{"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":"How to Help a Friend Who Can't Walk Away from a Narcissistic Relationship","slug":"how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship","published_at":"2026-04-02T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship","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/18948725-how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship.mp3","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/https://pdcn.co/e/https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/18948725-how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship.mp3","summary":"My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two months ago — but she keeps talking to him, then ignoring him, then reaching out again. She says she wants to move on, but she can't seem to break the cycle. In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why leaving a narcissist doesn't automatically break the trauma bond — and what's really driving the painful push-pull your friend can't escape. Learn how to support someone you love through this without shaming, lecturing, or pushing them further aw...","meta_description":"My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two months ago — but she keeps talking to him, then ignoring him, then reaching out again. She says she wants…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":528,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/episodes/how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship/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/how-to-help-a-friend-who-can-t-walk-away-from-a-narcissistic-relationship.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}