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Understanding Black-and-White Thinking in Narcissistic Relationships: A Live Interview

In this episode, I’m excited to share a segment from a live interview I had with Reframing You, an inspiring platform dedicated to personal growth and self-improvement. Throughout our conversation, […]

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Understanding narcissistic Relationships: The Hidden Dynamics

Infidelity is a complex issue that deeply impacts individuals and relationships. Understanding the reasons behind cheating, such as dissatisfaction, neglect, or narcissistic characteristics, is crucial for addressing infidelity. Regret and […]

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stuck in life and lacking motivation? how to overcome stagnation and lack of vitality

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Mazzella delves into the concept of white depression, which involves an unconscious identification with a narcissistically preoccupied caregiver. He explores the impact of emotional resonance […]

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Understanding the Illusion of Excessive Agreeableness: Exploring Obstructions to Connecting

Excessive agreeability can obstruct genuine communication and connection, leading to irritation and frustration in relationships. This behavior often stems from a fear of conflict and a desire to avoid “inner” […]

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Alone While Together: Building Frustration Tolerance and Impulse Control

In this episode I am challenging you to imagine how effective communication begins with the ability to tolerate frustration and delay gratification. Obstructions to communication often arise from low frustration […]

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Improving life & relationships: exploring psychotherapy’s benefits

Today we explore just one way psychodynamic psychotherapy enhances quality of life and relationships. I explore how the psychodynamic process helps individuals understand and work through unresolved anger and trauma. […]

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I Got Scammed! An Exploration Into How This May Have Happened

In this conversation, “I got scammed!” we explore the concept of grandiosity in narcissism. I discuss how grandiosity manifests in narcissistic individuals and the overlooked aspect of intolerable suffering. I […]

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What is depression? an investigation into what leads to change

In this episode, we discuss the role of aggression and ‘bad introjects’ in depression. We explore the origins of the critical and aggressive inner voice in depression, which often stems […]

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Navigating the depths of depression among teens: implementing a treatment approach

In this episode, I discuss a recent paper I presented on adolescent depression. I highlight the urgent need for understanding depression and effective treatment interventions for this growing mental health […]

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Exploring the care of narcissistic relationships: anti-relating vs Genuine discovery and acceptance

Takeaways Self-other differentiation is critical in understanding narcissistic relationships. Narcissistic relationships thrive when narcissistic needs are met. The preference for illusion over reality can lead to destructive dynamics. Embracing differences […]

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