Narcissists in Divorce: The Narcissist Trap

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Is your partner a narcissist? With Stowe Family Law.

2024-07-2657:09

In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna gives some pointers to help you identify whether you are in a relationship with a narcissist, with family lawyers Liza Gatrell and Matthew Taylor. They discuss the reasons why it is so important to know whether your partner is a narcissist before you consider divorcing them, and highlight some interesting legal tips that might be of use during your divorce. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling aut...

The Communal Narcissist

2024-05-2218:50

In this episode Dr Supriya describes a lesser known outward presentation of narcissism – that of the Communal (or 'altruistic') Narcissist. Support the show If you've found the podcast helpful please do consider supporting the show with a small monthly donation here. Narcissists in Divorce: The Co-Parenting Myth - How to Protect your Children and Stamp Out Post Separation Abuse is Dr Supriya's latest book. The second book in the Narcissists in Divorce series, From Leaving to Liberty...

How to parent alongside a narcissist - Part 2, with Dr Supriya McKenna

2023-12-1543:04

In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna explains how to communicate with a narcissistic co-parent to reduce the narcissistic supply. She explains the concept of parallel parenting, and how to deal with being triggered by communications from the narcissist. She also gives her top tips for building evidence for court in your communication with the narcissist, explains how to stick to your boundaries with the narcissist and explains the s...

Parenting Alongside a Narcissist - Part One (with Stowe Talks)

2023-11-2335:53

In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna explains the underlying drivers which lead to Narcissists being unable to cooperatively coparent with you. She explains what behaviours you can expect from the narcissist, and how they use the children as weapons of post separation abuse. She continues in Part Two. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Narcissists in Divorc...

Rebuilding your life after a relationship with a narcissist - Dr Supriya McKenna

2023-05-3059:542

In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna gives some strategies to help you to rebuild your life after a relationship with a narcissist. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Narcissists in Divorce: From Love-Locked to Leaving and The Narcissist Trap :The Mind-Bending Pull of the Great Pretenders. This podcast was brought to you in association with Stowe Family Law, th...

Easy ways to avoid dating a toxic mate after narcissistic abuse - with Dr Elinor Greenberg

2023-04-0432:49

In this episode personality disorder psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr Elinor Greenberg, chats with Dr Supriya McKenna (author of 'The Narcissist Trap - The Mind-Bending Pull of the Great Pretenders) about easy ways to spot a toxic date. Dr Greenberg's tips are particularly useful for anyone worried about being back in the dating arena after a narcissistic relationship. She describes a simple method involving counting the negative things said in the first hour of a first date, ...

Dr Elinor Greenberg discusses the giveaways that you might be dating a Narcissist.

2023-02-1738:16

In this episode internationally renowned clinical psychologist Dr Elinor Greenberg talks with Dr Supriya McKenna about the various ways that Narcissists can convincingly present as being genuine when dating. She gives the tip offs for each of her archetypes - the Detective, the Hunter, the Narcissistic Love Script, The Romantic, The Casanova and the Recycler. They talk about the idea of 'I-Thou' versus 'I-It' relationships - and how in all their relationships the narcissist views ...

Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part Four

2022-12-1823:442

In this episode Dr Craig Malkin discusses his role in the NY times bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump", in which he broke down the behaviours of pathological narcissism as exhibited by Mr Trump. We discuss how it is actually simpler for the spouse of a narcissist to recognise narcissism in their partner than for a clinician (who has very limited information). We also talk about mutual abuse and reactive abuse, about whether narcissists are conscious that they are narci...

Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part Three

2022-12-0428:001

In this episode Harvard psychologist and narcissism expert and author Dr Craig Malkin talks with Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker about how one can protect their children from becoming narcissistic, even when they have a narcissistic parent. They also discuss the difficulties encountered in dating when one has had a previous narcissistic relationship, to do with attraction, chemistry, trust and relating in new ways. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcis...

Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part Two

2022-11-2031:271

In this episode Dr Craig Malkin, psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School and narcissism expert and psychologist explains the concept of the 'spectrum of narcissism', which he describes in his book, Rethinking Narcissism. He talks about 'healthy narcissism', and about those people who do not have enough of it (the 'Echoists'). We talk about the overlaps of this type with co-dependents, highly sensitive people, and empaths. Dr Malkin explains the importance of feeling one's anger when one...

Dr Craig Malkin talks Narcissism - Part One

2022-11-0628:01

In this episode, Dr Craig Malkin, Psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School and narcissism expert, discusses with us how ageing can affect narcissists. We talk about narcissistic collapses, and how in older narcissists whose relationships have broken down they use projection (blaming others of what they themselves are thinking, feeling or doing) as a defence. Dr Malkin talks about the concept of the psychotic spiral, and how during a narcissistic collapse narcissists may even become...

Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about narcissism - Part 3

2022-08-1427:21

In this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker continue their conversation with world renowned psychotherapist and educator Dr Elinor Greenberg. Elinor explains how to manage a narcissist using her 'narcissistic sandwich' technique. Karin describes how she uses this technique herself in her role as a family lawyer and a mediator, and highlights why it is so important for family law practitioners to understand that they are dealing with a narcissist, so that they can facilitat...

Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about narcissism - Part 2

2022-08-1420:291

In this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker talk to internationally renowned Narcissism expert and psychotherapist Dr Elinor Greenberg. They delve into what 'healthy narcissism' is, how people become narcissists, and what determines whether a child will become a narcissist. Elinor differentiates narcissists from psychopaths and gives her view on the idea that narcissists are 'evil' - and she recommends her psychology.com article "Narcissistic Judo" for those who wish to try to keep th...

Dr Elinor Greenberg talks about Narcissism - Part One

2022-08-0229:16

In this fascinating episode , the first of a small series, Dr Supriya and Karin are joined by internationally recognised NPD expert and psychologist Dr Elinor Greenberg, who is famed for her work in explaining NPD to the general public and working directly with narcissists and those who have been affected by them. Elinor discusses the essential concept of 'whole object relations' to explain why the narcissist sees people as only 'all good' or 'all bad'. She describes the 3 types of narcissist...

Conversations with barrister Nicholas Wilkinson - Part One

2022-05-2723:59

In this episode highly acclaimed barrister Nicholas Wilkinson explains the specifics of why it is so important for family law barristers to understand narcissism, and the potential pitfalls of not recognising it in their clients. Nick is most recently known for successfully representing Princess Haya of Jordan (the former wife of the ruler of Dubai) in the High Court. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of the new books Nar...

Why is it so hard to leave a Narcissist?

2022-04-2516:24

In this episode, narcissism expert and bestselling author, Dr Supriya McKenna, explains the many difficulties faced by anyone who is trying to extricate themselves from a narcissistic relationship. She deconstructs the psychological issues that have resulted from narcissistic abuse and explains how it is these very things themselves that make leaving so hard - and she busts the myth that the abuse can't have been real or serious, because if it had been then the victim would have l...

Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part Three.

2022-03-3118:10

In this episode, Dr Caroline Logan, and narcissism expert and bestselling author Dr Supriya McKenna, discuss violence in narcissistic relationships, and the part played by gender. They also discuss the realities of getting a personality disorder diagnosis for the purposes of Court, what the purpose of doing so could be, and what you need to consider when looking for a suitably qualified diagnostic professional to act as an expert witness. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling...

Narcissism 101 - for the people supporting the victims of narcissistic relationships.

2022-03-0223:19

In this episode, for the people who are supporting the victims of a narcissistic relationship or divorce, narcissism expert and best-selling author Dr Supriya McKenna explains the basics of narcissistic personality disorder. This episode should be useful for family members, friends and even legal professionals who are trying to get a basic grasp of narcissism. Dr McKenna also makes suggestions of some key things to avoid saying to the victim of narcissistic abuse, and addresses common m...

Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part Two.

2022-02-2030:46

In the second part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and solicitor Karin Walker chat with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. In this episode they discuss being 'duped' by pathological narcissists, and what narcissistic parenting means for the children. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subj...

Conversations with Dr Caroline Logan, personality disorder diagnostician and Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist - Part One.

2022-02-0936:59

In the first part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and UK solicitor Karin Walker discuss the differences between healthy narcissism, pathological narcissism and psychopathy with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of th...

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Narcissists in Divorce: The Narcissist Trap