Sounds Like A Cult

The Cult of Narcissism

May 14, 2024

The podcast explores the rise of narcissism in American culture, questioning if society is becoming more narcissistic or overusing the term. Host interviews psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula to provide insights on this buzzy topic. The episode delves into the evolution of narcissism in popular culture and the challenges of identifying narcissistic behaviors in relationships. It also touches on therapeutic benefits of nature walks for overthinkers.

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The podcast explores society's obsession with narcissism, questioning if we are becoming more narcissistic or overusing the term.

Misconceptions about narcissism are debunked, highlighting its subtleties, including vulnerable forms and the impact of trauma.

Tips for dealing with narcissists include maintaining boundaries, self-awareness, and seeking support from healthy relationships and therapy.

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Introduction

2min

Introduction to the Magical Overthinkers Podcast

3min

Exploring Narcissism and Human Existence in the Modern World

2min

Exploring Overthinking and Information Overload in the Digital Age

4min

Exploring the Evolution of Narcissism in Popular Culture

20min

Unpacking Narcissism Through History and Relationships

28min

Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Walking in Nature for Overthinkers

3min

Introducing the Magical Overthinkers podcast, a show for thought spiralers, exploring the subjects we can't stop overthinking about. Host Amanda is elated to share her latest audio project, based on her New York Times-bestselling book The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. Magical Overthinkers is out this week on all major podcast platforms (as well as YouTube)! Links below.

Here is a look at episode 1, "Overthinking About Narcissism." Episode description below!

Is it just us, or does American culture have narcissism fever? Between 2004 and 2016, the volume of Google searches for the word “narcissist” grew exponentially. Thanks to factors like the rise of therapyspeak, TikTok mental health diagnoses, and badly behaving reality stars-turned-world leaders, discourse about this buzzy, yet poorly understood phenomenon has exploded. Are we as a society becoming more narcissistic? Or are we now over-using and misusing this term to the point of meaninglessness? Wait, is obsessing about other people's narcissism its own kind of narcissism?? In an effort to soothe these thought spirals, host Amanda (@amanda_montell) settled in for an illuminating chat with her debut guest, psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@doctorramani), author of the New York Times bestseller "It's Not You" and one of the world's foremost narcissism experts. Tune in for a relatable, brain-tingling, and clarifying discussion about this confounding topic, complete with questions submitted by the "Magical Overthinkers Club" and bits of wisdom to help us overthinkers get out of our own heads.