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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

This video clip is from Episodes 55 and 56 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. Have you ever wondered why some people can’t admit they were wrong or express a need? For those with narcissistic characteristics, these actions clash with their grandiose sense of self. Admitting a need implies they lack something—an idea their self-perception struggles

This video clip is from Episodes 55 and 56 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. Do you have the courage to truly connect? It takes bravery to be vulnerable, especially if past experiences have taught you to guard your emotions. But here’s the key: vulnerability isn’t just about sharing—it’s about inviting connection. In this episode of

This video clip is from Episodes 55 and 56 of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast. Developing emotional self-regulation is a process rooted in awareness, language, and practice. For individuals who experience emotional dysregulation, labeling feelings and putting them into words can create the symbolic space needed to process emotions more effectively. 🌀 In therapy, this is