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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 1H 2M

1092-Groundbreaking Insights Into Narcissism and Treatment

from Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · host Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

00:00 Welcome & Presentation Overview 00:16 Understanding NPD: Physiology & Triggers 01:36 Narcissistic Traits vs. Personality Disorder 02:31 Neurological & Physiological Mechanisms 03:39 Brain Structure Differences in NPD 04:44 Medial & Orbital Frontal Cortex in NPD 05:59 Empathy Deficits: Affective vs. Cognitive 07:01 Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction 08:54 Inflammation, Stress, and Mood Instability 10:36 Oxidative Stress & Neuroinflammation 12:12 Gut Microbiome & Personality Connections 14:05 Diet, Sleep, and Environmental Factors 17:03 Origins: Development from Childhood 20:17 Socialization, Self-Esteem & Validation 22:49 Attachment, Neglect & Grandiosity 25:02 Parenting Styles & NPD Risk 28:28 Impaired Empathy & Manipulation 31:04 Emotional Processing Deficits 33:45 Cognitive Distortions & Impulsivity 36:41 Cultural Influences & Social Media 38:30 Clinical Approach: Rapport & Engagement 41:09 Therapy Techniques: Collaboration & Curiosity 43:50 Strengths-Based & Socratic Questioning 45:02 Communication Strategies in Therapy 50:40 Elite Framing & Engagement 53:39 Somatic & Self-Care Interventions 54:52 Roleplaying & Perspective-Taking 56:06 Distress Tolerance & Shame Resilience 58:38 Challenging Rigid Thought Patterns 59:44 Managing Triggers & Stressful Environments 01:00:02 Summary: Multidimensional Treatment for NPD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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