2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 15.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2022

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

How do I know if I’m in a relationship with a narcissist? Are certain personalities more drawn to narcissists? Can I heal if I was raised by a narcissist? How do I handle narcissists at work? Why do I keep attracting narcissists into my life? How can I keep a narcissist in my life… and not go crazy? And, most of all: What EXACTLY do I do to cope with narcissists? You have been flooding my inbox with questions since Dr. Ramani Durvasula, the world’s leading expert on narcissism, spoke about it on the podcast. You asked to bring her back and I’m listening: Dr. Ramani is here with answers to all of your questions. This episode is for you if you… Have no idea what narcissism is Were raised by a narcissist Are married to a narcissist Think you might be dating a narcissist Work with/for a narcissist Want to know the telltale red flags so you’re better prepared Are afraid you’re a narcissist Today you get: Two important tools to help you start your own healing and create boundaries Key takeaways to help you move forward One solid truth that will ground you in your confidence You’ll also learn: What you can do today to begin your own healing How to stay in a relationship with a narcissist and maintain your sanity The signs to watch for to know if you’re with a narcissist What gaslighting looks like in real life The situations that make you more susceptible How to coach your friend who’s dating a narcissist If you’re more prone to attracting narcissists Why you ditch the “good ones” for the “bad ones” About “trauma bonds” The signs of “love bombing” About the “Golden Goose” phenomenon in the workplace What yellow rocking and gray rocking are Listen in on today’s conversation. You will not only be glad you did – you’ll also leave armed with the knowledge, tools, and resources you need to diffuse the impact of a narcissist, get your power back, and know that whatever it is that this person says or does – it’s not your fault. Xo, Mel PS: Once you’re done with this one, if you haven’t had a chance to listen to Dr. Ramani’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, absolutely spend some time listening to it: “5 Signs You’re Dealing With a Narcissist & How To Protect Yourself”

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Mal and welcome to the Mal Robbins podcast.
0:04.0	Okay.
0:07.0	How you doing?
0:09.0	I hope you're doing great because you're going to be better after this episode today.
0:13.0	And I hope you got to sleep out because you're going to want to buckle up for this one.
0:17.0	And you might even want to get your pen out.
0:18.0	You're definitely going to need to bookmark this.
0:20.0	We are going to have a rocking and powerful conversation together.
0:24.0	I cannot wait because you will not believe who is in the house.
0:29.0	We have the one and only, Dr. Romani back.
0:33.0	Now, if you don't know who Dr. Romani is, that's okay.
0:36.0	You will now.
0:37.0	She is the world's leading expert on narcissism.
0:40.0	She's a best-selling author, professor, and host of the hit podcast, Navigating Narcissism.
0:45.0	Now, a couple weeks ago, I asked her to come on the podcast to teach you and me the five warning signs that we got to know so that we know when we're dealing with a narcissistic personality.
0:56.0	And more importantly, she gave us tools on how you can protect yourself.
1:00.0	I personally had so many takeaways from that episode, especially something that I now call the Chicago Rule.
1:07.0	And here's the Chicago Rule.
1:09.0	Look, you can't change the weather in Chicago, and no matter what you do, you cannot change a narcissist.
1:15.0	That's why you need tools to protect yourself.
1:18.0	If you haven't listened to that episode about the five warning signs of dealing with a narcissist, don't worry.
1:24.0	It is there for you. You can listen to it once this episode is over.
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