EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 23 MIN
Part 2: Outsmarting the Narcissist with Chelsey Cole
from Sex, Love, and Addiction · host Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW
Chelsey Cole and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about narcissistic behavior. Chelsey outlines the impact that growing up with a narcissist can have on future relationships, the shame-rage cycle of a top-tier narcissist, and the signs that you are (most likely) not a narcissist, even if you occasionally act like one. TAKEAWAYS: [1:22] The shame-rage cycle of a narcissist. [4:00] The top of the narcissistic scale. [6:17] Sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissists and where they overlap. [7:55] The role of addiction in narcissism. [10:18] Chelsey’s personal experience with narcissism. [14:21] The impact of growing up with a narcissist. [16:11] Am I a narcissist too? RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Chelsey Cole Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. QUOTES: “Narcissists do not deal with shame. They have the shame-rage cycle.” “To a narcissist, your pain is proof of their power.” “Anyone who is active in their addiction is going to look narcissistic.” “Narcissism presents in patterns of behavior over time.”
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Chelsey Cole and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about narcissistic behavior. Chelsey outlines the impact that growing up with a narcissist can have on future relationships, the shame-rage cycle of a top-tier narcissist, and the signs that you are (most likely) not a narcissist, even if you occasionally act like one. TAKEAWAYS: [1:22] The shame-rage cycle of a narcissist. [4:00] The top of the narcissistic scale. [6:17] Sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissists and where they overlap. [7:55] The role of addiction in narcissism. [10:18] Chelsey’s personal experience with narcissism. [14:21] The impact of growing up with a narcissist. [16:11] Am I a narcissist too? RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Chelsey Cole Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. QUOTES: “Narcissists do not deal with shame. They have the shame-rage cycle.” “To a narcissist, your pain is proof of their power.” “Anyone who is active in their addiction is going to look narcissistic.” “Narcissism presents in patterns of behavior over time.”
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