3. The Psychology of a Narcissist with Narcissism Expert, James Marrugo MA, NCC, LPCC

If you’ve ever been with someone who is narcissistic, you know it feels like a mindf*ck of an experience. Therapist and Narcissism Expert, James Marrugo gives us a look inside the narcissistic mind to help better make sense of everything from love bombing to gaslighting. He shares the vital information that you will want to hear if you think you may be (or have been) in relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits, and tips on how to never fall for someone like that again.Listen for:✨ Signs 🚩 to look for in someone who is narcissistic✨ How and why narcissistic people gaslight and manipulate their partners (and how to know if it is happening to you 🚩)✨ How to tell if you've been love bombed 🚩✨ Why narcissists love empaths✨ Why setting boundaries or trying to be understood by a narcissist feels so hard✨ How to leave a narcissist - grey-rocking vs. no contact✨ How to trust your instincts while dating so you don’t fall back into a relationship with a narcissistic person✨ The various types of narcissism + how they outwardly present differently✨ Narcissism vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)✨ If you can truly be in a happy relationship with someone on the narcissism spectrumYou can find more from James at www.morningcoffeecounseling.com and on his podcast, Mental Health Without the Bulls****RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠🫶🏻 Trust Yourself More Than His Potential (3 Simple Practices To Guarantee You Don't Go Back): https://tinyurl.com/trustyourselfmore-pod 🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotesLearn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)Navigate triggering moments without shutting downFeel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationshipExpand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others firsthttps://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse. The host and guests share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.