Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: August 3, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where every conversation is a step toward empowering ourselves and each other. I am so freaking excited to bring you today’s episode with the incredible Dr. Ramani! Not only is she one of my absolute favorite people on this planet, but Dr. Ramani is also a leading narcissism expert, a clinical psychologist, and now the fabulous host of her podcast "Navigating Narcissism." Today, we’re diving deep into the world of narcissism—how to spot it, how to handle it, and how to prevent those narcissistic traits from entering your life. We're going right into it: How to spot a narcissist on a first date with the right questions and how to keep those boundaries firm. If you've ever felt manipulated or unappreciated in your relationships, this episode is packed with strategies you'll find invaluable. Please, please do rate and review this podcast—it would mean the world to me. And remember, it's not just about listening; it’s about taking action and becoming the hero of your life. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Identifying Narcissism Through Uncommon Questions 06:34 Narcissists' Intrusive Tactics 12:45 Trauma Bonds: Familiarity with Rage 20:21 "Defining Love: Different Perspectives" 22:13 Understanding Love in Trauma Bonds 28:10 Recognizing and Navigating Unhealthy Relationships 36:54 Redefining Relationship Success 37:48 Escaping Toxic, Narcissistic Relationships 46:46 Navigating Narcissistic Smear Campaigns 52:26 Narcissistic Relationship Red Flags 56:16 Ending Relationships with Narcissists: Risks 01:03:40 Escaping Narcissistic Family Dynamics 01:09:44 Be a Ray of Sunlight 01:12:58 Addressing Chronic Lateness Conversations 01:18:43 Balancing Relationship Expectations 01:21:55 Empowering Women through Action 01:26:14 Avoiding Narcissistic Relationships Early 01:33:47 Surviving and Healing Narcissistic Abuse FOLLOW DR. RAMANI: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorramani Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorRamani Website: https://www.doctor-ramani.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa NPR Fresh Air: Tune into Fresh Air from NPR to hear some of the most insightful interviews anywhere—wherever you get your podcasts. ********************************************************************** Listening to Women of Impact on Amazon Music is about as easy as it gets. You can listen on the app, which is super freaking easy to navigate, or you can just ask my homie, Alexa. it's that simple. So if you're ready, my homie, to be a freaking badass, then listen and follow Women of Impact on Amazon Music. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices