Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon
302 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsAre you in pain after narcissistic abuse? Finding yourself feeling lost? The CPTSD model and importance of trauma healing resonates with you? Turn your intuition back on again by developing emotional intelligence and healing the superego (inner critic). As you reduce your emotional flashbacks (main CPTSD symptom), you will notice your motivation and discipline go up.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but...
November 19, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBThis is inspired by the "No Country for Old Men" film and novel, which I believe confronts the audience with their narcissism. We will go through all the narcissism DSM traits, along with proposed antidotes to them. (00:27) Books Recommendation (02:39) Richard's Disclaimer About Him Going Political (06:15) "No Country for Old Men" as a Story Deconstructing Our Narcissism (12:43) Meta-narrative About Storytelling (Narcissism of the Audience) (13:29) The Red Pill Philosophy for Narcissis...
What CAUSES Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Golden Child and Black Sheep EXPLAINED
November 18, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 56.7 MBNarcissistic parent is prone to treat their child in either of two ways. Overpraising (Golden Child) or shunning and scapegoating (Black Sheep). What is the reason behind that kind of parenthood and how does it impact the children development? Find out in this episode. (01:10) The Big Long Screaming 'Nooo' of Denial (05:25) Narcissistic Shell (Reality Split) (08:40) Communication With NPD Through His Shield (11:16) No Boundaries and the Godlike Position NPD Takes (13:46) The Story of...
Sam Vaknin - Toxicity of Social Media (3) Recommendations and Bananas
November 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBCould Social Media be more healthy? These platforms could be completely redesigned, and even serve us better. Check out the suggestions how it could be done, alongside with an explanation of social media mechanisms. (00:03) The Most Recent Studies on the Toxicity of Social Media Part 1 (03:53) The Most Recent Studies on the Toxicity of Social Media Part 2 (07:47) What Can We Learn From These Studies? (08:28) Sam Vaknin’s Suggestions: Step 1 (11:50) Step 2 and Step 3 (14:37) A Few Mor...
You are NOT "sick"...
November 16, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIsn't it dangerous to crush people's optimism with a medical sounding condition? Depending on which filters/models you use to approach the symptoms, you will get different results. Realize how much of how we think about the problem impact our ability to solve it. There is no one and only way of looking at things. Consider the alternatives - you have a choice. (00:37) A Metaphor for the Violence Done to Human Psyche (03:11) How One's Skill of Sitting Alone Comfortably Have Been Warped ...
2020 - protect your mindset
November 15, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBHow to get through 2020? How do we deal with what's coming next? This year poses many challenges. How to keep going AND come out stronger on the other side? Here is my short take on this. (00:01) Trauma Causing Warps in the Human System (04:18) How Does That Relate to 2020? (06:59) Altering Our Story & Focusing on Optimism (11:37) Coping, Humility and Being a Grown Up
THE SAM VAKNIN INTERVIEWS - IS NARCISSISM A POST TRAUMATIC STRESS RESPONSE & CAN IT BE TREATED
November 14, 2020 03:00 - 22 minutes - 24.6 MBNarcissism expert Sam Vaknin talks about a necessary and crucial modality change if NPD is to be treated. (00:14) Narcissistic Abuse Is A Plea For Help (04:00) Narcissists Associate Empathy With Pain (06:37) We Need To Treat Narcissists Like Traumatized Children (08:01) Sam Talks About Recreating The Traumatic Environment In The Therapeutic Context (13:00) The Issue Of Perceiving Narcissism As A Personality Disorder (16:06) The Problem Of Getting The NPD To The Therapeutic Environment ...
Social Hierarchy, Depression and the Neurobiology of Emotion (post emotional abuse)
November 13, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes - 8.24 MBCan your social status give you depression? You might have heard about a connection between depression and serotonin. And a connection between serotonin and your position in a social hierarchy. How does it really work? What is it that makes us and our neurochemistry happy? (00:27) Narcissistic Abuse Victim Syndrome (01:47) Depression/Trauma Causes Low Serotonin, Not the Other Way Around (02:40) The Social Hierarchy and Serotonin Levels Connection (03:59) Social Isolation as a Cause fo...
Rambling About CPTSD During A Google Hangout
November 12, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBAll about recovery from emotional abuse and CPTSD in this Q&A session, also including two live chats. (00:00) What does setting boundaries with ourselves exactly mean? (04:27) Richard Mentions His Experience and Qualifications (06:59) Cultivating the Virtue of Discipline (09:09) How to deal with anger and realization that you have been used? (20:11) How do you open yourself up to a relationship again after being in one with a narcissist? (22:29) Where do I begin to find a treatment or ...
The CURE for Narcissism My (Possible) Method; 5 Points (Healing A Narcissist)
November 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBI've said for the past 6 years that I do not believe there could ever be a cure for narcissism. That position is something I've maintained because of the NPD impulse to dismantle the therapeutic process. If a narcissist could be convinced not to do that (and I explain a possible method of how this could be done in the video) then there is a CHANCE they could be healed. But it would be very, very difficult and the Narcissist, NOT the therapist, would have to be willing to put in extremely c...
Non Serviam
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 7.41 MBThis is a quick mnemonic that will make you remember to check, whether, and where, you've given your consent, so you're able to maintain your boundaries. (00:23) You Are the First Person You Need to Assert Boundaries With (02:11) It's Not Always Appropriate to Argue (Especially With Non-sincere Communicator) (03:07) The Biblical Origin of "Non Serviam"
"Non Serviam" - a Pharse That Will Help Your Boundaries
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 7.41 MBThis is a quick mnemonic that will make you remember to check, whether, and where, you've given your consent, so you're able to maintain your boundaries. (00:23) You Are the First Person You Need to Assert Boundaries With (02:11) It's Not Always Appropriate to Argue (Especially With Non-sincere Communicator) (03:07) The Biblical Origin of "Non Serviam"
Overachiever Syndrome & A Narcissistic Parent
November 09, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 72 MBThis is a one, long response to a lady's email, giving a counselling on her problems. As our patterns are often similar, you may find some of these descriptions accurate to your situation, and the solutions presented helpful. (00:00) Hello (00:23) Eczema as a 'Thin Skin' (Boundaries) (02:42) Being Defensive of One's Parents is Natural (05:13) Massive Parental Expectations (06:47) Unclear Communication as a Manipulation (09:02) What is Overachiever Syndrome? (14:06) Self-parenting & A...
"Leave a Review" - A Tool That Will Protect You From Abusive Relationships and Situations
November 08, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBRemember how you were graded, and your performance reviewed over years and years by school and institutions? What could happen if we reverse that? How would it be like to actually review the situations and people in your life yourself? How empowering that could be? Let's find out! (00:01) Hello, Good Morning (02:25) Richard's Story About Being a Product in a Relationship (06:46) Is There a Consumer Mindset in Relationships & Where Does It Come From? (Grades and Reviews) (15:15) I Am ...
The rise of the public intellectual - confounding celebrity with expertise w/ Sam Vaknin
November 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWe often listen to the people in high positions, that aren't necessarily qualified to discuss the topics that they do. In this conversation with Sam Vaknin, we explore the phenomena of the Public Intellectual, and the problems we're facing. (0:00) What Is A Public Intellectual What Responsibilities Do They Have? (4:20) Why Is It Hard To Find A Real Public Intellectual These Days? (7:26) Expertise vs. Anti-Expertise (12:14) The Problem Of Celebrities Overtaking Qualifications (15:57) Fa...
What does it take to heal from emotional abuse? (a conversation w/ Terry and Steve)
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBHealing can be a long journey. It takes time, yet it brings delightful fruits on the way. Check out this discussion with two, very experienced coaches, Terry McCoy and Steve Heneghan if you want to hear their insights about recovering from emotional abuse. (00:07) Steve and Terry Talk About the Reasons Why They Quit Their Previous Jobs Part 1 (03:35) Steve and Terry Talk About the Reasons Why They Quit Their Previous Jobs Part 2 (06:37) Resentment as a Symptom of People Pleaser Syndrome...
The Myths of "Hypnosis" (And Why It Actually Works So Very Well)
November 05, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 83.3 MBIf you only heard about hypnosis from the mainstream, it's probably wrong. Why, and how it is mythologized? What can it REALLY do to people? Here's everything you need to know about hypnosis, including answers to many common questions! Check it out now! (00:00) How Hypnosis is Mythologized (03:16) The Truth of Hypnosis (07:34) How is It Possible to Fix Your Lifetime of Trouble That You've Never Been Able to Fix Just by Hypnosis? (12:58) Advice to Anybody Who Wants to Use Self-hypnosi...
Q and A (various topics)
November 04, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 75.5 MBDifferentiating emotional flashback from normal reaction, dating covert narcissist, sense of humor, dealing with people, and more in this Q&A session. (00:13) Talking About the Difficulty of Reading the “CPTSD: Form Surviving to Thriving” Book (00:13) Answering Questions About Seminars (04:38) How to Make a Decision (06:46) What’s the Difference Between an Emotional Flashback and Righteous Upsetness (07:33) Talking About Accents (10:47) Advice for a Person Who’s Dating a Covert Narciss...
The one thing we need to do now to save humanity
November 03, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBIf there is one thing that can save every human right now, I believe it's this. The cure to the world's insanity. A medicine for your mind. A relief for your soul. That thing is... (00:07) Bombardment of Content Stressing the Cell (04:35) What Are You Letting Into Your Brain? (05:45) The Content Free Stillness (07:08) Overstimulating Spectacle of Content (12:02) Associate in Your Own Body, Your Own Space (And Let the Silence Be the Doctrine)
Q and A
November 02, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBEckhart Tolle, meditation, MKUltra, social media and more covered in this Q&A Session from February 2019. (00:01) Hello (01:37) “How can we encourage others to get off social media?” (05:03) “Flat earth. Where do you stand on this?” (06:22) “Are you an atheist?” (08:09) Answering A Question About Doing An Interview With Gabor Mate (08:50) Answering A Question About Getting Off Social Media (11:10) Thoughts On Pickup Artists (14:09) “What are the points where you disagree with Eckhart...
What is the Dark Triad/Dark Tetrad (Introduction to a Predatory Personality Disorder)
November 01, 2020 02:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBWhat is the Dark Tetrad described by psychiatry? What are the predatory personalities tactics of manipulation? Find this out in this short excerpt from a seminar. (00:25) DSM's Cluster B, Dark Triad and Machiavellianism (02:27) Differences Between Disorders (03:44) Megalomania (05:12) The Zombie Curses and How Do They Work
Q and A (social media, dating, BPD)
October 31, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBLive Q&A Session recording from March 2019, covered topic include social media, BPD, mental health and more. (00:07) Stating Today’s Topic (02:20) Ending Up With A Slow Poisoning Effect Of A Dogma (04:53) What The Channel Grew Up From Part 1 (10:36) What The Channel Grew Up From Part 2 (12:41) Talking About Using Social Media In Order To Learn Together (14:31) Answering Short Questions (16:31) “Where Did Your Interest In The Effects Of Social Media Stem From?” (21:09) Talking About U...
Still Obsessing Over Ex Relationship
October 30, 2020 12:13 - 5 minutes - 8 MBThis is a short excerpt from a seminar, explaining that persistent annoying emotions might be unconscious alarms. (00:01) Can You Be at Peace With Yourself About Ex Narcissist? (00:43) Unconscious Sending You Signals (02:07) Panic Attack Signals (03:27) Reality Tunnels Built Around Beliefs
Zen is NOT for Westerners! (Ego Detachment Resulting in Diminished Self Esteem)
October 29, 2020 10:43 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBWhenever you've heard of "having no ego", "letting go of your ego", "killing your ego" etc. Remember that it's mostly watered-down, consumer-friendly western versions of very, very old eastern concepts. (01:59) Self-esteem Coming From the Unconscious Observing Your Actions (03:55) Definition of "The Ego" (05:44) "Having Ego" vs. Attachment to the Ego (09:07) The Maturity of Eastern Cultures (10:27) Everything is Context Specific (Including the Teachings) (12:01) How to Find a Better S...
The Upside of Being in a Long Term Relationship
October 28, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MBIn a long-term relationship, nothing is more important than its foundations. The real reasons why you're together. Just imagine: if you travel far away and it will take a lot of time and effort, you better make sure you're going in the right direction. And what is the right direction for you specifically, anyway? (00:03) Bonding to the Source of Pleasure is Not a Basis for a Long Term Relationship (02:23) I Do Believe in Them - You Just Have to be Careful (03:41) Evolutionary Basis for...
We need men to feel OK about not feeling OK
October 27, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThe cultural standards of masculinity can really badly impact men mental health. Every human need the connection and the ability to just be OK with what he feels. How great would it be if we could change these societal expectations towards men. (00:01) The Issue of an Implicit Culturally Indoctrinated Expectation on Men to Be Strong (04:00) Being Incompetent and Vulnerable is a Natural Human State (07:33) We Need to Create Some Kind of Space in Which Men Can Feel Okay With Saying “I’m n...
So you are not a "codependent", but...
October 26, 2020 12:41 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOk, I get that: it's not that useful to overlabel or overmedicalize things. Yet, in SOME situations, with certain people you find yourself abondoning what's good for you. In certain contexts you just go along, not really knowing why. So what is really going on there and how can we better tackle that? Listen in now to find out! Find the course mentioned here: https://spartanlifecoach.com/coachingsummomingtheself/ (00:03) So You're Not Really a Codependent, BUT... (03:44) Better Psychol...
Spiritual Maps of Meaning will help you with moving forward (and How to Get Get Your Sun Going)
October 18, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 62.9 MBWe operate in the world thanks to our internal maps. Have you found yourself always ending up in the same place? What could happen if you change these maps then? Check it out now! (00:01) Getting Started (00:40) Internal Maps Based on Meaning and Value Moving Into Morality (03:50) If You Are Trying and Failing to Overcome a Trauma, the Only Route Out That's Gonna Last is a Deep Change in Your Philosophical Outlook (07:04) Talking About Neuroplasticity (12:05) Responding to Comments ...
What is "Healthy Narcissism"?
October 17, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutes - 9.74 MB"Do they have broken self worth....one half perceiving they are wonderful the other half thinking they are dreadful?" They have no self worth. Now, wait for this because it's a mind twister: The NPD has no "healthy narcissism". The two halves you speak of are the two halves Sam talks about that form the NPD personality: true self and false self. Or "authentic" self and "hyper idealised" self. It's a constant desperate fleeing from one polarity to another. The NPD is created by being ...
Rapid Recovery (graphic historical violence, 1984, Stalinism, propaganda, coughing)
October 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBHow to rapidly recover through contacting our emotions, a technique for that, 1984 propaganda, and more, including Q&A session. (01:33) What Happens When Someone is Traumatized (05:34) How to Deal With It (10:31) Magic of the Right Question (15:11) Mind Map Steps (17:55) Positive Emotions and Exercises (20:38) Past Emotions and Exercises (24:21) Contact With Your Emotions Will Help You (28:55) Codependence & Placebo Connection (39:12) Inquisition Game Through Ages (47:18) How to Re...
How To Do Affirmations When You Have CPTSD (with Q&A)
October 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBAffirmations are bit tricky when it comes people with CPTSD. The risk of triggering is much higher. Why? And why would an affirmation trigger anyone? Despite the risk, used properly, affirmations can be a great tool in your recovery. In this episode, we'll dive into the specifics of how to help yourself with affirmations. (00:04) Hello (00:50) What If Your Thoughts Do Create Reality? (05:58) Conditioning And Strengthening The Mind (08:02) The Universe... What Does That Even Mean? (12...
No boundaries? Zero protection and drug addiction follow
October 14, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.8 MBHow to understand what boundaries are (both external and internal), why they are a MUST HAVE, what happens when we're lacking them and how it connects with drug use and relationships. Get the course mentioned here: https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ (00:18) We Formulate Meaning by Creating Attachments (02:42) Disclaimer of How I Use the Term 'Codependency' (06:58) Interesting Comparisons in Vampire's Stories and Codependency (11:07) Why Codependent Has No Boundari...
Accelerate Therapeutic Process Using Intent and Humility
October 13, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBMy hypothesis is that if we deliberately put humility back into the system, we do two things. One, we take away the natural conflicting element of the therapeutic process, the natural elements of conflict. There are two humans. There are two egos. They're in a room, and because of the context, it becomes like tennis. It becomes like boxing. It becomes like some competitive sport. Nobody means for it to be that way. It's just that, whether you're the coach or the therapist or the client in ...
How to use the "Reality Tunnels" Concept (Robert Anton Wilson and Timothy Leary)
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 9.51 MBHave you ever felt stuck in a problematic situation? Have you felt limited in your options, like there are no other ways to see things? That was your Reality Tunnel for the time. This concept was first coined by Timothy Leary and later picked up by Robert Anton Wilson. In this episode you'll discover it can be used to your advantage.
What Are Your "Core Values"
October 11, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 6.78 MBHere is a simple exercise, that can make you realize a lot of new things about you and your life. Our values play a huge role in our lives, it's useful to decide on a handful, most important ones to us.
Law of Attraction vs. Critical Thinking vs. Authentic Spiritual Experience
October 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBLaw of Attraction has become kind of a big thing over the last years. It's very empowering and attractive concept. Yet, should we believe EVERYTHING it promises? In this episode we discuss the hidden dangers that might be lurking in the concepts like Law of Attraction. If you feel like you might be ready to go beyond LOA, you'll love this episode. Listen right now! Richard's last bit on LOA referenced: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Lt51FPammgF2YuQ1tQHru?si=QbRjqIYHSua8Hb7PKb8OXQ Av...
Counter Parenting With a Narcissist - Reducing Trauma to the Child (Interview with Jaqui Sansom)
October 09, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 64.1 MBJaqui Sansom works with parents to create a secure family to live in. Jaqui has been a family and child protection lawyer for 20 years. For more information on her work please visit her website: https://www.powerless2powerfulparenting.com/about (00:00) Getting started ((1:08) Is narcissism trait or a disorder? (03:41) Can you experience trauma beyond the childhood? (06:43) Is narcissism a scale? How does it work? (09:00) The signs of narcissism in co-parenting (10:33) Is it possible...
Questions on Codependency (Q&A)
October 08, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 58.9 MBAn extensive Q&A Live Session focused on the issue of codependency. -> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ -> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency and people pleasing. (00:03) Getting started (01:27) Is it possible to act codependently towards the old, bad programming itself? (02:00) What should we do if we find ourselves keeping quiet to avoid arguments? (02:25) Why do ...
Codependency - a way out
October 07, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 82.3 MBA seminar focusing on the topic of codependency, both in relationships and our entire life. Many interesting areas have been covered, that also include Q&A. -> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ -> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to CODEPENDENCY and people pleasing. (00:58) We Need Neuroplasticity to Make a Lasting Change (03:11) Marks Left by the Stressed Parents & a Master-slave ...
The negative effects of social media may actually be WORSE than we previously thought.
October 06, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBIt is a known fact that social media have been deliberately crafted in a certain, not-so-good for our mental wellbeing, way. Empower yourself with more awareness about this problem now. Interview with Sam Vaknin: the TRUE toxicity of social media revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmXcjvL9VSc Watch our documentary on the hidden toxicity of social media now http://bit.ly/pluggedindocumentary
The Force of Human Will
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHuman will has always been with us. It cannot perish, yet it has been suppressed over the years. What is this force that can lead you to your highest potential? If you want to be more driven and alive, you might enjoy this episode. (00:00) The Concept of Human Will (04:16) It's Very Hard to Deliver Powerful Material That is Almost Impossible to Misinterpret (06:40) If You Want to Enslave a Lot of People, You Might Want to Make the Concept of Will Unpopular Part 1 (10:25) If You Want t...
"Why is my friend depressed?"
October 04, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBIt's worth exhausting all the methods before you try the pharmaceutical solution for depression. In this episode I present my short take on the problem of depression. Hopefully some of that will come useful for you. (00:12) The Major Myth of Chemical Imbalance (02:02) Living a Life That is Depressing (02:57) The Need for Progress (03:39) The Health Aspects (05:02) Your Mind and Body Needs to Be Disciplined (07:47) Anger Repression & Psychosomatic Symptoms
"Spiritual" Competition in Western Buddhist Psychotherapy and The Kallisti Myth
October 03, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 47 MBThere is so much posturing in some of the "spiritual" circles. It goes even into the Buddhist and academic circles. Why all that? There's no need to overcomplicate things which were meant to be simple. (00:25) Kallisti and the Golden Apple (02:35) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Training Objective Constancy With Zen Meditation (06:31) The Concept of Radical Acceptance (09:37) When Physical Conflict is Less Painful Than One's Suffering (12:22) Spiritual Competition & "The Kallisti Effe...
How to use NLP Visualisations to Heal (with Q&A)
October 02, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBCan you heal yourself with visualisation? Maybe that'd be too much to promise. But isn't the fact that the imagined experience and a real experience is seen as the same by the brain, mind-boggling? NLP has been used in the context of healing and emotional recovery for some time now. How and why does it work? Let's dive in into that right now! (00:01) Hello (00:48) Your Body and Brain Don't Really Know the Difference Between the Real Experience and the Experience That's Vividly Imagined...
Park Bench Zen (simple, quick technique to create mental calm)
October 01, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 7.19 MBMeditation is not the only way to achieve mindfulness and mental calm! Sometimes your brain might need to take a slow walk in nature. And sometimes just sit on a bench and observe. If you want to invite more mindfulness into your life then listen right now!
No Story, Just THIS (Authenticity and Present Momentness)
September 30, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBWhen you pull out of the virtual, created world, you wake up to the now. The present moment. The present is simply what is. How precious is that? (00:20) The Dangers of Getting Lost in the Story (04:58) Performing for Others in the Social Media World (07:53) It's Not a Point-scoring Game & Why Reality is Far Better (11:03) On Meditation
How to Stay Present in Difficult Times?
September 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBThe world is crumbling all around you? Everything seems to be falling apart? Can we achieve meditative states in all of that? And, without meditation frustrations? (00:15) Don't Fetishize Meditation (02:01) How a Moral Philosophy Will Improve Your Life and Meditation (05:28) What to Do if You Find Meditation Distressing? (08:49) Visualization vs Meditation & How Social Media Relay on Content (13:19) Association vs. Dissociation (15:00) How We Are Reliant on 'The Voice-over' (20:34)...
Meditation
September 28, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBDon't let meditation make you go bonkers. This episode will demystify it for you and make you feel calm and confident about it (00:33) Guiding Awareness vs. Receiving (02:38) There's Nothing Better Than Now (03:56) Why is Not Being in the Now a Problem? (06:32) Bringing Yourself to the Present Moment (08:00) What's the Difference Between This, and Disassociation?
The 3 Main Mind Games Played By Narcissists (Psychological Torture Tactics)
September 27, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBNarcissists operate in the same ways, whether it's in the microcosmos or macrocosmos. They will do everything to turn the truth upside down and gain as much control over you as they can. Your power is in your agency and will. Being aware of these tactics will make you stronger more resilient. (00:13) #1 Key Principle - Isolation & Perception Control (01:05) Altering the Emotional State (02:10) #2 Invert Communication (05:05) Controlling the Narrative (05:49) Characterization (07:28)...
Monogamy, Sexuality - WHY we may not be getting this right and HOW to fix it
September 26, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 77.6 MBMany believe in monogamy, others vote for polygamy, but what is it really all about? Our thinking about sexuality can be a lot better than it is now. If you're reading this you probably wish to have a healthy, harmonic and fulfilling sex and intimate life. If so, you've come to the right place - listen now! (00:01) Introduction (01:03) The Argument That Monogamy is Not Natural (04:13) That Polyamory is Better (06:45) Why is Monogamy Not Working Right Now? (15:51) What Does It Take f...
Joint Custody With A Narcissist
September 25, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBA joint custody with a narcissist is a horrible place to be in. It can be a messy situation, but hopefully with this one tip I can give you as a psychologist, you will come out of it safe.