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Why Healing Borderline Attachment Feels Painful - Behind the Scenes | Epi 131
22. feb. 2026 26m

Why does healing sometimes feel worse than staying in emotional chaos? In this episode, we explore borderline attachment from a psychodynamic perspect...

The Cost of Carrying Secrets Alone: Shame, Splitting, and the Narcissistic Psyche Part 2 | Epi 130
18. feb. 2026 22m

In this episode we continue our discussion of secrets as we explore what they protect psychologically—and what they quietly destroy. Through a psychod...

Borderline Relating vs Narcissistic Fortresses: Behind the Scenes | Epi 129
14. feb. 2026 26m

In this episode, we explore another way of thinking about borderline organization. We look at a provocative idea: that borderline intensity and narcis...

Why Narcissists Lie and Keep Secrets: Shame and the False Self- part 1 | Epi 128
11. feb. 2026 19m

In this episode, we explore why secrecy in narcissism isn’t primarily about manipulation or control, but about survival. We look at how shame, fear of...

Narcissistic vs. Borderline Rage: What’s the Real Difference? | Epi 127
7. feb. 2026 29m

In this behind-the-scenes episode, we delve into the complexities of narcissistic and borderline personalities, focusing on the inner emotional worlds...

Why Arguing With a Narcissist Never Works - and What Helps | Epi 126
4. feb. 2026 27m

In this conversation, Gordon Brewer and I meet up again on his channel to explore what actually creates movement in narcissistic relationships—especia...

Borderline vs Narcissistic Personality: Behind the Scenes | Epi 125
31. jan. 2026 26m

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside my clinical thinking as I explore how the same behaviors—withdrawal, silence, or disengagement—ca...

Are You Losing Yourself in a Narcissistic Relationship? What It Really Means |Epi 124
28. jan. 2026 31m

In this conversation, Gordon Brewer and I delve into the complexities of narcissistic dynamics in relationships. We explore how these dynamics manifes...

Why Relationships Feel So Intense with Borderline Traits: Behind the Scenes | Epi 123
24. jan. 2026 25m

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside my clinical thinking as I explore what actually drives borderline emotional dysregulation. We loo...

Was Any of It Real? Untangling the Illusion After Narcissistic Abuse | Epi 122
21. jan. 2026 25m

In this episode, we go deep into the psychological aftermath of narcissistic abuse—where idealization turns into confusion, connection becomes captivi...

What does BPD mean? How Do I Know if Someone is Borderline? Behind the Scenes | Epi 119
17. jan. 2026 25m

In this behind-the-scenes episode, we explore what “borderline” really means beneath the chaos — diving into object constancy, the fragile inner world...

How I Fell for a Narcissist When I Was Most Vulnerable| Epi 120
14. jan. 2026 32m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kerry McAvoy—clinician, author, and survivor of a deeply deceptive narcissistic relationship. She takes us inside...

Understanding Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Dynamics - Behind the Scenes | Epi 121
10. jan. 2026 25m

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes as I prepare for the class I teach on personality dynamics. Instead of a polished lecture, you’ll hear m...

Why do I Get Defensive -When Given Feedback? |Epi 118
7. jan. 2026 28m

Why does even gentle feedback feel like an attack? In this episode, we explore how the mind turns ordinary feedback into a perceived assault — and wh...

Living with Narcissism: Why You Can’t Stop Reacting to Criticism or Control | Epi 117
31. dec. 2025 33m

Have you ever cared deeply for someone who constantly leaves you feeling smaller, unseen, or blamed? In this interview with John Cordray, we look bene...

Narcissism and the Holidays: Why Do I Feel Forced and Unsafe? |Epi 116
23. dec. 2025 21m

In this episode, we’re going to pull back the curtain on what actually happens inside you during the holidays — not the surface-level stress you blame...

Is the Narcissist a Parasite — or Something Deeper? The Hidden Dynamics of Covert Narcissism | Epi 115
17. dec. 2025 15m

In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder, I share a compelling clip from my conversation with Dr. Kerry, host of Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abus...

How to Handle a Family Member with Narcissistic Traits: Tips for Responding | Epi 114
10. dec. 2025 26m

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Olivia Atkin as we explore what happens when a family member begins showing narcissistic traits — o...

How Does Childhood Trauma Shape Narcissistic Traits? |Epi 113
3. dec. 2025 26m

In this episode, we explore how childhood shame, bullying, and emotional neglect can quietly lay the groundwork for narcissism. Through a heartfelt ex...

Is Narcissistic Gaslighting Always Intentional—or Sometimes Unconscious? | | Epi 112
26. nov. 2025 25m

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Deborah from Healing from Toxic Abuse to explore one of the most confusing and painful dynamics in ...

Can Someone with Narcissism Truly Change—and Heal from Within? | Epi 111
19. nov. 2025 22m

In this episode, we join a conversation with Deborah from Healing from Toxic Abuse right at the moment she expresses surprise that people actually com...

3 Steps to Protect Yourself in a Narcissistic Relationship Part 2 | Epi 110
12. nov. 2025 22m

In this episode, we break down 3 powerful steps to protect yourself from narcissistic manipulation — even when no contact isn’t possible. You’ll learn...

8 Red Flags of Narcissism in Relationships: Overt vs Covert Narcissism Part 1 |Epi 109
5. nov. 2025 22m

Ever feel drained, confused, or like you don’t even exist in a relationship? You might be interacting with a narcissist—overt or covert—and not even r...

Am I a Narcissist? The Hidden Patterns Behind the Label Part 2 | Epi 108
29. okt. 2025 29m

Do you ever catch yourself withdrawing, lashing out, or dismissing someone you love when they don’t meet your expectations—and then wonder if it means...

Why Does the Narcissist Humiliate You — Do They Enjoy Your Pain? Part 1 | Epi 107
22. okt. 2025 27m

Does your partner ever humiliate you in a way that makes you wonder—do they actually enjoy my pain? Have you caught yourself lashing out, withdrawing...

Why Do I Self-Sabotage? How to Break Free | Epi 106
15. okt. 2025 28m

Warning- this is a deep dive into unconscious processes   Why do you keep repeating the same destructive patterns, even when you finally have somethi...

Covert Narcissism: How to Break Free from the Control – Part 2/2 | Epi 105
8. okt. 2025 27m

In this episode, we uncover how covert narcissistic parents quietly take over their children’s choices through guilt, victimhood, and subtle emotional...

Is My Parent a Covert Narcissist? How to Recognize the Hidden Patterns -Part 1/2 | Epi 104
1. okt. 2025 26m

In this episode, we uncover how covert narcissism can quietly hijack your choices. What happens when a parent’s tears, guilt, or subtle manipulations ...

Is the Narcissist an Empty Shell? Understanding Emptiness and Procrastination | Epi 103
24. sep. 2025 25m

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the psychic world of narcissistic emptiness — why everyday tasks can feel overwhelming, how withdrawal serve...

Healing Narcissism: What If They See I'm Not Enough? (5) | EPI 102
17. sep. 2025 25m

In this episode we dive into one of the most hidden struggles of healing from narcissism: why success doesn’t always feel like success. What if every ...