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The Narcissist Next Door (w/ Dr. Ramani Durvasula)
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The Narcissist Next Door (w/ Dr. Ramani Durvasula)

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist and author of the New York Times best-seller It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People. In this insight-rich conversation, Dr. Ramani explains the traits and behaviors of narcissistic individuals, how they hijack our well-being, and the motivations behind their attention-seeking behavior.

She also relieves Paul of the sneaking suspicion that he might be a narcissist.

Other topics include:

  • Gender and narcissism (ladies can be narcissists too!)

  • The continuum and different types of narcissism, including grandiose, malignant, neglectful, and self-righteous narcissism (Paul’s favorite!)

  • How social media has amplified narcissistic behaviors and their impact on society

  • Gaslighting and other tools narcissists use to sow self-doubt

  • Which city has more narcissists, Los Angeles or Washington D.C.?

  • The different roles that evolve in narcissistic family systems (the golden child, scapegoat, fixer, peacekeeper, invisible child, and truth seer)

  • The correlation between ADHD and narcissism

  • The process of healing from narcissistic abuse and moving towards a thriving life

Learn More About Dr. Ramani Here

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