EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 23 MIN
Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent: Why You Feel Lost | Epi 163
from The Narcissism Decoder · host Dr. Anthony Mazzella
In this next part of my conversation with Dr. Sheenie Ambardar, we turn to how identity is shaped in narcissistic family environments—where adapting to others often becomes necessary for maintaining connection, and where a more authentic sense of self can feel difficult to access or even unsafe. From there, we begin to focus more directly on what actually leads to change—how someone starts to loosen these long-standing patterns and gradually develop a more authentic sense of self in lived experience, not just in insight.If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information. Contact me Directly with observations, questions or comments: [email protected] You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on: https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder https://www.youtube.com/@thenarcissismdecoder Dr. Mazzella’s personal website: drmazzella.comDr. Anthony Mazzella is a psychoanalyst and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in narcissism, personality disorders, and relational dynamics.
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In this next part of my conversation with Dr. Sheenie Ambardar, we turn to how identity is shaped in narcissistic family environments—where adapting to others often becomes necessary for maintaining connection, and where a more authentic sense of self can feel difficult to access or even unsafe. From there, we begin to focus more directly on what actually leads to change—how someone starts to loosen these long-standing patterns and gradually develop a more authentic sense of self in lived exp...
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