The Narcissist’s Hit-And-Run Tactic: Why They Leave You Feeling Crazy

The Narcissist’s Hit-And-Run Tactic: Why They Leave You Feeling Crazy

August 20, 2026 · 13 min · Season 5 · Episode 299

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Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses the tactics of narcissists and the emotional impact of their behavior on victims.

They said they'd "never talk to you again" — like it was a boundary. Like it was healthy. But the silence never actually stayed silent. Behind your back, a different story was already being told behind your back. And when you reach out, you’re blocked. This is a smear campaign with a "no contact" mask on. This episode, Dr. Kerry McAvoy reads from your stories — real accounts from people who lived through the attack-then-block cycle — to break down what's actually happening when a narcissist "...

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Host: Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.

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