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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 27 MIN

Why Narcissists Are Fragile Inside | Epi 149

from The Narcissism Decoder · host Dr. Anthony Mazzella

In this episode, Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and I uncover how to tell when narcissism becomes more than just confidence. We explore why some individuals shift between feeling superior and feeling worthless, and what this reveals about a deeper instability in their sense of self. In this part of our conversation, we cover a lot more, such as that which leads to internal fragmentation and identity diffusion. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.  Want to go deeper? Join me in Office Hours — an open space where we explore psychoanalytic ideas together, answer your questions, and connect theory to real life experiences. Reserve your spot here  Next Meeting: Stay Tuned!  Contact me Directly with observations, questions or comments:  [email protected] You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on: https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder https://www.youtube.com/@thenarcissismdecoder  Dr. Mazzella’s personal website: drmazzella.comDr. Anthony Mazzella is a psychoanalyst and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in narcissism, personality disorders, and relational dynamics.

In this episode, Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and I uncover how to tell when narcissism becomes more than just confidence. We explore why some individuals shift between feeling superior and feeling worthless, and what this reveals about a deeper instability in their sense of self. In this part of our conversation, we cover a lot more, such as that which leads to internal fragmentation and identity diffusion. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzel...

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