14. The Psychology of Narcissism

Does chasing your "best self" ever feel like an endless race? You're constantly striving, optimizing your routines, and learning new skills, yet sometimes a quiet exhaustion creeps in, or you wonder if you're truly any happier. It's as if the very pursuit of perfection leaves you ... Show More

Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastrophising about what might happen, repetitive thinking can feel like a mental trap. I ... Show More

Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastrophising about what might happen, repetitive thinking can feel like a mental trap. I ... Show More

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, we’ ... Show More

La psychologue Bérénice Lefebvre nous parle de narcissisme : qu'est-ce que le narcissisme ? Sommes-nous tous narcissiques ? Comment savoir si on est quelqu'un de narcissique ?Quels sont les points positifs du narcissisme ? Comment développer les côtés positifs du narcissisme chez ... Show More

We all know a narcissist. Whether it's your spouse, friend, boss or parent; renowned psychologist Dr. Ramani offers a rare look inside the minds of narcissists and reveals techniques on how to survive this toxic pattern of behavior that is often at the root of many abusive relati ... Show More

Are you in love with someone who is deeply in love with... themselves? It's exhausting to have a relationship with a selfish person. The good news is that there are different types of narcissists, and sometimes healing and growth is possible. (Maybe, for them, but definitely for ... Show More

Este episodio está en inglés, puedes encontrar el episodio con subtítulos en español en nuestro canal de YouTube entrando aquí  In today’s episode, we invited Dr. Ramani, clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of several New York Times bestsellers, to talk about narcissism ... Show More

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 attrac ... Show More

Covert narcissists fly under the radar. It can be very difficult to identify them before they have psychologically ambushed you. Polite, humble, soft spoken, respectful in manner, the covert narcissist conceals his/her true nature with great skill. They are at your service, appea ... Show More

Our hearts are drawn quickly and beat fiercely with someone who is irresistible. That often is a narcissistic man or woman.  They have our "numbers", are often very attractive and compelling. They give us so much attention in the beginning. The narcissist always wants something f ... Show More

You might be tempted to call out a narcissist and take note of their bad behavior. If your loved one is involved with a narcissist, it might be incredibly difficult not to confront the narcissist they love. The problem is, narcissists, live in a fantasy version of reality and tho ... Show More