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❓ When a child is aggressive or hostile, should you still be their safe place? What about when that child becomes an adult—do you confront a narcissistic parent about their behavior? In this episode, we dive into the power of connection over correction and why children (and even adults) need emotional safety more than discipline. […]

This video clip is from Episode 63 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. When one partner is a narcissist and the other is constantly managing their emotions, therapy can feel like walking a tightrope. 🧠💔 How do we address the abuse while keeping the conversation productive? How do we stay within the window of tolerance without

❓ Ever felt like you’re being emotionally yanked back and forth in a relationship? One moment, you’re cherished—the next, you’re the source of all problems. In this episode, we explore the push-pull cycle in relationships with covert narcissists. This unpredictable pattern, often compared to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, creates emotional instability that keeps victims

Breaking Free: How Narcissistic Parenting Shapes Adult Relationships 🔍 Have you ever wondered why setting boundaries with a parent feels impossible—even when you know their behavior was harmful? In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast, we explore how childhood survival mechanisms—like people-pleasing and emotional hyper-awareness—carry over into adult relationships. From intermittent reinforcement to push-and-pull

Many adults are starting to ask a painful question: Was my parent a covert narcissist? Unlike the grandiose, attention-seeking narcissist, covert narcissism is subtle, insidious, and often disguised as love. 🔍 Key insights from this episode: 🔹 Covert manipulation looks like care but feels like control. 🔹 Emotional invalidation: Your achievements are minimized, and your

This video clip is from Episode 63 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. Why would someone refuse life-saving treatment—even when the risks are clear? 🤔 In this episode, we explore the powerful role of denial in individuals facing serious health conditions like kidney failure. For some, accepting medical care isn’t just about survival—it’s an unbearable admission

This video clip is from Episode 61 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. In this powerful episode of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast, we dive deep into the complexities of parent-child relationships, especially when dealing with adult children who seem to “act out.” Are they manipulating you, or are they simply trying to communicate something they can’t

This video clip is from Episode 62 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. When your adult child “hands you a hot potato” of emotional projection, what do you do? Toss it back, walk away, or hold it? In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast, we dive into the powerful metaphor of the “hot potato” and

This video clip is from Episode 62 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. Setting boundaries isn’t about control—it’s about clarity. When we define how we want to be treated, we give others a choice: respect the boundary or reveal their unwillingness to engage respectfully. In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast, we explore the challenges

This video clip is from Episodes 55 and 56 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. What keeps us tied to roles that diminish our own self-worth? Sometimes, we find ourselves in relationships where we support others as the “main character” while sidelining our own needs. But what if that dynamic fulfills a deeper need for validation