How Narcissists Trap You: A New Movie Shows Gaslighting & Coercive Control

February 16, 2026 No Comments

Ever wonder why narcissists feel impossible to leave—even when you know something’s wrong? This week, filmmakers Ali & Stefanie Schmahl reveal how their docu-fiction hybrid “I Love You My Narcissist” portrays what no other film has: the internal experience of being slowly trapped by someone you love. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW 🔹 Ali and Stefanie take you …

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When Your Abuser Won’t Leave and Won’t Change: Here’s Your Options

February 12, 2026 No Comments

“My abusive partner refuses to leave or get help—and I’m trapped in a ‘silent divorce.’ What are my actual options?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a YouTube listener navigating an impossible situation: a long marriage, adult children, religious pressure against divorce, and an abusive partner who wants to maintain the status quo without doing any of the work to change. In this episode, Dr. Kerry untangles the confusion between church annulment and legal separation, expl…

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Why You’re Struggling to Feel Empathy for Yourself — Tammy Triolo

February 9, 2026 No Comments

Lost empathy for yourself? You’ve already lost the fight. This week, Tammy Triolo reveals the shocking connection between self-empathy loss and narcissistic abuse. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW 🔹 Tammy walks you through recognizing when thoughts are just thoughts—not truth—and how to stop surrendering to negative beliefs. 👉 Get immediate access to this ext…

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Gaslit by Your Doctor? Why Healthcare Attracts Narcissists and How to Protect Yourself

February 5, 2026 No Comments

“My doctor keeps telling me it’s all in my head—but I know something’s wrong. Why won’t they listen?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a podcast listener who writes: “Dear Kerry, could you do a podcast on the topic of narcissism, psychopathy and healthcare?…” In this episode, Dr. Kerry breaks down why healthcare settings attract people who crave power and control, how the doctor-patient dynamic creates dangerous vulnerability, and why women are especially at risk of medica…

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You’ve Been Made to Think It’s Your Fault: The Truth About Predatory Behavior

February 2, 2026 No Comments

Ever wonder why you didn’t see it coming? This week, Don Hennessy joins Dr. Kerry to expose the hidden playbook male predators use to infiltrate your mind—without you knowing it happened. We unpack the shocking truth about what predators are actually really after. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW 🔹 Hennessy breaks down the grooming steps you never saw coming. Don …

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Does Narcissism Come and Go? Why Narcissists Seem Better & Then Suddenly Aren’t

January 29, 2026 No Comments

Does Narcissism Come and Go? What “Good Periods” With a Narcissist Really Mean This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a listener in Dubai who writes: “Can narcissism in a person wax and wane? There’s been years when my husband was acting like a narcissist, and then there’s also been chunks of years where he’s been incredibly supportive and uplifting. Can a narcissist change depending on their current situation?” In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why narcissistic behavior can a…

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Coercive Control: How It Steals Your Freedom (Before You Even Realize It) — Dr. Christine Cocchiola

January 26, 2026 No Comments

Slowly losing control in your relationship—but can’t quite put your finger on what’s happening? This week, Dr. Christine Cocchiola breaks down coercive control as the invisible foundation beneath all abuse. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW 🔹 Think you might be losing yourself, but not sure how to tell? Dr. C provides the “identity assessment” you need and how to spot the…

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Narcissist vs. Narcissist: What Happens When These Two Toxic Personalities Match-Up

January 22, 2026 No Comments

“My coworker is a narcissist—and so is our boss. What happens when two narcissists have to work together?” This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a YouTube listener who writes: “Thank you for all your content! Very helpful. I am curious to know – what tends to happen when ‘a narcissist meets a narcissist’ – meaning they are introduced to each other, are coworkers or need to cooperate with each other in some way or even end up being partners? Are there any patterns to or are there typi…

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Gone No Contact? Why Some Parents Have to Push Away Their Kids

January 19, 2026 No Comments

Why do loving parents sometimes push away the very children they’d do anything for? This week, Catherine Hickem joins Dr. Kerry to unpack one of the most painful dynamics in modern families—parental estrangement. We explore how unspoken expectations create invisible walls, why parents mistake control for connection, and how grief work (yes, grief work) is the secret to letting your adult children become who they actually are, not who you needed them to be. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE …

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Is It Really Estrangement… Or Is Your Toxic Ex Playing Parental Alienation Games?

January 15, 2026 No Comments

A listener pushes back and asks, “How do we know the parent claiming alienation isn’t actually the abuser manipulating the narrative?” When a child rejects contact with a parent after separation, is it parental alienation or justified estrangement? In this week’s fan mail, a listener pushes back with a challenge about a previous episode that aired October 16, 2025, titled “Why Does My Ex Always Blame Me When the Kids Want Nothing to Do with Him?” This listener wanted to know how to tell whe…

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