Recognizing Narcissistic Patterns - Stacey Sanderson

Mardi Winder-Adams sits down with Stacey Sanderson to explore the often misunderstood world of narcissism, especially as it relates to divorce and recovery. Stacey, drawing from her expertise in psychology, sets the record straight on what truly defines narcissistic personality disorder, distinguishing it from other types of difficult behavior, and highlights the complexity surrounding its diagnosis and how frequently the term is misused in today’s conversations, particularly in the context of divorce. Their discussion addresses the confusion and challenges that arise when dealing with a narcissistic partner, explaining not only the clinical traits of narcissistic behavior but also why these individuals act the way they do during relationship breakdowns. Stacey provides clarity on behaviors often mislabeled as narcissistic, such as gaslighting and manipulation, and emphasizes that many actions come from a deep-seated need for validation rather than malice or strategy. More about Mardi: Mardi Winder-Adams is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, with experience as a domestic violence client advocate and behavioral consultant for schools. She is a credentialed mediator with over 30 years of experience in helping people navigate conflict, manage the challenges of divorce, and focus on creating positive transitions, even at very stressful times in life. Mardi is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. She speaks internationally on conflict resolution, divorce, communication, and developing emotional intelligence and resilience. Connect with Mardi: Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/ About the Guest Stacey Sanderson is a Registered Psychotherapist and published author with over 25 years experience in helping people recover from narcissistic wounding. She offers heart-centered, holistic ways of regaining your power and identity. Stacey’s book “Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide To Self Recovery From Narcissistic Wounding can be found on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/26XHOyE To connect with Stacey: Website: https://www.staceysanderson.ca/