8 Behaviors of the Traumatizing Narcissist w/Dan Shaw, LCSW

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🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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In this enlightening episode, Rachel continues her conversation with Dan Shaw, an esteemed psychotherapist renowned for his work on traumatic narcissism and cult recovery. Building on their previous discussion, Dan delves deeper into the concept of traumatic narcissism, sharing insights from his groundbreaking books, "Traumatic Relational Systems of Subjugation" and "Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery." He outlines eight key behaviors of traumatizing narcissists, offering valuable guidance for individuals who may be entangled in such relationships and for mental health professionals assisting them. Dan discusses the manipulative tactics of narcissists, such as intimidation, belittling, and seductive charm, which create a cycle of coercive control. He explores the psychological impact of these behaviors, including dissociation and weaponized suffering, and highlights the importance of recognizing these patterns to break free from their influence. Rachel and Dan also address the challenges of navigating relationships with narcissists, emphasizing the need for awareness and support in reclaiming one's autonomy and sanity. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the complexities of power dynamics in relationships and the significance of understanding the underlying motivations of narcissistic behavior. Dan's insights provide a beacon of hope and clarity for those seeking to understand and overcome the effects of narcissistic abuse. Connect with Dan Shaw: www.danielshawlcsw.com Connect with Us on Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast Your reviews and ratings on Spotify and Apple/iTunes are greatly appreciated and help the show reach a wider audience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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0:00.0	Welcome to indoctrination, a weekly conversation series about protecting yourself from systems of control. I'm your host, Rachel Bernstein.
0:13.4	Hello, everyone. I am very delighted to have Dan Shaw back on the show. This is part two of my wonderful, wonderful conversation with him.
0:24.8	He's always investigating and exploring, researching, writing, and it's always wonderful to talk to him.
0:33.5	He's also an all-around nice guy. But on top of it, he has some really interesting things to share.
0:40.0	If you haven't already done so, listen to Part 1 of my conversation with him. It is really, really
0:45.9	wonderful. He is talking today a little bit more about traumatic narcissism. He is the author of Traumatic Narcissism,
0:57.7	Relational Systems of Subjugation, and Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery, which introduced
1:04.5	traumatic narcissism theory to the field. He is also an honored recipient of the Margaret Singer Award from the International
1:13.1	Cultic Studies Association for his work on coercive persuasion and undue influence. For more
1:20.6	information on Dan and his work, visit Daniel Shaw, LCSW.com. Here's Dan with some new and really important information for you.
1:50.4	I am very excited to have Dan Shaw back with me today.
1:57.9	After we finished our discussion that became an episode, there was more to talk about.
2:02.8	There's always more to talk about, but there is a particular list of behaviors that Dan wants to be able to share with you today. And so today, Dan Shaw's going to
2:10.7	run through these eight behaviors that individuals who think they may be in a relationship with a narcissist, who sometimes also
2:19.4	a particular kind of narcissist, might want to look for. If you feel that you are being,
2:24.0	as Dan says, coercibly controlled, how do you determine that? What do you look for? And this
2:30.9	list is good for people in these situations, as well as mental health professionals, people also, I think, who are the loved ones, who are on the sidelines, who are noticing and want to be able to help their loved one determine.
2:46.5	And they need to know how to decipher what's happening here and what qualities and traits
2:55.2	and behaviors to be mindful of that all come together into a picture that we want to be really
3:03.4	wary of. So, Dan, take it away.
3:07.1	Thank you, Rachel. Yeah, I had to write an introduction,
3:12.9	a new introduction to a new edition of my first book, Traumatic Narcissism, Relational Systems of
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