Dr. C welcomes author and therapist, Darlene Lancer, whose expertise is the exploration of narcissists, codependents, and the problem of shame. She explains how necessary it is to be aware…
Continue readingConsider some of a narcissist’s most egregious tendencies: contempt, easy anger, inability to manage conflict well, lots of criticism, defensiveness, dishonesty, condescension, and much more. Each of these inclinations reveals…
Continue readingNarcissists are threatened by you being distinctly you. This means they predictably use distorted thinking when you declare that you deserve respect, that you should be able to follow your…
Continue readingCan narcissists change? The answer is “yes, but.” They can change, but are they willing to do the work, no matter how unnatural it would feel? That’s the more pertinent…
Continue readingMany narcissists make it their task to establish dominance and power. Dr. Les Carter explains, though, that such an effort is driven by many unresolved issues they don’t want to…
Continue readingAs you seek safety and harmony in any relationship, the most necessary ingredient is trust. And for trust to take hold, you need honesty, reliability, and accountability. In other words,…
Continue readingDr. C speaks with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis about her book that describes how to recognize toxic relationship patterns so you can focus instead on staying true to who you need…
Continue readingTwo things about narcissism can be said with great certainty. First, narcissists have anger issues. Their life script is defined by selfishness and entitlement, so when events don’t unfold as…
Continue readingIt’s easy to be pleasant and friendly when you are in agreement with others. But Dr. C highlights how your level of maturity is on display in the midst of…
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