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How a Narcissistic Sibling Becomes the Emotional Center of the Family | Epi 172
Season 3 Episode 172
In this episode, Jessica Pressler and I explore the often-overlooked impact of growing up with a narcissistic sibling. Together, we examine how one c…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why It's So Hard to Leave a Covert Narcissist: Attachment & Fantasy | Epi 171
Season 3 Episode 171
In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Melissa Kalt, we go beyond understanding covert narcissistic relationships and ask a much deeper ques…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why High-Functioning People Get Stuck in Relationships with Covert Narcissists | Epi 170
Season 3 Episode 170
In the first part of my conversation with Dr. Melissa Kalt, we explore why covert narcissism is so difficult to recognize and why high-functioning, t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Saying No Feels So Dangerous: Toxic Guilt and Narcissistic Parents | Epi 169
Season 3 Episode 169
In this episode, we dive into Part 2 of my conversation with Hannah Alderete, a Dynamic Emotion Focused Therapist and Certified Relational Trauma Coa…
3 months ago
Toxic Guilt: Why Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents Feel Guilty for Saying No | Epi 168
Season 3 Episode 168
In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Alderete, a Dynamic Emotion Focused Therapist and Certified Relational Trauma Coach, to explore the difference …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Do People Stay in Narcissistic Relationships? The Hidden Motivations | Epi 167
Season 3 Episode 167
In the second part of my conversation with Kamini Wood, we take a deeper look at how early emotional wounds and survival strategies begin resurfacing…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Do You Need Better Boundaries ... or to Stop Living in Their Reality? Borderline Parent | Epi 166
Season 3 Episode 166
In this episode, we return to our consolidation series to explore a listener's deeply thoughtful questions about maintaining a relationship with a fa…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Impact of Childhood Attachment on Narcissism | Epi 165
Season 3 Episode 165
In this first part of my conversation with Kamini Wood, we take a deep dive into the complexities of narcissism, exploring the difference between nar…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Do I Pull Away When Someone Gets Too Close? | Epi 164
Season 3 Episode 164
In this episode, we dive into The Fear of Dependency When a Relationship Starts to Matter. Why do some people feel deeply connected, hopeful, and exc…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent: Why You Feel Lost | Epi 163
Season 3 Episode 163
In this next part of my conversation with Dr. Sheenie Ambardar, we turn to how identity is shaped in narcissistic family environments—where adapting …
3 months, 4 weeks ago