EPS 360: Being in relationship with a narcissist with Stephanie Kriesberg

My guest today is Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg.    Stephanie starts by explaining what a narcissist is, what they’re driven by, & what that may look like. Stephanie shares what it’s like to be in relationship with a narcissist, how you might feel growing up with a narcissistic parent, and how that ripples out into other relationships. Casey asks for indicators that someone may be a narcissistic parent and what that relationship looks like as an adult. They talk about setting limits & boundaries that work versus cutting a parent out. Stephanie shares her wisdom on radical acceptance & letting go. Casey & Stephanie dig into how people can start dismantling their negative thinking.    Takeaways from the show What is narcissism?  What’s the experience of someone who’s in relationship with a narcissist?  Indicators that someone might be a narcissist  Role-reversal & daughters comforting mothers  Relationships with narcissistic mothers as an adult  Setting limits & boundaries that work  Radical acceptance  Dismantling negative thinking For more show notes, including full transcripts, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices