

Is a Narcissist Controlling You? A High-Conflict Expert Reveals How to Take Back Your Power
12 snips Mar 14, 2025
Rebecca Zung, a negotiation expert and attorney specializing in high-conflict individuals, shares insights on handling narcissists. She discusses her impactful SLAY methodology—Strategy, Leverage, Anticipate, and You—to reclaim personal power. Listeners learn how to identify narcissistic behaviors, set boundaries, and navigate difficult conversations without taking things personally. Zung emphasizes the emotional toll of dealing with narcissists and offers empowering strategies to manage these interactions, promoting resilience and self-empowerment.
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Narcissist's Core Need
- Narcissists lack inherent self-worth and constantly seek external validation.
- They rely on possessions or devaluing others to fill this void.
Setting Boundaries
- Start by setting one boundary, such as refusing to tolerate disrespectful language.
- Observe the narcissist's behavior without emotional engagement, like watching a toddler's tantrum.
Narcissist's Brain Chemistry
- Childhood trauma can damage a narcissist's limbic system, hindering emotional regulation.
- Triggers cause them to revert to this injured state, leading to irrational behavior.