Character Outs
Episodes
that's life
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That's life, and like good 'ol Frank said, I can't deny it.There I was, minding my own business and BOOM like a storm out of the blue, a h...
when you miss your sibling...
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You guys, I don't even know what to say about this episode except...you may feel dizzy after listening!! I am legit ALL over the place as I talk about...
back to basics
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we get down to the basics. The down and dirty, cold hard truth reminders about our toxic families. Things like:~No, they don't mis...
wait, do i start drama??
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whale, another one bites the dust.Not gonna lie, I digress a bit about a recent situation cus another bitch reared her ugly head and left my life.But,...
i got (even more) issues
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey girl heyyyy....guess what, just when I think I'm all good and I don't have any other issues lurking around in the shadows..BOOM...issues show up l...
birthday blues....
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3!!!!!On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we chat about celebrating our birthday while we are no contact with our toxic fa...
...so...the old man is on his way out.....
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yup.That's right, my father was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.Did anyone in the clown circle call me to let me know?nope.Am I going to break ...
A conversation with Marie Birtel-Author of, "I Love You When..."
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with Marie Birtel. She is author of the book,"I Love You When..."This fictional narrative sheds light on the oftenoverlook...
6 things we are NOT going to embrace in the new year
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we are going to talk about six things we are NOT going to embrace this year. 1. Minimize, belittle or do...
what will you do with your peace?
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the shortest episode ever! On this episode I take a few minutes to connect with YOU and talk about the peace that being no contact with tox...
you knew....
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Character Outs podcast is your friendly reminder to keep walking. Even amongst the FA LA LA and peace and joy. (BAH HUMBUG) You kn...
crazy bitch
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
...there is something wrong with you, something seriously wrong with you.... Has your toxic, abusive parent ever said that to you? Same. But guess ...
A chat with Dr. Sherrie Campbell
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with Dr. Sherrie Campbell. You may think you know Dr. Sherrie and her list of stellar accomplishments, such as her recent TEDx talk...
the tales they tell
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, the tales that our toxic family tell. They can swirl around and behind us like an impending storm. And we thought walking away would stop this!!! ...
apologies-blah
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, we talk about the good ol' apology. Wait, you mean the kind I have to give? No. Ew. Knock it off. I...
the multiverse
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Character Outs Podcast.. The bitch is BACK! Oh, is it great to be behind the mic again! On this episode, we talk about the mult...
when they haunt...
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about the haunting of our toxic family members that we have gone no contact with. Ok, ok..I'...
Founder & CEO of Beautiful Disaster Clothing: turning our pain into purpose
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I have the honor of chatting with this beautiful light in the world, Founder & CEO of Beautiful Disa...
is your circle shrinking too?
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we talk about the shrinking circle. Ya know, when you have the bittersweet superpower of seeing: ~manipu...
am I the problem?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about that good ol' phrase I ask myself over and over... Am I the problem? Sigh.... That phr...
Cody with Mind, Brain, Body Lab discusses the scientific link between trauma and the body
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I chat with Cody who is not only intelligent and insightful, but also a really cool, down to earth dude...
oh the shit we normalized...but now what?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about SOME of the fucked-up things that we normalized while we were still in the trenches with o...
Author Danu Morrigan reminds you-'you're not crazy, it's your mother.'
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with Danu Morrigan. She is the daughter of a narcissistic mother and the author of five books on the topic of daughters and narcissi...
boundaries
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast, I dive into the muddy waters of...boundaries. Does that body of boundary water feel like the Dead Sea t...
VIDEO: helping you become a powerful cycle breaker
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I am honored to host Mei Ling. Mei Ling helps women who identify as the black sheep of their families m...
when they choose the ex over you
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Womp Womp... On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we talk about the fuckery of your toxic family choosing your ex over you. But wait, did you...
meet the ice queen
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast meet my chosen sister....Raya. Who says you can't find family on social media?? Raya is a survivor, ...
acceptance
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we discuss the concept of acceptance. Accepting the fact that we won't ever have the family we wante...
all the feels of birthdays and holidays
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Character Outs Podcast we talk about all of the emotions that go with celebrating birthdays and holidays while being no contact...
meet TYA
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Character Outs Podcast I read Tya's story. Tya is happily married and a stay-at-home mom of three. She was also a daughter...
welcome season 2!
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we ring in season 2 in the new studio! I talk about what is new around here at the Character Outs Podcas...
hometown visit
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I take a trip home. Do you live close to the toxic family you are no contact with? Well, I am not, and I...
STORY: kim
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I read Kim's story. Kim is a survivor of a toxic family, including the emotional abuse of her narcissistic mother. Abandonment, triang...
trauma response activated, crash, recovery, badassery initiated
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about trauma responses...ya know, we are all familiar with the four types of trauma responses ri...
the chaos and confusion she creates
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, we talk about the chaos and confusion that our narcissistic mothers created. And honestly, it wasn'...
VIDEO: Gina Newton brings a healing perspective to our no contact journey
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I chat with my friend Gina. She is a mother of two, and a women's health advocate and coach. She is...
but am i like her?.......
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has that thought ever crossed your mind? Oh fuck, am I acting like my mom right now? On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I share my stories ...
Dave with @healing.after.a.narcissist. Want to feel empowered to keep walking? listen.
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I chat with Dave. He is a survivor of narcissistic abuse from multiple fronts and is also the creator of...
toxic independence
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about: toxic independence Toxic huh? what? Yea...ya know...the kind of independence that we who ...
but life with the narcissistic parent wasn't ALL bad...sigh
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we discuss the conundrum of recognizing that life with our narcissistic mom or dad wasn't ALL bad! s...
VIDEO: Laura Bytheway offers mind blowing perspectives on healing and redemption of our trauma
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I chat with Laura Bytheway (yes, that is her real last name!) This girl...she is a coach, mom of three a...
cheers to a new year
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast we talk about SIX things that we are going to embrace in the new year! 1. we are no longer going to feel...
and so this is christmas
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I am pleased to bring to you all of YOUR responses from our Instagram poll: What new holiday traditions...
VIDEO: Raven Scott offers advice on healing and embracing the holidays while remaining no contact
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I chat with Raven Scott. Spiritual mentor, author and host of the Empath and the Narcissist podcast. Ra...
VIDEO: Christy Hays shares her story of survival and empowerment
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I have the privilege of sitting down with the sweetest of souls, Christie Hays. Christie is a therapist...
when they call
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I talk about: when they call Yea..when the narcissist who has discarded you decides to pop back into you...
interview with the husband
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I have a raw and honest conversation with my husband. I feel like when we are raised in a toxic home, a...
thankful
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I talk about... Thanksgiving I revisit my first Thanksgiving after being kicked out of the house by m...
VIDEO: Dr. Sajad Vehedi offers insight on healing
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I am honored to sit down with Dr. Sajad Vahedi. Dr. Sajad is a coach who specializes in CBT & Sche...
i got issues
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I talk about some of the personality traits that I have as a result of growing up in a toxic family and...
alice's story-a story of survival, strength & hope
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I read a letter written by Alice that details her journey of survival and hope. Alice is the scapegoat, oldest daughter of four. She ...
in a funk? same.
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Soooooo....... On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, I speak from a place of vulnerability. Imma lay it all out there friends...I am in a fu...
Character Outs (Trailer)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
mac with-Dimming the Gaslight Podcast-survivor turned vigilante on a mission
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I chat with Mac who I like to call-Batman. Mac is a Dad of 2, host of the podcast: Dimming the Gaslight ...
how to handle the people who cannot handle that we have gone no contact
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, we will talk about how to handle the people who cannot handle that we have gone no contact with your to...
doug's story: a story of triumph, redemption, & humility-part 2
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Character Outs podcast I have Doug Buggle back for part 2! Doug takes a deep dive into the abuse that he endured while married ...
ways in which our narcissistic mother failed to prep us for adulthood
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for adulthood? Not if you had a narcissistic mom. On this episode of the Character Outs podcast, we discuss ways in which our narcissistic mothe...
doug's story: a story of triumph, redemption, & humility-part 1
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I sit down with Doug Buggle. A man with a heart of gold and quite a story to tell. Doug is a father of two and a recent survivor of ...
what no contact IS & what no contact is NOT
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into: *What no contact IS: -the last resort -putting a stop to the cycle of abuse -peace in knowing your worth -strength -surv...
compare & contrast
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will compare and contrast the healthy mom vs. the narcissitic mom. This Summer has been wild and full of change and emotions in thi...
are you still feeling like an ass hole
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
are you still feeling like an ass hole? Well, are you? Are you still feeling like an ass hole for walking away from your toxic family? For preserving ...
generation gap
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
generation gap On this episode of the Character Outs Podcast we discuss something I have named: generation gap. It's the generation standing in the ga...
mirroring, modifying and muddied
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we take a trip down memory lane and talk aboout the day to day life with the narcissistic. I share my epiphanies about how I oftentime...
marie's story: a story of triumph, resilience & sheer determination
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
STORIES EPISODE Join me on this Stories Episode of the Character Outs Podcast as I read Marie's story. Marie not only endured a lifetime of physical a...
the round and round cycle of the narcissist
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
the round and round cycle of the narcissist The cycle of the narcissist, its a predictable pattern. And guess what, I'm gonna say it, my friend, it is...
Bella's Story: a story of bravery & healing from the emotional abuse of her narcissistic mother
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bella's Story Join me as I speak to Bella. She is a Psychologist from Brazil, as well as a survivor of the oppressive emotional abuse of her narcissis...
the ups and downs of no contact
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok so the past few weeks have been pretty shitty. And ya know what, that's ok. You don't have to have it all together. I sure don't. This episode is a...
Jarrelyn's Story: a journey of empowerment, no contact and healing
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of a new addition to The Character Outs Podcast. If you were raised in a toxic family, you probably thought the things th...
an interview with my daughter about life with her narcissistic grandmother-part 2
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ooohhh..Part 2 gave us Wednesday Addams vibes. On this episode, we dive deeper into the psychotic and controlling nature of my covert passive agressiv...
an interview with my daughter about life with her narcissistic grandmother-part 1
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about how no going no contact with your toxic family will affect your children? On this episode, I interview my 22 year old daughter. She sp...
life with my covert passive aggressive narcissistic mother: part 2
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
life with my covert passive aggressive narcissistic mother: part 2 In this episode I continue the discussion about my relationship with my covert pass...
life with my covert passive aggressive narcissistic mother: part 1
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up with a covert passive aggressive narcissistic mom... She confuses your mind so deeply that sometimes you don't even recognize the depth of ...
sadness
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
sadness- Bleep. Bloop. That damn emotion that slaps you up side the head, even during our strongest moments. Add to the mix that you are probably an a...
3 tips for staying strong after going no contact.
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I discuss 3 tips that helped me stay strong after going no contact with my toxic family. ~1: Recognize the abuse ~2: Rebuild your sel...
forgiveness
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GASP! THAT WORD! I know, it used to send me into a panic, you too? Why? Because we are no contact with our toxic families and we do not want to go ba...
that no contact moment: my father
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we discuss that no contact moment with my father. That moment I realized that I could no longer have a relationship with my: dead ...
that no contact moment: my mother
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are going to talk about that moment... You know that moment. That moment when you realize you have done everything you can do and y...
who the hell am i?
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we will talk about: ~Who I am and why am I filling up more air space? ~What does Character Outs even mean? ~What you can expect from t...