We all have narcissistic traits. Having some sense of our own specialness isn’t just normal, it’s actually psychologically healthy. The problems start when people go beyond normal levels, and become addicted to feeling special. On this episode, Forrest is joined by Dr. Craig Malkin to explore narcissism and narcissistic traits. They talk about the different ... Show More
Jan 19
Is Self-Help a Cult? The Attention Economy and Slippery Slope of "Woo"
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how well-intentioned self-help advice can drift away from science under the incentives of the attention economy, where overclaiming, alarmist framing, and “this one simple trick” outperforms nuance. They talk about how authority gets manufactured, how ... Show More
1h 35m
Jan 5
Who You’ll Be This Year: Values, Goals, and a Different Kind of Resolution
In this New Year’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest make the case that most resolutions fail because they focus on the wrong things: outcomes and behaviors rather than key values. They explore how we can identify our important values, embrace caring about them, and start to let them ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2023
5 Mind Games Narcissists Play - The Psychology of a Narcissist
<p>Welcome to our closing episode for the mental health month! We are often drawn to narcissists due to a combination of complex psychological factors. Their charismatic charm, confidence, and seemingly larger-than-life presence can initially captivate us. Unfortunately, this att ... Show More
35m 39s
Sep 2023
Narcissism: Your Ultimate Toolkit
<p>Narcissists are master manipulators, and it’s incredibly tough to spot their intentions from the onset of getting to know them. It’s natural to want to give people the benefit of the doubt in situations, and narcissists take full advantage of the opportunity. In this episode, ... Show More
58m 19s
Jun 2023
Spot A Malignant and Communal Narcissist Pt4
Dr. Phil continues his discussion about malignant narcissism, which combines narcissistic, Machiavellian, and psychopathic traits. Dr. Phi explains that malignant narcissists are dangerous and will use and abuse others for their own gain, and why you should get out of relationshi ... Show More
43m 52s
Nov 2023
Outsmart a Narcissist: A Proven 4-Step Plan to Take Your Power Back
<p>Is it possible to be around narcissistic people and not lose your power? Especially when it's your mom, dad, ex, or boss who’s acting toxic?</p><p>Today, Mel is joined by Rebecca Zung, an expert on narcissism and a globally recognized high-conflict negotiator. Rebecca is also ... Show More
1h 32m
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ask David: Featuring Matt May, MD</strong></h2> <h4>329: How can you deal with a "narcissist?"</h4> <h4>In today's Ask David, we respond to a listener who requested a podcast on the topic of narcissism, including how to deal with them, so w ... Show More
