Chances are, you’ve encountered a narcissist—maybe in love, maybe in life. Statistically, 1 in 200 people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (and that’s just the diagnosed ones). In this episode, I open the door—just a crack—into my own experience dating one. Trust me, this story needs a Part 2… maybe even a Part 10.
I’ll walk you through the 10 stages of what I call “The Narcissist Cycle”:
1. Love bombing & fantasy love
2. Subtle (and not-so-subtle) control
3. Boundary bulldozing
4. Cold-blooded lack of empathy
5. Hot & cold confusion
6. Projection, deflection, and manipulation
7. Validation addiction—yours and theirs
8. The awakening: rediscovering self-worth
9. Pattern recognition & reclaiming your power
10. The breakaway—breaking free, for real
If you’re in it—or recovering from it—I’ve got your back. Around 26:00, I share a few grounding mantras to help you stay centered if you’re tangled in any relationship with a narcissist.