🎙️ Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My! is taking a short summer break! ☀️

We’re pressing pause for just a couple of weeks to soak up some sunshine and recharge. Don’t worry—we’ll be back in mid-July with brand-new episodes and some incredible guests you won’t want to miss.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the stories from our brave guests. See you soon and enjoy the replay of LAH's story if you are new to the pod.

With love,

Behk & LAH 💛

In this episode (1 of 2), co-host LAH sits down with her co-host, Behk, to share a deeply personal story. LAH opens up about her childhood trauma and how it shaped her adult relationships. She briefly delves into her childhood, recounting experiences that led her into an 8-year codependent and toxic relationship with an addict.

Topics Discussed:

• Disclaimer of all disclaimers
• Who is LAH?
• LAH’s childhood
• LAH’s first long-term relationship
• Cocaine blues

Join LAH and Behk as they explore the complexities of codependency and the impact of childhood trauma. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with similar issues or seeking to understand the dynamics of toxic relationships better.

We believe in the importance of sharing stories and talking about trauma. All stories are shared anonymously for privacy and respect, and no names or descriptive details are included.

Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of toxic abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, child neglect, child molestation, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

We are not doctors or therapists; please do not consider our opinions as medical advice.

Have a story you would like to share? Please fill out our form.

Hosts: Behk & LAH

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Production & Design: LAHarden

Music: No Reason Why by Anchor

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In this episode, Stephanie opens up about her upbringing in Florida, shaped by the traumatic experiences of her parents' own challenging childhoods. The echoes of this difficult past reverberated through Stephanie and her sister's lives, causing tension and discord between them.

With courage and vulnerability, Stephanie shares her personal journey and aspirations. Despite the shadows cast by her family's history, she expresses a deep desire to break the cycle of trauma. Stephanie is determined to provide her son with a different narrative — one filled with love, care, and protection.

Discussions in this episode:

• Meet Stephanie
• Her parent’s traumatic childhood
• Her and her sister’s turbulent relationship
• Her parenting style versus her parent’s
• A healing and loving future for her son

Join us as Stephanie explores her own resilience and powerful commitment to creating a more nurturing environment for the next generation. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of breaking generational patterns.

Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of toxic abuse, narcissistic abuse, child abuse, rape, suicide, animal abuse, gun violence, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

We are not doctors or therapists; you should not take our opinions as medical advice.

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Hosts: Behk & LAH

Follow us on Instagram + Facebook @ngcompod

Production & Design: LAHarden

Music: No Reason Why by Anchor

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In Part Two of Veronika’s story, Behk & LAH follow her through the exhausting and emotionally brutal reality of ongoing court battles. Despite facing relentless legal abuse from her ex—who continues to use the system as a tool for control—Veronika refuses to back down.

Instead of letting the trauma define her, Veronika is reclaiming her voice and channeling her pain into action. She shares her vision for a nonprofit organization designed to support other parents navigating the same hellish terrain—those whose abusers are hiding behind custody filings and exploiting loopholes in a broken family court system.

This episode is about more than survival—it's about rising, rebuilding, and refusing to let injustice win. Veronika is creating a path forward not just for herself, but for countless others trapped in the same cycle.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of legal abuse, family court trauma, child molestation, and emotional manipulation that may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

We are not doctors or therapists; you should not take our opinions as medical advice.

Have a story you would like to share? Please fill out our form.

Hosts: Behk & LAH

Follow us on Instagram + Facebook @ngcompod

Production & Design: LAHarden

Music: No Reason Why by Anchor

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.