

Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon
Richard Grannon
Are you in pain after narcissistic abuse? Finding yourself feeling lost? The CPTSD model and importance of trauma healing resonates with you? Turn your intuition back on again by developing emotional intelligence and healing the superego (inner critic). As you reduce your emotional flashbacks (main CPTSD symptom), you will notice your motivation and discipline go up.
Richard Grannon provides insights from psychology and philosophy to assist humans with life on this here earth.
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Richard Grannon provides insights from psychology and philosophy to assist humans with life on this here earth.
Follow Richard at:
youtube.com/user/SPARTANLIFECOACH
instagram.com/richard.grannon
spartanlifecoach.com
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jul 18, 2020 • 5min
I'm pro Love but I prefer to be single - why?

Jul 18, 2020 • 21min
3 Tips on How to Deal With PTSD Now
PTSD can be a real drag. It's no way to live.
The faster you recover, the more of your life is back.
There's no time to waste, so let's jump right into it.
(00:00) Stating the Topic of the Video
(01:03) BPD and CPTSD Confused
(03:38) Be Aware of Your State and Try to Remain in a Good State as Long as Possible
(08:03) The More You Do It, the Better You Get at Doing It
(11:13) The Importance of Internal Boundaries
(15:07) How Do You Get Your Internal Boundaries Back?
(20:52) Wrapping Up

Jul 18, 2020 • 32min
Dysregulation of the HPA Axis - Biological Impact of Complex PTSD
CPTSD does affect our body and our neurochemistry.
When we realize it's all connected it might be easier to accept how we feel.
That understanding may also lead to acceleration of our healing.
(00:14) Introduction to the Topic
(03:14) What is HPA Axis?
(04:45) Effects of Dysregulation
(07:04) Adrenaline Levels Relation to Personality Disorders
(08:09) Terms and Labels We Use
(10:00) What Traumatizes People?
(12:33) Being Trapped in Abusive/toxic Situation
(14:21) Not All Abused Become Abusers, Not All Abusers Been Abused
(18:19) Emotionally Injured People Become Emotionally Manipulative
(21:47) Can People Can Heal From HPA Axis Dysregulation?
(22:56) On Gabor Mate & Holistic Approach
(27:35) Abuse in Boarding Schools Rooted in Military, Lack of Compassion, Breaking People Down

Jul 17, 2020 • 19min
Effects of Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse is often invisible, and that is a problem.
Reaching for help among relatives, they can make you feel crazy when they're not the ones experiencing it.
These effects of the narcissistic abuse are what most victims go through.
** Find the courses mentioned at: www.spartanlifecoach.com
(00:01) Getting Started
(01:00) Narcissistic Abuse Messes With the Core of Your Reality
(07:38) You Can't Talk to Others About the Abuse (Secondary Gaslighting)
(10:02) Everyday, Unsanctioned Evil
(12:26) About the Course
(13:43) Self-isolation
(14:19) Hypervigilance & Nervousness
(14:56) Dark Reality Tunnel
(16:10) Lord of the Rings Story Reference

Jul 17, 2020 • 17min
How To Induce Borderline Personality Disorder?
Living with a borderline personality is a hell of a ride.
Can it affect you? And how?
(02:22) How Relationship With Narcissist Changes You
(03:53) How Borderline Operates (Shock Tactics)
(06:20) How Borderline Condition You to Live in Fear
(11:41) Do You Feel Like Walking on Eggshells?
(13:01) How to Deal With Sulking? (and Bad Behavior)

Jul 16, 2020 • 26min
What I LEARNED Living With A NARCISSIST (Covert Narcissist)
I was living with a narcissist comorbid with a borderline for few years and after time, successfully recovered.
Here is what I learned about covert abuse and abuser behavior.
(00:08) Victim Can Also Be a Narcissist
(02:01) Emotional Abusiveness is Not Owned by Either Sex
(05:52) Narcissists Controlling External Perceptions of Him
(08:11) Was It Autism?
(11:47) Covert Narcissism
(13:51) Accelerated Intimacy & Provoking Love
(17:50) Recovery After Relationship & Attachment Trauma
(24:55) Summary

Jul 16, 2020 • 19min
Post Breakup Over Analysis Syndrome (How to Stop It)
This is a straightforward explanation of how to break free from overanalyzing past relationship.
I'm going to show you why does it happen and the techniques to stop it that are working.
In short: if you want your mind clear and free you'll love this episode.
(00:13) Positive Intent
(01:39) Blame It on the Brain
(04:53) Problems Created by the Brain Trying to Save Us
(08:17) Parts Theory
(11:42) See Through What Really Happened
(14:59) Summary
(16:27) Negotiating With Your Brain

Jul 16, 2020 • 13min
The one place you don't want to go in your mind, is the place you must go to heal... (Q&A)
Many people try EVERYTHING and still don't get better.
There is really just one way to heal.
That is feeling through your emotions and facing the pain.
It's not nice, it's not fun. But is being semi-alive better?
(00:10) Running vs. Lifting Weights
(01:36) "How Do We Re-write Our Core Values?"
(03:22) "Is It Important to Remember the Memories Behind the Emotions?"
(05:30) The One Place You Don't Want to Go
(09:06) How to Deal With Dissociation?
(12:02) How to Start With Emotional Literacy?

Jul 15, 2020 • 14min
How to Make People Feel Good?
Every word we use has a meaning and great impact on other's person mood.
When you know that, you will be able to make people feel good and at ease.
I will show you how to be a better conversationalist, so that everyone will LOVE being around you.

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 14min
The Final Trump of The Narcopalypse (with Q&A)
On narcissism as a new social value, morality in our society, how narcissism and power go together, psychology of Donald Trump and more.
(00:00) We Have No Reasons To Believe That Donald Trump Is The Right Man For The Job
(04:20) ...And Neither Was Hilary Clinton A Good Choice
(05:19) Why Did Donald Trump Get Into Power?
(10:14) We Like Trump Because Narcissism Has Become A New Social Value
(11:51) We Are Breaking Down Social Morality
(17:59) Donald Trump's Fragile Relationship With Reality
(22:15) How A Narcissist Maps A Potential Victim's Vulnerability
(26:47) Why Donald Trump Might Fall Out Of Love With The Idea Of Presidency
(30:03) One Of The Things That Might Happen If He Steps Down
(33:18) Talking About The Absolute Power
(38:39) NPDs Have A Very Poor Grasp Of Reality And Are Extremely Impressionable
(42:53) An Effect Narcissistic Chief Has On A Company
(46:14) We Are Approaching Peak Narcissism
||Q&A Section||
(51:23) "Do you believe Putin is a psychopath?"
(53:05) "Is Sam Vaknin a real doctor?"
(54:11) "Do you believe trump will really cause huge problems?"
(55:03) "What do you think will take for people to wake up?"
(55:44) Talking about Brexit
(57:20) "What is your analysis on Trump's children?"
(58:47) Responding to a comment about the system
(1:01:55) Why we need emotional intelligence and compassion training
(1:06:07) "What is Trump's main supply?"
(1:09:37) "What makes Trump Trump? Do you think he was entitled golden child?"
(1:13:31) Wrapping Up