Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Hosted by Kerry and Kerry McAvoy and Kerry Kerr McAvoy · Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.
4.5from 395 ratings
- 322
- Episodes
- 189
- Transcribed
- 395
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2022
- First episode
- 28M
- YouTube views
About Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline. Join Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life. If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today.
- Publisher
- Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.
- Category
- education · health & fitness · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 14 Apr 2022
- Latest episode
- 5 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
189 of 322 episodes have a transcript.
5 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why You Can’t Speak When the Abuse Starts — and 6 Steps to Break the Freeze
2 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Psychology of Men & Why They Knowingly Put Your Life in Danger and Call It Fun
29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Ugly Truth About Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Why Your Kids and Friends Don't Know How to Help You.
Inside a recent episode
Why You Can’t Speak When the Abuse Starts — and 6 Steps to Break the Freeze
Published 5 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So you're already in motion doing something before the part of you that is aware of what you're doing is aware of it. So it literally is acting before you're thinking. So we are already in motion, fleeing, fighting, fawning, or freezing before we're thinking, oh, I need to freeze or why am I fawning? […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Melanie Hamlett
- Lynn
- Lynn Strathdee
- Meg Tuohey
- Kerry Strathdee
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 28,467,755
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 307 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.4 / 5
- 88 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 98 / 100
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- Quality
- 99
- Social presence
- 100
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 98
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Who hosts Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse?
Kerry and Kerry McAvoy and Kerry Kerr McAvoy host the show. Published by Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D..
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Does Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse take guests?
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