On Narcissism: From Healthy Self-Regard to Narcissistic Personality Disorder
About this episode
Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher discusses the psychology of narcissism with Dr. Diana Diamond, exploring its spectrum from healthy self-regard to narcissistic personality disorder.
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Diana Diamond about the complex psychology of narcissism. Drawing on her deep expertise in personality disorders, Dr. Diamond explores the continuum from everyday narcissistic traits to pathological narcissism. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on the diagnosis and treatment of narcissistic personality disorder, the impact of narcissistic pathology on attachment and relationships, and whether today’s culture fosters narcissistic tendencies. Tune in for a thought-provoking and timely discussion of a topic that has increasingly captured the public's attention and sparked cultural debate.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher
Guest: Dr. Diana Diamond
Topics covered
- narcissism
- personality disorders
- psychology
- attachment
- relationships
- cultural debate
Keywords
- narcissism
- narcissistic personality disorder
- psychology
- attachment
- relationships
- cultural debate
- personality disorders
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine
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