Narcissists in Divorce: The Narcissist Trap
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsNarcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna tackles head on the issues that occur when divorcing a narcissistic personality type. In this podcast she is often joined by veteran UK solicitor Karin Walker.
A former family doctor, Supriya is a best selling author in the field of narcissism. Her brand new book, the first of her 'Narcissists in Divorce' series, will be out on Amazon on January 1st 2024. Narcissists in Divorce: From Love-Locked to Leaving will teach you how to assess whether your partner is a true narcissist. With easy-to-read case histories and in-depth questionnaires, you’ll learn about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and how to deconstruct narcissistic behaviours.
In this series, Dr Supriya offers up her years of experience working in this field. You'll discover the predictable divorce and separation behaviours to expect from a narcissist, and their impact on you and your children.
You’ll also learn why these relationships are so difficult to break free from, and why you may be struggling. With guidance to help you decide whether or not to leave your relationship, you’ll also learn essential strategies to build your resilience – regardless of what choice you ultimately make.
It will be followed in early spring 2024 by the second book in the series - Narcissists in Divorce: From Leaving to Liberty.
Dr Supriya's other recent book, 'The Narcissist Trap - The Mind-Bending Pull of the Great Pretenders', explains how anyone can be pulled into a narcissist's orbit - at work, at home, in social circles, and anywhere else, and may be useful for people who are trying to support their loved ones who are divorcing narcissists. The book is also a must read for anyone wanting to understand this damaging condition, which hides in plain sight.
in 2020 Dr Supriya also conceived and wrote, with UK Family lawyer Karin Walker, Narcissists and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide, the only book about narcissism specifically for family lawyers.
Supriya and Karin have trained thousands of family law professionals in how to manage narcissistic divorces. With legal tips, advice for lawyers and more, this podcast is invaluable for anyone who suspects their spouse or partner might be narcissistic, as well for family lawyers, wishing to be able to better represent their clients.
For online courses, including 'Is my Partner a Narcissist?' and 'Demystifying The Narcissist' online courses, visit DoctorSupriya.com. And for more resources, and to contact Dr Supriya, please do visit TheLifeDoctor.org.
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How to parent alongside a narcissist - Part 2, with Dr Supriya McKenna
December 15, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna explains how to communicate with a narcissistic co-parent to reduce the narcissistic supply. She explains the concept of parallel parenting, and how to deal with being triggered by communications from the narcissist. She also gives her top tips for building evidence for court in your communication with the narcissist, explains how to stick to your boundaries with the narcissist and explains the serious pi...
Parenting Alongside a Narcissist - Part One (with Stowe Talks)
November 23, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna explains the underlying drivers which lead to Narcissists being unable to cooperatively coparent with you. She explains what behaviours you can expect from the narcissist, and how they use the children as weapons of post separation abuse. She continues in Part Two. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Narcissists in Divorce: From L...
Rebuilding your life after a relationship with a narcissist
May 30, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna gives some strategies to help you to rebuild your life after a relationship with a narcissist. This podcast was brought to you in association with Stowe Family Law, the largest family law firm in the UK, as part of our Stowe talks series. The Stowe talks podcast and video series are designed to help people go through a relationship breakdown and all the challenges this brings, covering topics including...
Rebuilding your life after a relationship with a narcissist - Dr Supriya McKenna
May 30, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna gives some strategies to help you to rebuild your life after a relationship with a narcissist. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Narcissists in Divorce: From Love-Locked to Leaving and The Narcissist Trap :The Mind-Bending Pull of the Great Pretenders. This podcast was brought to you in association with Stowe Family Law, the la...
Easy ways to avoid dating a toxic mate after narcissistic abuse - with Dr Elinor Greenberg
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode personality disorder psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr Elinor Greenberg, chats with Dr Supriya McKenna (author of 'The Narcissist Trap - The Mind-Bending Pull of the Great Pretenders) about easy ways to spot a toxic date. Dr Greenberg's tips are particularly useful for anyone worried about being back in the dating arena after a narcissistic relationship. She describes a simple method involving counting the negative things said in the first hour of a first date, and anoth...
Dr Elinor Greenberg discusses the giveaways that you might be dating a Narcissist.
February 17, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode internationally renowned clinical psychologist Dr Elinor Greenberg talks with Dr Supriya McKenna about the various ways that Narcissists can convincingly present as being genuine when dating. She gives the tip offs for each of her archetypes - the Detective, the Hunter, the Narcissistic Love Script, The Romantic, The Casanova and the Recycler. They talk about the idea of 'I-Thou' versus 'I-It' relationships - and how in all their relationships the narcissist views the other...
Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part Four
December 18, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode Dr Craig Malkin discusses his role in the NY times bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump", in which he broke down the behaviours of pathological narcissism as exhibited by Mr Trump. We discuss how it is actually simpler for the spouse of a narcissist to recognise narcissism in their partner than for a clinician (who has very limited information). We also talk about mutual abuse and reactive abuse, about whether narcissists are conscious that they are narcissis...
Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part Three
December 04, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode Harvard psychologist and narcissism expert and author Dr Craig Malkin talks with Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker about how one can protect their children from becoming narcissistic, even when they have a narcissistic parent. They also discuss the difficulties encountered in dating when one has had a previous narcissistic relationship, to do with attraction, chemistry, trust and relating in new ways. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narci...
Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part Two
November 20, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode Dr Craig Malkin, psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School and narcissism expert and psychologist explains the concept of the 'spectrum of narcissism', which he describes in his book, Rethinking Narcissism. He talks about 'healthy narcissism', and about those people who do not have enough of it (the 'Echoists'). We talk about the overlaps of this type with co-dependents, highly sensitive people, and empaths. Dr Malkin explains the importance of feeling one's anger when on...
Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part One
November 06, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Dr Craig Malkin, Psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School and narcissism expert, discusses with us how ageing can affect narcissists. We talk about narcissistic collapses, and how in older narcissists whose relationships have broken down they use projection (blaming others of what they themselves are thinking, feeling or doing) as a defence. Dr Malkin talks about the concept of the psychotic spiral, and how during a narcissistic collapse narcissists may even become del...
Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about narcissism - Part 4
August 14, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn the final episode of this mini series with Dr Elinor Greenburg, we ask Elinor whether it is possible to 'cure' a narcissist. Elinor explains how previously therapy would take 5-10 years to have an effect on a minority of narcissists, but how she has recently been working on a new therapy, which has much faster effects. She explains which specific type of narcissist is able to respond to this type of therapy, and the strict boundaries and rules she enforces when working with them. They di...
Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about narcissism - Part 3
August 14, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker continue their conversation with world renowned psychotherapist and educator Dr Elinor Greenberg. Elinor explains how to manage a narcissist using her 'narcissistic sandwich' technique. Karin describes how she uses this technique herself in her role as a family lawyer and a mediator, and highlights why it is so important for family law practitioners to understand that they are dealing with a narcissist, so that they can facilitate negotia...
Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about narcissism - Part 2
August 14, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker talk to internationally renowned Narcissism expert and psychotherapist Dr Elinor Greenberg. They delve into what 'healthy narcissism' is, how people become narcissists, and what determines whether a child will become a narcissist. Elinor differentiates narcissists from psychopaths and gives her view on the idea that narcissists are 'evil' - and she recommends her psychology.com article "Narcissistic Judo" for those who wish to try to keep t...
Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about Narcissism - Part One
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this fascinating episode , the first of a small series, Dr Supriya and Karin are joined by internationally recognised NPD expert and psychologist Dr Elinor Greenberg, who is famed for her work in explaining NPD to the general public and working directly with narcissists and those who have been affected by them. Elinor discusses the essential concept of 'whole object relations' to explain why the narcissist sees people as only 'all good' or 'all bad'. She describes the 3 types of narcissis...
Conversations with barrister Nicholas Wilkinson - Part 3
July 05, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode Narcissism Expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK lawyer Karin Walker speak to barrister Nicholas Wilkinson from leading London chambers One Hare Court. Nick has a wealth of experience in dealing with cases involving narcissists, and has been the instructed barrister in a number of high profile cases. He recently successfully represented Princess Haya of Jordan in the High Court during her divorce from the Ruler of Dubai. In this episode Nick runs through the specific considera...
Conversations with barrister Nicholas Wilkinson - Part 3
July 05, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode Narcissism Expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker speak to barrister Nicholas Wilkinson from leading London chambers One Hare Court. Nick has a wealth of experience in dealing with cases involving narcissists, and has been the instructed barrister in a number of high profile cases. He recently successfully represented Princess Haya of Jordan in the High Court during her divorce from the Ruler of Dubai. In this episode Nick runs through the specific considerat...
Part Two - Conversations with barrister Nicholas Wilkinson
May 29, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker speak with acclaimed barrister Nicholas Wilkinson, from One Hare Court Chambers. Nick has a deep understanding of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and has been involved in many high conflict cases. He even successfully represented Princess Haya of Jordan in her recent high profile divorce from the Ruler of Dubai. They discuss how common it is, in Nick's experience, for solicitors to be unaware that narc...
Part Two - Conversations with barrister Nicholas Wilkinson
May 29, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and solicitor Karin Walker speak with acclaimed barrister Nicholas Wilkinson, from One Hare Court Chambers. Nick has a deep understanding of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and has been involved in many high conflict cases. He even successfully represented Princess Haya of Jordan in her recent high profile divorce from the Ruler of Dubai. They discuss how common it is, in Nick's experience, for solicitors to be unaware that narcissism i...
Conversations with barrister Nicholas Wilkinson - Part One
May 27, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK family lawyer Karin Walker talk to highly acclaimed barrister Nicholas Wilkinson, who is most recently known for successfully representing Princess Haya of Jordan (the former wife of the ruler of Dubai) in the High Court. Nick, who has an exceptionally deep understanding of NPD, explains the specifics of why it is so important for family law barristers to understand narcissism, and the potential pitfalls of not recognising it ...
Why is it so hard to leave a Narcissist?
April 25, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna explains the many difficulties faced by anyone who is trying to extricate themselves from a narcissistic relationship. She deconstructs the psychological issues that have resulted from narcissistic abuse and explains how it is these very things themselves that make leaving so hard - and she busts the myth that the abuse can't have been real or serious, because if it had been then the victim would have left sooner. She also explains why i...
Why is it so hard to leave a Narcissist?
April 25, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, narcissism expert and bestselling author, Dr Supriya McKenna, explains the many difficulties faced by anyone who is trying to extricate themselves from a narcissistic relationship. She deconstructs the psychological issues that have resulted from narcissistic abuse and explains how it is these very things themselves that make leaving so hard - and she busts the myth that the abuse can't have been real or serious, because if it had been then the victim would have left soone...
Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part Three.
March 31, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, Dr Caroline Logan, and narcissism expert and bestselling author Dr Supriya McKenna, discuss violence in narcissistic relationships, and the part played by gender. They also discuss the realities of getting a personality disorder diagnosis for the purposes of Court, what the purpose of doing so could be, and what you need to consider when looking for a suitably qualified diagnostic professional to act as an expert witness. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author i...
Narcissism 101 - for the people supporting the victims of narcissistic relationships.
March 02, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, for the people who are supporting the victims of a narcissistic relationship or divorce, narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna explains the basics of narcissistic personality disorder. This episode should be useful for family members, friends and even legal professionals who are trying to get a basic grasp of narcissism. Dr McKenna also makes suggestions of some key things to avoid saying to the victim of narcissistic abuse, and addresses common misinformation about narcissi...
Narcissism 101 - for the people supporting the victims of narcissistic relationships.
March 02, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, for the people who are supporting the victims of a narcissistic relationship or divorce, narcissism expert and best-selling author Dr Supriya McKenna explains the basics of narcissistic personality disorder. This episode should be useful for family members, friends and even legal professionals who are trying to get a basic grasp of narcissism. Dr McKenna also makes suggestions of some key things to avoid saying to the victim of narcissistic abuse, and addresses common misin...
Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part Two.
February 20, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn the second part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and solicitor Karin Walker chat with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. In this episode they discuss being 'duped' by pathological narcissists, and what narcissistic parenting means for the children. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject ...
Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part One.
February 09, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn the first part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker discuss the differences between healthy narcissism, pathological narcissism and psychopathy with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the ne...
Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part One.
February 09, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the first part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker discuss the differences between healthy narcissism, pathological narcissism and psychopathy with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses.
Cyberstalking with cybersecurity expert Rory Innes - Part Two.
January 17, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode cybersecurity expert Rory Innes explains to narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and solicitor Karin Walker why it is that blocking a cyberstalker can lead to an escalation of stalking behaviour, potentially to dangerous levels. Rory explains the different categories of stalker, and outlines the difference between stalking and harassment, and why more training needs to given to the police to help them recognise and manage these criminal offenses. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no ...
Cyberstalking with cybersecurity expert Rory Innes - Part One.
January 07, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker talk with cybersecurity expert Rory Innes about cyberstalking - a common tactic employed by narcissists in the separation/divorce period. Rory is founder and CEO of The Cyber Helpline, which provides free help to those experiencing suspected cybercrime. They discuss the commonest types of cyberstalking, and what to be aware of. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and...
Hybrid Mediation Part 2 - with Rachael Oakes and Claire Colbert, from Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP.
December 10, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode top UK Lawyer Karin Walker and Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna talk with Hybrid Mediators Rachael Oakes (who also sits as a Deputy District Judge) and Claire Colbert about the need to educate solicitors and clients about hybrid mediation. They discuss why court should be last resort, and why so called 'alternative' dispute resolution should be renamed 'First Line Dispute Resolution'. They discuss the traumas of the court system, the fact that one can drop out of the cou...
Hybrid Mediation Part 2 - with Rachael Oakes and Claire Colbert, from Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP.
December 10, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker talk with Hybrid Mediators Rachael Oakes (who also sits as a Deputy District Judge) and Claire Colbert about the need to educate solicitors and clients about hybrid mediation. They discuss why court should be last resort, and why so called 'alternative' dispute resolution should be renamed 'First Line Dispute Resolution'. They discuss the traumas of the court system, the fact that one can drop out of the cour...
Hybrid Mediation - with Deputy District Judge Rachael Oakes and Claire Colbert
December 01, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker talk with Deputy District Judge Rachael Oakes and her colleague mediator, Claire Colbert, about why classic, traditional mediation and shuttle mediation do not work with narcissists. They discuss the benefits of using 'Hybrid Mediation' instead, where a narcissist is involved. They explain why Hybrid Mediation is best used for parties that have legal representation for the duration of the process, and how it ...
Barrister Nicholas Anderson shares his views on Narcissism - Part Three
November 21, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, London family law barrister Nicholas Anderson, Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker discuss the issue of parental alienation - and how it is used by narcissistic parents as a means to punish their former spouse. Nick explains why the court is not the best place to deal with cases such as these, and Karin explains why arbitration is a much safer method to use where a narcissist is involved, where an adjudicative decision has to made regarding th...
Child inclusive mediation - with Deputy District Judge Rachel Oakes and Claire Colbert
November 20, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, top UK family lawyer Karin Walker and Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna discuss how to approach child inclusive mediation with DDJ Rachel Oakes and lawyer mediator Claire Colbert when a narcissist is involved. They discuss balancing the benefits of hearing the voice of the child with the possible repercussions for the child from the narcissistic parent. They also discuss the difficulties lawyers face when dealing with narcissistic clients, and how this can affect their o...
Child inclusive mediation - with Rachel Oakes and Claire Colbert from Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP.
November 20, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, top UK family lawyer Karin Walker and Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna discuss how to approach child inclusive mediation with lawyer mediators Rachel Oakes and Claire Colbert when a narcissist is involved. They discuss balancing the benefits of hearing the voice of the child with the possible repercussions for the child from the narcissistic parent. They also discuss the difficulties lawyers face when dealing with narcissistic clients, and how this can affect their own w...
Barrister Nicholas Anderson shares his views on Narcissism - Part Two
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode Nicholas Anderson, an experienced London barrister, Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK lawyer Karin Walker discuss why it is still unwise to use the term 'Narcissism' in the family court. They talk about the discrepancies in recognition of NPD between the medical profession in the UK and the USA, and the issues that arise when a narcissist triangulates their barrister with their solicitor. They also discuss the importance of the legal team drafting watertight consent orders to pr...
Barrister Nicholas Anderson shares his views on Narcissism - Part One
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, Top UK lawyer Karin Walker and Dr Supriya McKenna talk with Nicholas Anderson, a highly experienced barrister from 1KBW Chambers in London. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding Narcissism among many barristers and judges, and how this can lead to judgements which fail to be in the children's best interests. They talk about the dangers of the charming and plausible presentation of the narcissist and the believable victim-playing of the closet narcissist - and how th...
Barrister Nicholas Anderson shares his views on Narcissism - Part One
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode, Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker talk with Nicholas Anderson, a highly experienced barrister from 1KBW Chambers in London. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding Narcissism among many barristers and judges, and how this can lead to judgements which fail to be in the children's best interests. They talk about the dangers of the charming and plausible presentation of the narcissist and the believable victim-playing of the closet narci...
Gaslighting
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna explains 'gaslighting' - one the most used narcissistic tactics of psychological abuse. She explains how it leaves the victim feeling unable to trust themselves or their perceptions, and how the resulting confusion keeps them 'in play' as a source of narcissistic supply for the narcissist. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Narcissists in Divorce: From Love-Locked...
Gaslighting
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode Dr Supriya McKenna explains 'gaslighting' - one the most used narcissistic tactics of psychological abuse. She explains how it leaves the victim feeling unable to trust themselves or their perceptions, and how the resulting confusion keeps them 'in play' as a source of narcissistic supply for the narcissist.
OurFamilyWizard - an effective way to communicate with a narcissistic co-parent.
October 13, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this podcast episode, Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK lawyer Karin Walker talk to the UK and USA branches of the parenting app 'OurFamilyWizard.' They find out why exactly it is that this communication tool is so effective with narcissists, and James and Racheal address concerns regarding whether it can be used as a further tool of abuse by a narcissistic co-parent. They delve into the specific features available, and explain in detail how they work to limit instant back and forth exchange...
Conversations about narcissism with Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani - Part 4
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna, UK solicitor Karin Walker and Clinical psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani discuss how common Narcissistic Personality Disorder is in the population, and why it might be on the increase. They talk about whether Narcissism is more prevalent in certain cultures and whether Narcissists can be 'cured' of their NPD. Dr Hirani cautions how some narcissists use therapy as a means to learn how to change their behaviour in order to escape detection. Fin...
Conversations about narcissism with Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani - Part 3
September 09, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and Dr Daksha Hirani discuss the ins and outs of 'complex PTSD' - a consequence of narcissistic abuse. Dr Hirani explains what treatments are available, including EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprogramming) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. They talk about how Mindfulness Meditation is an excellent way for the victims of narcissistic abuse to rewire their brains, and how it is scientifically validated. Dr Hirani also explai...
Conversations about narcissism with Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani - Part 2
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker discuss with Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani why it is that NPD is not well recognised in the UK and why mental health professional and lawyers are not being trained in NPD. They talk about the issue of the family members of narcissists 'diagnosing' the narcissists and why getting a formal diagnosis of narcissism is unlikely to be helpful. Dr Hirani explains why victims of narcissistic abuse should nev...
Conversations about narcissism with Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani - Part 1.
August 30, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker talk to UK Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani, who explains why it's so important to be able to recognise (as a victim of a narcissistic relationship) your own telltale gut feelings and responses. We discuss how the narcissist is able to show you your own wounds, and how it is that narcissistic abuse is so infrequently recognised, even within the area of domestic abuse - and why that matters.
Conversations about narcissism with Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani - Part 1.
August 30, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker talk to UK Clinical Psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani, who explains why it's so important to be able to recognise (as a victim of a narcissistic relationship) your own telltale gut feelings and responses. We discuss how the narcissist is able to show you your own wounds, and how it is that narcissistic abuse is so infrequently recognised, even within the area of domestic abuse - and why that matters. Dr Supriya ...
The 5 reasons why couples therapy won't work with a narcissist
August 20, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert, Dr Supriya McKenna explains why couples therapy, or marriage guidance counselling, won't work if one of the couple is a narcissist. She explains how (even when the narcissistic individual seems keen to have therapy) this is a toxic dynamic of triangulation, playing the victim and blameshifting, and why a narcissist won't seek to evolve or learn from couples therapy - but instead will see it as an opportunity to punish their spouse, and 'win' at it. Dr Sup...
The Closet Narcissist
August 11, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode Narcissism expert, Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker discuss the difficulties in spotting the so-called 'closet narcissist' - both for the partner of the narcissist and for the divorce lawyer when the closet narcissist is their client. They describe type of narcissist in detail, and explain why they so often fly under the radar. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Narcissists in Divorc...
How are narcissists made?
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna discusses with UK solicitor, Karin Walker, why people become narcissists. She outlines the main types of parenting that can cause a child to develop narcissistic defences, and, when a parent is narcissistic themselves, she highlights the role of the other parent (who might otherwise be an enabler of the abuse) in limiting the damage to the children. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the a...
How does narcissism come into being?
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK lawyer Karin Walker discuss why people become narcissists. They outline the main types of parenting that can cause a child to develop narcissistic defences, and, when a parent is narcissistic themselves, they highlight the role of the other parent (who might otherwise be an enabler of the abuse) in limiting the damage to the children.