Healing Narcissism: What Follows the Collapse of Narcissism? (4)
What happens when the grandiose self begins to fall apart? In part four of our Healing Narcissism series, we explore the emotional unraveling that marks the beginning of real change. Through clinical stories and grounded insight, I show how mourning, ambivalence, and even emotional collapse can signal a hopeful shift toward genuine connection and inner integration. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please...
11 Kesä 30min
Healing Narcissism: They Finally Open Up—Now What? (3)
In this episode, we explore the fragile emotional terrain that follows the softening of grandiose defenses. From emotional regulation to the risk of collapse, I share how healing begins—not with insight alone, but with containment, timing, and psychodynamic work. Through clinical examples, we uncover how real change happens beneath the surface. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more ...
7 Kesä 26min
Healing Narcissism: What to Do When You Can't Win (2)
This episode dives into the hidden dance between grandiosity and vulnerability in narcissistic individuals. You'll learn how to recognize the shift from content to process, why timing matters, and how to intervene without triggering shame or rupture. A compassionate, real-world guide to navigating the most charged moments in the healing journey. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more...
4 Kesä 30min
Healing Narcissism: If You Want to See Change -Start Here (1)
In this episode, we look at the real work of healing narcissism—not by breaking the ego, but by understanding and slowly dismantling the defenses that protect it. You'll learn why emotional regulation and integration—not just insight—are key to lasting change. With real-world examples and deep clinical insight, this is the first in a multi-part series on how transformation actually happens. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting ...
28 Touko 31min
Healing Narcissism: A Four-Part Series on Real Transformation
Get ready! In this trailer, we introduce Healing Narcissism: A Four-Part Series — where we take you deep inside the real, raw, and often surprising process of helping a narcissist heal. This series isn’t about surface-level advice — it’s about uncovering the overlooked moments and powerful psychological shifts that make transformation possible. Subscribe now and join us for an insightful, psychodynamic journey that shows real healing can happen — when we truly understand what it takes! If y...
24 Touko 5min
How Hope Keeps You Trapped With a Malignant Narcissist
In this episode, I join Dr. Nae and her support group to unpack the deep roots of narcissism and the challenges it brings to healing trauma bonds. We explore how hope, projection, and hidden relational patterns keep people entangled—and why differentiation is key to breaking free. If you’re ready to understand and heal from these complex dynamics, this conversation offers fresh insight and hope. Here is a chapter of Dr. Nae's "Run Like Hell" for free. https://heal.drnae.com/podcast-book...
21 Touko 31min
Are You Fixing or Folding? Jim’s Story
In this episode, we explore the fine line between genuine help and covert emotional demands. Jim shares his struggle with constantly trying to fix his daughter, revealing the emotional toll it takes when helping turns into collapse. Learn how to recognize unconscious emotional signals, respect autonomy, and slow down to truly feel and respond without getting overwhelmed. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. ...
17 Touko 33min
When Love and Helplessness Collide
In this episode, Jim shares the raw, emotional struggle of trying to connect with a daughter who feels unreachable. We unpack the complex family dynamics where love, guilt, and helplessness intertwine, revealing the hidden pain and unconscious patterns that shape their relationship. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help someone who pulls away, this conversation offers deep insight and compassion. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzell...
14 Touko 30min
