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Living with Narcissists

by Carrie

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Your haven for validation, insight, strategies and resources for living with narcissists.

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Episodes

  1. How mature are you?

    Learning the eight stages of maturity will allow you to see what stage you are at and what is required to reach stage eight. A mature adult

  2. Narcissists Are Immature

    Explores what it mean to be mature Books mentioned in the podcast Facing Codependence: An Insightful Approach to Healing from Childhood Abuses, Overcoming Love Addiction, and Breaking Free from Toxic Emotions by Pia Mellody (Author), Andrea Wells Miller (Author), J. Keith Miller (Author) Adult...

  3. When the Narcissist is Giving....WATCH OUT!

    Why would a narcissistic taker become a giver?

  4. The Psychological Needs of the Narcissist and their Codependent Partner

    Explores the psychological needs of the narcissist and their codependent partner. How to tell who is who and what is each person looking to fulfill? The book mentioned in the episode is: Grandchildren of Alcoholics: Another Generation of Co-Dependency by Ann W. Smith (published 01/05/1988)

  5. Invisible Forces

    Explores the invisible forces at play when we interact with people Emotional Vibration Analysis Frequency Chart https://blisspot.com/blogs/the-emotional-vibration-analysis-frequency-chart/ Video demonstration of selective response https://www.tiktok.com/@plutosdestiny/video/7288955559699598624

  6. The Mathematical Formula of Relationships

    Explains the continuum of self theory created by Ross Rosenburg the author of The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap Ross Rosenburg website - Continuum of Self Theory https://humanmagnetsyndrome.com/hmsblog/continuum-of-self-values-personality-type-breakdown-csv-sheet/...

  7. The Codependency Dance - It Takes Two To Tango

    Explores the ups and downs of the codependent relationship The books mentioned in the podcast: 1. The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap by Ross A. Rosenberg 2. The Codependency Revolution: Fixing What Was Always Broken by Ross Rosenberg and Tim Morgan

  8. Becoming Codependent

    Answers the question...how did I become codependent?

  9. Opposites Attract: The Codependent Relationship

    Explores the imbalance of the codependent relationship. Recommended reading, The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap – January 12, 2018 by Ross A. Rosenberg (Author)

  10. Codependence...not just for alcoholics anymore

    Explores the history of codependence and defines what is means to be codependent. The book mentioned in the episode is... Grandchildren of Alcoholics: Another Generation of Co-Dependency by Ann W. Smith (published 01/05/1988)

  11. The Dark Triad Personality

    Explores the components and traits of the Dark Triad Personality. Here is a link to Robert Hare’s original PCL test https://psychology-tools.com/test/pcl-22 Here is a link to a video documentary about psychopathy and non-violent psychopath Neuroscientist James Fallon....

  12. The Narcissist's Mask is a Kaleidoscope

    The many faces of the narcissist mask, shift the facets of personality or glass to a new presentation, like turning the Kaleidoscope.

  13. Sadism? What's it all about?

    Explores the concept of sadism Sam Vaknin Links YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@samvaknin BOOKS...

  14. Deeper Dive into Anti Social Personality Disorder

    Explores the five subcategories of Anti Social Personality Disorder according to Dr. Theodore Millon PhD in Psychology.

  15. What is the difference between borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder?

    Explores when borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder are co-occurring and how to tell when they are not.

  16. Psychopaths & Sociopaths, OH MY!

    Explores what it means to have Anti Social Personality Disorder which is the category for psychopaths & sociopaths

  17. Borderline Personality Disorder and Disorganized Attachment Style

    Overview of Borderline Personality Disorder Recommended reading 1. The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder: New Tools and Techniques to Stop Walking on Eggshells by Randi Kreger 2. I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality by Jerold J. Kreisman…

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  18. The Path from Anxious Attachment Style to Histrionic Personality Disorder

    Explores the anxious attachment style and the six types of histrionic personality disorder as described by Dr. Theodore Millon, American Psychologist, who wrote Disorders of Personality: Introducing a DSM/ICD Spectrum from Normal to Abnormal

  19. The Path from Disorganized Attachment to Covert Vulnerable Narcissism

    Explores similarities and differences of the disorganized attachment style and covert vulnerable narcissism

  20. The Path from Avoidant to Classic Overt Narcissism

    Explores similarities and differences of avoidant attachment style, avoidant personality disorder and classic overt grandiose narcissism

  21. The Pathology Continuum of Personality Disorders

    Explains the continuum of personality disorders

  22. Narcissism…Let me count the ways

    Describes in detail the cluster B personality disorder categories in the DSM-5. What type of narcissist are you dealing with?

  23. History of Parenting

    From the Middle Ages and beyond, overview of parenting philosophies from then to current day. Books mentioned 1.Ungovernable The Victorian Guide to Raising Flawless Children by Therese Oneil 2.The Conscience Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

  24. From Surviving to Thriving

    Review of Pete Walker’s book Complex PTSD from Surviving to Thriving a self help guide to recovery from the Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma

  25. The ACE Pyramid

    Explains the process of how ACEs leads to adverse behavioral outcomes in adulthood. The book mentioned is Behave by Robert Sapolsky

  26. Overcoming ACEs

    Overcomes ACEs with PACEs if you did not take the ACEs quiz …. Here is the link https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/

  27. Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Explains origin of term and concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Book mentioned is Behave by Robert Sapolsky. Link to ACEs quiz https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/

  28. How traumatized am I?

    Outlines the difference between trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD. The book mentioned in the podcast is Trauma and Recovery by Judith L. Herman

  29. What is trauma?

    Explores what defines trauma. Recommended reading The Body Keeps The Score written by Bessel A. Van Der Kolk

  30. Issues or Disorder?

    Sums up Season 1 & Season 2 My email address [email protected] Books written by Taha Zaid 1. Anxious Attachment No More 2. Avoidant Attachment No More 3. Disorganized Attachment No More.

  31. Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries

    What are boundaries and how do you implement them? Here is the link to the emotions wheel https://thechalkboardmag.com/the-feelings-circle-chart-emotional-communication/

  32. Secure Attachment Style

    Explores what it means to have a Secure Attachment Style. Book recommendation: Master Your Attachment Style Learn How To Build Healthy & Long Lasting Relationships written by Scott A Young

  33. Disorganized / Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style

    Explores what it means to have a Disorganized / Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style

  34. Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment Style

    Explores what it means to have a Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment Style. The book mention in the podcast is Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

  35. Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment

    Explores what it means to have an Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment Style

  36. The Human Connection

    Introduction to Bowlby’s attachment theory. What’s your attachment style? Take the quiz. https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/

  37. Healthy Narcissism

    Explores Heinz Kohut’s theory of healthy narcissism

  38. Green with Envy

    Explores the last of 9 traits for NPD, envy

  39. All Eyes on the Narcissist

    Explores NPD trait of attention seeking. The book I recommend in the show is “What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love and Marriage. Lessons for people from animals” by Amy Sutherland

  40. Narcissists Don’t Care

    Explores the 7th trait of NPD, lack of empathy.

  41. How rude!

    This episode explores the 6th trait of narcissistic personality disorder, arrogance. Here is the link to the study cited in this podcast https://showme.missouri.edu/2019/research-worth-bragging-about/

  42. Give ‘em an inch, they’ll take a mile

    Exploring the 5th trait of NPD, exploitation. Here is some recommended reading: 1. How to Analyze People By Jason Browne. 2. In Sheep's Clothing By George K. Simon. 3. Controlling People, 30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships By Adelyn...

  43. Narcissists Climb To The Top

    Explains 4th trait in DSM for narcissism - can only associate with people of higher rank

  44. Narcissists Feel Entitled

    Explains the sense of entitlement that narcissists feel and strategies for dealing with them. Recommended reading mentioned in podcast “Don’t Feed the Narcissists!” The mythology and science of mental health written by Laurie Endicott Thomas

  45. Narcissistic Preoccupation

    Explores 2nd trait of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  46. What is Self-Importance?

    Exploring the 1st of 9 traits for narcissism: Self-Importance

  47. Narcissism Diagnosed

    This episode explains how someone is diagnosed with narcissism

  48. What is narcissism?

    An overview of how personality disorders are categorized in the DSM

  49. Who am I?

    Let me introduce myself so I can explain my motivation for creating this podcast

  50. Living with Narcissists (Trailer)

About this show

Your haven for validation, insight, strategies and resources for living with narcissists.

Hosted by

Carrie

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Living with Narcissists have?

Living with Narcissists has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 5, 2025.

What is Living with Narcissists about?

Your haven for validation, insight, strategies and resources for living with narcissists.

How often does Living with Narcissists release new episodes?

Living with Narcissists publishes every two weeks, based on its 50 episodes since January 2024.

Who hosts Living with Narcissists?

Living with Narcissists is created and hosted by Carrie.
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