Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.|287 - The Real Reason Narcissists Make Food About Control
Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today.
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Published27 Jul 2026
Duration29:06
Episodes
287-
The Real Reason Narcissists Make Food About Control
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27 Jul 2026
286-
Harmless Joke? No, It Was Sadism & Why Your Body Spotted the Truth First
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23 Jul 2026
285-
How Dangerous Predators Hide Sadism in Plain Sight - Joe Navarro, Former FBI Agent
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20 Jul 2026
284-
Your Birthday Was Rigged to Fail: How Narcissists Sabotage Special Days
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16 Jul 2026
283-
Why Narcissists Destroy Your Best Days — It's Not Forgetfulness, It's Sadism
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13 Jul 2026
282-
How Covert Narcissists Hide Their Cheating So Well That Your Suspicions Feel Paranoid
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Thu, 9 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000
281-
Sexual Addiction Looks Nothing Like What You Think
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Mon, 6 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000
280-
When the Car Becomes a Weapon: Real Stories of Narcissistic Road Rage
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Thu, 2 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000
279-
Trapped: How Narcissists Use Vehicles to Intimidate and Threaten
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Wed, 1 Jul 2026 13:24:37 +0000
278-
Narcissists Leave Physical Damage That Doctors Can't Explain
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25 Jun 2026
277-
Is Trauma Destroying Your Body? What Narcissistic Abuse Does to Your Health
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22 Jun 2026
276-
Why Narcissists Refuse to Say Your Name: The 4 Patterns Survivors Miss
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18 Jun 2026
275-
Why Narcissists Use Pet Names Instead of Calling You by Your Real Name
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15 Jun 2026
274-
You've Been Brainwashed! How Manipulators Train You to Never Leave
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11 Jun 2026
273-
Born into a Cult. Then Married a Narcissist. Is Coercive Control Stealing Your Life?
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Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
272-
You Saw the Red Flags and Stayed Anyway. Here’s the Real Reason Why
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Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
271-
Nobody Taught Us What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like — Here's the Cost
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Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
270-
Alpine Divorce: When Narcissistic Abuse Turns Physically Dangerous
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28 May 2026
269-
Narcissists Are Waging a Secret War Against You: 5 Dark Psychology Experts Expose Their Tactics
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25 May 2026
268-
Why Your Kids May Have Blamed You for the Narcissist's Abuse — and What to Do Now
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21 May 2026
267-
Childhood Neglect: The Hidden Damage From Narcissistic Families That Follows You Into Every Relationship
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18 May 2026
266-
The Real Reason You Can't Stop Snooping on Your Narcissistic Partner
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14 May 2026
265-
Dreading Their Next Message? How to Stop the Toxicity With a Narcissistic Co-Parent
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11 May 2026
264-
5 Years of Stalking Hell After an Interaction With a Neighbor
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Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
263-
Confessions of a Womanizer: "How I Became a Narcissist's Perfect Victim"
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Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
262-
The Dark Truth About Growing Up Without a Mother’s Love
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30 Apr 2026
261-
Why We Fail to See the Warning Signs When Women Become Dangerous (feat. Anna Motz)
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27 Apr 2026
260-
When You Finally Leave—Why a Narcissist Becomes a "Monster”
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23 Apr 2026
259-
Keep Finding Yourself in the Same Toxic Relationships? How to Break the Pattern
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20 Apr 2026
258-
Is Your Partner Hiding Money? How Narcissists Use Finances to Control You
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16 Apr 2026
257-
Why Covert Narcissists Always Make You Feel Guilty (Even When You've Done Nothing Wrong)
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13 Apr 2026
256-
Why Narcissists Always Make Their Victims Look Unhinged
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Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
255-
The #1 Mistake People Make When Divorcing a Narcissist
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Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
254-
How to Help a Friend Who Can't Walk Away from a Narcissistic Relationship
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Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
253-
The Scary Reason Why Gaslighting Actually Works (And You’re a Part of the Problem)
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30 Mar 2026
252-
Do Narcissists Enjoy Hurting You? Here's Dr. Kerry's Hard Truth
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26 Mar 2026
251-
How to Tell You've Met a Narcissist: Coach Dan Ratner's Best Sniff Test
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23 Mar 2026
250-
My Brother Is Stealing My Mother's Final Years & She Refuses to Stop Him
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19 Mar 2026
249-
Want to Spot Red Flags the First Time You Meet? How Abusers Reveal Themselves Through Their Words, Featuring Dr. Jennie Young
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16 Mar 2026
248-
What to Do When You Can't Leave: How to Protect Yourself from a Coercive Partner
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12 Mar 2026
247-
Why Am I Not Getting Better? The Hidden CPTSD Symptoms That Can Stall Your Healing
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Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
246-
Watch Out for These 7 Empathy Weaponization Tactics That Will Trap You
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Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
245-
Why Did They Pick You? The Trait in ‘Good’ People Narcissists Love to Exploit
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Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
244-
Why Narcissists Follow You When You Move Away—And How to Create Distance That Actually Works
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26 Feb 2026
243-
Struggling with Post-Separation Abuse? Get Real Help from a Surprising Direction
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23 Feb 2026
242-
Feeling the Urge to Snoop on Your Partner? Here's What It's Really Telling You
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19 Feb 2026
241-
How Narcissists Trap You: A New Movie Shows Gaslighting & Coercive Control
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16 Feb 2026
240-
When Your Abuser Won't Leave and Won't Change: Here's Your Options
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12 Feb 2026
239-
Why You’re Struggling to Feel Empathy for Yourself — Tammy Triolo
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Mon, 9 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
238-
Gaslit by Your Doctor? Why Healthcare Attracts Narcissists and How to Protect Yourself