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Narcissism

Narcissism

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 In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood topics in modern psychology: Narcissism. Moving beyond the cold, clinical definitions, we explore how narcissistic personality disorder actually shows up in our daily lives—from our kitchens and office cubicles to our closest relationships.We dive deep into the psychology and neuroscience behind the disorder, discussing:The Greek myth of Narcissus and its modern-day metaphors.The difference between "grandiose" and "vulnerable" narcissism.How narcissism impacts relationships through the phases of idealization, devaluation, and discard.The "perfect, psychologically unhealthy match" between narcissism and codependency.Practical coping strategies, including the "Gray Rock" method and "BIFF" communication.Why it is vital to distinguish true narcissism from neurodivergence, C-PTSD, or simple burnout before using the term as a weapon.Join us for a conversation that aims to turn down the "professor" and turn up the "friend" to help you better understand the human mind and navigate your Thursday morning.Music Credit:Band: North SphereSong: More Now Than EverConnect with the Show:Email: hello@yourmindonpodcast.com Instagram: @yourmindonpodcast Website: www.yourmindonpodcast.com Sources mentioned in this episode:Can neuroscience help to understand narcissism? A systematic review of an emerging field – Emanuel Jauk and Philipp Kanske: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34124536/ Distinguishing Between Overt Vs Covert Narcissism – Bay Area CBT Center: https://bayareacbtcenter.com/overt-vs-covert-narcissism/ Narcissistic Abuse Cycle: Stages, Impact, and Coping – Sanjana Gupta: https://www.verywellmind.com/narcissistic-abuse-cycle-stages-impact-and-coping-6363187 Narcissistic Gaslighting: How to Identify and Cope – Dr. Raffaello Antonino: https://therapy-central.com/2025/03/27/surviving-narcissistic-gaslighting-signs-and-coping-strategies/ PSYCHOLOGY WORKS Fact Sheet: Narcissism – Canadian Psychological Association: cpa.ca/psychologyfactsheets Strategies for dealing with narcissistic behaviors in co-parenting: https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/blog/how-co-parent-narcissist-strategies-cheat-sheet The Damage Done: Dealing with Narcissists in the Workplace – Brian O'Connell: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/managing-smart/damage-done-dealing-narcissists-workplace The Grey Rock Method: Techniques & How to Use It – Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS: Choosing Therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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