Narcissism is Everywhere—But Do We Actually Understand It?

Lately, it seems like everyone’s an expert on narcissism. But how much of what we hear online is accurate? In this episode, Dee and Dr. DJ break down the myths, misconceptions, and realities of narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). They explore the difference between narcissistic traits and full-blown NPD, the role of trauma and attachment wounds in shaping narcissism, and why narcissism is so prevalent in leadership and politics. They also tackle the dark triad of personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and discuss the impact of over-labeling people as narcissists—especially in relationships. Are we really surrounded by narcissists, or has the term lost its meaning? And what does our obsession with narcissism say about us as a society? Let’s talk about it.