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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Is Co-parenting with a Narcissist Possible?
The narcissistic sees any attempt to discuss the children's needs as something that will benefit YOU. The challenges of co-parenting with a narcissist are immense. Co-parenting can be difficult and …
A Survivor's story from narcissistic abuse - trigger warning
In this powerful episode, we share the story of "Marie," a courageous survivor of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. Despite fearing her abuser and choosing to remain anonymous, Marie bravely …
Is gaslighting abuse? - An examination of the narcissist's no.1 weapon to make you feel crazy.
Gaslighting is used by the narcissist to confuse you and make you feel crazy. The cunning abusive strategy that narcissists use to manipulate their victim's reality and control their perceptions by e…
The Narcissist Smear Campaign.
The narcissist's smear campaign is designed to isolate the victim and destroy their reputation. The narcissist's number one fear is exposure. The smear campaign is a pre-emptive strike to destroy the…
Am I the narcissist? Unveiling reactive abuse tactics
This pervasive question arises because victims of narcissistic abuse are frequently manipulated into feeling like the abuser through tactics like Reactive Abuse and DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victi…
Trauma Bonding: Why Victims Stay with Narcissists
Why don't victims of abuse just leave? Victims often struggle to break free from abusive relationships. In this eye-opening episode we answer this critical question. We explore the complex dynamics …
Can a narcissist love you?
How can someone who professes to love you be so cruel? It's a horrifying thought, the possibility that your entire relationship was built on lies and the love you felt was entirely one-sided. Under…
Understanding Narcissism and Flying Monkeys in Narcissistic Abuse
What is a 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 their is little support and understanding…
Welcome to the Fake Love and Flying Monkeys Podcast!
Well Fake Love is finally here! In this introductory episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, Nova Gibson gives you a breakdown of what you can expect in this podcast relating to all toxic relationsh…