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It’s common to label someone as a narcissist, but while we often think of narcissism as excessive self-regard, the ultimate cause might be quite different. In fact, narcissism may stem from an underlying insecurity rather than an inflated sense of self-worth.
In this episode, Thom explains the root causes of narcissism and shares key indicators of narcissistic behavior. Importantly, he encourages us to approach narcissists with compassion and offers a potential solution for those who recognize narcissistic tendencies in themselves.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Narcissus
[04:48] Somebody Has Done This to Me
[06:49] The Narcissist’s Caveat
[08:42] One-Upmanship
[11:30] An Impostor Syndrome
[14:50] An Underlying Feeling of Desperation
[17:40] Reconstructed Life Stories
[19:48] Calming Narcissism Through Vedic Meditation
[23:21] The Effects of Vedic Meditation on Narcissism
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By Thom Knoles4.9
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It’s common to label someone as a narcissist, but while we often think of narcissism as excessive self-regard, the ultimate cause might be quite different. In fact, narcissism may stem from an underlying insecurity rather than an inflated sense of self-worth.
In this episode, Thom explains the root causes of narcissism and shares key indicators of narcissistic behavior. Importantly, he encourages us to approach narcissists with compassion and offers a potential solution for those who recognize narcissistic tendencies in themselves.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Narcissus
[04:48] Somebody Has Done This to Me
[06:49] The Narcissist’s Caveat
[08:42] One-Upmanship
[11:30] An Impostor Syndrome
[14:50] An Underlying Feeling of Desperation
[17:40] Reconstructed Life Stories
[19:48] Calming Narcissism Through Vedic Meditation
[23:21] The Effects of Vedic Meditation on Narcissism
Useful Links
https://thomknoles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles
https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles
https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles
https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

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