The Hoover: 5 Survivors Share How They Were Pulled Back In
The Mental Healness Podcast
Lee Hammock
4.9 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 1 May 2026
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
The "Hoover" is the most dangerous part of the narcissistic cycle. Diagnosed narcissist Lee Hammock and 5 survivors break down the exact tactics used to suck them back into their toxic relationships. From fake health scares to "accidental" texts, learn the logic behind why they won't let you go. Trust the data, ignore the hoover, and reclaim your reality. Get back on Solid Ground and learn to stay No Contact for good.
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| 0:30.8 | Hello. |
| 0:31.6 | First guest. What is going on? |
| 0:34.9 | Oh man, I've been using a lot of your material just to get through these past year and a half. |
| 0:41.0 | It's been crazy. |
| 0:43.3 | Unfortunately, I have an ex that's a woman, so it's even harder for people to believe a lot of what's going on. |
| 0:52.8 | So a hoovering example I have is she tried to throw our family home into foreclosure. |
| 0:58.7 | Oh, Lord. |
| 0:59.4 | Wasn't successful in court. |
| 1:02.8 | Then decided not to show up to the court hearing. |
| 1:06.9 | But then have the audacity to ask me to debrief her. |
| 1:12.2 | What? |
| 1:12.5 | On the court hearing. |
| 1:15.1 | What? |
| 1:16.7 | Set some time aside of my day to debrief her. |
| 1:20.6 | No, ma'am. |
| 1:21.6 | Tell me about the court hearing that I caused. |
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