Gay Men Going Deeper cover image

Gay Men Going Deeper

Narcissism in the Gay Community

Feb 8, 2024
Ken Reid, an attachment and trauma informed counselor, joins Matt in this episode to discuss narcissism in the gay community. They explore its causes, how it shows up, and offer guidance on dealing with narcissistic people. The podcast also addresses the connection between social media and self-obsession, red flags when dating a narcissist, and the link between avoidant attachment and narcissism. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
01:09:05

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Narcissism in the gay community can manifest in various ways and is influenced by factors like trauma and hiding one's true identity.
  • Recognizing the phases of dating a narcissist, including love bombing and devaluing, can help individuals protect themselves from emotional manipulation.

Deep dives

Overview of Narcissism in the Gay Community

This podcast episode explores the topic of narcissism in the gay community. The hosts discuss the differences between narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic tendencies, analyzing the spectrum of narcissism. While there is no conclusive data on higher incidents of narcissistic personality disorder in the gay community, the hosts observe a higher prevalence of narcissistic traits. They delve into how narcissism manifests in the gay community, including different types of narcissists such as covert, somatic, and communal narcissists. The causes of narcissism are explored, including genetic factors, trauma, and environmental influences. The hosts emphasize the need to raise awareness without condemning individuals and offer resources for those dealing with narcissistic relationships.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode