Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser
Podcast that gives voice to survivors of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. Each episode features real conversations with people who have experienced manipulation, gaslighting, coercive control, and emotional exploitation. Guests share personal stories, red flags, escape stories, and what healing entails after psychological trauma. The show aims to name the abuse, validate survivors, and break the silence. Later episodes include cohost Dave discussing narcissistic abuse, politics, and pop culture.
Episodes
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE ANNE MARIE ALLISON EPISODE
Unpacking You're Dating a Narcissist: Rom-Com, Red Flags, and Real-Life Healing Vanessa Reiser introduces her podcast on narcissistic abuse and, with co-host Dave, unpacks her prior interview with Anne Marie Allison, producer of the film You're Dating a Narcissist. They discuss the challenge of portraying narcissistic abuse as a rom-com while still honoring its darkness, and highlight how surviv
THE ANNE MARIE ELLISON EPISODE
You're Dating a Narcissist: Anne Marie Allison on Turning Survival into a Rom-Com Vanessa Reiser introduces her podcast on narcissistic abuse and welcomes writer-director-producer Anne Marie Allison, whose film You're Dating a Narcissist is inspired by a narcissistic relationship she survived in her twenties while studying psychology. Allison describes being fast-forwarded into a secret engagemen
THE DAVE AND EVAN RACHEL WOOD EPISODE
Episode Reflections: Evan Rachel Wood on Grooming, Psychological Abuse, and Reclaiming Your Reality Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, Vanessa and co-host Dave revisit their conversation with Evan Rachel Wood, reflecting on her account of grooming, manipulation, and psychological abuse during her relationship with Mari
THE EVAN RACHEL WOOD EPISODE
Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser: Evan Rachel Wood on Grooming, Coercive Control, Family Court, and Reclaiming Your Voice Content Warning and Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion of alleged domestic violence, coercive control, grooming, sexual and physical abuse, substance use, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, and family court conflict. Some material may be distressing or triggering
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE EMMA DAVEY EPISODE
EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful solo episode, the speaker marks six years since leaving an abusive "cult of one" relationship. They share raw memories of being spit on, having clothing bleached, and receiving threats, while crediting a friend named Natalie for witnessing the abuse and helping validate reality during intense self-gaslighting. The episode offers practical advice such as recording
EMMA DAVEY
From Coercive Control to Justice: A Survivor's Story and Warning Signs Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful survivor story, a woman shares her harrowing experience of coercive control and abuse that began in 2015 when, at age 26, she entered a fast-moving relationship with a 49-year-old man. What started with intense love bombing and future-faking quickly esca
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE SARMA MELNGAILIS EPISODE
Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser Guest: Dave and I talk about the Sarma Melngailis episode! EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Dave to talk about Sarma Melngailis, the celebrated chef and restaurateur who built a New York City culinary empire with her acclaimed vegan restaurant Pure Food and Wine. Behind the glamour, Sarma endured years of hidden psycholo
SARMA MELNGAILIS
Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser Guest: Sarma Melngailis Episode Summary In this raw and powerful episode, host Vanessa Reiser, licensed therapist and author, sits down with Sarma Melngailis — the trailblazing vegan chef and entrepreneur behind Pure Food and Wine who became the subject of Netflix's 2022 docuseries Bad Vegan. Sarma opens up about the psychological manipulation, coercive cont
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE RACHEL BERNSTEIN EPISODE
Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser — "Unpacking Rachel Bernstein: Cults, Narcissism & the Cultic Family System" In this episode, Vanessa and co-host Dave break down their conversation with cult expert and therapist Rachel Bernstein, connecting the dots between cult dynamics and narcissistic abuse. Topics covered: Cults come in all shapes and sizes — from Scientology and NXIVM to cultic family
RACHEL BERNSTEIN
Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, Vanessa Reiser, LCSW, sits down with Rachel Bernstein — licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, cult specialist, and host of the acclaimed podcast Indoctrination — for a wide-ranging discussion on cult dynamics, narcissistic abuse, the loss of self, and the road to reclaiming your identity. Topics Covered How Rachel got into cult recovery work — a p
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE DR. CATHERINE BARRETT EPISODE
EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful episode, Vanessa Reiser and co-host Dave open with a light catch-up on shifting East Coast weather and its surprising impact on mood, before diving into a heartfelt tribute to their friend, colleague, and brilliant clinician Dr. Cathy Barrett. They praise her authenticity, her deep commitment to disenfranchised and LGBTQ+ communities, and her unique ability to b
DR. CATHERINE BARRETT
EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful episode, Vanessa Reiser welcomes forensic psychologist Dr. Catherine "Cathy" Barrett, who specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery, coercive control, CPTSD, intimate partner violence, and family-court matters including custody disputes and expert testimony. Dr. Barrett shares her journey from working at a women's shelter and the LA LGBT Center to forensic work wi
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE ELI HARWOOD EPISODE
Unpacking Attachment, Triggers, and Co-Parenting With a Narcissist (Eli Harwood Recap) Vanessa Reiser and co-host Dave recap Vanessa's prior interview with Eli Harwood ("The Attachment Nerd"), highlighting takeaways on attachment, healing from narcissistic abuse, and co-parenting dynamics. They discuss how people can have trauma histories without becoming abusive, and how the effects of an abusi
ELI HARWOOD
Attachment, Grief, and Radical Adaptation After Narcissistic Abuse (with Eli Harwood) Vanessa Reiser introduces her podcast Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, outlining its focus on exposing abusive tactics, sharing survivor stories, and offering tools for spotting red flags and healing, with co-host Dave joining future episodes and content warnings and disclaimers provided. She interviews
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE TONIA BALES EPISODE
EPISODE SUMMARY In this insightful recap episode, Vanessa Reiser and co-host Dave unpack key moments from Vanessa's recent interview with Tonia Bales, first wife of John Meehan (the real "Dirty John" from the blockbuster podcast and Netflix series). They break down how survivors' experiences often follow a predictable "narcissist playbook," the critical role of language and pattern recognition
TONIA BALES
EPISODE SUMMARY In this eye-opening episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Tonia Bales, a nurse anesthetist, author, and the first wife of John Meehan; the man the world came to know as "Dirty John" through the blockbuster podcast and Netflix series. Tonia shares her harrowing journey of surviving nearly a decade of manipulation, deception, addiction, and escalating threats. She opens up about th
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE JARED MELLO EPISODE
In this powerful episode of Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser, I sit down with Dave to unpack my recent conversation with Jared Mello; the Wizard of Radical Self-Respect. We break down the most impactful moments from Jared's story, including his journey through addiction, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and how he reclaimed his life through radical self-respect. Together, we explore key
JARED MELLO
EPISODE SUMMARY In this empowering episode, Vanessa Reiser welcomes Jared Mello, known as "the wizard of radical self-respect," a survivor and coach who helps people recognize and break free from narcissistic patterns. Jared shares how he was quickly love-bombed, devalued, and discarded by a woman he met through podcast cover art photos, including jealousy tactics, cheating, and blatant lying. Thi
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE GRETCHEN CARLSON EPISODE
EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful recap episode, Vanessa Reiser and co-host Dave break down Vanessa's recent interview with Gretchen Carlson; former Fox News anchor, Miss America 1989, bestselling author, and co-founder of Lift Our Voices. They explore how NDAs, forced arbitration, and legal gag orders silence survivors of harassment, abuse, and illegal workplace conduct. The conversation connec
GRETCHEN CARLSON
EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful and unflinching episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Gretchen Carlson—former Fox News anchor, Miss America 1989, bestselling author, and co-founder of Lift Our Voices—to discuss coercive control, workplace silencing, sexual harassment, and the long road to reclaiming your voice. Gretchen shares the trauma of two sexual assaults at age 22 during her Miss Americ
DAVE AND I UNPACK THE DR. RAMANI EPISODE
Unpacking Dr. Ramani: Gaslighting, Forgiveness Myths, and Healing After Narcissistic Abuse Vanessa Reiser with co-host Dave EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Vanessa Reiser introduces her podcast on narcissistic and cult abuse and, with co-host Dave, revisits highlights from her prior interview with Dr. Ramani Durvasula. They explore recognizing narcissistic patterns, leaving toxic cycles, pr
DR. RAMANI DURVASULA
Narcissistic Abuse with Vanessa Reiser Guest: Dr. Ramani Durvasula EPISODE SUMMARY In this powerful and insightful episode, Vanessa Reiser sits down with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world's leading experts on narcissistic abuse and coercive control. They explore how public understanding of narcissistic abuse has evolved, particularly among younger generations who now have expanded langu
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