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Growing Up in a Narcissistic Family: What Stays With You | Epi 161
17. jun. 2026 26m

In this first clip of my conversation with Dr. Sheenie Ambardar, we begin with a foundational question—what narcissism actually is beneath the surface...

What Is Vulnerable Narcissism? The Hidden Psychology Behind Neediness and Rage | Epi 160
13. jun. 2026 12m

In this episode, we dive into the inner world of vulnerable narcissism from a psychodynamic perspective. We explore how vulnerable narcissism often pr...

Why Narcissists Need Grandiosity | Epi 159
10. jun. 2026 20m

In this second part of my conversation with Mark Ruffalo, we move into the deeper internal structure of narcissistic personality—specifically the role...

Can Narcissism Change? What ‘Healing Narcissism’ Looks Like | Epi 158
6. jun. 2026 21m

In this episode, we return to the question of healing narcissism and what real change actually looks like in clinical work and everyday functioning.  ...

Calling Someone a Narcissist? What You’re Missing | Epi 157
3. jun. 2026 27m

In this first clip of my conversation with Mark Ruffalo, we start with a deceptively simple question—why does “narcissist” now get used to describe al...

Why Does My Boyfriend Act Helpless Over Small Tasks? | Epi 156
30. maj 2026 21m

In this episode we explore a very common relationship dynamic where everyday situations—like one partner stepping in to clean up something that’s been...

How to Handle Difficult People: High-Conflict Techniques | Epi 155
27. maj 2026 26m

In this episode, I’m sharing another clip from my conversation with Joe Dillon, a divorce mediation specialist, where we move from defining high-confl...

Am I Dangerous? Violent Thoughts, Anger, and Feeling Stuck | Epi 154
23. maj 2026 20m

In this episode, we return to our consolidation series, where we slow things down and take a closer look at your questions—and the patterns that begin...

How to De-Escalate “High Conflict” (Without Giving In) | Epi 153
20. maj 2026 26m

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Joe Dillon, a divorce mediation specialist, to break down what really drives high-conflict communication—and why s...

How to Stay "Yourself" in a Narcissist Relationship Without Losing Your Mind | Epi 152
16. maj 2026 21m

In this episode, we return to our consolidation series to explore a listener’s deeply thoughtful question: what does it actually mean to be “separate ...

Can Narcissists Change? What Actually Works | Epi 151
13. maj 2026 24m

In this episode, Dr. John Ogrodniczuk joins us again to explore the possibility of real change in people with narcissistic patterns. We dive into what...

Can a Borderline Parent Create Narcissistic Traits in their Child? | Epi 150
9. maj 2026 22m

In this episode, we return to our consolidation series and slow down to explore a listener’s deeply thoughtful question: Is there a relationship betwe...

Why Narcissists Are Fragile Inside | Epi 149
6. maj 2026 27m

In this episode, Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and I uncover how to tell when narcissism becomes more than just confidence. We explore why some individuals shi...

Emotional Withdrawal In Relationships: How Do You Break the Pattern | Epi 148
2. maj 2026 20m

In this episode, we return to our consolidation series and slow down to explore a listener’s intriguing question: Where does a coping mechanism end an...

The Dance Between Codependents and Narcissists: Can Therapy Really Help? | Epi 147
29. apr. 2026 20m

Why are codependents and narcissists drawn to each other — and what keeps them trapped in the same patterns? In this second part of my conversation wi...

High Conflict Relationships: Why Nothing Changes (And How To Fix It) | Epi 146
25. apr. 2026 20m

In this episode, we take a deeper look at what happens after conflict escalates and breaks down in high-conflict relationships. We move beyond managin...

What Triggers Narcissistic Rage? The Hidden Role of Narcissistic Injury | Epi 145
22. apr. 2026 25m

In this episode, I sit down with Ross Rosenberg to explore narcissistic injury, projection, and the deeper psychological forces behind narcissistic ra...

What to Do When a High Conflict Relationship Spirals Out of Control | Epi 144
18. apr. 2026 26m

In this episode - part 2 of 3 - we get into what to do in the exact moment a conflict starts to spiral out of control. When things escalate fast—name-...

How to Heal from a Destructive Narcissistic Relationship | Epi 143
15. apr. 2026 19m

In another part of my conversation with Dan Neuharth, we move from theory into the clinical room. Using a real case example, we unpack what the actual...

High Conflict Relationships: Why Arguments Escalate So Quickly | Epi 142
11. apr. 2026 27m

Why do some arguments escalate so quickly—and never seem to resolve? In Part 1 of this three-part series, we break down the hidden psychological dynam...

How to Heal from a Destructive Narcissistic Relationship | Epi 141
8. apr. 2026 26m

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Neuharth, author of If You Had Controlling Parents and How to Heal From Destructive Narcissistic Parents. Togethe...

Healing from Covert Narcissistic Parenting: Guilt and Breaking the Invisible Loyalty | Epi 140
1. apr. 2026 15m

In this episode, I share another clip from my conversation on Trusting After Trauma: Redefining Relationships After Parental Narcissistic Abuse, hoste...

Surviving Covert Narcistic Parenting: When the Parent Is There, But Not There | Epi 139
25. mar. 2026 16m

In this episode, I share a clip from my conversation on Trusting After Trauma: Redefining Relationships After Parental Narcissistic Abuse, hosted by P...

Borderline Personality and the Fear of Abandonment: What Most People Miss | Epi 138
18. mar. 2026 19m

In this episode, we take a deeper look at a common misunderstanding about borderline personality organization: that the core struggle is simply a fear...

Why Do I Feel Safer Expecting Disappointment? | Consolidation Epi 137
14. mar. 2026 25m

This is another consolidation episode based on clinical work with a patient who recognized that he organizes his relationships around anticipated disa...

Why Does the Narcissist Feel Emotionally Unreachable- Shut Down? | Epi 136
11. mar. 2026 20m

Have you ever been with someone who seems present, even engaged, yet remains strangely out of reach? Or have you noticed yourself pulling back into a ...

Why Do People Admit to Secrets but Keep Doing the Behavior? Consolidation Series | Epi 135
7. mar. 2026 18m

In this episode — the third in our new Consolidation Series — I respond directly to a listener’s question about secrets and confession. What actually ...

Why Anger Feels Dangerous After Growing Up with a Covert Narcissistic Parent | Epi 134
4. mar. 2026 29m

In this episode, we turn to what often emerges when confusion finally begins to lift - anger at the covert narcissistic parent! For many people who g...

Covert Narcissism Explained: Why Validation Feels Like Survival -Consolidation | Epi 133
28. feb. 2026 14m

In this episode — the first in a new “Consolidation Series” — I begin responding directly to your questions and thoughtful observations. If everyone ...

Why Talking to a Covert Narcissistic Parent Leaves You Feeling Unsettled | Epi 132
25. feb. 2026 27m

In this episode, Part 1 of a 2 part series, we slow things down and look closely at the subtle moments that leave you feeling unsettled after talking ...