Next Up: Narcissism

Starting over doesn’t always feel bold. Most of the time, it looks like picking up something familiar, like a book, a journal, or a forgotten dream, and doing it simply to feel like yourself again.   ...

11 Apr 202530min

A car ride with a narcissist can quickly shift from routine to one of the most dangerous and controlling dynamics in the relationship.   In this episode, I’m talking about something I see all the time...

4 Apr 202528min

Many people raised by toxic parents or caregivers don’t always recognize the abuse present in their upbringing. It’s often not until their adult relationships begin to break apart that they become awa...

28 Mar 202547min

Some betrayals do more than take money. They shatter trust in ways that can never fully be repaired. I sat down with Charlie Webster, the host, producer and writer of the top international podcast, Sc...

21 Mar 20251h 3min

Coercive control is about trying to take away someone’s autonomy and agency. It’s a form of domestic abuse that is often misunderstood and frequently dismissed. In this replay episode, I sit down with...

14 Mar 20251h 9min

Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t just about moving on. It’s about rebuilding who you are and learning to trust yourself again.   In this episode, I’m answering your questions on what it takes to ...

28 Feb 202537min

Can AI ever replace the human connection at the heart of therapy, or are we losing something essential in the process?   I’m sitting down with my friend and colleague Dr. Sue Varma to talk about somet...

21 Feb 202533min

Power and control shaped Diddy’s rise, but did they also define a long-standing pattern of abuse? Emmy-winning journalist Mara S. Campo joins Dr. Z to unpack the allegations, the fallout, and what it ...

14 Feb 202534min