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Was Any of It Real? Untangling the Illusion After Narcissistic Abuse | Epi 122
Season 3 Episode 122
In this episode, we go deep into the psychological aftermath of narcissistic abuse—where idealization turns into confusion, connection becomes captiv…
9 months ago
What does BPD mean? How Do I Know if Someone is Borderline? Behind the Scenes | Epi 119
Season 3 Episode 119
In this behind-the-scenes episode, we explore what “borderline” really means beneath the chaos — diving into object constancy, the fragile inner worl…
9 months ago
How I Fell for a Narcissist When I Was Most Vulnerable| Epi 120
Season 3 Episode 120
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kerry McAvoy—clinician, author, and survivor of a deeply deceptive narcissistic relationship. She takes us insid…
9 months, 1 week ago
Understanding Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Dynamics - Behind the Scenes | Epi 121
Season 3 Episode 121
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 …
9 months, 1 week ago
Why do I Get Defensive -When Given Feedback? |Epi 118
Season 3 Episode 118
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…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Living with Narcissism: Why You Can’t Stop Reacting to Criticism or Control | Epi 117
Season 3 Episode 116
Have you ever cared deeply for someone who constantly leaves you feeling smaller, unseen, or blamed? In this interview with John Cordray, we look ben…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Narcissism and the Holidays: Why Do I Feel Forced and Unsafe? |Epi 116
Season 3 Episode 116
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 blam…
10 months ago
Is the Narcissist a Parasite — or Something Deeper? The Hidden Dynamics of Covert Narcissism | Epi 115
Season 3 Episode 115
In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder, I share a compelling clip from my conversation with Dr. Kerry, host of Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abu…
10 months ago
How to Handle a Family Member with Narcissistic Traits: Tips for Responding | Epi 114
Season 3 Episode 114
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Olivia Atkin as we explore what happens when a family member begins showing narcissistic traits — …
10 months, 1 week ago
How Does Childhood Trauma Shape Narcissistic Traits? |Epi 113
Season 3 Episode 113
In this episode, we explore how childhood shame, bullying, and emotional neglect can quietly lay the groundwork for narcissism. Through a heartfelt e…
10 months, 2 weeks ago