In the premiere episode of "When Heaven Meets Hell", host Allyn Amerongen sets the scene for what will become a harrowing tale of surviving narcissistic abuse and coercive control. Allyn reflects on her past, chronic health issues, and a pivotal revelation during EMDR therapy. She also recounts a trip to Montana, her dating app experience and the fateful moment when she became someone's "Dream Woman".

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• Love That For Us - Episode 2: Allyn's Chronic Health Journey

• Love That For Us - Episode 11: Dating Apps in Real Time: The Ghoster, The Palette Cleanser, and The Daddy

Allyn flies to Montana to spend time with her new potential boyfriend and meets his family. As the relationship begins to grow deeper, some disturbing acts begin to drastically alter the dynamic of the relationship. Guest expert Dr. Nadine Macaluso joins the podcast to talk about "The Big Five" personality traits.

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As their bond grows stronger, the stakes get higher. Allyn finds herself questioning everything and gets answers that only complicates and confuses her situation. Dr. Nadine Macaluso and Kris Prochaska (LMHC & LPC) continue to offer their expert opinions on "The Dark Triad/Tetrad" and the techniques that narcissists use to break down a person's sense of self.

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• Follow up with Kris Prochaska's (LMHC & LPC) website here

Allyn spends more time with his family as the odd and troubling behavior continues to increase. She recounts how the little breadcrumbs left behind kept her moving forward in the relationship.

In this episode, Dr. Morgan Anderson discusses attachment styles and how understanding them can help you build securely attached relationships. Dr. Nadine Macaluso sheds light on trauma bonds and cognitive dissonance, explaining how they can keep you feeling confused and stuck in unhealthy relationships.

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• Check out Dr. Nadine Macaluso's website here

• Follow Dr. Nadine on Instagram: @therealdrnadine

• Check out Dr. Morgan Anderson's website here

• Follow Dr. Morgan on Instagram: @drmorgancoaching

• Sandra Brown's work: Women Who Love Psychopaths: Inside the Relationships of Inevitable Harm With Psychopaths, Sociopaths & Narcissists

• Lundy Bancroft's work: Why Does He Do That: Inside the Minds Of Angry and Controlling Men

• Rachel Louise Snyder's work: No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us

Allyn finally finds herself allowed into his home, which opens the door to more suspicious activity and a look into his mind in a deeper and disturbing way. As the layers begin to peel back, Allyn discovers more about his manipulative behavior, and his carefully constructed façade starts to crumble.

Guest expert Kris Prochaska (LMHC & LPC) joins the conversation, offering a powerful look into the energetics of narcissists. She explains how these individuals operate at a superficial level, moving horizontally through life, unable to connect with deeper emotions or higher truths. Kris pulls back the curtain, shedding light on the shallow and calculated ways narcissists maneuver through their relationships.

This episode concludes with a glimpse into the early stages of Allyn's breakup—what appeared to be the beginning of the end, but was only a fraction of the dark reality that would soon surface.

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Follow up with Kris Prochaska's website here

Allyn shares the raw and emotional aftermath of her unexpected breakup. Left reeling from the shock of betrayal, she embarks on a journey to find closure and answers, but what she uncovers is more horrifying than she ever imagined. As she navigates the emotional wreckage, Allyn sheds light on the red flags she missed and how narcissistic abuse and manipulation played a devastating role in her story.

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• Check out Dr. Nadine Macaluso's website here
  
  

• Follow Dr. Nadine on Instagram: @therealdrnadine
  
  

• Check out Richard Grannon's website here
  
  

• Dr. Ramani's work: It's Not You: Identifying and Healing From Narcissistic People
  
  

Allyn dives deeper into the fallout of her shattered relationship—uncovering lies, betrayal, cheating, and emotional abuse. As grief, anxiety, and depression take hold, she confronts the harsh realities of trauma and its lasting effects.

In this episode, she's also joined by another woman who faced her ex's deception. Together, they explore the damaging cycles of toxic relationships and share how they found strength and community amidst the destruction.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Jordan B Petersen's website here

• More on Jennifer Freyd and Betrayal Trauma here

• Resources on Intimate Partner Violence and Partner/Family Member Assault

• • National Library of Medicine

  • Safe Harbor

• Dr. Ramani's work: It's Not You: Identifying and Healing From Narcissistic People
• Rachel Louise Snyder's work: No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us