Podcast Episodes

Your Rights When With a Covert Narcissist

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you …

1 year, 1 month ago

I Didn’t Know the Words But I Knew the Feeling: Making Sense of Covert Narcissistic Abuse

You don’t have to know the terminology to know when something feels wrong.
Long before I knew the term gaslighting, I knew the dizzying confusion of h…

1 year, 1 month ago

The Real Reason the Covert Narcissist Still Isn’t Changing: Understanding Guilt vs. Shame

They’ve stopped yelling. They’re going to therapy. They’re more “attentive.” So why does it still feel like nothing’s changed?

In this final episode …

1 year, 1 month ago

When Your Adult Child Takes Their Side: Surviving the Second Betrayal of Covert Narcissistic Abuse

When the Child You Protected Believes the Narcissist
It’s a betrayal that cuts deeper than most people can understand—when your adult child, the one y…

1 year, 1 month ago

Beneath the Apology: Shame, Image, and the Illusion of Empathy with Dr. Anthony Mazzella

What if that apology wasn’t about you at all?
What if the moment that looked like remorse was really a carefully constructed move to restore a fractur…

1 year, 1 month ago

Baiting Tactics of Covert Narcissists: Signs, Examples, and How to Respond

Baiting is one of the most maddening—and most misunderstood—tactics used by covert narcissists. It’s the emotional equivalent of poking you with a st…

1 year, 2 months ago

Guilt vs Shame: The Emotional Crossroads That Defines Healing, guest Dr. Anthony Mazzella

Part two of a 4 part series on Guilt and Shame with guest, Dr. Anthony Mazzella, Psychotherapist & Host of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast

What if the…

1 year, 2 months ago

You’re Always the Problem: The Impossible Reality of Life with a Covert Narcissist

With a covert narcissist, the outcome is always the same: you’re the problem. No matter how gently you speak, how carefully you tread, or how hard yo…

1 year, 2 months ago

Shame vs Self: The Invisible Wound Behind Narcissistic Traits, guest Dr. Anthony Mazzella

Part one of a 4 part series on Guilt and Shame with guest, Dr. Anthony Mazzella, Psychotherapist & Host of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast

What if the…

1 year, 2 months ago

Leaving Doesn’t Start with a Go Bag: Why Leaving a Covert Narcissist Takes Time

Leaving a covert narcissist isn’t a single event—it’s a process.
In this episode, we break down the myth of the dramatic midnight escape and explore t…

1 year, 2 months ago