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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with a true expert on many of the topics we\u2019ve exploring during our series on \u201cWho Am I?\u201d, including borderline personality disorder, sociopathy, and narcissism: Dr. Ramani Durvasula.\nDr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and expert on the impact of toxic narcissism. She is a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, and also a Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg.\nShe is the author of Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist, and her new book, DON\u2019T YOU KNOW WHO I AM? How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility will be coming out October 1st.\nToday we explored a range of topics with Dr. Ramani including:\n\nWhat distinguishes true NPD from someone just \u201cbeing a jerk.\u201d\n\nTechniques for interacting with \u201c10% narcissists\u201d more effectively.\n\nThe importance of drawing clear boundaries.\n\nThe different places narcissism can come from, and the different ways we can interact with different kinds of narcissists.\n\nWorking with narcissism inside of our cultural framework.\n\nIf you would like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's new online program Neurodharma, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nTimestamps:\n02:01: Where did your interest in narcissism come from?\n04:27: The difference between someone who truly has NPD and someone who is just a jerk.\n07:05: What is it like to be on the receiving end of someone who\u2019s a narcissist?\n09:04: Advice for those in a relationship with someone with narcissistic tendencies.\n15:56: The different places narcissism can come from, and the different ways we can respond to each type.\n26:41: What can we do to avoid acquiring narcissistic traits, and how can we help our friends manage these traits more effectively?\n30:43: Human evolution, social pressure, and narcissism.\n41:07: If you could go back in time and tell yourself one thing, what would you say?