Why do I Get Defensive -When Given Feedback? |Epi 118
Why does even gentle feedback feel like an attack? In this episode, we explore how the mind turns ordinary feedback into a perceived assault — and why that reaction exists for a reason. Narcissistic ...
7 Jan 27min
Living with Narcissism: Why You Can’t Stop Reacting to Criticism or Control | Epi 117
Have you ever cared deeply for someone who constantly leaves you feeling smaller, unseen, or blamed? In this interview with John Cordray, we look beneath the surface of those relationships — into the ...
31 Des 202532min
Narcissism and the Holidays: Why Do I Feel Forced and Unsafe? |Epi 116
In this episode, we’re going to pull back the curtain on what actually happens inside you during the holidays — not the surface-level stress you blame, but the internal shifts you feel. We’re going to...
23 Des 202521min
Is the Narcissist a Parasite — or Something Deeper? The Hidden Dynamics of Covert Narcissism | Epi 115
In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder, I share a compelling clip from my conversation with Dr. Kerry, host of Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse. We explore the complex dynamics between narciss...
17 Des 202515min
How to Handle a Family Member with Narcissistic Traits: Tips for Responding | Epi 114
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Olivia Atkin as we explore what happens when a family member begins showing narcissistic traits — or even starts dividing the family. Together, we un...
10 Des 202525min
How Does Childhood Trauma Shape Narcissistic Traits? |Epi 113
In this episode, we explore how childhood shame, bullying, and emotional neglect can quietly lay the groundwork for narcissism. Through a heartfelt exchange with Olivia Atkin — who shares a powerful p...
3 Des 202525min
Is Narcissistic Gaslighting Always Intentional—or Sometimes Unconscious? | | Epi 112
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Deborah from Healing from Toxic Abuse to explore one of the most confusing and painful dynamics in narcissistic relationships—gaslighting. We look at...
26 Nov 202523min
Can Someone with Narcissism Truly Change—and Heal from Within? | Epi 111
In this episode, we join a conversation with Deborah from Healing from Toxic Abuse right at the moment she expresses surprise that people actually come to therapy identifying as narcissistic—because s...
19 Nov 202522min
