{"podcast":{"title":"Strictly Stalking","slug":"strictly-stalking-884923","podcast_index_feed_id":884923,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/595660/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/595660","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/c/a/5/aca53fd48f864bbdd959afa2a1bf1c87/SS_logo3.jpg","author":"Strictly Stalking","episode_count":376,"summary":"Strictly Stalking is a weekly true crime podcast exploring true stalking stories from survivors - in their own words. Every Tuesday, hosts Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula cover a unique stalking case by interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts. If you would like to share your story on Strictly Stalking or would like your story featured anonymously, email us at strictlystalkingpod@gmail.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T20:22:03.447549+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strictly-stalking-884923"},"episode":{"title":"Strictly Stalking Presents: Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser featuring Dr. Ramani Durvasula","slug":"strictly-stalking-presents-narcissistic-abuse-with-vanessa-reiser-featuring-dr-ramani-durvasula","published_at":"2026-05-22T00:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strictly-stalking-884923/strictly-stalking-presents-narcissistic-abuse-with-vanessa-reiser-featuring-dr-ramani-durvasula","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strictly-stalking-884923","url":"https://f16080d6-5617-4639-aeae-5fdfbd06b2a0.libsyn.com/strictly-stalking-presents-narcissistic-abuse-with-vanessa-reiser-featuring-dr-ramani-durvasula","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f16080d6-5617-4639-aeae-5fdfbd06b2a0/Narcissistic_Abuse_with_Vanessa_Reiser-SS.mp3?dest-id=5178795","summary":"EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful and insightful episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world's leading experts on narcissistic abuse and coercive control. They explore how public understanding of narcissistic abuse has evolved, particularly among younger generations who now have expanded language around gaslighting, love bombing, and coercive control. Dr. Ramani and Vanessa discuss the dangers of over-labeling, the limitations of \"just leave\" advice in complex situations, and how culture continues to reflect these toxic dynamics. Using the Epstein files as a lens, they examine grooming, enablers, epistemic power, and how unchecked power shapes harmful systems. Dr. Ramani shares practical harm-reduction strategies, the importance of healing in community, and the value of \"climbing into the gray\" without excusing harm. KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED Youth and the New Vocabulary Around Narcissistic Abuse Therapy Shifts and Rebuilding Agency Culture Rewriting Old Narratives (Amy Fisher / Joey Buttafuoco Case) Epstein Files: Grooming, Enablers, and Institutional Betrayal Kids Facing Modern Horror and Pattern Recognition Power Sadism and Lack of Accountability Covert Narcissists Explained Avoiding Narcissists: Practical Tips Spotting Limits and Safe Disengagement Staying Anchored in Yourself Amid Chaos What Continues to Move Dr. Ramani Therapists \"Getting It\" – Progress and Gaps Wild Gaslighting Examples and Environmental Manipulation Epistemic Power Explained When the Narcissist Leaves and Smear Campaigns Supply Networks and Control Tactics Collective Healing Through Community Leaning Into the Gray Without Excusing Harm RESOURCES Dr. Ramani Durvasula's Books: Should I Stay or Should I Go? It's Not You Don't You Know Who I Am? You Are WHY You Eat Dr. R…","meta_description":"EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful and insightful episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world's leading experts on narciss…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3565,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strictly-stalking-884923/episodes/strictly-stalking-presents-narcissistic-abuse-with-vanessa-reiser-featuring-dr-ramani-durvasula/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strictly-stalking-884923/strictly-stalking-presents-narcissistic-abuse-with-vanessa-reiser-featuring-dr-ramani-durvasula.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}