Outsmart a Narcissist: A Proven 4-Step Plan to Take Your Power Back

Published: Nov. 20, 2023, 5:05 a.m.

b'Is it possible to be around narcissistic people and not lose your power? Especially when it\'s your mom, dad, ex, or boss who\\u2019s acting toxic?\\n\\nToday, Mel is joined by Rebecca Zung, an expert on narcissism and a globally recognized high-conflict negotiator. Rebecca is also a top-ranked trial lawyer who has studied narcissism so that she could win against them in the courtroom. She\\u2019s written the playbook, SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with A Narcissist and Win. \\n\\nShe is here to make the case that you CAN stay in power no matter how toxic the people are around you. And by following her 4-part plan, you can even win when dealing with narcissism.\\n\\n\\nIn this conversation, Rebecca discusses topics like:\\nNarcissism: what is it?\\nThe 3 types of narcissism.\\nWhat a covert passive-aggressive narcissist is.\\nWhat a malignant narcissist is.\\nWhat a grandiose narcissist is.\\nThe link between narcissism and divorce.\\nThe exact phrases that can change the dynamic between you and a narcissist.\\nThe top 3 sentences to disarm a narcissist without causing rage.\\nWhy \\u201ccutting off\\u201d a narcissist won\\u2019t work.\\nThe physical symptoms you can have when dealing with a narcissist.\\nWhy being \\u201cthe victim\\u201d is keeping you trapped.\\nWhat narcissistic supply is and why it is so important.\\nThe 2 ways a narcissist gets their \\u201cnarcissistic supply".\\nWhat happens in a narcissistic brain in childhood that flips a switch.\\nThe tie between trauma and narcissism.\\nWhat the 4 non-verbal triggers for any narcissist are.\\nWhy a narcissist is just an 8-year-old throwing a tantrum.\\nThe reason why a narcissist actually fears you.\\nThe definition of love bombing and why it\\u2019s so addictive.\\nWhat the 3 phases of a narcissistic relationship are.\\nHow you can be physiologically addicted to a \\u2018love bomber\\u2019 (it\\u2019s as addictive as cocaine).\\nWhat narcissistic rage is and why it happens.\\nWhat your 3 options are in a relationship with a narcissist.\\nWhat happens when you become the focus of narcissistic rage.\\nWhat those passive-aggressive or back-handed comments mean to a narcissist.\\nWhat triangulation is, and how to protect yourself.\\nThe biggest myth about narcissists.\\nThe real reason why narcissists string you along.\\nThe 4-step process to getting your power back from a narcissist.\\nThe $2M apology.\\nWhat to do when a narcissist is raging at you.\\nWhen it\'s okay to tell a narcissist what they need to hear.\\nThe 3 things to stop doing now in a narcissistic relationship.\\nHow to respond to an accusatory email at work.\\nWhat you need to know about negotiating with a narcissist.\\nWhy saying \\u201cI\\u2019m anticipating\\u2026\\u201d disarms any narcissist.\\nThe first boundary you need to create with a narcissist.\\nWhat to look for as signs that you are dating, engaged to, or married to a narcissist.\\n\\nYou can purchase Rebecca\\u2019s book, \\u2018SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win\\u2019, here: https://a.co/d/bLWp5YZ\\n\\nFollow Rebecca Zung:\\nInstagram: instagram.com/rebeccazung\\nWebpage: rebeccazung.com\\nWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr\\nCheck out my book,\\xa0The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt\\nFollow me:\\nInstagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb\\nThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP\\nLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB\\nTikTok: \\xa0https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v\\n\\nSign up for my newsletter: \\xa0https://bit.ly/46PVnPs \\nWant more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.\\nDisclaimer'