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Sep 2022
1h 8m

Understanding, Recognizing, and Dealing ...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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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
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