JOKER: The Persona, Shadow, & One-Down Narcissism - A Psychological Analysis | DTPHD Podcast 22

***** This episode is a psychological analysis of the Joker 2019 movie and touches on the shadow, persona, Codependent Narcissism (One-Down Narcissism), and some broader societal issues. Join David Tian on the "DTPHD Podcast" as we explore deep questions of meaning, success, truth, love, and the good life. Join our private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dtphdpodcast/ NOTE: This the amended version of the video, which originally had synching issues.  ***** For over a decade, David Tian, Ph.D., has helped hundreds of thousands of people from over 87 countries find happiness, success, and fulfillment in their social, professional, and love lives. His presentations - whether keynotes, seminars, or workshops - leave clients with insights into their behavior, psychology, and keys to their empowerment. His training methodologies are the result of over a decade of coaching, therapy, and education of thousands of students around the world. Join him on the "DTPHD Podcast" as he explores deep questions of meaning, success, truth, love, and the good life. Subscribe now. Connect with David Tian here: Website: https://www.davidtianphd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidtianphd DTPHD Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dtphdpodcast/ Man Up Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manupcommunity/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAuraUniversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidtianphd/ Podcast: https://www.davidtianphd.com/dtphdpodcast Medium: https://medium.com/@davidtian Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidtianphd ***** Show Notes: 2:26 Jungian archetypes in the Joker movie 7:09 What is pseudobulbar affect, and what's up with his laughing fits? 12:38 The scene that illustrates Arthur Fleck's main coping strategies 16:53 The similarities and differences between the Joker and the American Psycho character 22:16 The clinical definition of narcissistic personality disorder 26:57 What narcissists are capable of 31:21 How the Joker/Arthur Fleck wants to be treated 36:49 What do codependent narcissists have in common with standard narcissists? 41:54 The idealization and devaluation phases of the Arthur Fleck 47:47 Is Arthur Fleck as bad as the other people in the movie? 53:05 Understanding the quote that the Arthur Fleck kept repeating 59:19 How the Joker/Arthur Fleck views his situation from the inside For transcriptions and more free resources, go here: https://www.davidtianphd.com/podcast/joker-movie-analysis/