The Jordan Harbinger Show

246: Wendy Behary | Disarming the Narcissist

Sep 3, 2019

Wendy Behary, an expert on narcissism with over 20 years of experience and author of Disarming the Narcissist, sheds light on the distinctions between self-absorption and clinical narcissism. She discusses the alarming rise of narcissism in the U.S. and its societal impacts, including gender differences in expression. Wendy explores how certain narcissistic traits can be advantageous in fields like leadership while also revealing red flags for recognizing true narcissists. Listeners gain insights into managing relationships with narcissists and maintaining their own self-worth.

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Episode guests

Wendy Behary

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Counterintuitive Signs of Self-Absorption in Relationships

01:30

The Different Types of Narcissists

01:30

The Importance of Leverage in Therapy

01:30

Intro

3min

Understanding Narcissism: Myths and Realities

21min

Understanding the Roots of Narcissism

4min

The Paradox of Narcissism

15min

Understanding the Attractiveness and Infidelity of Narcissists

3min

Navigating Narcissism: Strategies for Change

15min

Understanding Narcissism and Building Meaningful Connections

2min

Wendy Behary (@donsanddivas) has been training professionals and supervising psychotherapists for more than 20 years, and is the author of Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed.

What We Discuss with Wendy Behary:

What's the difference between someone who comes off as somewhat self-absorbed and a full-blown, clinical narcissist?
Is clinical narcissism actually on the rise in the US? If so, what’s causing it?
Does narcissism statistically affect men more than women, or is there just a difference in how they tend to express it?
When a little bit of narcissism can be a big advantage.
How to tell early on if you’re dealing with a bona fide narcissist, what you can do to remain your best self in their presence, and how you might possibly help them become their better selves.
And much more...

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