…

00:34:28  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Victims of Narcissistic: Where Can they find help?

Victims of Narcissistic: Where Can they find help?

More victims are realising they’re with a Covert Narcissist. It's just a buzzword to many, but for the victims, it's a devastating, often very covert form of abuse that destroys their lives, and ther…

00:29:37  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
The Stalking Epidemic: How do we Protect Victims? With Chris Daw KC

The Stalking Epidemic: How do we Protect Victims? With Chris Daw KC

In this episode, I speak with Chris Daw KC who provides incredible insights and discussion around stalking behaviours, the impact to victims and the resources needed to protect victims and address fu…

01:12:30  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
Why does Narcissistic Abuse get worse each time you go back?

Why does Narcissistic Abuse get worse each time you go back?

Narcissists thrive on control, and each time you come back, they feel like they’ve won—so they push the boundaries even further. In this episode, we dive into why narcissists become more abusive each…

00:16:27  |   Wed 16 Oct 2024
10 ways the Narcissist gets you to react!

10 ways the Narcissist gets you to react!

From subtle guilt trips to full-blown gaslighting, we unpack the common strategies narcissists use to provoke you, whether in romantic relationships, friendships, or even at work. In this episode, 10…

00:43:33  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
5 ways the Narcissist reacts when you reveal they hurt you

5 ways the Narcissist reacts when you reveal they hurt you

Narcissists thrive on power, control and manipulation, and when you try to explain your feelings, they often turn the situation around, making you feel guilty, ashamed, or even questioning your own r…

00:27:23  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
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00:33:37  |   Sun 13 Oct 2024
Family Court allows Abusers to Manipulate the System  - Evelyn Hemphill

Family Court allows Abusers to Manipulate the System - Evelyn Hemphill

In this episode, we sit down with Evelyn, who shares her heartbreaking experience of how the Family Court system allowed her abuser to manipulate the legal process. Evelyn opens up about the emotiona…

00:34:54  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
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