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Feb 2024
58m 22s

285. Narcissism vs. Emotional Immaturity...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
About this episode

Lindsay C. Gibson, is back again to answer even more of your questions about the emotionally immature people in your life! 


Discover: 

  • How to know if your family member is a narcissist or emotionally immature + the major difference between the two;
  • What to do if you realize that you are emotionally immature and the best ways to build up your emotional capacities; 
  • A gentle way forward if you love your family member, but find yourself healthier when you are not around them; and
  • Abby’s new strategy for self-care in complex relationships with family and how you can implement the same tactic in your own life!

To learn more about the emotionally immature people in your life, check out the last episode – ,How to Deal with Emotionally Immature Partners & In-Laws with Lindsay C. Gibson

– as well as Episode 263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. GIbson and Episode 264. Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay C. Gibson



About Lindsay:

Lindsay C. Gibson is an author and clinical psychologist, and practicing psychotherapist for over thirty years. She has written several books, including Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People. Dr. Gibson specializes in therapy and coaching with adults to attain new levels of personal growth and confidence in dealing with emotionally immature people. Her books can be found at http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/books.html, and her website is http://www.lindsaygibsonpsyd.com/.

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