You keep calling everyone a narcissist: What it means vs. just being toxic
From Savvy Psychologist by QuickAndDirtyTips.com
May 19, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 556
About this episode
Dr. Judy Ho discusses the overuse of the term 'narcissist' and provides a clinical perspective on what narcissism truly means.
556. "Narcissist" has become one of the most overused words in pop psychology — applied to anyone selfish, difficult, or emotionally unavailable. This week, Dr. Judy Ho brings her clinical and forensic lens to provide a science-backed take on narcissism. We look at what it actually is, what it isn't, what it looks like in real life and in legal settings, and what to do if you think you're dealing with someone high in narcissistic traits. Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist More from Dr. Ho on her other channels: Dr. Ho's website , Substack , LinkedIn . Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Judy Ho
Topics covered
- narcissism
- mental health
- psychology
- toxic behavior
- self improvement
Keywords
- narcissism
- toxic behavior
- mental health
- psychology
- self improvement
- emotional unavailability
- clinical perspective
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Organizations: Savvy Psychologist, QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Acast, YouTube, LinkedIn, Substack
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