How A Narcissist is Made

How A Narcissist is Made

July 15, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 165

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Joe and Brett explore narcissism as a spectrum and discuss the underlying dynamics and healing processes involved.

The word "narcissist" has been thrown around so casually that it has effectively replaced calling someone an "asshole." However, this reflexive labeling often prevents the very thing that could actually heal the dynamic. In this episode, Joe and Brett offer a different lens on narcissism: not as a category of "bad people," but as a spectrum we are all on, rooted in an inability to feel. Together, they explore what's actually happening underneath narcissistic behavior, why the person on the receiving end is often doing very similar internal work, and how genuine healing happens on both sides of the dynamic.

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Hosts: Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler

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