{"podcast":{"title":"Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse","slug":"breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427","podcast_index_feed_id":5336427,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2150391.rss","website_url":"https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/breaking-free/","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1l5abz3xbmyfmjdlszwehgt3gv6v?.jpg","author":"Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.","episode_count":275,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:25.551814+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427"},"episode":{"title":"Alpine Divorce: When Narcissistic Abuse Turns Physically Dangerous","slug":"alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous","published_at":"2026-05-28T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427","url":"https://op3.dev/e/https://pdcn.co/e/https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/19246545-alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous.mp3","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/https://pdcn.co/e/https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/19246545-alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous.mp3","summary":"Have you heard of an Alpine Divorce? During a listener’s two-year marriage to a psychopath, her husband took her hiking and then left her clinging to a rock in gale-force winds while he filmed her terror and laughed. This is what’s commonly called an \"Alpine Divorce.\" It is also an example of malignant sadism. In this episode, Dr. Kerry unpacks one of the most chilling tactics in a dangerous personality's playbook. Learn how some abusers engineer life-threatening situati...","meta_description":"Have you heard of an Alpine Divorce? During a listener’s two-year marriage to a psychopath, her husband took her hiking and then left her clinging to a ro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":740,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/episodes/alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/alpine-divorce-when-narcissistic-abuse-turns-physically-dangerous.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}