Narcissism

We kicked things off by chatting about how complicated narcissistic personality disorder can be. It's not all bad when it comes to narcissistic traits, and there's actually a shift happening towards rethinking and updating how we view these disorders.Rebecca O'Rourke jumps in, giving us the lowdown on her background as a behavioral whiz and top-notch hypnotist. She dives into why having the right tools and strategies for personal growth is crucial and how taking a whole-person approach is the way to go.Stacy Sanderson, a pro psychotherapist and writer, shares her passion for helping folks bounce back from narcissistic abuse. She wants to change the way we see narcissism’s effect on mental health and guide people to feel more empowered.Unpacking Healthy vs. Unhealthy NarcissismWhat makes narcissism 'healthy' or 'unhealthy?’ Stacy talked about how narcissism tends to start when we're kids and can either be a plus or a minus, affecting how we act and connect with others as grown-ups.Narrative and Patterns in HealingWe explored the usual stories and habits people have while recovering from relationships with narcissists. It's really important to break these patterns to help with the healing process.Stacy's Personal Journey and Future PlansStacy shared what fires her up and some of her own stories, like facing her fears and taking on new stuff—like playing rugby in Spain! She also talked about her future gigs, like building communities and training other therapists. Rebecca's Techniques in HypnotherapyRebecca chatted about her hypnotherapy style, showing us some cool ways to help clients chill out from being super alert, helping them break old habits and make some changes.Books and Courses by Stacy SandersonStacy shared about her book 'Heart Wide Open' and mentioned a new one she’s cooking up about healthy narcissism. Plus, she's got courses that mix different therapy methods to help folks recover from narcissistic abuse.Collaboration and Community BuildingStacy and Rebecca are all about teamwork and healing together. They talked about some potential projects down the road and how important it is to create spaces where everyone can grow.Connect with Stacy [email protected] with Rebecca O’Rourke [email protected]