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Dimming The Gaslight: Our Healing Journey From Narcissistic Abuse

Dimming The Gaslight
Narcissistic Abuse
Mental Health
Divorce
Co-Parenting
Emotional Abuse
Parenting
Family Court System
Narcissism
Trauma Bonds
Support For Survivors
Emotional Manipulation
Mental Health Recovery
Gaslighting
Healing Journey
Boundaries
Financial Abuse
Emotional Health
Challenges Of Single Parenting
Child Protection Services
Communication Issues

Welcome 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

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Eva Levina
Author and survivor of narcissistic abuse
Episode: Episode 179: The Coma, The Cover-Up, & The Missing Toxicology Report (Inverview with Eva Levina)
Dr. Josh Smith
Psychologist and recurring guest on the podcast
Episode: Episode 176: Understanding the Discard with Psycologist Dr. Josh Smith
Sandra Fava
Award-winning family law attorney and certified mediator in New Jersey, passionate about cases involving coercive control.
Fava Law
Episode: Episode 162: A Lawyer Discusses Coercive Control Laws (Interview with Sandra Fava ESQ)
David Littman
Retired detective specializing in domestic violence cases and former instructor at Morris County Police Academy.
Episode: Episode 161: A Retired Detective Talks About How He Responds to DV Calls (Interview With Detective David Littman)
Christopher Anderson
Family law attorney and advocate for clients dealing with narcissistic abuse
New Leaf Family Law
Episode: Episode 160: A Lawyer Discusses Narcissism In The Court Room (Interview with Christopher Anderson from New Leaf Family Law)
Kelly Sutliff
Star of HBO Max's "Toxic" series and survivor of narcissistic abuse
Episode: Episode 158: Kelly Sutliff From HBO Max's "Toxic" series Part I
Doug Buggle
Author and survivor of narcissistic abuse
Episode: Episode 157: Doug Buggle is Back with a HUGE Announcement!
Robbie Schwartz
Screenwriter and collaborator with Doug Buggle
Episode: Episode 157: Doug Buggle is Back with a HUGE Announcement!
Carla Litto
Licensed marriage and family therapist and author
Author of Outsmarting Egomaniacs
Episode: Episode 149: Outsmarting Egomaniacs with Psychotherapist Carla Litto

Hosts

Mac
Host and male survivor of narcissistic abuse, sharing his journey navigating the complexities of abuse and recovery while advocating for others in similar situations.
Phil
Co-host, providing supportive dialogue and engaging discussions surrounding the themes of narcissistic abuse and healing.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • Honest + raw (Ep. 174)

    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 Podcasts
    5
    CrimeResearcher
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lame

    Dude is a simp

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Real one11
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    5
    Yessica_Lee
    United States3 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 Addict
    5
    Yessica_Lee
    3 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    drj.smith
    United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate the informative and relatable content that highlights coping strategies for navigating abuse.
The hosts create a safe and understanding environment that resonates with survivors.
Critics mention a need for more balance in perspectives shared, particularly regarding personal narratives.
Listeners express a strong sense of validation and support through shared narratives.

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Episode 176: Understanding the Discard with Psycologist Dr. Josh Smith
Q: How do we know the difference between being trauma-bonded and co-dependent?
Codependency involves mutual dependency where both parties rely on each other for emotional needs, whereas trauma bonding manifests when one person inflicts pain on another and then comforts them, keeping them in a cycle of emotional dependence.
Episode 174: I Fell For Another Con Artist/Narc
Q: Did you feel like there was love bombing happening?
There were elements that could be interpreted as love bombing, especially the intensity of the romantic gestures.
Episode 172: Erica Has the "Monster in Law" From Hell (interview with @lets_talk_about_narcissism on IG)
Q: What would be your best advice to somebody who is dealing with this whole fire hose that they're trying to drink through?
Definitely trust your instincts and nip this in the bud as soon as you can.
Episode 168: The Neighbors From Hell (Interview with Heather)
Q: What do you think about moving?
I think I will ultimately need to move, but it's frustrating because I don't want to be run out of my own home.
Episode 168: The Neighbors From Hell (Interview with Heather)
Q: What do you think their end game is?
It might be to make me move or to hurt me if I don't.

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Focusing on the themes of narcissistic abuse and personal healing, the podcast explores the struggles and triumphs of individuals affected by toxic relationships. Through poignant storytelling, host Mac invites guests to share their experiences, providing a platform for survivors to express their journey in overcoming emotional turmoil and legal struggles stemming from their relationships. The content likely combines empathy with practical insights, offering listeners a sense of validation and support while addressing complex issues such as parental alienation, the challenges of family court, and the pervasive impact of narcissistic behavior on mental health.

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