S and Linda are joined by guest, James, for a discussion about the habitual line crossing by narcissists and toxic individuals. Toxic individuals are notorious for finding out where our boundaries are, and then crossing them over and over and

The Quarantine Episode

May 12th, 2020 1h 2m

We probably should have called this episode "Quarantine Cockblock" or "Hey, No Way". S and Linda are joined by guest, Alice, to discuss the behaviors of individuals with antisocial personality disorders in quarantine. What happens when an att

Shame the Devil

Apr 30th, 2020 1h 1m

S and Linda are joined by guest, Midge, for a frank discussion of what it looks like to be married to a toxic individual. Peculiar behavior, excessive control, and domestic violence are only the tip of the iceberg. Midge's story is so relatab

The Parenting Trap

Apr 9th, 2020 1h

S, Linda, and podcast guest "Jane" discussing divorce and co-parenting when your ex remarries a narcissist. How do you protect your children from a narcissistic step-monster or, at least, mitigate the damage they inflict on your children. And l

Netflix and Chill

Feb 25th, 2020 54m 32s

S and Linda discuss the influx of narcissists and sociopaths in pop culture, particularly in popular television shows, documentaries and motion pictures. What insights do these characters give us into the minds of the disordered person? How c

Karma Chameleon

Feb 12th, 2020 38m 27s

S and Linda read DMs from listeners who have shared the ways in which karma has done them a solid. We don't need to get revenge on the toxic individuals who infiltrated our lives, because the Universe will do it for us. Since it sometimes see

None of Your Business

Feb 5th, 2020 45m 25s

S and Linda are joined by guest Anna G, and discuss the myriad of ways individuals with Cluster B Personality Disorders stalk their victims, and infiltrate their lives. Buckle up, because you will be FLOORED by the incredible lengths these ind

Power Ballads, You Done Me Dirty

Jan 27th, 2020 59m 56s

S and Linda are joined by returning guest, Tia, to discuss the supremely f--cked up relationships in all of our favorite power ballads. Pop culture (especially 80's pop culture!) has idealized and romanticized toxic relationships. If a power

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Jan 7th, 2020 1h 14m

S and Linda welcome back guest, Deep Throat, to discuss the age old topic: can men and women really be friends? Join us as we go through different caveats, hypothetical examples, and rules that govern male-female adult friendships. And does

The Elephant in the Room

Nov 26th, 2019 1h 17m

S and Linda discuss the Narcissistic Personality Disorder of....you guessed it, Donald Trump. We have been avoiding this topic like the elephant and the room, so today we are going to face it head on. Politics aside, what has Trump's undeniab

The Divorce Bitches

Nov 19th, 2019 38m 54s

"The Divorce Bitches"...or "The Divorce, Bitches"? We are sure which. Divorce attorneys from Thacker Sleight selected the title themselves when they joined S and Linda for a discussion of what happens in and out of the courtroom when you divo

The Confessional - Part 2

Nov 1st, 2019 43m 50s

The second part of S and M's first show before a live audience, and Linda's podcast debut! Linda and Deep Throat share their stories of toxic relationships, love, loss, getting over it, and moving on. We find our power in sharing our stories,

The Confessional - Part 1

Oct 22nd, 2019 22m 59s

S and M host their first show before a live audience. Brave audience members get time with the microphone to share their stories of toxic relationships, love, loss, and getting over it. Sometimes, the power is really telling your story, ownin

The Tangled Web

Oct 2nd, 2019 1h 5m

Serially lied-to "Tina" joins S and Linda in a discussion of liars, lying, and uncovering the truth. Why do people with Axis II personality disorders lie habitually, what are some of the doozies we have heard (maybe even, sadly, believed), and

I Hate Dating...Nevermind He Just Texted Me Back

Sep 10th, 2019 39m 55s

S and M discuss today's toxic dating environment with guest and reformed-dating-guru, Linda. Have dating apps like Bumble and Tinder created an environment where narcissists thrive and predators find easy prey? What are some red flags to look

Yoda Liar

Aug 16th, 2019 42m 8s

S and M discuss trusting your intuition when in the presence of toxic people. What does intuition feel like, why it is a good guide for our behavior, and how we have been trained to doubt our own instincts. When you think someone is lying, or

The Morning After

Aug 7th, 2019 1h 10m

This week, S and M welcome guest Elizabeth Shaw, founder of "Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse"! Listen in to their discussion of relationships with narcissistic individuals and, more importantly, how to sober up after realizing that you have a na

The Family Feud

Jul 10th, 2019 43m 41s

Guests "Mr. T" and "Punky Brewster" join S and M to discuss navigating family relationships with toxic narcissistic individuals, what happens when it is impossible to go "no contact" with these people, and what it life is like with them hoverin

Father, Son, and Holy Ghosted

Jun 26th, 2019 49m 16s

S and M discuss the occurrence of narcissism and narcissistic abuse within religious communities. While only about 1% of the general population could be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (if they ever sought treatment...), a stu

I Forgive You, Howard Stern...Kinda

Jun 17th, 2019 37m 32s

NPR's Terry Gross recently conducted a compelling two-part interview of notorious narcissist, Howard Stern. S and M discuss the interview, their undying love for Terry Gross, and the many questions raised by his interview, such as: can a narc

Get in the Car!

Jun 10th, 2019 34m 32s

S and M discuss receiving feedback from friends with guests E and K. Do we listen to our friends when they give their opinions about our toxic relationships? Should we listen to our friends opinions? If we can't trust them, are they really o

I'm Kind of a Big Deal

May 31st, 2019 43m 43s

It seems like all narcissists make the same statements. S and M discuss what some of those statements are, what they really mean, and how to respond. Hint: basically, you should just run away.

The Elevator Pitch

May 22nd, 2019 46m 11s

S and M discuss "The Patriarchy" and how the patriarchy creates and protects narcissists. A topic that came to light after cocktails with their girlfriend, in which S and M learned that every single one of their female friends had a story to s

I'm Sorry, Lorena Bobbitt

May 14th, 2019 28m 28s

On behalf of the human race, S and M apologize to Lorena Bobbitt, Amy Fisher, Elin Nordegren, and the other victims of narcissistic abuse who have been attacked and ridiculed in the media and American pop culture. If sociopathic and narcissist

It's Not Me, It's You

May 8th, 2019 29m 21s

S&M discuss what it looks like when you are in the presence of a toxic individual, the characteristics of narcissistic abuse, and how to recognize when it is time to end the relationship...even if it's your mum!

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