Helping You Manage Narcissistic Abuse
The Podcast that Helps You Recover from Having been Abused by a Narcissist
Get the Insight You Need from the Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel
It’s so difficult a situation to understand, much less know how to navigate when you have been abused by a narcissist. For some people it takes months, years, or even decades to understand what is actually going on, and can take a lifetime to heal.
The Narcissist abuse recovery channel exists to help the victims of narcissistic abuse to recover and to find their lives again after the abuse.
Narcissists show no favoritism– and can abuse anyone, including spouses, boyfriends/girlfriends, children, sibilings, and friends. Because narcissists also enjoy accolades, power, authority, public recognition, and control, they can often seek out positions of leadership as well, which means they can also be your boss, your politician, or even your pastor or religious leader.
The Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel exists to help those who have been abused by narcissists to recover from the emotional abuse they have endured and to understand what is that has taken place in the narcissistic abuse they have endured. Â
So many walk around in ignorance from this particular kind of abuse. We want you to *know* what you’re dealing with and how to cope with them, so that you can recover the life you once had, and to find peace– as well as yourself– again.
Recent Podcasts

Most Recent Episodes from the Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel
Summary:
In this episode, John and Padideh explore why narcissists get married, revealing the underlying psychological motives and behaviors that drive these relationships. They discuss how narcissists seek control, validation, and resources through marriage, and offer insights on recognizing red flags early.
Key Topics:Â
- Narcissists marry to secure resources and control
- The personality absorption and mimicry in early dating stages
- The concept of love bombing and idealization phase
- The discard process and emotional manipulation
- Marriage as a tool for power, control, and resource acquisition
- The importance of recognizing early warning signs and red flags
- The impact of narcissist relationships on children and family
- Strategies for escaping and healing from narcissist abuse
Sound Bites:
- “You marry somebody who’s in the ideation phase.”
- “They marry to secure a servant.”
- “They marry to control you and your resources.”
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction to Narcissist Marriage Motives
- 06:12 The Idealization and Mimicry Phase
- 16:19 Marriage as a Tool for Securing a Servant
- 35:18 Marriage for Control and Resources
- 50:02 Healing and Moving Forward from Narcissist Relationships
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About Your Hosts
Jon Mckenney and Padideh Jafari are the hosts of the Narcissist Abuse Recovery Channel, bringing their wisdom and expertise to the airwaves. One of the beautiful things about the podcast is their balanced approach to narcissistic recovery– it’s not a man issue or a woman issue, it’s a people issue, as narcissists do not discriminate about who they harm. You get both male and female perspectives on all things in the podcast, which brings the ability to help and connect with all who listen. Not only that, but Padideh and Jon both have been abused by narcissists as well, and have first-hand knowledge of the recovery process.
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