
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||

Eva Lavina survived 25 years of narcissistic abuse, but she almost didn't survive the final discard. In this gripping interview, the author of "Death Is No Reason To Stop Living" joins us to tell a story that sounds like a movie script.
After a myst... more
It started with an obsession with K-Dramas. It ended with a month-long solo trip to Korea for "plastic surgery" that was actually a cover for something much darker.
Our guest Tyler shares one of the most insane discovery stories we have ever heard. ... more
Sean survived the 2002 Bali Bombings and a car crash that shattered his pelvis—but nothing prepared him for the war inside his own home. A high-powered Tech CEO by day, Sean was living a nightmare by night with a wife who averaged 55 drinks a week an... more
“It felt like the total package. The chemistry, the deep conversations, the shared future—and then, overnight, it was gone. No reason. No explanation. Just a cold exit.”
In this episode of Dimming the Gaslight, Phil and I sit down with psychologist ... 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
Dude is a simp
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.
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
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!
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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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