Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

This Purple Ribbon Award-winning podcast takes a storytelling approach to narcissistic abuse that feels closer to investigative journalism than self-help. Brandon Chadwick hosts through the Abuse Survivor Network, and the format centers on real survivor stories told in detail -- often running over an hour per episode. These are not sanitized summaries. They are full accounts of what happened, how it escalated, and what it took to get out. With 618 episodes published on a semiweekly schedule, the archive here is enormous. Story episodes typically go 75 to 100 minutes, followed by shorter analytical segments of 25 to 30 minutes where Brandon unpacks the patterns visible in each account. Recent episodes have covered financial abuse traps, vindictive narcissism after separation, and the slow erosion of self-trust through sustained gaslighting. The show sits at a 4.7 rating with 733 reviews, and the listener community is active and engaged. What works about this format is that hearing other people describe their experiences in full gives you a framework for understanding your own. The patterns repeat across stories in ways that are both disturbing and clarifying. Brandon has a steady presence as host -- he does not sensationalize, but he also does not shy away from the darker aspects of these situations. If you learn best through narrative and want to understand the mechanics of abuse through lived examples, this is among the best options available.