Welcome back to Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!—we’re back with regular programming and we’ve got a powerful episode to kick things off! Hosts Behk and LAH are joined by Katie, a woman who’s been through the emotional wringer in relationships that seemed to repeat the same painful patterns.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Katie opens up about her marriage to an ex-husband who was emotionally checked out, cheated, and even refused to attend the birth of their third child. She shares the deep anxiety and self-doubt that grew in her as she tried to make sense of a marriage with someone who didn’t show up, emotionally or physically.

Katie then takes us through her first relationship after the divorce—one that, at first, seemed promising but soon mirrored the emotional neglect she’d experienced before. With a partner who traveled often, refused to validate her feelings, and consistently shut down when she opened up about her triggers and past trauma, Katie’s struggle to find support continued.

This episode is a deep dive into how emotional neglect and narcissistic behavior can warp your sense of self, and the repetitive patterns that can show up in relationships when healing is still a work in progress. Join us for this intimate, vulnerable, and empowering conversation—because breaking the cycle starts with recognizing it.

Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of narcissistic behavior, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Behk & LAH

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Production & Design: LAHarden

Music: No Reason Why by Anchor

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