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Where do narcissists come from?

They certainly don't exist in a vacuum. So where do they come from? Are they created strictly by trauma? Is it inherited? The answer is a lot more complex than we first believe.

The truth is that narcissism has many layers. Biology is certainly a part of it. Genes play a role and so does neurochemistry. Environment is also a key factor in harboring narcissistic tendencies.

But there's a deeper level to consider: parenting. And that's what we're going to take a look at in this episode. What are the 2 parenting styles that contribute the most to narcissism? Is there anything we can do to change the pattern? Yes.

What We're Talking About: 

• Development of narcissism
• How parenting affects narcissism
• Overcoming narcissistic parenting

A Few More Resources:
The Parenting Styles That Create Narcissists

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