Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise

Episodes

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  Top 10 Disturbing Behaviors of the Covert Narcissist 08.10.2026 29m

  Send us Fan Mail Top 10 Disturbing Behaviors of the Covert Narcissist Covert narcissists can be some of the most difficult people to recognize because their manipulation often hides behind sensitivity, humility, victimhood, and even apparent kindness. Unlike the stereotypical grandiose narcissist, their need for control may be expressed through guilt, silent punishment, passive-aggressive behavior, and subtle emotional manipulation. In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wi...
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  Top 10 Things Narcissists Do When They Know You've Figured Them Out 30.09.2026 38m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we’re talking about what can happen when a narcissist realizes something has changed in you—you’re no longer confused, you’re no longer responding the way you used to, and most importantly, you’ve finally figured out the pattern. When the strategies that once kept you compliant stop working, the narcissist may begin trying different ways to regain control. It can start with intense love bombing and promises of ch...
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  What Narcissists are TERRIFIED You Will Discover About Them 23.09.2026 30m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we’re exploring one of the most fascinating contradictions in narcissism: narcissists desperately want to be seen, admired, validated, and understood—yet they can become deeply threatened when someone begins to truly see who they are behind the mask. There is an enormous difference between being admired and being known. In the beginning of a narcissistic relationship, you may know the person primarily through the...
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  Why Narcissists are Never Happy - No Matter What You Do 16.09.2026 29m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we’re taking a deeper look at one of the most exhausting realities of being in a relationship with a narcissist: nothing ever seems to be enough. No matter how much love, reassurance, attention, patience, forgiveness, or understanding you give them, the goalposts keep moving. And over time, you can begin to believe their chronic dissatisfaction is evidence that you are somehow failing. But what if their unhappine...
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  Why Narcissists Ruin Every Good Moment 10.09.2026 36m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we’re talking about something almost every survivor of narcissistic abuse will recognize: the narcissist’s uncanny ability to ruin what should have been a perfectly good moment. Birthdays. Holidays. Vacations. Anniversaries. Weddings. Graduations. Accomplishments. Sometimes it isn’t even a special occasion—you’re simply happy, relaxed, laughing, or enjoying yourself. And almost as if they can sense your peace, so...
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  Why the Narcissist Needs You to be the Villain 19.08.2026 39m

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how someone can lie to you, manipulate you, betray you, psychologically abuse you—and somehow walk away completely convinced that you were the problem? One of the most confusing and painful parts of narcissistic abuse is watching the narcissist completely rewrite the history of your relationship until they become the victim and you become the villain. But this isn't always as simple as refusing to take accountability. For a narcissistic person, making y...
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  The Narcissist's Greatest Addiction: Controlling Your Mind 06.08.2026 31m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we are taking a deep dive into one of the narcissist’s most powerful and destructive addictions: controlling your mind. Narcissistic abuse is not only about controlling what you do. It is about controlling how you think, how you interpret reality, how you see yourself, and eventually, what you believe you are capable of. Through gaslighting, criticism, manipulation, confusion, emotional punishment, and constant r...
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  When Your Pain Finally Finds Purpose 31.07.2026 53m

  Send us Fan Mail When Your Pain Finally Finds a Purpose Pain has the power to change us—but we get to decide how it changes us. In this episode, I want to talk about one of the most important lessons I've learned, both personally and through years of working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, and complex trauma: healing isn't about erasing your past. It's about refusing to let your pain have the final say. We'll explore the difference between living from your wounds and li...
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  The Female Narcissist's Obsession with Destroying Other Women 15.07.2026 1h 5m

  Send us Fan Mail Why are some female narcissists so relentlessly obsessed with destroying other women? It goes far beyond jealousy. In many cases, it is driven by pathological envy, a desperate need for superiority, and a fragile identity that depends on tearing others down. In this episode, I explore the psychological dynamics behind why certain female narcissists become fixated on discrediting, humiliating, sabotaging, and competing with women they perceive as a threat. We'll discuss the ro...
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  Emotional Incest: How Narcissistic Mothers Destroy Their Sons' Adult Relationships 01.07.2026 17m

  Send us Fan Mail Emotional incest is one of the most damaging—and least understood—forms of narcissistic abuse. In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, Jill Wise takes a deep dive into the hidden dynamic between narcissistic mothers and their sons, and how this unhealthy emotional enmeshment can profoundly affect the son's identity, emotional development, and future relationships. Unlike healthy parent-child relationships that encourage independence and emotional growth, emotional in...
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  Why Narcissists Rewrite History: The Terrifying Truth Behind Their Distorted Thinking 17.06.2026 30m

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tried to confront a narcissist with undeniable proof, only to watch them completely rewrite what happened right in front of you? One of the most disturbing aspects of narcissistic abuse is realizing that the narcissist often seems to be living in an entirely different reality than everyone else. In this episode, we explore the terrifying truth behind why narcissists rewrite history, distort facts, deny events, and create entirely new narratives that protect thei...
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  The Narcissist's Obsession with Destroying Your Confidence 04.06.2026 29m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we take a deep dive into one of the primary goals of narcissistic abuse: the systematic destruction of your confidence. Many survivors enter these relationships as confident, capable, intelligent, empathetic people, only to find themselves years later questioning their worth, doubting their judgment, and feeling disconnected from the person they once were. This is not an accident. It is often the result of a grad...
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  Reactive Abuse: When the Narcissist Pushes You Until You Break 20.05.2026 26m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, we are taking a very deep dive into one of the most confusing and psychologically devastating aspects of narcissistic abuse: reactive abuse. If you have ever found yourself wondering, “What if I was the abusive one?” or “Why did I become someone I didn’t even recognize during that relationship?” this episode is for you. We will be exploring how narcissists intentionally provoke emotional reactions through prolong...
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  Top 15 Toxic Behaviors of the Female Narcissist 06.05.2026 41m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving deep into the top toxic behaviors of the female narcissist and the devastating psychological impact these women can have on the people closest to them. From extreme competitiveness and pathological envy, to manipulative punishments, triangulation, emotional unpredictability, and the constant need for control, we’re breaking down the patterns that so many survivors experience but often struggle to explain. Female narcissists can be incredibly cove...
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  Top 10 Signs Someone has been Mentally Abused 29.04.2026 16m

  Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t realize they’ve been mentally abused until long after the damage has been done. It doesn’t always look like yelling, insults, or obvious control. In fact, some of the most harmful abuse is subtle, confusing, and deeply psychological—leaving you questioning your reality, your worth, and even your sanity. In this episode, I walk you through the top 10 signs someone has been mentally abused. These are the patterns, behaviors, and emotional experiences that surv...
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  Inside the Delusional Mind of a Narcissist 22.04.2026 14m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most disturbing and misunderstood aspects of narcissistic abuse—the delusional mindset that drives it. Narcissists don’t just behave in harmful ways… they operate from a completely distorted version of reality, and over time, they will try to pull you into that reality with them. We’re going to break down the most common delusions narcissists believe, from expecting you to read their mind, to believing they are entitled to co...
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  Narcissists Get Worse, Not Better, With Age 16.04.2026 13m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Narcissistic Abuse with Jill Wise, Jill explores a painful reality many survivors eventually come to recognize: narcissists often do not get better with age—they get worse. While healthy people typically gain wisdom, humility, and emotional maturity over time, narcissists often become more bitter, rigid, controlling, and hostile as they age. In this episode, Jill breaks down the psychological reasons behind that decline, including the loss of narc...
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  Why Narcissists Punish You For Loving Them 12.04.2026 12m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jill breaks down one of the most confusing and painful dynamics in narcissistic relationships: why the more deeply you love a narcissist, the more cruelly they often treat you. What should create intimacy in a healthy relationship—love, loyalty, vulnerability, devotion—often becomes ammunition in the hands of a narcissist. But why? Why does genuine love seem to trigger resentment, contempt, and punishment rather than gratitude? Jill explains the psychology be...
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  The Moment The Narcissist Realizes They Have Lost Control of You 05.04.2026 8m

  Send us Fan Mail Listen on your favorite platform: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-jill-wise/id1883547048 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WLHqJpcBlIUoAUBKulPDA?si=b29436546fa04730 🛒 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bc8e3c9-6328-44b2-b287-628846306687/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-jill-wise 🔎 Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/ Podcast Description: There’s a moment in every narcissistic dynamic...
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  The Narcissist's Obsession with Winning at All Costs Podcast #3 25.03.2026 10m

  Send us Fan Mail Listen to Podcast: Podcast Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-jill-wise/id1883547048 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WLHqJpcBlIUoAUBKulPDA?si=b29436546fa04730 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bc8e3c9-6328-44b2-b287-628846306687/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-with-jill-wise Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7748083 One of the most confusing and exhausting dynamics survivors...