Sex, Love, and Addiction

Part 2: Outsmarting the Narcissist with Chelsey Cole


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Chelsey Cole and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about narcissistic behavior. Chelsey outlines the impact that growing up with a narcissist can have on future relationships, the shame-rage cycle of a top-tier narcissist, and the signs that you are (most likely) not a narcissist, even if you occasionally act like one. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:22] The shame-rage cycle of a narcissist. 

[4:00] The top of the narcissistic scale. 

[6:17] Sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissists and where they overlap. 

[7:55] The role of addiction in narcissism. 

[10:18] Chelsey’s personal experience with narcissism. 

[14:21] The impact of growing up with a narcissist. 

[16:11] Am I a narcissist too? 

 

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101 

Seeking Integrity

Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment

Partner Sexuality Survey

Chelsey Cole

 

Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. 

 

QUOTES:

  • “Narcissists do not deal with shame. They have the shame-rage cycle.” 
  • “To a narcissist, your pain is proof of their power.” 
  • “Anyone who is active in their addiction is going to look narcissistic.” 
  • “Narcissism presents in patterns of behavior over time.” 
  • ...more
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