Dimming The Gaslight: Our Healing Journey From Narcissistic Abuse
Dimming The GaslightWelcome to Dimming The Gaslight! I'm Mac—a male survivor of Narcissistic Abuse. I’m documenting my real-time war divorcing a female narcissist, fighting for my kids, and surviving the U.S. family court system. I am joined by my best friend and co-host, Phil. As the former host of the "Surviving The Covert Narcissist" podcast, Phil brings a veteran perspective and much-needed levity to the darkness... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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She spent years trapped in a cycle of love bombing, addiction, and violence with a man who once strangled her unconscious. Then one night, scrolling Facebook on her back porch, she watched his death unfold live on her screen before anyone told her.
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After years of therapy before she even had a word for what happened to her, Jenny Rudd built an AI that could see it plainly — and it started with her own decade-plus marriage.
This week, Mac and Phil sit down with Jenny Rudd, founder of Dispute Bud... more
Last week, Taelor told us her story for the first time. It was heavy. It was raw. And we promised we wouldn't leave it there.
She's back.
This week isn't about what happened to her. It's about everything she built after.
🪞 The moment she realized... more
Five years ago, Mac was couch-surfing, sleeping in his car, and scrolling Instagram from his dad's basement — and one page stopped him cold: a woman healing out loud from complex trauma. That woman is here today.
We sit down with Dr. Taelor — Doctor... more
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You are romantic and sweet, Mac, you just pick the wrong women. You ignored the red flags you saw with Alice, then you got hurt when she dumped you. You were focused on the outside — what she looked like. You ignored the fact that she is married and living with her husband, you ignored the fact that she never took her 8-year-old daughter anywhere and never even called home when was away for a week (those should have been huge red flags for you — she’s not a good person). You ignored it when she ... more
Apple Podcasts5CrimeResearcher
United States8 months ago - Lame
Dude is a simp
Apple Podcasts1Real one11United States8 months ago - Thankful for this podcast!
Mac & Phil are so honest and helpful with the community of narcisstic abuse survivors. They are incredibly knowlegdeble and I hope they continue to interview different experts & survivors of abuse. The healing journey is documented on this raw podcast and will help many to come im sure.
Apple Podcasts5Yessica_LeeUnited States10 months ago Mac & Phil are so honest and helpful to the community of Narcissistic survivors and I hope they continue to interview experts and survivors, the healing journey is documented on this raw podcast and will help many to come I'm sure
Podcast Addict510 months agoYessica_Lee- Great content! Incredibly validating!
I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest twice, and absolutely love the banter. Each episode I’ve listened to has unfiltered and genuine content and provides valuable insight into surviving and healing from toxic relationships. Too many people struggle with this silently, Dimming the Gaslight can help a lot of people realize they are NOT alone!
Apple Podcasts5drj.smithUnited Statesa year ago
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Dramatic, survivor-focused discussions centered on narcissistic abuse, with a strong emphasis on legal battles, custody disputes, and long-term healing. The show consistently features guests who share firsthand experiences, therapeutic insights, and practical strategies for navigating toxic relationships, family courts, and personal recovery. A notable strength is the blend of lived experience with clinical and coaching perspectives, creating a supportive space for listeners to feel seen and empowered. Listeners can expect raw storytelling, reliable resources, and a candid examination of power dynamics, trauma, and resilience across episodes.
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5. Betrayal Trauma Recovery
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2. Dr. Taylor
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