037. Unmasking Love- Narcissism and Codependency in Relationships with Eddie Margines, PhD

Unmasking Love: Narcissism and Codependency in Relationships with Eddie Margines, PhD Are you in a relationship with a narcissist — or are you one?This week Rose Heartsong sits down with Edward "Eddie" Margines, PhD, clinical psychologist and host of Moody, to pull back the curtain on one of the most misused words in modern relationships. They break down the clinical reality of narcissistic personality disorder — grandiosity, entitlement, low empathy, the hunger for validation — and why casually labeling your ex probably says more about the dynamic than the diagnosis.They get into love bombing, the "carrot and stick" control loop, codependency as the perfect counterpart, and how narcissism shows up in the bedroom as performance and extraction rather than presence and connection.Rose also gets personal — sharing her own experience in an abusive relationship, what it taught her about equating love with chaos, and the Joshua Tree kambo and mushroom ceremony that cracked everything open. If you've ever loved someone who made you feel crazy, this one's for you.00:00 Welcome to Sex Ritual Radio00:44 Meet Eddie Margines01:58 Coach vs Therapist03:11 Why Narcissism Feels Taboo04:12 Clinical Definition Explained05:33 Healthy vs Disordered Narcissism07:48 Labeling and Projection10:21 Traits vs Diagnosis Ethics12:01 Empathy and Harm13:01 Narcissists and Codependents14:50 Love Bombing and Control18:07 Personal Story and Patterns22:14 DID vs Narcissism23:24 Real Life Abuse Example26:09 Aha Moment and Accountability29:02 Leaving Toxic Relationships29:39 Kambo Explained31:41 Ceremony Breakthrough33:12 Aftermath Life Shift34:08 Therapy Labels Debate36:06 Sex Performance Questions37:27 Porn Anxiety Shame Loop45:42 Narcissism in the Bedroom47:58 Coaching Presence Practices49:25 Wrap Up and Where to Find Ready to go deeper?If this episode stirred something in you — patterns you recognize, relationships you're still untangling — book a complimentary consultation with Rose: 👉 calendly.com/roseheartsong/complimentaryconsultationConnect with Rose: 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/roseheartsong 🌐 Website: roseheartsong.comConnect with Eddie Margines, PhD: Find him and Moody wherever you listen to podcasts. Sex Ritual Radio airs on 104.7 KXFM. ✨ Resources & Special Offers ✨🌹 Explore more at www.roseheartsong.com🛏 Splash Blanket - 10% off with code ROSEHEARTSONG → https://splashblanket.us/