512: Narcissism Explained

About this episode

Michelle Chalfant explains the complexities of narcissism, its traits, origins, and how to navigate relationships affected by it.

Today, I'm breaking down a topic that comes up all the time: narcissism. This is a word we hear everywhere now, especially online and on social media, but it is often misunderstood and overused. In this episode, I explain what narcissism really is, what narcissistic traits can look like, where they come from, and how to know the difference between narcissistic tendencies and narcissistic personality disorder. I also answer some of the biggest questions I receive around this topic: Can someone heal from narcissism? How do you know if you are a narcissist? Why do you keep attracting narcissistic relationships? Can you change a narcissistic partner? And how do you navigate a relationship with a narcissistic parent? This episode is not about labeling or blaming. It is about understanding the deeper shame, wounding, and identity patterns underneath narcissism, while also learning how to protect your energy, build your self-worth, and create healthier relationships from your Adult Chair. Key Takeaways Narcissism is a term that is often overused, especially online and on social media Narcissistic traits can include needing to be the center of attention, lacking empathy, deflecting…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Chalfant

Topics covered

• narcissism
• mental health
• self-worth
• relationships
• psychology

Keywords

• narcissistic traits
• narcissistic personality disorder
• healing from narcissism
• narcissistic relationships
• self-worth
• adult chair

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