Why Anger Feels Dangerous After Growing Up with a Covert Narcissistic Parent | Epi 134
In this episode, we turn to what often emerges when confusion finally begins to lift - anger at the covert narcissistic parent! For many people who grew up with a covert narcissistic parent, anger do...
4 Maalis 28min
Covert Narcissism Explained: Why Validation Feels Like Survival -Consolidation | Epi 133
In this episode — the first in a new “Consolidation Series” — I begin responding directly to your questions and thoughtful observations. If everyone wants to feel understood, what makes the need for v...
28 Helmi 14min
Why Talking to a Covert Narcissistic Parent Leaves You Feeling Unsettled | Epi 132
In this episode, Part 1 of a 2 part series, we slow things down and look closely at the subtle moments that leave you feeling unsettled after talking to a covert narcissistic parent—even when nothing ...
25 Helmi 26min
Why Healing Borderline Attachment Feels Painful - Behind the Scenes | Epi 131
Why does healing sometimes feel worse than staying in emotional chaos? In this episode, we explore borderline attachment from a psychodynamic perspective, focusing on why calm, stability, and “getting...
22 Helmi 25min
The Cost of Carrying Secrets Alone: Shame, Splitting, and the Narcissistic Psyche Part 2 | Epi 130
In this episode we continue our discussion of secrets as we explore what they protect psychologically—and what they quietly destroy. Through a psychodynamic lens, this episode examines how secrets for...
18 Helmi 22min
Borderline Relating vs Narcissistic Fortresses: Behind the Scenes | Epi 129
In this episode, we explore another way of thinking about borderline organization. We look at a provocative idea: that borderline intensity and narcissistic control aren’t opposites, but two different...
14 Helmi 25min
Why Narcissists Lie and Keep Secrets: Shame and the False Self- part 1 | Epi 128
In this episode, we explore why secrecy in narcissism isn’t primarily about manipulation or control, but about survival. We look at how shame, fear of exposure, and the need to protect a fragile false...
11 Helmi 19min
Narcissistic vs. Borderline Rage: What’s the Real Difference? | Epi 127
In this behind-the-scenes episode, we delve into the complexities of narcissistic and borderline personalities, focusing on the inner emotional worlds of these individuals. Key concepts are reviewed, ...
7 Helmi 28min
