Learning Vulnerability - Ilkin Part 2

About this episode

Ilkin discusses the challenges of living with NPD and shares a program that helped him embrace vulnerability.

Ilkin was diagnosed with NPD in his early twenties, as well as ADHD and mild OCD. His NPD drove him to achieve in his career, but also to self-destruct. In this second part of his interview, he talks about the negatives of NPD, both in himself and what he has seen in others. He also reveals a program which helped him learn to be honest and vulnerable - one which has the potential to be adapted to help many people with pathological narcissism.

People in this episode

Guest: Ilkin

Topics covered

• vulnerability
• narcissism
• mental health
• self-destruction
• personal growth

Keywords

• NPD
• ADHD
• OCD
• vulnerability
• mental health
• self-improvement
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPD, ADHD, OCD

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