When Heaven Meets Hell

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”.   Support the Show: Leave us a review: Your positive reviews help us grow! Rate this podcast here.Don’t see your preferred listening platform? No worries! You can go directly to the platform and leave a review there. Subscribe to the show for new episodes every Tuesday. Join our email community: Stay connected and never miss an update. Sign up here. Follow along on Instagram: @allyn.amerongen Mentioned in This Episode: 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.   Support the Show: Leave us a review + rating: Your positive reviews and ratings help us grow! Rate this podcast here.Don’t see your preferred listening platform? No worries! You can go directly to the platform and leave a review there. Subscribe to the show for new episodes every Tuesday. Join our email community: Stay connected and never miss an update. Sign up here. Follow along on Instagram: @allyn.amerongen Mentioned in This Episode: Check out Dr. Nadine Macaluso's website here Follow Dr. Nadine on Instagram: @therealdrnadine

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.    Support the Show: Leave us a review: Your positive reviews help us grow! Rate this podcast here.Don’t see your preferred listening platform? No worries! You can go directly to the platform and leave a review there. Subscribe to the show for new episodes every Tuesday. Join our email community: Stay connected and never miss an update. Sign up here. Follow along on Instagram: @allyn.amerongen Mentioned in This Episode:   Check out Dr. Nadine Macaluso's website here Follow Dr. Nadine on Instagram: @therealdrnadine 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. Support the Show: Leave us a review: Your positive reviews help us grow! Rate this podcast here.Don’t see your preferred listening platform? No worries! You can go directly to the platform and leave a review there. Subscribe to the show for new episodes every Tuesday. Join our email community: Stay connected and never miss an update. Sign up here. Follow along on Instagram: @allyn.amerongen Mentioned in This Episode: 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. Support the Show: Leave us a review: Your positive reviews help us grow! Rate this podcast here.Don’t see your preferred listening platform? No worries! You can go directly to the platform and leave a review there. Subscribe to the show for new episodes every Tuesday. Join our email community: Stay connected and never miss an update. Sign up here. Follow along on Instagram: @allyn.amerongen Mentioned in This Episode: Follow up with Kris Prochaska’s website here