{"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":"What to Do When You Can't Leave: How to Protect Yourself from a Coercive Partner","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-can-t-leave-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-coercive-partner","published_at":"2026-03-12T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"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","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/18833676-what-to-do-when-you-can-t-leave-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-coercive-partner.mp3","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/https://pdcn.co/e/https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2150391/episodes/18833676-what-to-do-when-you-can-t-leave-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-coercive-partner.mp3","summary":"My husband forces sex on me, erupts in rage, and his wealthy family would never believe me — and I don't think I can leave. In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why you can't make an unsafe person safe through effort alone — and why that means your only real lever is increasing your own protection. Learn a practical two-stage framework to manage this impossible situation. Submit Your Question If you'd like Dr. Kerry to answer your question on air, email it to clients@kerrymc...","meta_description":"My husband forces sex on me, erupts in rage, and his wealthy family would never believe me — and I don't think I can leave. In this episode, Dr. Kerry exp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":995,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427/episodes/what-to-do-when-you-can-t-leave-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-coercive-partner/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/what-to-do-when-you-can-t-leave-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-coercive-partner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}