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When a parent carries covert narcissistic traits, your milestones—graduation, career, marriage, even simple choices—can trigger guilt instead of celebration. Their subtle criticisms, “worries,” or victimhood often make your growth feel dangerous. The unconscious logic becomes: “If I stay small, they stay stable. If I grow, I lose their love.” This episode explores how covert narcissistic

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In this video, a psychoanalyst dives into the secrets behind feeling empty. Discover valuable insights and tools to overcome this common struggle. Discover the secrets behind emptiness as an experienced psychoanalyst reveals the hidden truths in this eye-opening video. Gain insight into the root causes of feeling empty and how to address them. In this

In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder, Dr. Anthony Mazzella unpacks a painful paradox at the heart of healing narcissism: the very desire to be seen often collides with the terror of being exposed. Through a powerful clinical example, he explores how early wounds of shame, unmet needs, and impossible standards create a narcissistic bind—where

In this revealing video, top psychologist Dr. Anthony Mazzella discusses the shocking truth about grandiose self and the impact it can have on your mental health. Learn more about psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis from an expert in the field. In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder, Dr. Anthony Mazzella explores what happens after the illusion

When narcissistically inclined individuals act out of guilt, it can be hard to differentiate between reparative action and self-protection. In this episode, we discuss how Frank’s attempt to offer the delivery woman a drink could have been an effort to repair or a way to restore his own self-image after a moment of rage. 👉

Frank’s story about waiting for his grocery delivery shows how quickly guilt can spiral into shame. In this episode, we explore how negative self-talk can lead to feelings of worthlessness and self-loathing, shifting the focus from the behavior to the identity. 👉 Have you noticed when guilt turns into self-directed shame in your own experiences?

In this episode, we dive deeper into the distinction between guilt and shame. While guilt involves feeling bad about something you did and wanting to make it right, shame makes you feel like you are bad, which often leads to self-blame and isolation. Understanding this difference is key to emotional healing. 👉 Have you ever

What happens when someone realizes they may never be as exceptional as they imagined? In this powerful episode, we explore what it looks like when narcissistic grandiosity crumbles—not with rage, but with grief. Through careful, compassionate containment, we uncover what it really means to feel ordinary, and still matter. ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For