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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Kerry McAvoy

Booking Overview

This is an educational mental-health interview show focused on narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, manipulation, and recovery, with external guests typically including psychotherapists, researchers, and authors specializing in narcissistic abuse and trauma. Credible pitches include licensed clinicians, abuse-recovery authors, coercive-control researchers, and experts on trauma bonding or manipulative relationship dynamics; booking difficulty is medium because guests need specialized expertise and practical authority, but the show does not appear to require mainstream celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 310

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 94.2k subscribers

Instagram: 112.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@kerrymcavoyphd.com

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Host

Kerry McAvoy - Author and educator who helps people decode toxic relationship dynamics, recognize manipulation, and rebuild self-trust after narcissistic abuse.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed therapists, psychotherapists, trauma specialists, researchers, and published authors with demonstrated expertise in narcissistic abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, or toxic relationship recovery.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on narcissistic abuse, trauma, or relationship recovery, Specialized clinical practice or research in manipulative relationship dynamics, Public education or media work focused on mental health and abuse recovery

Recent Guest Discussions

Karen Mitchell - Narcissistic Love Withdrawal, Predatory Behavior, Manipulation Tactics, Human Predators, And Recovery From Coercive Relationship Dynamics.

Lynn Strathdee - Pathological Provocation, Boundary Sabotage, Echoism, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, And Recurring Relationship Cycles.

Chelsey Brooke Cole - Why Agreeable People Are Targeted, Narcissistic Manipulation In Therapy Settings, Gaslighting, Guilt-free Boundaries, And Rebuilding Self-worth.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control, Trauma Recovery

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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Reactive Abuse: 4 Questions That Reveal Who Was Really the Dangerous One in the Room

October 08, 2026

ARE YOU FEELING STUCK?Take the FREE “Toxic or Troubled?” survey to discover your relationship type and get instant access to a complete, private mini-course—educational overviews, reflective questions, grounding techniques, and new strategies tailored to your situation.▶ Start here: https://kerrymcavoyphd.fillout.com/toxic-troubled-surveyReactive abuse isn't a sign you've become the abusive one. It's the predictable end of a setup: months of provocation, timed for the moment yo...

Dr. Les Carter: Stop Trying to Make a Narcissist Understand You — Do This Instead

October 05, 2026

Are You Feeling Stuck?Take my FREE “Toxic or Troubled?” survey to discover your relationship type and get instant access to a complete, private mini-course—educational overviews, reflective questions, grounding techniques, and new strategies tailored to your situation.▶ Start here: https://kerrymcavoyphd.fillout.com/toxic-troubled-survey——What if every explanation you offer becomes ammunition? Have you noticed how a narcissist stays one-up without ever having to raise their voiceIn this episo...

They Didn't Miss You, They Ran Out of Money: How Hoovering Actually Works

October 01, 2026

Future faking hoovering isn't a change of heart. It's a second round of grooming, aimed at exactly what the first round wanted.In this highlight from Kerry's weekly live Q&A, she takes on what's actually happening when someone shows up with flowers, apologies and a raked pile of leaves after months of silence — and why the answer has almost nothing to do with you.In this episode:• Why not being hoovered is a read on what you had left to give• Hoovering is a role vacanc...

Frequently asked questions

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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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How do I get in touch with Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse?

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse is hosted by Kerry McAvoy. Its publicly listed email is hello@kerrymcavoyphd.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse?

The publicly listed email for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse: hello@kerrymcavoyphd.com.

How many listeners does Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse have?

Podseeker estimates Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse?

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Licensed therapists, psychotherapists, trauma specialists, researchers, and published authors with demonstrated expertise in narcissistic abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, or toxic relationship recovery. Common among recent guests: Published books on narcissistic abuse, trauma, or relationship recovery; Specialized clinical practice or research in manipulative relationship dynamics; Public education or media work focused on mental health and abuse recovery. Recent guests include Karen Mitchell, Lynn Strathdee, and Chelsey Brooke Cole.

How hard is it to get booked on Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control, and Trauma Recovery. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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