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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 16 MIN

How Narcissists and Manipulators Infiltrate our Lives

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At first, they seem magnetic, generous, and deeply interested in you, but slowly the dynamic shifts and your boundaries begin to disappear. Clinical psychologist Dr Stephanie Regan joins Emmet Oliver to unpack how narcissists and manipulators use charm, grooming, and subtle psychological tactics to infiltrate relationships, gain control, and keep it, often without their targets realising what’s happening

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At first, they seem magnetic, generous, and deeply interested in you, but slowly the dynamic shifts and your boundaries begin to disappear. Clinical psychologist Dr Stephanie Regan joins Emmet Oliver to unpack how narcissists and manipulators use...

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