Relationship Power Dynamics

Were you born into a cult — or did you unknowingly marry one? If you’ve ever felt trapped, controlled, and unable to trust your own reality — whether in a religion, a family system, or a relationship — you may have been living inside a cult of two. Narcissistic abuse operates through the same coercive control and psychological manipulation that keep cult members from ever questioning their reality. Brooke Deanne, trauma healing mentor and author of Shattered, Broken and Beau…

Have you heard of an Alpine Divorce? During a listener’s two-year marriage to a psychopath, her husband took her hiking and then left her clinging to a rock in gale-force winds while he filmed her terror and laughed. This is what’s commonly called an “Alpine Divorce.” It is also an example of malignant sadism. In this episode, Dr. Kerry unpacks one of the most chilling tactics in a dangerous personality’s playbook. Learn how some abusers engineer life-threatening situati…

As we honor Memorial Day, there’s another war, something that rages invisible, deliberate, and inside the most intimate relationships. This episode is dedicated to you. In this special compilation, 5 world-class experts answer the questions survivors ask most: How did I end up here? Why didn’t I see it coming? And why was I the one chosen? Discover how narcissists and dangerous personalities identify, groom, and trap their targets — and why your kindness, not your weakness, mad…

A YouTube viewer asks: What about someone’s makeup drives them to snoop instead of simply addressing the red flags? In this episode, Dr. Kerry digs deeper into a question raised in the February 19, 2026, Fan Mail segment, Feeling the Urge to Snoop on Your Partner? Here’s What It’s Really Telling You. Learn why victims of narcissistic abuse feel compelled to hunt for proof and why it never brings the relief you’re looking for. Submit Your Question If you’d like Dr. Kerry to answer your…

If you’re experiencing betrayal trauma after discovering your spouse’s secret life, how do you finally leave a long-term narcissistic partner without triggering their rage? A listener from the US writes in, “We’ve been in and out of therapy for 7 years trying to save our marriage. Two months ago I found out he wasn’t sober again. I left and I’m now living with my mother. How do I get out without him turning into a monster? I need strength. I need to be done.” In this episode, Kerr…

Why does the person who calls out a narcissist end up looking like the unhinged one? A Facebook follower writes in, “Why does the person recognizing and confronting the narcissistic behavior often appear unhinged to everyone else?” In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why narcissists always appear calm and credible while their victims come across as unstable. Submit Your Question If you’d like Dr. Kerry to answer your question on air, email it to clients@kerrymcavoyphd.com or…

Are you walking into your divorce expecting the court to finally see the truth about your narcissistic ex? This week, divorce attorney Hannah Bell Hembree joins Dr. Kerry to pull back the curtain on what really happens in the courtroom when you’re leaving a narcissist. With nearly two decades of legal experience and her own custody battle behind her, Hannah shares the hard truths every survivor needs to hear before they file. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusiv…