Episode 169: The Facebook Narcissist with Lena Derhally

Published: May 26, 2022, 4 a.m.

b"We are talking today about social media narcissism and other harmful effects of using social media; like cyberbullying and the growth of the mental health crisis among today\\u2019s youth. My guest, Lena Derhally, helps us to better understand these topics during our conversation and in her newest book, The Facebook Narcissist: How to Identify and Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Social Media Narcissism.\\xa0Not only do we discuss social media, but we also delve into narcissism and how it shows up and is exacerbated by social media.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nThis episode is not a call to arms to deactivate your social media accounts. Instead, it is a reminder to be mindful of social media and its effects on all facets of our lives, as well as a reminder to learn how to protect ourselves and our kids from the negative effects we are seeing from social media today.\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nWhy is narcissism such a huge topic right now? (4:22)\\n\\nHow some narcissists are exploitive in nature and what that actually means (10:24)\\n\\nThe subtypes of narcissism: grandiose, vulnerable, communal, and collective (6:29)\\n\\nHow social media affects narcissism and narcissistic behaviors (24:16)\\n\\nThe addictive nature of social media, influencer culture, and the effects on mental health (33:37)\\n\\nHow the narcissistic thread in social media is impacting our relationships (40:21)\\n\\nSocial media, cyberbullying, and its role in the growing mental health crisis of children (51:41)\\n\\nWhy Lena believes there needs to be more resources and attention on the effects of social media (52:12)\\n\\nHow to be an empathetic digital citizen (58:07)\\n\\nLearn more about Lena Derhally:\\nLena Derhally is a Washington DC-based licensed and Imago certified psychotherapist in private practice. She is the author of the Amazon True Crime and Criminology bestseller, My Daddy is a Hero: How Chris Watts Went from Family Man to Family Killer, and the forthcoming pop psychology book, The Facebook Narcissist: How to Identify and Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Social Media Narcissism. Her work and expertise have been featured in Oprah Magazine, SELF, Glamour, The Washington Post, A&E, Hollywood Life, The Huffington Post, Law and Crime, Tubi TV, and more. She was formerly a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the George Washington School of Medicine, where she mentored medical students, and she is on the advisory board of 1455 Literary Arts.\\xa0\\nResources & Links:Links and information can also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/the-facebook-narcissist-with-lena-derhally/\\nBook a Sanity Saver Session in May or June Lena on Instagram\\xa0\\xa0Lena on Facebook (author page)\\xa0 Lena's website How to Protect Yourself From Digital Abuse with Adam Dodge\\nTODAY\\u2019S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: THE DIVORCE SURVIVAL PROGRAM\\nAs one of the pioneers of the divorce coaching industry, I\\u2019ve been helping women (most of whom are moms) navigate the divorce process for the last decade.\\nAND NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, ALL OF MY DIVORCE WISDOM IS AVAILABLE IN ONE ONLINE PROGRAM.\\nThis program is 100% for you if\\u2026\\n\\nYou\\u2019re a mom looking for a clear roadmap to a divorce that won\\u2019t destroy your kids\\n\\nYou\\u2019re looking for answers and a roadmap\\n\\nYou understand that divorce is a long game\\n\\nYou\\u2019re willing to put away your boxing gloves\\n\\nYou want this to be a respectful and collaborative process in service of your kids\\n\\nYou understand that divorce is, first and foremost, an emotional process and you\\u2019re ready to \\u2018go there\\u2019\\n\\nAre you ready to learn from one of the world\\u2019s top divorce experts and set yourself on the path towards the best possible outcome?\\nYEAH, Y\\u2019ARE!!!JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP"