5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Covert Narcissism Might Be in the Room
Last week’s episode explored why covert narcissism appears to be thriving in today’s culture and the conditions that allow these behaviors to remain hidden. In this follow-up episode, we bring the con...
15 Maalis 22min
The Invisible Rulebook: The Strange Rules Covert Narcissists Expect You to Follow
In relationships with a covert narcissist, control doesn’t always appear as obvious demands. Instead, it often shows up through a confusing set of small, unwritten "rules" that quietly shape everyday ...
12 Maalis 27min
Why Covert Narcissism Is Thriving in Today’s Culture: 5 Conditions That Allow It to Hide
Is narcissism actually increasing, or are we simply becoming more aware of it? The truth is that narcissistic traits have always existed throughout history. What changes over time is the environment t...
8 Maalis 29min
Recognizing Covert Narcissism: From Self-Blame to Clarity (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this community chat, we move from confusion to clarity. After years—sometimes decades—of minimizing behavior and blaming themselves, these women share what finally shifted. What happens w...
5 Maalis 38min
Covert Narcissism and Children: Signs the Kids Are Hurting
If you are living with covert narcissism in your marriage and starting to notice changes in your children — depression, anxiety, slipping grades, withdrawal, golden child or scapegoat dynamics — this ...
1 Maalis 24min
Covert Narcissism Community Chat: Why Was It So Hard to Call This Abuse? Part One
Why is it so difficult to recognize covert narcissistic abuse when you’re living inside it? In Part 1 of this community chat, Olivia, Cindy, and Shannon share why they couldn’t call their relationship...
26 Helmi 31min
Covert Narcissism and the Nervous System: Why You Feel So Reactive
If you feel “too emotional,” hypersensitive, or unstable in your relationship, this episode will help you understand what is really happening. Today we are exploring covert narcissism and the nervous ...
22 Helmi 22min
Covert Narcissism Q&A: Clarity, Boundaries & Radical Acceptance (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this Q&A pulled directly from the Covert Narcissism Group Facebook page, we continue answering the real, unfiltered questions so many of you are quietly carrying. Why does couples therapy...
19 Helmi 33min
