153 Episodes

  1. 10 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (And What They Really Mean)

    Published: 6/4/2025
  2. How Narcissists Use Projection to Blame and Confuse You

    Published: 5/28/2025
  3. Why Covert Narcissists Sabotage Your Happiness and Special Moments

    Published: 5/27/2025
  4. The Narcissistic Neighbour from Hell: What You Must Know to Protect Your Peace

    Published: 5/21/2025
  5. Narcissist Baiting and Bashing: How to Protect Yourself

    Published: 5/19/2025
  6. Narcissistic Victim Syndrome Explained: How to Know If You're a Victim

    Published: 5/16/2025
  7. How Covert Narcissists Slowly Destroy Your Personality

    Published: 5/14/2025
  8. 10 Secrets the Covert Narcissist Doesn’t Want You to Know

    Published: 5/13/2025
  9. Why No One Understands Narcissistic Abuse

    Published: 5/8/2025
  10. Inside the Covert Narcissist’s Idealise, Devalue, Discard Cycle with Dr Sam Vaknin. Part 1

    Published: 5/7/2025
  11. How Does a Narcissist show their Love?

    Published: 5/5/2025
  12. What sort of person is the Covert Narcissist Drawn To?

    Published: 5/1/2025
  13. Why Covert Narcissists Use Triangulation to Hurt You

    Published: 4/25/2025
  14. Narcissistic Abuse, Cptsd and Ptsd: The Aftermath of Covert Abuse

    Published: 4/24/2025
  15. Should You Forgive the Covert Narcissist? What Survivors Need to Know

    Published: 4/23/2025
  16. 10 Ways the Covert Female Narcissist Manipulates You

    Published: 4/17/2025
  17. 5 Reasons Narcissists Cheat on You

    Published: 4/15/2025
  18. Covert Narcissistic Abuse, Coercive Control and Financial Abuse Explained

    Published: 4/14/2025
  19. Covert vs Overt Narcissists: 5 Toxic Differences You Can’t Ignore

    Published: 4/13/2025
  20. Do Narcissists know they're hurting you?

    Published: 4/10/2025

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A Toxic relationship and Fake love looks real—until it destroys you.Welcome to Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, the podcast that exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, and emotional manipulation. Hosted by Nova Gibson, leading trauma-informed counsellor and Director of Brighter Outlook Narcissistic Abuse Counselling, this podcast is your guide to breaking free from the confusion, fear, and self-doubt that come with being entangled with a narcissist.In every episode, Nova draws from years of experience working with survivors to explore the complex, often covert tactics used in emotionally abusive relationships—from gaslighting, triangulation, and the silent treatment to smear campaigns and intermittent reinforcement.Whether you're struggling with a narcissistic partner, parent, boss, or friend, Fake Love and Flying Monkeys gives you the tools and knowledge to understand the abuse, trust your instincts, and reclaim your power—even if the narcissist has never been formally diagnosed.This is more than a podcast—it’s a lifeline.You’ll get:Clear explanations of narcissistic behaviour patternsPractical strategies for setting boundaries and detachingReal talk about the emotional rollercoaster of trauma bondingValidation, clarity, and a path toward healing from narcissistic abuseIf you've ever felt trapped in a relationship that chips away at your self-worth, this podcast will help you name it, face it, and finally break free.You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. You’re in the fog of narcissistic abuse—and Nova is here to help guide you out.Visit  https://www.brighteroutlooknarcissisticabusecounselling.com.au/for more support and resources.It’s time to expose the fake love, silence the flying monkeys, and rewrite your story.