301: Narcissism 101: What It Is & How To Heal It
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Narcissism is such a buzzword these days...it can be tempting to throw the label at anyone in our lives who isn\'t healthy or who is a little bit full of themselves. While I love that psychology is so accessible and that the world has a lot more awareness of narcissism than in the past, it\\u2019s so important to understand what narcissism really is, so we can spot it and heal from it \\u2013 whether you are in a relationship with a narcissist or believe you\\u2019re a narcissist yourself.\\xa0
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In this episode, I\\u2019m breaking down the core traits of narcissism (it\\u2019s more than just a big ego), the childhood wounding that leads to narcissism and the steps you can take to heal the painful effects of narcissism.
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Listen to discover:
- What narcissism is
- The top traits of narcissism\\xa0
- How narcissism forms
- How to spot narcissist red flags in a relationship\\xa0
- Breaking down "love bombing," "gaslighting" and other common narcissistic tactics (with examples)\\xa0
- How to heal if you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist
- How a narcissist can heal
Being in a relationship with a narcissist can be incredibly painful. It\\u2019s often filled with emotional abuse and manipulation, put downs and a lack of empathy that can be incredibly confusing and damaging to our sense of self. If you\\u2019re experiencing any type of abuse in a relationship, get out!\\xa0
At the same time, it\\u2019s important to remember we\\u2019re all human, and the narcissist is also in pain from deep childhood wounding that has caused them to cover up their true selves. With awareness, any of us can heal, and I hope this episode helps shed some light on the topic of narcissism and gives you practical tips for healing, whether you\\u2019re recovering from a relationship with a narcissist or have narcissistic traits yourself.\\xa0
"Let\'s be really clear: true narcissism is a personality disorder." - Michelle Chalfant
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"Narcissists can love, but they can\'t empathize. They can\'t feel their emotions, so how in the world are they supposed to connect to your emotions?" - Michelle Chalfant
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"Narcissism is a mask." - Michelle Chalfant
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"They inflate their sense of self to feel important in the world." - Michelle Chalfant
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"At the root of both these narcissistic pathways is deep shame." - Michelle Chalfant
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"The narcissist just wants admiration from you, and once they hook you, everything starts to change." - Michelle Chalfant
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\\u201cYou did not get into the relationship knowing what you know now. In a sense, you were tricked.\\u201d\\xa0 - Michelle Chalfant
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\\u201cAnybody can heal that wants to heal. Anybody.\\u201d - Michelle Chalfant
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LINKS & RESOURCES\\xa0
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Adult Chair Podcast Episodes on Feeling Emotions https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/?sterm=emotions\\xa0
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The Adult Chair\\xae Membership (February Theme: Crack your mask)
https://theadultchair.com/membership/
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MORE ADULT CHAIR
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The Adult Chair\\xae Website
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The Adult Chair\\xae Membership
https://theadultchair.com/membership/
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The Adult Chair\\xae Workshop\\xa0
https://theadultchair.com/events/
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The Adult Chair\\xae Coaching Certification\\xa0
https://theadultchair.com/certification
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STAY CONNECTED
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfantCo/\\xa0
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