The Role of the False Self in Narcissism
Dr. Ettensohn discusses the protective false self, highlighting its origins in childhood relational trauma and its role in maintaining narcissistic grandiosity. He also discusses important related iss...
29 Jul 202215min
The Legacy of Relational Trauma in NPD
Narcissistic individuals are often hypersensitive to feeling criticized, rejected, or humiliated. In this episode, Dr. Ettensohn traces the roots of interpersonal hypersensitivity in narcissism, givin...
7 Jul 202215min
The Power of Acceptance
Acceptance is one of the most powerful tools in healing and recovery from almost any mental illness. In this episode, Dr. Ettensohn discusses what acceptance means, why it is so important, and how it ...
22 Apr 202210min
Is It Vulnerable Narcissism or BPD?
Dr. Ettensohn discusses the differences and similarities between vulnerable narcissism and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Music: www.bensound.com
19 Apr 20229min
Narcissism is a Disorder of the Self
Using concepts from Self Psychology, Dr. Ettensohn discusses problems in the self that cause pathological narcissism. Topics include the building blocks of self experience, selfobjects, and defensive ...
12 Apr 202210min
Are You a Narcissist?
Dr. Ettensohn breaks down the core beliefs, feelings, and perspectives that characterize narcissism, providing examples of how these tend to look at both the mild and severe ends of the narcissism spe...
29 Mar 202214min
