Relationship Power Dynamics

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

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 …

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

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…

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

“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…

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

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…

Devastated After Betrayal? Here’s Why: The Hidden Abuse That No One Talks About

Ever wonder why betrayal feels so devastating—like more than just cheating? This week, Hope Ray joins Dr. Kerry to introduce the concept of betrayal violence: the intersection of infidelity and abuse that most people don’t recognize. We explore how sexual secrets strip partners of their consent and autonomy. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW When you’re the victim: How…

You Can Love Them and Still Be Exploited: Sexual Coercion with Cult Expert Pamela Takefman

Ever wondered how someone can exploit you sexually while you still love them? This week, Pamela Takefman joins Dr. Kerry to explain how sexual coercion works—and why it doesn’t always require kidnapping or obvious physical force to be real. Learn how perpetrators gradually test boundaries until extreme exploitation feels normal, and why loving your abuser doesn’t mean the abuse isn’t real. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here…

When Your Family Chooses the Narcissist Over You: What Survivors Must Know

Ever felt like you’re the problem in your family—even when you’re the one being hurt? This week, Ágatha Peters joins Dr. Kerry to explore how cultural expectations and family loyalty create the perfect conditions for narcissistic abuse to thrive undetected. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW Stuck as the family scapegoat? Wondering how to survive when you can’t leave? Ág…

How Dangerous People Target You (Without You Even Knowing it!)

Ever wonder why you didn’t see the danger coming? This week, Dr. Leslie Dobson joins Dr. Kerry to unpack the psychological mechanisms that drive narcissistic and antisocial behavior. PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW Red flags you’re missing: how to spot pressure, boundary testing, and grooming before it’s too late. Dr. Dobson breaks down the early warning signs—from gold-toothed “tests”…

When You Feel Less & Less Safe: How Coercive Control Steals Your Freedom & Choice

Ever feel like you’re slowly running out of air in a “nice” relationship? This week, Eleni Sagredos joins Dr. Kerry to unpack how coercive control hides behind charm and “preferences.” PODCAST EXTRA EXCLUSIVE SEGMENT Find the exclusive second segment and weekly newsletter here. MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST EXTRA INTERVIEW Learn how escalation works—and why “just leave” can be a privilege, yet safety planning matters now. Eleni and Dr. Kerry map the climb from small criticisms to coercion to…

Why I Stopped Being the Perfect Wife and Daughter-in-Law

“How can someone seem loving for years—then suddenly turn cruel?” This week’s Fan Mail revisits a letter that struck a nerve with listeners. A woman wrote about her daughter-in-law, who had seemed like a wonderful addition to the family for seven years—until she “suddenly turned into a monster.” But after the episode aired, Dr. Kerry received another listener’s response who offered the opposite perspective: “I was in a 23-year marriage marked by coercive control and escalating abuse. My in-la…