# Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

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Official site: https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/breaking-free/
Author: Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.
Episodes: 275

## Resource

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.

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## Episodes
- [Why Narcissists Use Pet Names Instead of Calling You by Your Real Name](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/why-narcissists-use-pet-names-instead-of-calling-you-by-your-real-name) — 2026-06-15T06:00:00+00:00
- [You've Been Brainwashed! How Manipulators Train You to Never Leave](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/you-ve-been-brainwashed-how-manipulators-train-you-to-never-leave) — 2026-06-11T06:00:00+00:00
- [Born into a Cult. Then Married a Narcissist. Is Coercive Control Stealing Your Life?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/born-into-a-cult-then-married-a-narcissist-is-coercive-control-stealing-your-life) — 2026-06-08T06:00:00+00:00
- [You Saw the Red Flags and Stayed Anyway. Here’s the Real Reason Why](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/you-saw-the-red-flags-and-stayed-anyway-here-s-the-real-reason-why) — 2026-06-04T06:00:00+00:00
- [Nobody Taught Us What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like — Here's the Cost](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost) — 2026-06-01T06:00:00+00:00
- [Alpine Divorce: When Narcissistic Abuse Turns Physically Dangerous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous) — 2026-05-28T06:00:00+00:00
- [Narcissists Are Waging a Secret War Against You: 5 Dark Psychology Experts Expose Their Tactics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/narcissists-are-waging-a-secret-war-against-you-5-dark-psychology-experts-expose-their-tactics) — 2026-05-25T06:00:00+00:00
- [Why Your Kids May Have Blamed You for the Narcissist's Abuse — and What to Do Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/why-your-kids-may-have-blamed-you-for-the-narcissist-s-abuse-and-what-to-do-now) — 2026-05-21T06:00:00+00:00
- [Childhood Neglect: The Hidden Damage From Narcissistic Families That Follows You Into Every Relationship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/childhood-neglect-the-hidden-damage-from-narcissistic-families-that-follows-you-into-every-relationship) — 2026-05-18T06:00:00+00:00
- [The Real Reason You Can't Stop Snooping on Your Narcissistic Partner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/the-real-reason-you-can-t-stop-snooping-on-your-narcissistic-partner) — 2026-05-14T06:00:00+00:00
- [Dreading Their Next Message? How to Stop the Toxicity With a Narcissistic Co-Parent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/dreading-their-next-message-how-to-stop-the-toxicity-with-a-narcissistic-co-parent) — 2026-05-11T06:00:00+00:00
- [5 Years of Stalking Hell After an Interaction With a Neighbor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/5-years-of-stalking-hell-after-an-interaction-with-a-neighbor) — 2026-05-07T06:00:00+00:00
- [Confessions of a Womanizer: "How I Became a Narcissist's Perfect Victim"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/confessions-of-a-womanizer-how-i-became-a-narcissist-s-perfect-victim) — 2026-05-04T06:00:00+00:00
- [The Dark Truth About Growing Up Without a Mother’s Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/the-dark-truth-about-growing-up-without-a-mother-s-love) — 2026-04-30T06:00:00+00:00
- [Why We Fail to See the Warning Signs When Women Become Dangerous (feat. Anna Motz)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/why-we-fail-to-see-the-warning-signs-when-women-become-dangerous-feat-anna-motz) — 2026-04-27T06:00:00+00:00
- [When You Finally Leave—Why a Narcissist Becomes a "Monster”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/when-you-finally-leave-why-a-narcissist-becomes-a-monster) — 2026-04-23T06:00:00+00:00
- [Keep Finding Yourself in the Same Toxic Relationships? How to Break the Pattern](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/keep-finding-yourself-in-the-same-toxic-relationships-how-to-break-the-pattern) — 2026-04-20T06:00:00+00:00
- [Is Your Partner Hiding Money? How Narcissists Use Finances to Control You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/is-your-partner-hiding-money-how-narcissists-use-finances-to-control-you) — 2026-04-16T06:00:00+00:00
- [Why Covert Narcissists Always Make You Feel Guilty (Even When You've Done Nothing Wrong)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/why-covert-narcissists-always-make-you-feel-guilty-even-when-you-ve-done-nothing-wrong) — 2026-04-13T06:00:00+00:00
- [Why Narcissists Always Make Their Victims Look Unhinged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/why-narcissists-always-make-their-victims-look-unhinged) — 2026-04-09T06:00:00+00:00
- [The #1 Mistake People Make When Divorcing a Narcissist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/the-1-mistake-people-make-when-divorcing-a-narcissist) — 2026-04-06T06:00:00+00:00
- [How to Help a Friend Who Can't Walk Away from a Narcissistic Relationship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship) — 2026-04-02T06:00:00+00:00
- [The Scary Reason Why Gaslighting Actually Works (And You’re a Part of the Problem)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/the-scary-reason-why-gaslighting-actually-works-and-you-re-a-part-of-the-problem) — 2026-03-30T06:00:00+00:00
- [Do Narcissists Enjoy Hurting You? Here's Dr. Kerry's Hard Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/do-narcissists-enjoy-hurting-you-here-s-dr-kerry-s-hard-truth) — 2026-03-26T06:00:00+00:00
- [How to Tell You've Met a Narcissist: Coach Dan Ratner's Best Sniff Test](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/how-to-tell-you-ve-met-a-narcissist-coach-dan-ratner-s-best-sniff-test) — 2026-03-23T06:00:00+00:00
- [My Brother Is Stealing My Mother's Final Years & She Refuses to Stop Him](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/my-brother-is-stealing-my-mother-s-final-years-she-refuses-to-stop-him) — 2026-03-19T06:00:00+00:00
- [Want to Spot Red Flags the First Time You Meet? How Abusers Reveal Themselves Through Their Words, Featuring Dr. Jennie Young](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/want-to-spot-red-flags-the-first-time-you-meet-how-abusers-reveal-themselves-through-their-words-featuring-dr-jennie-young) — 2026-03-16T06:00:00+00:00
- [What to Do When You Can't Leave: How to Protect Yourself from a Coercive Partner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/what-to-do-when-you-can-t-leave-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-coercive-partner) — 2026-03-12T06:00:00+00:00
- [Why Am I Not Getting Better? The Hidden CPTSD Symptoms That Can Stall Your Healing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/why-am-i-not-getting-better-the-hidden-cptsd-symptoms-that-can-stall-your-healing) — 2026-03-09T06:00:00+00:00
- [Watch Out for These 7 Empathy Weaponization Tactics That Will Trap You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/watch-out-for-these-7-empathy-weaponization-tactics-that-will-trap-you) — 2026-03-05T07:00:00+00:00

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