In this episode, we have friend of the podcast, Dr. Josh Smith, returning for a conversation about what narcissism REALLY is. We dive deep into differentiating between narcissistic traits and toxic narcissism. We also discuss borderline personality traits.

We talk about:

-“performance mode”

-hidden signs of a narcissist 

-being “too nice”

-the colloquial use of “narcissism”

-not all assholes are narcissists

-what narcissists see as reality

-borderline versus narcissist

-the importance of self-awareness

-keeping the peace

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Time Stamps: 

1:00 Introduction

5:31operating in performance mode

14:40 examples of narcissism

21:50 expectations of a narcissist

24:20 defining narcissism

43:30 narcissists and reality

50:00 self-awareness

56:30 the narcissist blame game

69:04 isolating yourself

73:30 setting boundaries

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