{"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":"Nobody Taught Us What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like — Here's the Cost","slug":"nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost","published_at":"2026-06-01T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost","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/19262942-nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost.mp3","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/https://pdcn.co/e/https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/19262942-nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost.mp3","summary":"Nobody taught us what a healthy relationship should feel like. Not in school. Not in graduate training. Not in the culture we grew up in. And that missing lesson? It's costing survivors years of confusion, repeat heartbreak, and an obsession with understanding the very people who harmed them. This week marks a major shift for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse. After a year of flying solo, Dr. Kerry welcomes Lynn Strathdee as her new co-host — a UK-based psychodynamic psychoth...","meta_description":"Nobody taught us what a healthy relationship should feel like. Not in school. Not in graduate training. Not in the culture we grew up in. And that missing…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1541,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/episodes/nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost/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/nobody-taught-us-what-a-healthy-relationship-looks-like-here-s-the-cost.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}