Narcissists: Are We Surrounded?
Summary
Host Wendy Zuckerman and producer Rose Rimler explore the science of narcissism, featuring influencer Lee Hammack, who shares his journey with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They examine the debunked "narcissism epidemic" theory and discuss pathological traits like lack of empathy. Psychologist Craig Malkin offers strategies for dealing with narcissists, including empathy prompts and gray rocking, while highlighting therapy as a path for self-awareness.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show premise
Lee's story: Diagnosing himself as a narcissist
Sponsors: Quaker Oats and Duracell
Defining narcissism: Traits vs. Disorder
The 2008 study on the narcissism epidemic
Taking the Narcissism Personality Inventory test
Revisiting the epidemic claim with new data
Recent trends: Narcissism is actually declining
Sponsor: Indeed
Pathological narcissism: Symptoms and suffering
Treatment options and therapy for NPD
Strategies for dealing with narcissists
Conclusion and final thoughts
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