Kerry McAvoy

S4 EP113: When Your Best Friend is a Narcissist: Cost of Toxic Female Relationships

Send us a text Are female friendships just as damaging as pathological love relationships? This week, Sabrina Kirberg, author of We Used to be Best Friends, joins us to discuss the harmful consequences of toxic women friendships. Learn why we often miss spotting toxic female relationships and their common harmful dynamics. Looking for the Podcast…

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S3 EP112 The Shocking Psychological Cost of Living with a Narcissist: Interview with Lynn Strathdee

Send us a text Living with a narcissistic or emotionally toxic person will wreak havoc on your personality or sense of self.   This week, Lynn Strathdee, mental health therapist and expert, joins us today to discuss the effects of chronic exposure to narcissistic abuse. Learn how dysfunctional relationship shapes your personality, giving “echoistic” tendencies….

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S3 EP111: Why Betrayal Keeps Abuse Survivors Trapped in a Victim Mindset: Interview with Dr. Debi Silber

Send us a text Are you trying to heal from a betrayal?  If you have survived a narcissistic relationship then you have experienced betrayal. Often repetitive, devastating breaches of trust. This week, Dr. Debi Silber joins us to discuss how to rebuild renewed confidence after betrayal. She outlines the five stages of betrayal recovery as…

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S3 EP110: Why Sex Goes Wrong in a Narcissistic Relationship: An Interview with Dr. Lisha Antiqua

Send us a text Toxic relationships tremendously impact our emotional selves, but what about our sexual selves?  Dr. Lisha Antiqua, an expert in sexual intimacy and soul psychology, joins us to discuss how common toxic dynamics in narcissistic relationships, such as objectification and transactional relationships, diminish our intimate connection with one another. She also defines…

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S3 EP109: Is It Narcissism or Autism? When Neurodivergence Is Used as an Excuse

Send us a text Is it autism or narcissism? It’s become trendy lately to excuse toxic/abusive behavior as neurodivergence. Today, Erica Little-Herron, an expert/advocate on autism, joins us to discuss the key differences between narcissism and autism. Looking for the Podcast Interview with Erica Little-Herron? 🔹Learn in this week's exclusive Podcast Extra interview why Erica…

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S3 EP108: When It’s Necessary to Go No Contact With a Narcissistic Mother: A Conversation with Alex Anderson, FOG Movie

Send us a text Going no contact with a parent, particularly when it’s your mother, is a gut-wrenching decision. Alex Anderson, an independent film-maker and writer joins me to discuss his timely movie, FOG, which explores a toxic mother-daughter dynamics. He describes how Fog-Obligation-Guilt drives this challenging relationship. Learn more about Alex and his work…

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S3 EP107: The Disturbing Reasons Why Men Justify Violence Against Women: Interview with Chuck Derry, Co-Founder of Gender Violence Institute

Send us a text Why do men abuse? How does this behavior benefit them? Today, Chuck Derry, the co-founder of the Gender Violence Institute, joins us to discuss the disturbing reasons for male violence and what community responses are needed to curb these toxic/dangerous behaviors. To learn more about the results of Chuck Derry’s study,…

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S3 EP106: When Your Ex’s New Life Looks Like a Dream After They Shattered Yours

Send us a text You’re barely picking up the pieces, and your ex has already moved on—posting picture-perfect snapshots of their new, fabulous life. Meanwhile, you're left wondering: Were they always this happy, or is this just for show?  In this episode, Dr. Kerry and Lisa Sonni dive into why narcissists and toxic personalities seem…

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S3 EP105: Could Your Partner Be Sadistic? Why We Excuse Cruelty in Relationships

Send us a text Ever wondered if your partner’s cruelty is intentional? Do they know they’re being hurtful, or is it just thoughtlessness? This week, Dr. Kerry and Lisa Sonni expose a chilling but often-overlooked dynamic in toxic relationships: sadism. Learn what sadism really is, how it shows up in narcissistic partnerships, and why some…

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S3 EP104: The Four Most Dangerous Personalities Types to Avoid: An Interview with Joe Navarro, Former FBI Special Agent

Send us a text What signs warn that we’ve met not just a toxic person, but someone dangerous? This week Joe Navarro, author and former FBI special agent joins us to discuss the four most dangerous personalities. Navarro is most well-known for his work as a body language expert. He’s authored several books, including What…

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