Narcissistic Patterns & Self-Protection What You Need to Know

In this episode of Psychology & the Soul™, we explore narcissism beyond the buzzword — moving past labels and into a deeper understanding of patterns, behavior, and lived experience.Narcissism is often talked about…but rarely understood.It’s not just about labeling someone.It’s about recognizing what’s happening within relationships — and within yourself.Hosted by Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, this episode brings together psychology and awareness to unpack how narcissistic patterns impact emotional safety, perception, and identity.✨ In This Episode, We Discuss:What narcissism is — and what it isn’tThe difference between traits and personality disorderEmotional manipulation, projection, and lack of accountabilityGaslighting and how it affects your sense of realityWhy confusion is often the first sign something is offHow to recognize when you’re losing connection to yourselfThe role of boundaries in self-protectionWhat boundaries actually look like in real lifeWhy over-explaining doesn’t create changeHow to come back to your own clarity and truthThis is not about diagnosing others.It’s about awareness.Because when you understand the pattern…you can stop questioning yourself.If you’ve ever felt:Confused in conversationsLike everything becomes your faultEmotionally exhausted or on edgeLike you’re constantly explaining yourselfThis episode will help you reconnect to your own reality.#spiritualhealing #healing