In this episode, we look at the real work of healing narcissism—not by breaking the ego, but by understanding and slowly dismantling the defenses that protect it. You'll learn why emotional regulation and integration—not just insight—are key to lasting change. With real-world examples and deep clinical insight, this is the first in a multi-part series on how transformation actually happens.

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