VBB 382 Dr. Kerry Kerr McAvoy: Is Any Woman Safe From The Narcissist?

Dr. Kerry Kerr McAvoy is a retired psychologist and renowned expert on narcissistic abuse. In this intensely candid conversation, Kerry shares not only her professional expertise but also her hard-earned personal experiences on breaking free from the grip of a toxic, narcissistic relationship.How is it that intelligent, self-aware women end up partnered with deceitful, sometimes dangerous, narcissistic men? And why does it often take so much time and emotional energy to break these bonds, even after the truth about these men is revealed? Well, it’s complicated.Kerry explains the psychology and subtle social pressures that leave even the strongest, self-aware women vulnerable to the dynamics of betrayal, manipulation, and gaslighting. She unpacks the evolutionary and cultural roots of our need for connection and for being "chosen," which challenge women to reckon with self-betrayal as the deepest cut of all. This episode confronts the real-life erosion of self and the powerful journey to reclaim identity, agency, and healing. It will engage, challenge, inform, and empower.