The Narcissist Trap is essential listening if you’re divorcing someone with narcissistic traits or dealing with a high-conflict ex-partner. Hosted by Dr. Supriya McKenna (a former GP) and Karin Walker (a family law solicitor), this podcast combines clinical insight with legal expertise.
What makes this podcast different
Traditional divorce advice assumes both parties are acting rationally and in good faith. The Narcissist Trap addresses the reality that some people use manipulation, control, and the legal system itself as weapons. The hosts help you:
- Recognise patterns – understand behaviours like “love-bombing,” “hoovering,” and “gaslighting”
- Protect yourself legally – strategies for dealing with someone who won’t play fair
- Manage communication – techniques like “grey rock” and “BIFF” (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm)
- Avoid common traps – how narcissists exploit the legal process
Popular topics covered
- Legal abuse – when your ex uses court proceedings to drain your finances and energy
- Co-parenting with a narcissist – protecting your children while managing a difficult ex
- Flying monkeys – when friends and family are recruited against you
- Documentation strategies – building evidence without escalating conflict
- Emotional recovery – healing from narcissistic abuse
Who should listen
This podcast is invaluable if:
- You feel like your ex is deliberately making things difficult
- Standard divorce advice doesn’t seem to apply to your situation
- You’re experiencing manipulation or control during separation
- Co-parenting feels impossible due to your ex’s behaviour
- You’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “imagining things”
A note on terminology
Not everyone who is difficult during divorce is a clinical narcissist. However, the strategies in this podcast are helpful for dealing with any high-conflict personality, whether or not there’s a formal diagnosis.
Listen now
The Narcissist Trap is available on all major podcast platforms.