4: Dolores, Psychology, and Survivors

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of child sex abuse and pedophilia. "Who is that viper that likes them post-diaper?" This is just one of the objectively terrifying lyrics in a botched Broadway musical of Lolita -- the first an expensive, campy musical from the wr ...  Show more

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of child sex abuse and pedophilia. "Who is that viper that likes them post-diaper?" This is just one of the objectively terrifying lyrics in a botched Broadway musical of Lolita -- the first an expensive, campy musical from the wr ...  Show more

*TRIGGER WARNING: Episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, assault and rape*

This is part I of a 2-episode series on the topic of sexual abuse, assault and rape.

In this episode, we tackle some relevant definitions and statistics, discuss some reasons why su ...

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Larisa about her toxic relationship with an entitled narcissistic abuser. It’s a story of addiction, isolation, intimidation, sexual coercion, and self defense. Plus they discuss, child sexual abuse, control, gaslightin ...  Show more

This week, the girls/women are joined by writer Larissa Phillips, and the three discuss her recent essay in which she recounts her violent rape in the early 90s. Larissa shares her thoughts on the helpfulness of “trauma” discourse on recovery, the #metoo era, and the tension b ...

[Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of child abuse] In this episode, we explore the magical modern classic Matilda! We break down the characters of Matilda, Miss Honey, and Ms. Trunchbull and discuss how each character’s upbringing impacts their current functionin ...  Show more