This week, Father Cooper is joined by clinical psychologist, author and expert on narcissism - Dr. Ramani. Dr. Ramani provides clarity and explains the core characteristics of a narcissist. She walks us through how to recognize if we are in a relationship with a narcissist and the steps to take to safely get out. Dr. Ramani breaks down two of the narcissists ... Show More
Yesterday
Nara Smith: Stop Calling Me a Tradwife
Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Nara Smith. Nara shares how she built her career from scratch, addresses the "tradwife" label, and sets the record straight on what people still get wrong about her. She also opens up about her relationship with Lucky, navigating what ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 26
"Right Person Wrong Time" is a Myth
This week, Alex discusses the idea of the “right person, wrong time” and why it can keep you emotionally attached to someone who has already moved on. She dives into how romanticizing potential protects us from rejection, prevents us from grieving, and causes us to put our lives ... Show More
53m 16s
Jul 22
Paul Wesley: Stefan, Stefussy & The Salvatore Brotherhood
Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Paul Wesley. Paul and Alex unpack everything from Mystic Falls to the Jersey Shore. They get into his life before Hollywood, the The Vampire Diaries era, his real-life bromance with Ian Somerhalder, how he accidentally became an inter ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2021
Are You Dating a Narcissist? feat. Dr. Ramani Durvasula
It's the long overdue, much-needed episode on narcissists with a true expert -- clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, and best-selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula. We are discussing what a narcissist actually is, why people are attracted to them, what dating one looks l ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2023
A Field Guide to Narcissism with Dr. Ramani
Narcissism — it’s all around us. Whether it’s at home, in the media, in the workplace, or in the mirror, we all have to come face to face with narcissists at some point. I speak to an expert to help define the meaning of therapy-speak phrases like “narcissism” and “gaslighting” a ... Show More
39m 7s
May 2025
Most Replayed Moment: How to Know If You're Being Gaslit by a Narcissist And What to Do About It: Dr Ramani Durvasula
Dr. Ramani Durvasula explains the toxic and insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. In this powerful conversation, learn the psychological tactics narcissists use, from denying your reality to invalidating your experiences, and how to reclaim your sense of self in ... Show More
18m 20s
Feb 2024
How to Spot a Narcissist When Dating | Dr. Ramani
<p>How do you know if you’re in a narcissistic relationship? And how do toxic relationships with your parents affect your dating life today? In this episode, Matthew sits down with world expect Dr. Ramani Durvasula to talk about her new book “It’s Not You”, narcissistic patterns, ... Show More
1h 45m
<p>Today’s episode is a masterclass in narcissism. </p><p> </p><p>If you want to know how to protect yourself from a narcissist, you first have to know how to identify one. </p><p> </p><p>You’ll learn the top 10 personality traits to look for, how to handle a narcissist in your l ... Show More
